Asst. Professor at St. Thomas Institute for Science and Technology, India
Preethi Elizabeth Iype is an accomplished academician and researcher with over two decades of experience in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. She has made significant contributions to the field of microcontrollers, embedded systems, and IoT-based solutions, with a particular emphasis on health monitoring and electric vehicle battery management systems. Her research primarily focuses on the thermal management of semiconductor devices, particularly High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMT). Throughout her career, she has actively participated in national and international conferences, published in reputed Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals, and contributed to various academic and professional initiatives. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at St. Thomas Institute for Science and Technology, where she continues to inspire and mentor students in cutting-edge technological domains.
Profile
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Education
Preethi Elizabeth Iype has pursued a strong academic foundation in Electronics and Communication Engineering. She completed her Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Madras in 2000. Furthering her expertise, she earned her Master of Engineering from Anna University in 2011. Currently, she has submitted her doctoral thesis and is awaiting her open defense for her Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum, under the University of Kerala. Her academic journey has been marked by a keen interest in semiconductor device performance, particularly focusing on AlGaN/GaN HEMT technology, and its applications in high-power and high-frequency electronics.
Professional Experience
Preethi Elizabeth Iype has a diverse professional background that spans academia and industry. She started her career as a Software Engineer at Amstor Softech, Technopark, where she worked from June 2001 to June 2004 on software development projects related to hotel management systems and industrial applications. Transitioning into academia, she joined Mar Baselios College of Engineering and later St. Thomas Institute for Science and Technology, where she has been serving as an Assistant Professor since 2005. Her teaching portfolio includes core subjects such as Embedded Systems, Real-Time Systems, Wireless Communication, Solid State Devices, and Microcontrollers. In addition to teaching, she has played a crucial role in guiding student research projects, particularly in IoT and embedded systems applications.
Research Interests
Her primary research interests lie in semiconductor device physics, embedded systems, and IoT-based smart solutions. Specifically, her work focuses on the thermal management of High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMT) using innovative materials and device architectures. She has conducted extensive research on optimizing the electrical and thermal performance of AlGaN/GaN and AlGaAs/GaAs-based HEMT devices. Additionally, her work extends to the application of artificial intelligence and neural networks in thermal efficiency enhancement. Her research has significant implications for high-power applications, radar systems, and next-generation wireless communication technologies.
Awards and Recognitions
Preethi Elizabeth Iype has been an active contributor to academic and research communities, earning recognition for her contributions. She has received accolades for her research presentations at national and international conferences. As a coordinator and SPOC for the NPTEL Local Chapter and Club President of the National Digital Library, India, she has played a pivotal role in promoting digital learning initiatives among students. Her active participation in workshops and seminars at premier institutes such as IISc Bengaluru and VIT Vellore reflects her commitment to continuous learning and knowledge dissemination.
Selected Publications
Preethi Elizabeth Iype, Dr. Anju S, Dr. V Suresh Babu (2021). “Temperature Dependent DC and AC Performance of AlGaN/GaN HEMT on 4H-SiC.” IEEE Conference Series (ICECCT 2021), DOI: 10.1109/ICECCT52121.2021.961668. Cited by: Multiple IEEE articles.
Preethi Elizabeth Iype, Dr. Geenu Paul, Dr. V Suresh Babu (2021). “Thermal and Electrical Performance of AlGaAs/GaAs based HEMT device on SiC substrate.” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, IOP Publishing, DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/2070/1/012057. Cited by: Various research papers in semiconductor physics.
Preethi Elizabeth Iype, Dr. Geenu Paul, Dr. V Suresh Babu (2024). “Optimizing electrical and thermal performance in AlGaN/GaN HEMT devices using dual metal gate technology.” Heat Transfer, WILEY, DOI: 10.1002/htj.23099. Cited by: Emerging studies in heat transfer and semiconductor devices.
Preethi Elizabeth Iype, Dr. Geenu Paul, Dr. V Suresh Babu (2024). “Investigation of Thermal Efficiency of Recessed Γ gate over Γ gate, T gate and Rectangular gate AlGaN/GaN HEMT on BGO substrate.” Microelectronics Reliability, Elsevier, DOI: 10.1016/j.microrel.2024.115522. Cited by: Recent works on HEMT technology and reliability.
Preethi Elizabeth Iype, Dr. Geenu Paul, Dr. V Suresh Babu (2024). “Sheaf Attention-Based Osprey Spiking Neural Network for Effective Thermal Management and Self Heating Mitigation in GaAs and GaN HEMTs.” Heat Transfer, WILEY, DOI: 10.1002/htj.23099. Cited by: Studies on AI-based thermal efficiency improvements.
Conclusion
Preethi Elizabeth Iype has demonstrated a remarkable blend of teaching, research, and industry experience over the years. Her expertise in embedded systems, IoT, and semiconductor device physics has been instrumental in shaping young minds and contributing to technological advancements. With her research in thermal management of HEMTs and AI-driven solutions, she continues to pave the way for innovations in high-power electronics and wireless communication. Through her dedication to academia and active participation in professional organizations, she remains a key figure in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering.