Ms. Antima Kumari | Control Methodology – Assistant Manager Research at Indian Oil Corporation Limited R&D centre , India
Antima Kumari is an innovative researcher and accomplished engineer in the field of electrical and energy systems, currently serving as a Senior Research Officer at Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s R&D Centre in Faridabad, India. Her professional journey is marked by a steadfast commitment to renewable energy innovation, particularly in the domain of hydrogen fuel cells and control system engineering. Blending academic rigor with real-world applications, she has significantly contributed to clean energy research, demonstrating a rare ability to transform complex ideas into impactful solutions. Her work exemplifies the integration of advanced control theory with sustainable fuel technologies, earning her recognition in both academic and industrial research circles.
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Education
Antima Kumari earned her Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in 2019. During her postgraduate studies, she completed a distinguished thesis titled “Design of Fractional Order PID Controller for Selected Type of Systems” under the supervision of Professor Indra Gupta. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, in 2015. Her academic path has been characterized by strong performance and a deep engagement with engineering principles, particularly in control systems and instrumentation.
Professional Experience
Since August 2019, Antima has held the position of Senior Research Officer at the Alternative Energy Department of Indian Oil Corporation Limited. She has been actively engaged in designing and modeling automatic control systems for energy management in fuel cell-battery hybrid vehicles, setting up experimental fuel cell labs, and optimizing the performance of DC motors and energy converters. Among her notable achievements is the design of a controller and power management system for India’s first fuel cell-powered bicycle. Her work also involves data acquisition systems, PID-based green hydrogen production control, and instrumentation for power optimization. Prior to her industrial role, she gained teaching experience at IIT Roorkee as a Teaching Assistant, helping students in subjects like system and control engineering and microcontroller labs.
Research Interests
Antima Kumari’s research interests lie at the intersection of intelligent control systems, renewable energy technologies, and embedded electronics. She is particularly focused on the application of fractional-order PID controllers, modeling of time-delay systems, energy hybridization using fuel cells and batteries, and the development of real-time data acquisition and power management systems. Her work integrates MATLAB/Simulink-based simulations with hands-on experimental designs, with applications in both transportation and stationary energy systems. She is also expanding her research into AI-based controllers for energy-efficient systems.
Awards and Recognitions
While formal accolades are still forthcoming, Antima’s selection for the highly competitive postgraduate program at IIT Roorkee and her immediate recruitment into India’s leading oil and energy corporation’s R&D division reflect her capabilities and early-career promise. She has also participated in prestigious national events like the Texas Instruments Analog Maker Competition and contributed to multiple cultural and technical initiatives during her academic years.
Publications
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📘 Design of Fractional Order Controller via CRONE Principle for Time Delayed Systems, IEMECON 2019, IEEE. Cited by 12 articles.
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⚙️ Optimizing the Control Strategies for Hydrogen Based Fuel Cell Vehicles, submitted to WPC 2023 (abstract submission).
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🔧 Design of ADRC Controller for Fractional Order Time Delay Systems, M.Tech. Thesis Report, IIT Roorkee (2019).
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🧪 Modeling of Fuel Cell Hybrid Systems Using IMC Controllers, internal technical report, IOCL R&D (2020).
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🚲 Controller Design for India’s First Fuel Cell Bicycle, project documentation and internal patent filing, IOCL (2021).
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⚡ Power Management Circuits for Fuel Cell and Battery Hybridization, R&D whitepaper under review (2022).
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🔍 Data Acquisition and Instrumentation for Green HCNG Production, internal presentation, IOCL (2023).
Conclusion
Antima Kumari exemplifies the spirit of research-driven innovation and sustainability that the “Women Researcher Award” seeks to honor. Her academic foundation from a leading institution, combined with her substantial industrial research experience and her strong focus on clean energy technologies, make her a compelling candidate. She not only contributes technical knowledge but also embodies leadership and vision in promoting green technologies through applied research. With a growing body of publications and national-level contributions, she is poised to become a leading voice in India’s transition to sustainable energy.