MGIT EEE Students Visit IIT Hyderabad for Industry Lecture on Smart Grids

News Date : 08 Aug 2025     News Report

Students of B.Tech VII-Semester Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Hyderabad, along with their faculty members, visited the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) for an industry lecture and academic interaction.

The visit aimed to provide students with deeper insights into emerging trends, research opportunities, and practical applications in the power and energy sector.

The highlight of the program was an engaging lecture by Dr. Ramakrishna Kappagantu on “Powering the Future: Exploring Smart Grid Research and Career Opportunities”. His talk covered:

• Fundamentals of the electric grid and its evolution
• The significance and need for smart grids
• Emerging research domains and future trends
• Diverse career opportunities in power systems, energy management, and policy analysis

Students actively interacted with researchers at IITH, exploring opportunities for collaborative projects in smart grid technologies. The session sparked enthusiasm among participants, inspiring them to align their academic learning with real-world applications.

The visit was both informative and motivating, reinforcing the importance of innovation, research, and skill development in shaping the future of the energy sector.