Specialization

Robotics and Control Systems

Email

manpreet.kaur2@thapar.edu

Manpreet Kaur is currently working as an Assistant Professor – Research in Department of Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala. She holds a B. Tech., M. E., and PhD in Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering, all from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala. With a strong academic foundation rooted in her alma mater, she has developed a focused research profile in the fields of robotics, control systems, and fractional-order modelling. Her work addresses key challenges in robotic arm control, such as stability, precision, and optimization under uncertain conditions. Bottom of Form

Education:

1. PhD in Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala in 2025
2. M. E. in Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala in 2019
3. B. Tech. in Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala in 2017

Teaching Interests:

1. Control systems
2. Robotics

Research Interests:

1. Fractional-order systems
2. Trajectory planning for Robotic arms
3. Advanced controller design

Publications:

 Article

1. M. Kaur, S. Sondhi, and V. K. Yanumula, “A novel fractional-order enhanced model reference adaptive controller (FOEMRAC) approach for magnetic end effectors,” Electrical Engineering, vol. 106, no. 4, pp. 4507-4525, 2024. [SCIE Indexed, Impact Factor: 1.9]
2. M. Kaur, V. K. Yanumula, and S. Sondhi, “Trajectory planning and inverse kinematics solution of Kuka robot using COA along with pick and place application,” Intelligent Service Robotics, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 289-302, 2024. [SCIE Indexed, Impact Factor: 4.3]
3. 3 M. Kaur, S. Sondhi, and V. K. Yanumula, “Design of fractional order PDD controller for robotic arm using partial cancellation of non minimum phase zero,” Alexandria Engineering Journal, vol. 110, pp. 203-214, 2025. [SCIE Indexed, Impact Factor: 6.8]
4. 4 M. Kaur, S. Sondhi, and V. K. Yanumula, “Design and Optimization of Controller‐Based Approach for Magnetic‐Field Driven Robotic Arm Joints and End‐Effector,” Journal of Field Robotics, 2025. [SCIE Indexed, Impact Factor: 5.2]
5. Conferences
6. Kaur, S. Sondhi, and V. K. Yanumula, “Kinematics analysis and jacobian calculation for six degrees of freedom robotic arm,” in 2020 IEEE 17th India Council International Conference (INDICON), pp. 1–6, IEEE, 2020.
7. Kaur, S. Sondhi, “Circuit Realization of Fractional Order Proportional Integral Controller for DC Motor,” National Conference on Recent Trends in Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering (RTEECE-2K19), New Delhi.

Achievement, Awards and Recognitions

Gold Medalist in M.Tech at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology in 2019.

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