Chintan A. Raval
About Chintan A. Raval
Chintan A. Raval is a Transmission Planning Engineer at American Electric Power, with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University. He has experience in various engineering roles, including as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant and a Distribution System Planning Engineer.
Work at American Electric Power
Chintan A. Raval has been employed at American Electric Power since 2019, where he serves as a Transmission Planning Engineer. In this role, he is involved in the planning and development of transmission systems to ensure reliable electricity delivery. Prior to this position, he worked as a Distribution System Planning Engineer at the same company from 2017 to 2019, focusing on the planning of distribution systems in the Columbus, Ohio area.
Education and Expertise
Chintan A. Raval earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2017. His academic background also includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Gujarat Technological University, which he obtained from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he participated in the International Experience Program at Kansas State University in 2012.
Background
Chintan A. Raval began his career as a Project Trainee at Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics Pvt. Ltd. in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, where he worked for eight months from 2012 to 2013. He also gained experience as an intern at the Institute For Plasma Research in 2013 for three months. During his time at Kansas State University, he served as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2017, contributing to both research and teaching activities.
Professional Experience
Chintan A. Raval has accumulated significant professional experience in the field of electrical engineering. His roles have included working as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Kansas State University, where he supported academic programs. He has also held positions at American Electric Power, where he advanced from a Distribution System Planning Engineer to a Transmission Planning Engineer, reflecting his growth and expertise in transmission and distribution system planning.