Outstanding Educator Award

“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."


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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