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“I feel a deep sense of gratitude when I realise that I have been involved in a unique profession, which allows me to grow, be of service to others and still pursue my dreams.”

 

 
OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD
Assoc Prof Ashwin M KHAMBADKONE
Dr -Ing (University of Wuppertal); M Tech (IIT Kanpur); B Eng (University of Bombay)
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
 
CURRENT TEACHING PORTFOLIO
  • Member of the Faculty Committee for new engineering curriculum (2007)
  • Member of the accreditation task force for IEE (2002)
  • Member of Curriculum Task Force at ECE since its inception (1999)
TEACHING ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Chair of the faculty committee on first year science modules
  • Co-chairing the accreditation committee for Engineering Accreditation Board (2004 & 2008)
  • Developed new module, Innovations in Electrical and Electronics Systems that aims to develop students' ability to investigate, design and solve problems in Electrical and Electronics
  • Developed new assessment methods for final year projects
  • Core curriculum design for ECE programmes
  • Problem assisted learning and its implementation in large class for Power electronics
  • Development of breadth modules in Electrical Energy Systems and Power Electronics area
TEACHING STRENGTHS
  • Always exploring ways to create learning environments where the learner is able to manage their own learning
  • Ability to encourage students to participate in lectures, especially in a large class
  • Provides comprehensive well-designed and thought-provoking materials
 
PUBLICATION CREDITS
  • 24 papers in premier engineering journals
  • Four papers in International Conferences on Engineering Education in the areas of Assessments and Teaching methods
INTERNATIONAL STANDING
  • Senior Member, IEE
  • Associate Editor of two IEEE Transactions: Industry Applications (from 2007) and Industrial Electronics (from 2004)
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
  • Engineering Educator Award, Faculty of Engineering (2006/07)
  • Teaching Honours List, Faculty of Engineering (2004/2005)
  • Teaching Commendation, Faculty of Engineering (2003/2004)
  • Teaching Honours List, Best Tutor, Faculty of Engineering (2002/2003)
  • Best Paper Award, IEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (2002)
  • Second Prize Paper Award, IEE Industry Applications Society, IPCC (2006)
  • 3 Best Presentation Award, Annual Conference of the IEE Industrial Electronics Society, USA (2001, 2004, 2004)
  • Outstanding Paper Award, IEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics (1991)
TEACHING ASPIRATION
  • My goal is to be more proficient and compassionate while enabling all learners to achieve their true potential, whereby they will be filled with a sense of joy and fulfilment.
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