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  Ts. Dr. Ramani Kannan is a distinguished Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Programme Leader in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia (No.1 University in Malaysia). Dr. Ramani showcased exceptional leadership within his field during his tenure as Chair of the IEEE Power Electronics Society, Malaysia, spanning from January 2022 to February 2024. Furthermore, in 2024, he assumed member roles in the IEEE R10 Professional Activities and the Adhoc Committee on Industry Engagement and Round Table. Dr. Ramani has built a remarkable career with over 18 years in teaching and academic administration, coupled with 16 years in research and development, establishing himself as a prominent figure in his field. He holds a bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bharathiyar University, India, and obtained his masters and Doctoral Degrees in Electricals and Electronics Engineering with a specialization in Power Electronics and Drives from ANNA UNIVERSITY, India. His doctoral research focused on the performance analysis of multilevel inverter-fed induction motor drives under the guidance of Professor Emeritus Dr. A. Krishnan. Dr. Ramani is actively engaged with various professional societies and holds distinguished memberships, including being a Chartered Engineer CEng (UK), Senior Member of IEEE (USA), Member of IET-Institution of Engineering and Technology, Certified Professional Technologist in Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) since 2022, BEM (Graduate Engineer) since 2021, Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), and Member of Institution of Engineers (IE) and Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES). He has convened and organized numerous workshops, conferences, and symposiums, and has chaired technical sessions at international conferences. Dr. Ramani has served as a mentor and branch counsellor for professional chapters, contributing to the development of aspiring engineers. His extensive academic and research contributions are evident in his impressive portfolio, which includes over 275 publications in reputable international and national journals and conferences, along with 20 book chapters and 14 edited books. His research interests encompass Power Electronics and Drives, Renewable Energy Systems, Radiation in Power Semiconductor Devices, and Artificial Intelligence Applications to Power Electronics. He has received recognition and accolades throughout his career, including the Career Award for Young Teacher from AICTE India in 2012, Young Scientist Award in Power Electronics and Drives in 2015, Highest Research Publication Award in 2017, and the Outstanding Researcher Award at UTP Quality Day 2019, among others. Notably, Dr. Ramani has edited books published by reputable publishers such as Springer and Practical Examples of Energy Optimization Models. Dr. Ramani has successfully completed more than five funded projects and has seven ongoing research projects. He has secured grants from organizations such as FRGS, ASEAN-India, YUTP, KETTHA, and STIRF. His contributions extend beyond his own research, as he serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Asian Scientific Research (2011-2018), Regional Editor for the International Journal of Computer-Aided Engineering and Technology, Associate Editor of IEEE Access journal, Associate Editor of IET-JoE journal, and Editor of Machines MDPI journal. Additionally, he offers his expertise as a guest editor for prominent journals including Elsevier, Inderscience, IGI Global, and IJPAM. Dr. Ramani has also edited books for renowned publishers such as Springer Nature Singapore, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Bentham Science Publishers, and Wiley, further demonstrating his commitment to knowledge dissemination and academic excellence. He has completed 5 funded projects and 7 research projects in progress. The grants are FRGS, ASEAN-India, YUTP, KETTHA, and STIRF. He is the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Asian Scientific Research (2011-2018) and Regional Editor for the International Journal of Computer-Aided Engineering and technology, Inderscience Publisher, the UK since 2015. He is an Associate Editor of IEEE Access journal since 2018, Associate Editor of IET-JoE journal, and Editor of Machines MDPI journal. Dr. Ramani is servicing many guest editors such as Elsevier journal, Inderscience and etc. Book Editor: Springer nature Singapore, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Bentham Science Publishers, and Wiley.