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Dr. K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics, School of Engineering, Coimbatore

Qualification: Ph.D
krm_vijaya@cb.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Deregulated Power System, FACTS Applications to Power Systems, Hybrid Energy Storage Systems in Electric Vehicle Applications, Power System Control, Soft Computing Applications in Power Systems

Bio

Dr. K. R. M. Vijaya Chandrakala is currently associated as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, and headingthe Power and Energy Systems Thrust Area Group (TAG). Her research areas and projects are in the field of the following areas:

  • Agent-based Modelling for the control and operation of Deregulated Power Systems with Microgrid integrationusing Game/Machine Learning Approach.
  • Hybrid Energy Storage Systems (Fuel Cell/Battery/Supercapacitor) in Low/medium powered Electric Vehicles Applications.
  • FACTS (SSSC/SVC/SMES) applications to Power Systems for improved power flow control.
  • Development of an Adaptive Load Frequency Controller (LFC) for efficient power plant (Hydro/Thermal) operation and control.
  • Design and development of novelDC-AC-DC converter topology for Electric Vehicle Applications
  • Design and development of special electrical machines (BLDC/PMSM) with a drive system for More/AllElectric Aircraft Applications.

She joined Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in the year 2009 and has produced 59 articles in Scopus and SCI-indexed international journals and international conferences to her credit. Shehas been awarded under the category of Excellence as a “Women Researcher”, “Outstanding Researcher Award “, and“Chancellor’s Publication Excellence Award”, for her exemplary research work. At present, she is executing a DRDO, Govt. of India project on More Electric Aircraft Applications, Amrita Seed Funding under Cyber Attack Analysis in Deregulated Power Market, and MSME Idea Hackathon 3.0 related to Solar-powered cold storage. She has delivered several lectures for the faculty and student memberson campus and outside in the area of Electrical Engineering.She is a Technical Reviewer of IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems – Elsevier, Energy Conversion and Management – Elsevier, Energy – Elsevier, and Electrical Power Components and Systems- Taylor and Francis. She is awarded as “Outstanding Reviewer – Elsevier Journals” (International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Energy Conversion and Management and Energy).

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Multi-agent based modeling and learning approach for intelligent day-ahead bidding strategy in wholesale electricity market

Cite this Research Publication : Kiran P, Vijaya Chandrakala, “Multi-agent based modeling and learning approach for intelligent day-ahead bidding strategy in wholesale electricity market,” Expert Systems with Applications, July 2023, doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2023.121014

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2022

A Hybrid Machine Learning Approach for Price Forecasting in Electricity Market with Smart Bidding Strategies and Wind Energy Influence

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., Rajan, P., “A Hybrid Machine Learning Approach for Price Forecasting in Electricity Market with Smart Bidding Strategies and Wind Energy Influence”, International Review on Modelling and Simulations, Vol. 15, No.6, pp. 414–424, 2022

Publisher : International Review on Modelling and Simulations

Year : 2022

A New Agent-Based Machine Learning Strategic Electricity Market Modelling Approach Towards Efficient Smart Grid Operation

Cite this Research Publication : Kiran P., Vijaya Chandrakala K.R.M., Balamurugan S., Nambiar T.N.P., Rahmani-Andebili, Mehdi, “A New Agent-Based Machine Learning Strategic Electricity Market Modelling Approach Towards Efficient Smart Grid Operation”, Power Systems, Springer Nature, 2022.

Publisher : Springer Nature

Year : 2021

A Novel Stress Reduction Technique Using Switched Capacitor with Coupled Inductor Based High Gain Converter for Electric Green Transport Scheme

Cite this Research Publication : Mohamed, A.P., Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., “A Novel Stress Reduction Technique Using Switched Capacitor with Coupled Inductor Based High Gain Converter for Electric Green Transport Scheme”, International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, Vol. 11, No.2, pp. 577–584, 2021

Publisher : International Journal of Renewable Energy Research

Year : 2021

A Single Switch Switched Capacitor with Stress Reduction Technique Based High Gain Converter for Electric Green Transport Scheme

Cite this Research Publication : Peer Mohamed A. and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “A Single Switch Switched Capacitor with Stress Reduction Technique Based High Gain Converter for Electric Green Transport Scheme”, International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, vol. 11, 2 vol., 2021.

Publisher : International Journal of Renewable Energy Research

Year : 2020

New interactive agent based reinforcement learning approach towards smart generator bidding in electricity market with micro grid integration

Cite this Research Publication : Kiran, P., Vijaya Chandrakala K.R.M., New Interactive Agent Based Reinforcement Learning Approach towards Smart Generator Bidding in Electricity Market with Micro Grid Integration”, Applied Soft Computing Journal – Elsevier, Part A, December 2020.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2020

Roth-Erev Reinforcement Learning Approach for Smart Generator Bidding towards Long Term Electricity Market Operation Using Agent Based Dynamic Modeling

Cite this Research Publication : Kiran P. and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Roth-Erev Reinforcement Learning Approach for Smart Generator Bidding towards Long Term Electricity Market Operation Using Agent Based Dynamic Modeling”, Electric Power Components and Systems, vol. 48, pp. 1-12, 2020.

Publisher : Electric Power Components and Systems

Year : 2020

Roth-Erev Reinforcement Learning Approach for Smart Generator Bidding towards Long Term Electricity Market Operation Using Agent Based Dynamic Modeling

Cite this Research Publication : Purushothaman K. and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Roth-Erev Reinforcement Learning Approach for Smart Generator Bidding towards Long Term Electricity Market Operation Using Agent Based Dynamic Modeling”, Electric Power Components and Systems – T&F, vol. 48, 2020.

Publisher : Electric Power Components and Systems – T&F

Year : 2020

Variant Roth-ErevReinforcement Learning Algorithm-Based Smart Generator Bidding as Agents in Electricity Market

Cite this Research Publication : Kiran P. and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Variant Roth-ErevReinforcement Learning Algorithm-Based Smart Generator Bidding as Agents in Electricity Market”, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1048, pp. 991-1001, 2020.

Publisher : Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing

Year : 2020

Standalone Solar Photovoltaic Fed Automatic Voltage Regulator for Voltage Control of Synchronous Generator

Cite this Research Publication : G. Vinayramsatish, Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., and Sampath Kumar S., “Standalone Solar Photovoltaic Fed Automatic Voltage Regulator for Voltage Control of Synchronous Generator”, Soft Computing for Problem Solving, vol. 1048, pp. 991-1001, 2020.

Publisher : Springer Singapore

Year : 2019

Agent based locational marginal pricing and its impact on market clearing price in a deregulated electricity market

Cite this Research Publication : Kiran P., Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., and T. N. P. Nambiar, “Agent based locational marginal pricing and its impact on market clearing price in a deregulated electricity market”, Journal of Electrical Systems, vol. 15, pp. 405–416, 2019.

Publisher : Journal of Electrical Systems

Year : 2019

Predictive Control on Power Source Selection in Hybrid Vehicle System

Cite this Research Publication : Vishnu Verchas, S., Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., “Predictive Control on Power Source Selection in Hybrid Vehicle System”, IOP Conference Series: Material Science and Engineering, Vol.577, December 2019.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2019

Comparative study of maximum power point tracking techniques for fuel cell powered electric vehicle

Cite this Research Publication : Peer Mohamed, Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., and Saravanan Subramani, “Comparative study of maximum power point tracking techniques for fuel cell powered electric vehicle”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 577, p. 012031, 2019.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2018

Congestion management for multi-area deregulated power system using price area concept

Cite this Research Publication : Balamurugan,S.,Shree,S.R.,Chandrakala,K.R.M.V.,“ Congestion management for multi-area deregulated power system using price area concept”, Proceedings of 2017 IEEE International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy:Exploring Energy Solutions for an Intelligent Power Grid, TAP Energy,2018

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2018

Adaptive neuro-fuzzy scheduled load frequency controller for multisource multi area system interconnected via parallel ac-dc links

Cite this Research Publication : VijayaChandrakala,K.R.M.,Balamurugan,S.,“Adaptive neuro-fuzzy scheduled load frequency controller for multisource multi area system interconnected via parallel ac-dc links”, International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics,Vol.10(3),pp.479-490,2018

Publisher : International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics

Year : 2018

Dynamic contribution of DFIG based wind energy penetration in interconnected system for improved load frequency control

Cite this Research Publication : K. Anirudh, K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, “Dynamic contribution of DFIG based wind energy penetration in interconnected system for improved load frequency control”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Vol.115, No.15, pp.625-629, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics

Year : 2018

Adaptive neuro-fuzzy scheduled load frequency controller for multi source multi area system interconnected via parallel ac-dc links

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., Balamurugan, S., “Adaptive neuro-fuzzy scheduled load frequency controller for multi source multi area system interconnected via parallel ac-dc links”, International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vol. 10(3), pp.479-490, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics

Year : 2017

Voltage source inverter based static synchronous series compensator for improved available transmission capability in a transmission line

Cite this Research Publication : K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, “Voltage Source Inverter Based Static Synchronous Series Compensator for Improved Available Transmission Capability in a Transmission Line”, International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vol.9, No.2, pp. 407-417, June 2017.

Publisher : International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics

Year : 2017

Fabrication of high efficient dye sensitized solar cell using eosin blue sensitizer

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., Teja K. R., Kumar N. S., Raghavendra P. V. P., and Bhaskar Majji L. S., “Fabrication of high efficient dye sensitized solar cell using eosin blue sensitizer”, International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics, vol. 9, pp. 185-194, 2017

Publisher : International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics

Year : 2016

Study on characterization of river sand as heat storage medium

Cite this Research Publication : R.Lalitha Priya, Salim Subi, B. Vaishnu and K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, “Study on characterization of river sand as heat storage medium”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 9, Issue No. 30, pp.1-5, August 2016.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Science and Technology

Year : 2016

The impact of salt concentration on thermal energy storage in solar pond

Cite this Research Publication : Chaithanya K K, Vishnu Priyadharshini A and Vijaya Chandrakala K R M,” The impact of salt concentration on thermal energy storage in solar pond”, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue No. 5, pp. 156-160, Special 2016.

Publisher : Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

Year : 2016

Effect of salt gradient pond for Thermal Energy Storage

Cite this Research Publication : Dileep V Raj, Arun Bhoopathi and Vijaya Chandrakala K R M,” Effect of salt gradient pond for Thermal Energy Storage”, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue No. 5, pp. 150-155, Special 2016.

Publisher : Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

Year : 2016

Optimal capacitor placement based improved reliability assessment of a distribution system

Cite this Research Publication : Pranitha M. P. and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Optimal capacitor placement based improved reliability assessment of a distribution system”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 9, no. 30, pp. 1-7, 2016.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Small and large signal modeling of heavy duty gas turbine plant for load frequency control

Cite this Research Publication : S. Balamurugan, N.Janarthanan and K.R.M. VijayaChandrakala, “Small and large signal modeling of heavy duty gas turbine plant for load frequency control”, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol.79, pp.84-88, July 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems

Year : 2016

Simulated annealing based optimal frequency and terminal voltage control of multi source multi area system

Cite this Research Publication : K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala and S. Balamurugan, “Simulated annealing based optimal frequency and terminal voltage control of multi source multi area system”, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol.78, pp.823-829, June 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Electrical Power Energy Systems

Year : 2015

Design Aspects and Impact Analysis of TCSC

Cite this Research Publication : Natarajan Janarthanan, Dr. Balamurugan S., Kirthika N., and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Design Aspects and Impact Analysis of TCSC”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, no. 55, pp. 3515-3518, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Stability Enhancement of a Synchronous Generator Connected to an Infinite Bus Bar Using SSSC

Cite this Research Publication : Unnikrishnan V., Natarajan Janarthanan, Dr. Balamurugan S., and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Stability Enhancement of a Synchronous Generator Connected to an Infinite Bus Bar Using SSSC”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, no. 55, pp. 3590-3595, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Simulated Annealing Based Optimal Load Frequency Control of a Two Area Non -Linear System with Static Synchronous Series Compensator

Cite this Research Publication : Ms. Anju V S, Dr. K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, Dr. S. Balamurugan and Mr. N. Janarthanan, “Simulated Annealing BasedOptimal Load FrequencyControl of aTwo Area Non -Linear System with Static Synchronous Series Compensator”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 10 No.55, pp.3165-3170, June 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

PLC-SCADA Based Supply Side Management in Deregulated Power Market

Cite this Research Publication : Abhilash R., Adithya K., Krishna O. Kumar, Balaji T. J., Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., and Dr. Balamurugan S., “PLC-SCADA Based Supply Side Management in Deregulated Power Market”, WSEAS Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 10, pp. 97-104, 2015.

Publisher : WSEAS Transactions on Power Systems

Year : 2014

Variable structure fuzzy gain schedule based load frequency control of non-linear multi source multi area hydro thermal system

Cite this Research Publication : K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, S.Balamurugan, N. Janarthanan and B.Anand, “Variable Structure Fuzzy Gain Schedule Based Load Frequency Control of Non-Linear Multi Source Multi Area Hydro Thermal System”, International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vol.6, No.4, pp. 785-794, December 2014.

Publisher : International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics

Year : 2014

Load Frequency Control of Multi-source Multi-area Hydro Thermal System Using Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System Devices

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaya Chandrakala, Balamurugan Sukumar and Krishnamoorthy Sankaranarayanan, “Load Frequency Control of Multi - Source Multi- Area Hydro Thermal System using Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System Devices”, Electric Power Components and Systems – Taylor & Francis, Vol.42, No. 9, pp.927-934, 28th May 2014.

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Year : 2014

Fuzzy Based Tariff

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Balamurugan S., Shanthini B. M., Lekshmi R. R., and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Fuzzy Based Tariff”, Journal of Electrical Systems, vol. 10, pp. 465 - 471, 2014.

Publisher : Journal of Electrical Systems

Year : 2013

Variable structure fuzzy gain scheduling based load frequency controller for multi source multi area hydro thermal system

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., Dr. Balamurugan S., and Krishnamoorthy Sankaranarayanan, “Variable structure fuzzy gain scheduling based load frequency controller for multi source multi area hydro thermal system”, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, vol. 53, pp. 375–381, 2013.

Publisher : International Journal of Electrical Power Energy Systems

Year : 2012

Genetic algorithm tuned optimal variable structure system controller for enhanced load frequency control

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., Balamurugan, S. and Sankaranarayanan, K. “Genetic algorithm tuned optimal variable structure system controller for enhanced load frequency control”, International Review of Electrical Engineering, Vol.7, No.2, pp.4105-4112, 2012.

Publisher : International Review of Electrical Engineering

Year : 2012

Development of variable structure fuzzy gain scheduling controller for an interconnected power system

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., Dr. Balamurugan S., and Krishnamoorthy Sankaranarayanan, “Development of variable structure fuzzy gain scheduling controller for an interconnected power system”, International Review on Modelling and Simulations, vol. 5, pp. 2228-2234, 2012.

Publisher : International Review on Modelling and Simulations

Year : 2012

Damping of tie-line power oscillation in interconnected power system using variable structure system and unified power flow controller

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., Balamurugan, S. and Sankaranarayanan, K. “Damping of tie-line power oscillation in interconnected power system using variable structure system and unified power flow controller”, Journal of Electrical Systems, Vol.8, No.1, pp.85-94, 2012.

Publisher : Journal of Electrical Systems

Year : 2011

Development of variable structure fuzzy logic controller for enhanced load frequency control

Cite this Research Publication : Balamurugan, S., VijayaChandrakala, K.R.M. and Sankaranarayanan, K. “Development of variable structure fuzzy logic controller for enhanced load frequency control”, Journal of Electrical Systems, Vol.7, No.3, pp.297-307, 2011.

Publisher : Journal of Electrical Systems

Year : 2010

Automatic generation control fuzzy based controller for hydrothermal plant with variable structure system controller and superconducting magnetic energy storage

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., Balamurugan, S. and Sankaranarayanan, K. “Automatic generation control fuzzy based controller for hydrothermal plant with variable structure system controller and superconducting magnetic energy storage”, Journal of Automation and Systems Engineering, Vol.4, No.3, pp.142-153, 2010.

Publisher : Journal of Automation and Systems Engineering

Year : 2010

Automatic Generation Control for Hydrothermal Plant with Variable Structure System Controller and Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., Dr. Balamurugan S., and Krishnamoorthy Sankaranarayanan, “Automatic Generation Control for Hydrothermal Plant with Variable Structure System Controller and Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage”, Journal of Automation and Systems Engineering, vol. 4, pp. 142–153, 2010.

Publisher : Journal of Automation and Systems Engineering

Conference Paper

Year : 2023

Identification of False Data Injection and Man in the Middle Cyber-Attacks Impact on Smart Grid

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya, A.M., Sai, D.D., Sarveshwaran, G., Mukesh, S.S., Chandrakala, K.R.M.V., “Identification of False Data Injection and Man in the Middle Cyber-Attacks Impact on Smart Grid”, ICSCCC 2023 - 3rd International Conference on Secure Cyber Computing and Communications, pp. 678–683, 2023

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2023

IoT-Based Implementation of a Smart Irrigation Management System

Cite this Research Publication : Gupta, M.S.R., Reddy, K.M.K.T., Kiran, K.S., Abhijith, K., Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., “IoT-Based Implementation of a Smart Irrigation Management System”, Proceedings of 2023 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Industrial Electronics: Developments and Applications, ICIDeA 2023, pp. 455–459, 2023.

Year : 2023

Modeling and Attenuation of Conducted EMI in DC-DC Converters Using Hybrid Filter

Cite this Research Publication : Thota, R.B., Chandrakala, K.R.M.V., “Modeling and Attenuation of Conducted EMI in DC-DC Converters Using Hybrid Filter”, MESIICON 2022 - International Interdisciplinary Conference on Mathematics, Engineering and Science, Proceedings, 2022

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2023

Development of Low-Cost Electronic Control Unit for Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Cite this Research Publication : Swaminathan Arihant, Nirmal Ashwin, Kishore Krishna L.S. Kruthik Soundappan R., Lekshmi R.R., Lekshmi R.R., Vijaya Chandrakala K.R.M.,“Development of Low-Cost Electronic Control Unit for Hybrid Electric Vehicle”, 2023 2nd International Conference on Paradigm Shifts in Communications Embedded Systems, Machine Learning and Signal Processing, PCEMS 2023, 2023

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2022

Techno-Economic Analysis for the Profitability of Residential PV-Battery System

Cite this Research Publication : Gokul Krishnan, T.M., Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., “Techno-Economic Analysis for the Profitability of Residential PV-Battery System”, 4th International Conference on Energy, Power, and Environment, ICEPE 2022, 2022

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2021

Machine Learning Based Prediction and Forecasting of Electricity Price during COVID-19

Cite this Research Publication : Arya, K., Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., “Machine Learning Based Prediction and Forecasting of Electricity Price during COVID-19”, 2021 IEEE International Power and Renewable Energy Conference, IPRECON 2021, 2021

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2021

Active Cell Balancing Technique for Improved Charge Equalization in Lithium-Ion Battery Stack

Cite this Research Publication : Jayasree K S., Chandrakala, K. R. M. Vijaya, “Active Cell Balancing Technique for Improved Charge Equalization in Lithium-Ion Battery Stack”, 2021 4th International Conference on Recent Developments in Control, Automation and Power Engineering, Pages 160 – 164, 2021.

Publisher : 4th International Conference on Recent Developments in Control, Automation and Power Engineering,

Year : 2021

A Modified Coupled Inductor with Switched Capacitor Based High Step-Up Converter for Electric Drive Systems

Cite this Research Publication : Peer Mohamed, A., Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., “ A Modified Coupled Inductor with Switched Capacitor Based High Step-Up Converter for Electric Drive Systems”, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 700, pp.2701-2709, 2021.

Publisher : Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering

Year : 2021

IoT based Intelligent Parking Management System

Cite this Research Publication : Annirudh D., Arun Kumar D., Adabala Taraka Sai Kumar, and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “IoT based Intelligent Parking Management System”, in 2021 IEEE Second International Conference on Control, Measurement and Instrumentation (CMI), Kolkata, India, 2021.

Publisher : 2021 IEEE Second International Conference on Control, Measurement and Instrumentation (CMI)

Year : 2021

Design of an Isolated Onboard Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charger

Cite this Research Publication : Angia Sara Daniel and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Design of an Isolated Onboard Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charger”, in 2021 7th International Conference on Electrical Energy Systems (ICEES), 2021.

Publisher : ICEES

Year : 2019

Dynamic Pricing Based Optimal Power Mix of Grid Connected Micro Grid Using Energy Management System

Cite this Research Publication : Mahesh Ramachandran, E., Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., “Dynamic Pricing Based Optimal Power Mix of Grid Connected Micro Grid Using Energy Management System”, 2019 Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies, i-PACT 2019, Article number 8960088, 2019

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2019

Dual Input Interleaved SEPIC Converter based Ripple Current Reduction in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Application

Cite this Research Publication : Peer M.A., Vijaya C. K.R.M., Dual Input Interleaved SEPIC Converter based Ripple Current Reduction in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Application”, 2019 Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies, i-PACT 2019.

Publisher : i-PACT

Year : 2019

Advanced encryption standard crypto block verification utility

Cite this Research Publication : Adithya K., Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., and Nakka S., “Advanced encryption standard crypto block verification utility”, in Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing, ICCSP 2019, 2019, pp. 739-743.

Publisher : ICCSP

Year : 2018

Optimal capacitor placement based improved reliability assessment of a distribution system

Cite this Research Publication : Pranitha M. P. and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Optimal capacitor placement based improved reliability assessment of a distribution system”, in Proceedings of 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control (I2C2), 2018.

Publisher : Proceedings of 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control (I2C2)

Year : 2018

Simulated Annealing Based Fractional Order PID Controller for Heavy Duty Gas Turbine Plant

Cite this Research Publication : Shumitha A., Prasaanth S., Suthesh K., Dr. Balamurugan S., and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Simulated Annealing Based Fractional Order PID Controller for Heavy Duty Gas Turbine Plant”, in Recent Trends in Electronics, Information & Communication Technology – RTEICT-2018, Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Bengaluru, 2018.

Publisher : Recent Trends in Electronics, Information & Communication Technology – RTEICT-2018, Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Bengaluru.

Year : 2018

Magnetically controlled reactor based harmonic and voltage profile improvement in long transmission lines

Cite this Research Publication : Jenipher, R.N., Chandrakala, K.R.M.V., “Magnetically controlled reactor based harmonic and voltage profile improvement in long transmission lines”, 2017 Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies, i-PACT, 2018.

Publisher : i-PACT

Year : 2018

Hybrid Energy Storage System For an Electric Vehicle Powered by Brushless DC Motor

Cite this Research Publication : Abhin A. and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Hybrid Energy Storage System For an Electric Vehicle Powered by Brushless DC Motor”, in 2018 International Conference on Control, Power, Communication and Computing Technologies (ICCPCCT), 2018.

Publisher : ICCPCCT

Year : 2017

Fuzzy logic controller based instantaneous p-q theory for power quality improvement

Cite this Research Publication : Arya, K., Chandrakala, K.R.M.V., “Fuzzy logic controller based instantaneous p-q theory for power quality improvement “, Proceedingsof 2017 IEEE International Conference on TechnologicalAdvancements in Power and Energy: Exploring Energy Solutions for an Intelligent Power Grid, TAP Energy, 2018.

Publisher : Proceedingsof 2017 IEEE International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy: Exploring Energy Solutions for an Intelligent Power Grid, TAP Energy

Year : 2016

Multi Agent Based System – A Review

Cite this Research Publication : Kiran P., K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, T.N.P. Nambiar, “Multi Agent Based System – A Review”, International Conference on Engineering and Technology 2016, at Karpagam College of Engineering, Pollachi, Coimbatore during 16th and 17th December 2016

Year : 2016

Power Angle Control Method Based Congestion Management in a Transmission Line

Cite this Research Publication : K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, Nisha Jenipher R. And Surya R. “Power Angle Control Method Based Congestion Management in a Transmission Line”, International Conference on Engineering and Technology 2016, at Karpagam College of Engineering, Pollachi, Coimbatore during 16th and 17th December 2016.

Publisher : International Conference on Engineering and Technology

Year : 2016

Laboratory Model to Teach Surge Impedance Loading

Cite this Research Publication : S. Balamurugan, N. Janarthanan and K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, “Laboratory model to teach surge impedance loading”, Biennial International Conference on Power and Energy Systems: Towards Sustainable Energy -2016 (on 22nd Jan), Amrita School of Engineering, Kasavanahalli, Bengaluru, India during 21-23rd January, 2016.

Publisher : Amrita School of Engineering

Year : 2016

The Impact of Salt Concentration on Thermal Energy Storage in Solar Pond

Cite this Research Publication : Second International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications (ICICA 2016), KCG College of Technology, Karapakkam, Chennai during 5-6th February, 2016.

Publisher : KCG College of Technology

Year : 2016

Effect of Salt Gradient Pond for Thermal Energy Storage

Cite this Research Publication : Dileep Raj, Arun Bhoopathi, and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Effect of salt gradient pond for Thermal Energy Storage”, in 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications (ICICA 2016), KCG College of Technology, Karapakkam, Chennai , 2016, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 150-155.

Publisher : KCG College of Technology

Year : 2015

Simulated Annealing Based Optimal Load Frequency Controller of a Two Area Non-Linear Plant with Static Synchronous Series Compensator

Cite this Research Publication : Anju V.S., K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, S. Balamurugan and N. Janarthanan, “Simulated Annealing Based Optimal Load Frequency Controller of a Two Area Non-Linear Plant with Static Synchronous Series Compensator”, International Conference on Advances in Applied Engineering and Technology-2015 (ICAAET-2015), Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu (14-16th May), 15th May, 2015.

Publisher : Syed Ammal Engineering College

Year : 2015

Stability Enhancement of a Synchronous Generator Connected to an Infinite Bus Bar Using SSSC

Cite this Research Publication : Unnikrishnan V, N. Janarthanan, Dr.S. Balamurugan and Dr. K.R.M Vijaya Chandrakala, “Stability Enhancement of A Synchronous Generator Connected to An Infinite Bus Bar Using SSSC”, International Conference on Advances in Applied Engineering and Technology-2015 (ICAAET-2015), Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu (14-16th May), 16th May, 2015.

Publisher : Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramanathapuram

Year : 2015

Design Aspects and Impact Analysis of TCSC

Cite this Research Publication : N. Janarthanan, Dr.S. Balamurugan, N. Kirthika, Dr. K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, “Design Aspects and Impact Analysis of TCSC”, International Conference on Advances in Applied Engineering and Technology-2015 (ICAAET-2015), Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu (14-16th May), 16th May, 2015.

Publisher : Syed Ammal Engineering College

Year : 2014

A novel technique for optimal vehicle routing

Cite this Research Publication : Gayathri N. and Vijaya Chandrakala K.R.M. “A Novel Technique for Optimal Vehicle Routing”, IEEE-International Conference on Electronics and Communication Systems (ICECS-2014), Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, 13th -14th February, 2014.

Publisher : Karpagam College of Engineering

Year : 2014

Laboratory model to teach power system stability

Cite this Research Publication : S.Balamurugan, T.N.P. Nambiar, N. Janarthanan and K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, “Laboratory Model to Teach Power System Stability”, IEEE International Conference on MOOC, Innovation and Technology in Education, Thappar University, Patiala, Punjab, 19th – 20th December, 2014.

Publisher : Thappar University

Year : 2014

Laboratory Model for Teaching Real Power Flow Control in Transmission Line

Cite this Research Publication : S. Balamurugan, N. Janarthanan, K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala and R.R. Lekshmi, “Laboratory Model for Teaching Real Power Flow Control in Transmission Line”, IEEE Sixth InternationalConference on Technology for Education, Amrita School of Engineering, Amritapuri, Kochi, Kerala 18th -21st December, 2014.

Publisher : Amrita School of Engineering

Year : 2014

Embedded driver assistance system for effective dynamic vehicle routing

Cite this Research Publication : Gayathri N. and Vijaya Chandrakala K.R.M. “Embedded Driver Assistance System for Effective Dynamic Vehicle Routing”, IEEE- International Conference on Embedded Systems (ICES-2014), Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 3-5th July, 2014.

Publisher : Amrita School of Engineering

Year : 2013

Fuzzy Gain Schedule and Genetic Algorithm based PI controller for Gas Turbine Plant

Cite this Research Publication : Selvakumar S., Balamurugan S. and Vijaya Chandrakala K.R.M. “Fuzzy Gain Schedule and Genetic Algorithm based PI controller for Gas Turbine Plant”, CSIR sponsored X Control Instrumentation System Conference (CISCON-2013), Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal during 20-21 December, 2013, p133.

Publisher : Manipal Institute of Technology

Year : 2012

Improvement of transient stability of the power system using small Magnetic Energy Storage

Cite this Research Publication : Balamurugan S., Selvakumar S. and Vijaya Chandrakala K.R.M. “Improvement of Transient Stability of the Power System Using Small Magnetic Energy Storage”, IEEE-International Conference on Advances in Engineering, Science and Management (ICAESM – 2012), E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam during March 20-21, 2012, EEE013.

Publisher : Pillay Engineering College

Year : 2011

Design and Validation of a Neural Predictive Controller for Emission Minimisation in IC Engines

Cite this Research Publication : Arunaa C.N, Ramachandran K.I., Babu Devasenapati S. and Vijaya Chandrakala K.R.M. “Design and Validation of a Neural Predictive Controller for Emission Minimisation in IC Engines” National Conference on Recent Trends in Communication, Computation and Signal Processing, RTCSP 2011, at Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore during March 1-2,2011.

Publisher : Amrita School of Engineering

Year : 2009

Effective Automatic Generation Control of Hydrothermal Plant using Superconducting Magnetic EnergyStorage and Static Synchronous Series Compensator Units

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Balamurugan S., Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., and Krishnamoorthy Sankaranarayanan, “Effective Automatic Generation Control of Hydrothermal Plant using Superconducting Magnetic EnergyStorage and Static Synchronous Series Compensator Units”, in International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2010), Singapore , 2009.

Publisher : ICAE2010

Year : 2008

Improvement of System Damping in Load Frequency Control of Hydrothermal Power Plant with Fuzzy Logic Controller

Cite this Research Publication : Balamurugan S., Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., Avineeth Subramaniam and Kayalvizhi S. “Improvement of System Damping in Load Frequency Control of Hydrothermal Power Plant with Fuzzy Logic Controller”, International Conference on Power System Analysis, Control and Optimisation (PSACO-2008), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during 13-15th of March, 2008, pp-067.

Publisher : PSACO-2008

Year : 2008

Improvement in Load Frequency Control of Multi Area Power System using Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., Balamurugan, S. and Sankaranarayanan, K. “Improvement in Load Frequency Control of Multi Area Power System using Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage”, 9th National Conference on Technological Trends (NCTT 2008), College of Engineering, Trivandrum during 21-22nd November, 2008, EE-PS-01.

Publisher : College of Engineering, Trivandrum

Year : 2008

Comparative Frequency Response of Two Area Thermal System with Sugeno and Mamdani Fuzzy Controller

Cite this Research Publication : Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M., Balamurugan, S. and Mohanapriya S. “Comparative Frequency Response of Two Area Thermal System with Sugeno and Mamdani Fuzzy Controller”, International Conference on Power System Analysis, Control and Optimisation (PSACO-2008), AndhraUniversity, Visakhapatnam during 13-15th of March, 2008, pp-066.

Publisher : PSACO-2008

Year : 2007

Improvement of System Damping In Load Frequency Control of Steam Power Plant Using Fuzzy Controller

Cite this Research Publication : Balamurugan, S. and Vijaya Chandrakala, K.R.M. “Improvement of System Damping In Load Frequency Control of SteamPower Plant Using FuzzyController”, XXXI National Systems Conference, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal during 13th -14th December, 2007, p89.

Publisher : XXXI National Systems Conference, Manipal Institute of Technology

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2023

Adaptive Fuzzy Controller for Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter in Irregular Waves

Cite this Research Publication : S. Balamurugan, Kousika Kumar A, K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, “Adaptive Fuzzy Controller for Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter in Irregular Waves”, 4th International Conference on Innovations in Power & Advanced Computing Technologies i-PACT 23, Vellore Institute of Technology-Vellore & Universiti Malaya, 8-10, Dec 2023

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2021

Statistical Model Approach of Electricity Price Forecasting for Indian Electricity Market

Cite this Research Publication : Rajan, Preethi., Vijaya Chandrakala K.R.M., “Statistical Model Approach of Electricity Price Forecasting for Indian Electricity Market”, Proceedings of the IEEE Madras Section International Conference, 2021.

Publisher : Proceedings of the IEEE Madras Section International Conference

Year : 2021

Development of Semi-active Hybrid Energy Storage System for e-Bike

Cite this Research Publication : Bysani, Venkata Naga Sai Kumar, Gopidas, Nandita, Ruthvik, Sai, Chandrakala, K.R.M. Vijaya, “Development of Semi-active Hybrid Energy Storage System for e-Bike”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Electronics and Sustainable Communication Systems, pp. 91 – 964, August 2021. 

Publisher : Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Electronics and Sustainable Communication Systems

Year : 2018

Congestion Management for Multi Area Deregulated Power System Using Price Area Concept

Cite this Research Publication : Balamurugan, S., Shree, S.R., Chandrakala, K.R.M.V., “Congestion management for multi area deregulated power system using price area concept”, Proceedings of 2017 IEEE International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy: Exploring Energy Solutions for an Intelligent Power Grid, TAP Energy, 2018.

Publisher : Proceedings of 2017 IEEE International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy: Exploring Energy Solutions for an Intelligent Power Grid, TAP Energy

Year : 2018

Multi-agent based systems on micro grid – A review

Cite this Research Publication : Kiran, P., Chandrakala, K.R.M.V., Nambiar, T.N.P., “Multi-agent based systems on micro grid - A review”, Proceedings of 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control, I2C2, 2018.

Publisher : Proceedings of 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control, I2C2

Year : 2017

Day ahead market operation with agent based modeling

Cite this Research Publication : Kiran P., Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., and T. N. P. Nambiar, “Day ahead market operation with agent based modeling”, in 2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy), 2017.

Publisher : Proceedings of 2017 IEEE International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy: Exploring Energy Solutions for an Intelligent Power Grid, TAP Energy

Year : 2016

Optimal capacitor placement based reliability assessment of a distribution network

Cite this Research Publication : Pranitha M. P. and Dr. Vijaya Chandrakala K. R. M., “Optimal capacitor placement based reliability assessment of a distribution network”, IEEE sponsored 3rd international conference on innovations in information, embedded and communication systems (ICIIECS’16), Proceedings of ICIIECS’16, vol. 6. Karpagam College of Engineering, Pollachi, Coimbatore, pp. 213-218, 2016.

Publisher : Karpagam College of Engineering

Year : 2016

Study on Characterization of River Sand as Heat Storage Medium

Cite this Research Publication : Lalitha Priya R., Subi Salim, Vaishnu B. and K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala,” Studyon characterization of river sand as heat storage medium, IEEE sponsored 3rd international conference on innovations in information, embedded and communication systems (ICIIECS’16), Proceedings of ICIIECS’16, Vol.5, pp. 168-170, Karpagam College of Engineering, Pollachi, Coimbatore during 17-18th March, 2016.

Publisher : Karpagam College of Engineering

Projects

Ongoing Projects (2023-2026):

  1. Defence Research and Development Organisation – DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India project –
    Title: Development of Multi-Phase Permanent Magnet Starter/Generator (PMS/G) with Bi-directional DC-AC Converter for More Electric Aircraft (MEA).
    Duration: 3 years
    Grant Amount: Rs. 38.00 Lakhs
    PI: Dr. K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala
    Co-PI: Dr. S. Balamurugan and Dr. S.Saravanan Currently hiring for JRF position with stipend 37,500/- per month and pursue enrolling for Ph.D. at Amrita.
  2. Amrita Seed Funding
    Title: Distributed Energy Resources Market Management with Cyber-Physical Co-Simulation Framework for Effective Electric Grid Resilience
    Grant Amount: 34.85 Lakhs
    Duration: 2 yearsPI: Dr. K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala
    Co-PI: Dr. S. Balamurugan, Dr. Gireesh Kumar T.Currently hiring for JRF position with stipend 25,000/- per month and pursue enrolling for Ph.D. at Amrita.
  3. MSME Funded Project
    Title: Solar-powered cold storage for perishables an affordable pick empowering small farmers.
    Total cost: 15.00Lakhs
    Duration: 2 years
    PI Team: Dr. K.R.M. Vijaya Chandrakala, Dr. R.R. Lekshmi, Ms. Vrindha Venugopal (Ph.D. Scholar), and Ms. Anu Kuriakose (Ph.D. Scholar).

Completed Projects and Consultancy works

  1. Real-time monitoring and control of the Power System using State Estimation Technique under the LabVIEWHardware-in-LoopEnvironment – Amrita Seed Funding.
  2. Development of Transmission Line Model – Kongu Engineering College, Erode.
  3. Testing of Solar Inverter – Ex Caliber Tech. Solutions.
Academic Administrative Responsibilities
  1. Power and Energy Systems- TAG lead
  2. Research Committee Head – Department level
  3. NAAC/AQAR/IQAC Coordinator – Department level
  4. DAAC member – ECE Campus level (2021-2023)
  5. Board of Studies Member – B.Tech (EEE and ELC) and M.Tech., RET
  6. Batch Coordinator – III yr BTech EEE and ELC
  7. Project Co-ordinator and Review panel Member- M.Tech., RET
  8. Power System Laboratory- Assistant Faculty
  9. Faculty Advisor – M.Tech., RET
  10. NBA – Department level and Campus level (Amritapuri)
  11. Natyasudha Club Coordinator – Campus level.
Awards and Recognitions
  1. Outstanding Researcher Award.
  2. Publication Excellence Award – Amrita Innovation and Research Awards (AIRA) 2024, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
  3. Best Paper Award – “Reinforcement Learning Based Smart Bidding Strategyin Electricity Market for Effective Distributed Consumer Participation”, ic-ETITE’ 24 Conference, VIT, Vellore, 2024.
  4. Best Paper Award –“Adaptive Fuzzy Controller for Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter in Irregular Waves”, i-pact Conference, VIT Vellore, 2023.
  5. Best Paper Award – “Implementation of Fuel Cell-Battery with Super Capacitor Storage System for EV Applications”, RDCAPE Conference, Amity University, Noida, 2023.
  6. Chancellors Publication Excellence Award – Amrita Innovation and Research Awards (AIRA)2021, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
  7. Outstanding Reviewer Award by Elsevier Group- International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems.
  8. Outstanding Reviewer Award by Elsevier Group- Energy.
  9. Outstanding Reviewer Award by Elsevier Group- Energy Conversion and Management.

Technical Reviewer Recognitions

  1. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
  2. Elsevier Group of Journals- International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems, Energy and Energy Conversion and Management
  3. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing.
  4. WSEAS Transactions on circuits and systems, on systems and control andpower systems
  5. Electrical Power Components and Systems, Taylor and Francis
  6. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing.
  7. Autosoft Journal T&F
  8. Springer plus
  9. Recent Advances in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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