Suman Debnath
About Suman Debnath
Suman Debnath is a Senior R&D Staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in research and development, having previously held various roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Purdue University, and he specializes in high-performance computing and power electronics integration.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Suman Debnath has held multiple positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2015. He began as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2015 to 2016, followed by a role as Associate R&D Staff from 2016 to 2019. He then served as R&D Staff from 2020 to 2023, and currently holds the position of Sr R&D Staff since 2023. His work at ORNL includes leading the establishment of laboratories focused on high-performance computing and real-time simulation capabilities, as well as developing a vision for next-generation research and development solutions for integrating large-scale power electronics into power grids.
Education and Expertise
Suman Debnath earned a Dual Degree (BS and MS) in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, from 2005 to 2010. He further pursued his education at Purdue University, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2010 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research and development work in power electronics and high-performance computing.
Previous Experience
Before his tenure at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Suman Debnath gained experience at Purdue University, where he worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2014 and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2010 to 2011. He also interned at Texas Instruments in 2008 for three months and worked as a Project Engineer Intern at PC Krause and Associates for three months in 2014. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in research and development.
Leadership and Mentorship
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Suman Debnath leads the EMT initiative, focusing on workshops and project portfolio development. He is actively involved in grant writing and managing client relations. Additionally, he mentors early-career staff, postdocs, and students, contributing to the professional development of the next generation of researchers in his field.