Sudarshan Harave
About Sudarshan Harave
Sudarshan Harave is a Power Electronics Engineer currently working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and has contributed to significant advancements in power supply systems and scientific research.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Sudarshan Harave has been employed as a Power Electronics Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he focuses on maintaining DC power supplies that support scientific experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source facility. His work contributes to advancements in various fields, including battery technology, computer systems, and medication research. Harave collaborates with multiple engineering groups to improve the speed and reliability of operations within the facility.
Previous Experience in Education and Innovation
Prior to his current position, Sudarshan Harave worked as an English Language Tutor at U&I Trust in Bangalore for six months in 2016. He later served as a State Innovation Model Student Assistant at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 2018 to 2019. During this time, he gained experience in supporting innovative projects that aimed to improve healthcare delivery.
Education and Expertise in Electrical Engineering
Sudarshan Harave earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from PES University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado Denver, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in power electronics.
Achievements in Power Electronics
Sudarshan Harave has made significant contributions in the field of power electronics. He achieved a notable reduction in downtime from 28% to less than 1% by transitioning from SCR-based to switch mode-based power supplies. Additionally, he upgraded an obsolete PLC system by integrating it with a central control system, which resulted in a 6% reduction in system failure. He also developed a daughter PCB card designed to prevent overheating during power supply turn-off, enhancing the reliability of components.
Initiatives in Capacitor Vulnerability Management
Harave initiated a campaign to address vulnerabilities in aluminum electrolytic capacitors. He utilized simulations to optimize replacement schedules based on current ripple and operating voltage, demonstrating his proactive approach to improving system reliability and performance in power electronics.