This inventor holds 74 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, primarily in Photonic Energy Optimization (CPC class H04W). Top assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 2013-2026.
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Location History:
- Vibhutipura, IN (2016 - 2017)
- Carlton, AU (2017)
- Melbourne, AU (2019)
- Bengaluru, IN (2013 - 2022)
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Years Active: 2013-2026
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Shivkumar Kalyanaraman is a renowned inventor based in Bengaluru, India, who has made a significant contribution to the field of solar energy conversion. With 71 patents to his credit, he has established himself as a leading innovator in the domain of renewable energy.
His latest patents, "User-preference driven control of electrical and thermal output from a photonic energy device" and "Tunable photonic harvesting for solar energy conversion and dynamic shading tolerance" demonstrate his expertise in developing methods and systems for optimizing the efficiency of solar photovoltaic modules.
In the first patent, Shivkumar has proposed a system that includes configurable reflective surfaces to collect and distribute direct and diffuse solar radiation across multiple portions of the fluid and/or solar photovoltaic module. The system can modulate thermal and electrical power output based on user preference and adjust fluid and reflective surface variables via a controller.
The second patent is focused on developing methods, apparatus, and systems for tunable photonic harvesting for solar energy conversion and dynamic shading tolerance. The technology includes reflective surfaces of the first type, each physically connected to the solar photovoltaic module at a given angle and reflective surfaces of the second type, each physically connected to a respective one of the reflective surfaces of the first type, which can be configured to optimize the performance of the solar photovoltaic module.
Shivkumar's accomplishments do not end there, having worked for companies like IBM and Universiti Brunei Darussalam. He has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Malolan Chetlur and Vijay Arya in the past.
In conclusion, Shivkumar Kalyanaraman's patents showcase his exceptional talent in the field of renewable energy and his ability to develop innovative solutions for optimizing the performance of solar photovoltaic modules.