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Dr. Vidya H. A.

Head of Department, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering , School of Engineering, Bengaluru

Qualification: Ph.D
ha​_vidya@blr.amrita.edu
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Dr. Vidya H. A. is Head of the Department, Electrical and Electronics Engineering of Amrita School of Engineering, Bengaluru Campus. She has secured first rank in M.Tech . with the specialization “Computer Applications in Industrial Drives” under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, Karnataka. She has previously served at different positions in the Global Academy of Technology, Bangalore , BNM Institute of Technology, B engaluru and KVG College of Engineering, Sullia . She has about 2 5 years of experience in teaching, 20 years of experience in research and 7 .5 years of experience in administration. She has guided seven research candidates for their Ph.D. programs and one research candidate for her MSc. Engineering by Research under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi , Karnataka . She is guiding six research scholars under Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham , Bengaluru . She has successfully completed the Research Project under VTU Research grant scheme for a project entitled “Real-Time Detection, Measurement and Classification of Power Quality Disturbances using GUI and DSP Applications” during 2010-13. She was a member of the Editorial Board for “International Journal of VTU, for the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and E & C Engineering Sciences ”. She is a reviewer for IEEE Access and IEEE conferences. Currently, she is the young professional member of TED 11 – BIS & Treasurer of Indian Society of Lighting Engineers, Karnataka State Centre (ISLE-KSC). She is a Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow Institute of Engineers (FIE), Fellow Life Member of ISLE, and Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (MISTE) .

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Power Quality Improvement of Railway Traction using Passive Shunt Filter

Cite this Research Publication : Ruma Sinha, Vidya H.A, Sudarshan Reddy H.R, “Power Quality Improvement of Railway Traction using Passive Shunt Filter”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), Jan 2023, Vol 10, Issue 1

Publisher : JETIR

Year : 2022

Fuzzy Based Cascaded Multilevel Inverter for Large Scale Solar PV Integration

Cite this Research Publication : Jayachitra G, Vidya H. A, Sudarshana Reddy H. R “Fuzzy Based Cascaded Multilevel Inverter for Large Scale Solar PV Integration", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.h801-h808, June-2022.

Publisher : JETIR

Year : 2022

Transformer Fault classification using Naïve Bayes (NB) algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : A. Kumar, Vidya H.A., Thejaswi A.H., “Transformer Fault classification using Naïve Bayes (NB) algorithm," at Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Vol 9, Issue 5, May 2022, pp-518-523.

Publisher : JETIR

Year : 2022

Implementation of Wavelet Transform Technique for Suppression of Harmonics in an Electric Arc Furnace

Cite this Research Publication : Priyashree S, Vidya H.A., “Implementation of Wavelet Transform Technique for Suppression of Harmonics in an Electric Arc Furnace”, Journal of Energy Technology and Innovative Research (JETIR), Jan 2022, ISSN: 2349-5162.

Publisher :  JETIR

Year : 2021

Transformer Incipient fault prediction using Support Vector Machine (SVM)

Cite this Research Publication : A. Kumar and Vidya H. A., “Transformer Incipient fault prediction using Support Vector Machine (SVM) ”, Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (JUSST), vol. 23, no. 5, pp. 737-744, 2021.

Publisher : JUSST

Year : 2020

Design and Simulation of Hybrid Power Filter for the Mitigation of Harmonics in Three Phase Four Wire System Supplied with Unbalanced Non-linear Load

Cite this Research Publication : Ruma Sinha, Vidya H. A., and Jayachitra G., “Design and Simulation of Hybrid Power Filter for the Mitigation of Harmonics in Three Phase Four Wire System Supplied with Unbalanced Non-linear Load”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology (IJAST), Science & Engineering Research Support soCiety (SERSC), ISSN (Online) 2207-6360, vol. 29, no. 04, p. 8850 -, 2020.

Publisher : SERSC

Year : 2020

Application of k-Nearest Neighbor (kNN) Machine Algorithm for Transformer Fault Classification

Cite this Research Publication : A. Kumar and Vidya H. A., “Application of k-Nearest Neighbor (kNN) Machine Algorithm for Transformer Fault Classification”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, vol. 29, pp. 8441-8448, 2020.

Publisher : International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology

Year : 2020

Cascaded Multilevel Inverter Topology with SPWM and Selective Harmonic Elimination Modular Techniques-A Review

Cite this Research Publication : Champa P. N. and Vidya H. A., “Cascaded Multilevel Inverter Topology with SPWM and Selective Harmonic Elimination Modular Techniques-A Review”, International Journal of Engineering Research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Impact Factor 3.784. ISSN (Online), vol. 7, pp. 2395-2717, 2020.

Publisher : International Journal of Engineering Research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Impact Factor 3.784. ISSN (Online),

Year : 2019

Practical Realization of Three Phase Buck AC Converter Feeding Three Phase Star Connected RL Load using FPGA Real Time Controller

Cite this Research Publication : Venkatesha K. and Vidya H. A., “Practical Realization of Three Phase Buck AC Converter Feeding Three Phase Star Connected RL Load using FPGA Real Time Controller”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), vol. 8, no. 8, 2019.

Publisher : IJITEE

Year : 2019

Harmonic Reduction Analysis for Electric Arc Furnace using Passive Filters and DSTATCOM

Cite this Research Publication : Priyashree S. and Vidya H. A., “Harmonic Reduction Analysis for Electric Arc Furnace using Passive Filters and DSTATCOM”, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT), vol. 8, no. 6, 2019.

Publisher : International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT)

Year : 2018

Wavelet Based Power Quality Analysis of Induction Furnace using Fuzzy Expert System

Cite this Research Publication : Priyashree S., Vidya H. A., Sumathi S., and Triveni M. T., “Wavelet Based Power Quality Analysis of Induction Furnace using Fuzzy Expert System”, International Journal of Scientific Research and Review, vol. 7, no. 4, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Scientific Research and Review

Year : 2017

Comparitive Analysis of Hysteresis and Sliding Mode Controllers for Effective Reduction of Harmonics in Electric Arc Furnace using APF

Cite this Research Publication : Priyashree S., Vidya H. A., and Harshithananada B., “Comparitive Analysis of Hysteresis and Sliding Mode Controllers for Effective Reduction of Harmonics in Electric Arc Furnace using APF”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering (IJIRCCE), vol. 5, no. 4, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering (IJIRCCE),

Year : 2017

Solar and Wind Powered Hybrid Energy Vehicle

Cite this Research Publication : Jayachitra G., Vidya H. A., Kushal H. N., Giridhar R., Pavan Kumar H. M., and Santhosh K., “Solar and Wind Powered Hybrid Energy Vehicle”, International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR), vol. 2, no. 8, 2017.

Publisher : IJSDR

Year : 2016

Analysis of Symmetrical & Asymmetrical PWM Based Single Phase AC to AC Converter for Power Quality Improvement

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A. and Venkatesha K., “Analysis of Symmetrical & Asymmetrical PWM Based Single Phase AC to AC Converter for Power Quality Improvement”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (IJAREEIE), vol. 5, no. 9, 2016.

Publisher : IJAREEIE

Year : 2016

Analysis of Symmetrical & Asymmetrical PWM Based Three Phase AC to AC Converter for Power Quality Improvement

Cite this Research Publication : Venkatesha K. and Vidya H. A., “Analysis of Symmetrical & Asymmetrical PWM Based Three Phase AC to AC Converter for Power Quality Improvement”, International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (IJRET), vol. 5, no. 8, 2016.

Publisher : IJRET

Year : 2016

Analysis of Symmetrical & Asymmetrical PWM Based Three Phase AC to AC Converter for Power Quality Improvement

Cite this Research Publication : Venkatesha K. and Vidya H. A., “Analysis of Symmetrical & Asymmetrical PWM Based Three Phase AC to AC Converter for Power Quality Improvement”, International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (IJRET), vol. 5, no. 8, 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (IJRET)

Year : 2013

Analysis and Mitigation of Harmonics in Non-Linear Loads using Passive Filters and Wavelet Transforms

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., Venkatesha K., Priyashree S., and Vijay Kumar G., “Analysis and Mitigation of Harmonics in Non-Linear Loads using Passive Filters and Wavelet Transforms”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (IJAREEIE), vol. 2, no. 12, 2013.

Publisher : IJAREEIE

Year : 2013

Closed Loop Single Phase Bidirectional AC to AC Buck Boost Converter for Power Quality Improvement

Cite this Research Publication : Venkatesha K., Vidya H. A., and G. Vijaykumar, “Closed Loop Single Phase Bidirectional AC to AC Buck Boost Converter for Power Quality Improvement”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD), e-ISSN: 2278-067X, p-ISSN:2278-800X, vol. 7, no. 11, 2013.


Publisher : IJERD

Year : 2011

Removal of DSI and Periodic Pulse Shaped Interferences from Corona and PD Pulses using Wavelet Transform

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., Bindiya Tyagi, V. Krishnan, and K. Mallikarjunappa, “Removal of DSI and Periodic Pulse Shaped Interferences from Corona and PD Pulses using Wavelet Transform ”, TELKOMNIKA (Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering), vol. 9, no. 1, 2011.

Publisher : TELKOMNIKA

Year : 2010

Some Investigations on Denoising of Partial Discharge Signals using Wavelet Transform

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., Venkatesha K., V. Krishnan, and K. Mallikarjunappa, “Some Investigations on Denoising of Partial Discharge Signals using Wavelet Transform”, International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Electrical Systems (IJEEES), Exclusive Edition 2010 of IJEEES, 2010.

Publisher : IJEEES

Year : 2008

Digital Measurement of Partial Discharges

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., V. Krishnan, and K. Mallikarjunappa, “Digital Measurement of Partial Discharges”, IETECH (International Engineering & Technology) Journal for Electrical Analysis, vol. 2, no. 4, 2008.

Publisher : IETECH

Conference Paper

Year : 2023

Fuzzy Based Perturb & Observe MPPT Algorithm for grid tied PV System

Cite this Research Publication : Jayachitra G., Vidya H.A., “Fuzzy Based Perturb & Observe MPPT Algorithm for grid tied PV System”, IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotic, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru, Karnataka, 13th – 14th October 2023.

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2023

Power Electronic Converter for Model of Wind Turbine based AC to DC Converter using MATLAB Simulink

Cite this Research Publication : Kruthi Jayaram, Vidya H.A., “Power Electronic Converter for Model of Wind Turbine based AC to DC Converter using MATLAB Simulink”, IEEE International Conference on Advances in Electronics, Communication, Computing and Intelligent Information Systems (ICAECIS–23), Bangalore Institute of technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 19th – 21st April 2023.

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2023

Comparison of various MPPT methods using Real time data of 100KWp Rooftop solar panel with MATLAB Simulink

Cite this Research Publication : Kruthi Jayaram, Vidya H.A., “Comparison of various MPPT methods using Real time data of 100KWp Rooftop solar panel with MATLAB Simulink”, IEEE International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Technology and Management (MRTM), New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 22nd – 23rd September 2023.

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2022

Unified Power Quality Conditioner for V-V Connected Electrified Railway Traction Power Supply System

Cite this Research Publication : Sinha Ruma, Vidya H.A, Sudarshan Reddy H.R, “Unified Power Quality Conditioner for V-V Connected Electrified Railway Traction Power Supply System”, 5th Edition of International Conference on Communications and Cyber- Physical Engineering (ICCCE–2022), organized by CMR Engineering College, Hyderabad, in association with Springer during 29th – 30th April 2022.

Publisher : SpringerLink

Year : 2021

Power Quality Improvement of Railway Traction System using D-STATCOM

Cite this Research Publication : Ruma Sinha and Vidya H. A., “Power Quality Improvement of Railway Traction System using D-STATCOM”, in Springer International Conference on Renewable Technologies in Engineering (ICRTE-21), Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Delhi, India, April 15-16, 2021.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2021

Mitigation of Harminics using Passive-Series Active-Hybrid Filter in Single Phase and Three Phase System Feeding Non-linear Load

Cite this Research Publication : Jayachitra G., Vidya H. A., and Ruma Sinha, “Mitigation of Harminics using Passive-Series Active-Hybrid Filter in Single Phase and Three Phase System Feeding Non-linear Load”, in Springer International Conference on Renewable Technologies in Engineering (ICRTE-21), Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Delhi, India, April 15-16, 2021.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2020

Mitigation of Harmonics at the AC Mains Connected to Nonlinear Loads using Hybrid Power Filters

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., Pooja Reddy B. V., Pallavi V., Khauser Bee S., and Tejashwini S., “Mitigation of Harmonics at the AC Mains Connected to Nonlinear Loads using Hybrid Power Filters”, in 2020 IEEE Bangalore Humanitarian Technology Conference (B-HTC), 2020.

Publisher : 2020 IEEE Bangalore Humanitarian Technology Conference

Year : 2017

Mitigation of harmonics using hysteresis control technique of VSI based active power filter

Cite this Research Publication : B. Harshithananda, S. Priyashree, and Vidya H. A., “Mitigation of harmonics using hysteresis control technique of VSI based active power filter”, in 2017 International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering (ICSPACE), 2017.

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering

Year : 2017

A novel approach for partial discharge pattern recognition based on FP3CM-ENN

Cite this Research Publication : S. Sumathi, S. Madhu, and Vidya H. A., “A novel approach for partial discharge pattern recognition based on FP3CM-ENN”, in 2017 International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering (ICSPACE), 2017.

Publisher : ICSPACE

Year : 2017

Preprocessing of experimental partial discharge signalsin insulation samples using adaptive signal processing

Cite this Research Publication : S. Madhu, S. Sumathi, and Vidya H. A., “Preprocessing of experimental partial discharge signalsin insulation samples using adaptive signal processing”, in 2017 International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering (ICSPACE), 2017.

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering

Year : 2017

Mitigation of harmonics using hysteresis control technique of VSI based active power filter

Cite this Research Publication : B. Harshithananda, S. Priyashree, and Vidya H. A., “Mitigation of harmonics using hysteresis control technique of VSI based active power filter”, in 2017 International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering (ICSPACE), 2017.

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering (ICSPACE)

Year : 2017

Experimental analysis of symmetrical amp; asymmetrical PWM based single phase AC chopper for power quality improvement using FPGA real time controller

Cite this Research Publication : K. Venkatesha, Vidya H. A., Ruma Sinha, and G. Jayachitra, “Experimental analysis of symmetrical amp; asymmetrical PWM based single phase AC chopper for power quality improvement using FPGA real time controller”, in 2017 International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering (ICSPACE), 2017.

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering

Year : 2017

Modified fuzzy logic technique for power transformer fault prediction

Cite this Research Publication : A. Kumar, Vidya H. A., and G. Balagopal Reddy, “Modified fuzzy logic technique for power transformer fault prediction”, in 2017 International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering (ICSPACE), 2017.

Publisher : ICSPACE

Year : 2016

Design and Implementation of FRESNEL Reflector and Salt Storage for Power Generation using Solar Energy

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., Anusha M. E., Chandan S., Narendra Kumar, and Madhukar M., “Design and Implementation of FRESNEL Reflector and Salt Storage for Power Generation using Solar Energy”, in International Conference & Exhibition on “Smart Lighting – The Future”, Vision 2020 by ISLE, Karnataka, November 4-6, 2016.

Publisher : International Conference & Exhibition on “Smart Lighting – The Future

Year : 2015

A novel algorithm for denoising of simulated partial discharge signals using Adaptive wavelet thresholding methods

Cite this Research Publication : S. Madhu, H. B. Bhavani, S. Sumathi, and Vidya H. A., “A novel algorithm for denoising of simulated partial discharge signals using Adaptive wavelet thresholding methods”, in 2015 2nd International Conference on Electronics and Communication Systems (ICECS), 2015.

Publisher : 2015 2nd International Conference on Electronics and Communication Systems

Year : 2014

Implementation of Wavelet Transform Technique for Detection & Reduction of Harmonics in an Induction Furnace

Cite this Research Publication : Priyashree S., Triveni, and Vidya H. A., “Implementation of Wavelet Transform Technique for Detection & Reduction of Harmonics in an Induction Furnace”, in International Conference on Information Technology and Communication Engg. (ICITCE), Bangalore, July 5, 2014.

Publisher : ICITCE

Year : 2014

Selective Harmonic Elimination of 3 Phase Bi-directional AC Buck Converter for Power Quality Improvement

Cite this Research Publication : K. Venkatesha, Vidya H. A., and Vijay Kumar G., “Selective Harmonic Elimination of 3 Phase Bi-directional AC Buck Converter for Power Quality Improvement”, in International Conference on PEIE-2014 (Power Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering)", Chandigarh, India, March 21-22 , 2014.

Publisher : International Conference on PEIE-2014 (Power Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering)

Year : 2014

Fuzzy Logic based Pattern Recognition of Partial Discharge using Statistic Operators

Cite this Research Publication : Sumathi S., Vidya H. A., and Madhu S., “Fuzzy Logic based Pattern Recognition of Partial Discharge using Statistic Operators”, in International Conference in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering-ICCECE, Bangalore, July 27, 2014.

Publisher : ICCECE

Year : 2014

PFCM based PD Pattern Recognition using Statistical Operators

Cite this Research Publication : Madhu S. and Vidya H. A., “PFCM based PD Pattern Recognition using Statistical Operators”, in ISED-2014, 2014.

Publisher : ISED

Year : 2013

Application of Wavelet Shrinkage Denoising Method Based on Genetic Algorithm to Partial Discharge Signals

Cite this Research Publication : Bindiya Tyagi and Vidya H. A., “Application of Wavelet Shrinkage Denoising Method Based on Genetic Algorithm to Partial Discharge Signals”, in Proceedings of International Conference on VLSI, Communication, Advanced Devices, Signals & Systems and Networking (VCASAN-2013), India, 2013.

Publisher : VCASAN-2013

Year : 2013

Harmonic Analysis and its Elimination in Nonlinear Loads Using Wavelet Transform

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., Priyashree S., and Venkatesha K., “Harmonic Analysis and its Elimination in Nonlinear Loads Using Wavelet Transform”, in Proceedings of International Conference on VLSI, Communication, Advanced Devices, Signals & Systems and Networking (VCASAN-2013), India, 2013.

Publisher : VCASAN-2013

Year : 2011

Denoising of Partial Discharge Signals in Epoxy Glass Mica Sheets using Wavelet Transform

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., Priyashree S., V. Krishnan, and K. Mallikarjunappa, “Denoising of Partial Discharge Signals in Epoxy Glass Mica Sheets using Wavelet Transform”, in International Conference on Computer, Electrical and Systems Sciences, and Engineering, Penang, Malaysia, Feb 22-24, 2011.


Publisher : International Conference on Computer, Electrical and Systems Sciences

Year : 2010

A Novel Wavelet Method of Denoising Partial Discharge Signals with Different Noise Levels

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., V. Krishnan, K. Mallikarjunappa, and Bindiya Tyagi, “A Novel Wavelet Method of Denoising Partial Discharge Signals with Different Noise Levels”, in Advances in Energy Conversion Technologies (ICAECT 2010), MIT, Manipal, January 7-10, 2010.

Publisher : MIT, Manipal

Year : 2010

Improved Circuit of Buck Boost AC Chopper for Single Phase Systems

Cite this Research Publication : K. Venkatesha and Vidya H. A., “Improved Circuit of Buck Boost AC Chopper for Single Phase Systems”, in Advances in Energy Conversion Technologies (ICAECT 2010), MIT, Manipal, January 10, 2010.

Publisher : MIT, Manipal

Year : 2008

A wavelet transform technique for de-noising partial discharge signals

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., V. Krishnan, and K. Mallikarjunappa, “A wavelet transform technique for de-noising partial discharge signals”, in International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis (CMD-2008), North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China, April 21-24, pp 1104-07, 2008.

Publisher : North China Electric Power University

Year : 2007

Simulation of Digital Partial Discharge Measurement Circuits

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A. and V. Krishnan, “Simulation of Digital Partial Discharge Measurement Circuits”, in 52nd Congress of ISTAM-2007 (an international meet), BNMIT- Bangalore, Paper CG05, Group 5C, December 14- 17, Page No 105, 2007.

Publisher : BNMIT- B

Year : 2006

ANN based FFNN Model to Diagnose the State and Quality of Solid Insulation

Cite this Research Publication : Vidya H. A., Pradipkumar Dixit, and H. G. Gopal, “ANN based FFNN Model to Diagnose the State and Quality of Solid Insulation”, in PCEA – IFTOMM, International Conference (PICA-2006) on Recent Trends in Automation and its Adaptation to Industries, PCE&A, Nagpur, India, Paper No. TG 226, Group 2, July 11 – 14, Page No. 77, 2006.

Publisher : PCEA – IFTOMM

Education
  • 2009: Ph.D., Electrical Sciences
    Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi
  • 2001: M.Tech., Computer Applications in Industrial Drives
    Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi
  • 1996: BE, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    Mysore University
Professional Appointments
Year Affiliation
April 22, 2021 – Till Date Professor & HoD, Dept. of EEE, Amrita School of Engineering, Bangalore
March 1, 2018 – April 20, 2021 Professor, Dept. of EEE, Global Academy of Technology, Bangalore
January 18, 2016 – February 28, 2018 Professor & HoD, Dept. of EEE, Global Academy of Technology, Bangalore
January 4, 2013 – January 16, 2016 Professor & HoD, Dept. of EEE, BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore
August 1, 2008 – January 3, 2013 Professor, Dept. of EEE, BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore
August 1, 2005 – July 31, 2008 Assistant Professor, Dept. of EEE, BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore
August 22, 2003 – July 31, 2005 Lecturer, Dept. of EEE, BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore
September 18, 1997 – June 24, 2003 Lecturer, Dept. of EEE, KVG College of Engineering, Sullia, Dakshina Kannada
Research Experience

Guided: One candidate for M.Sc (Engg.,) by Research, & Seven candidates for Ph.D. under VTU, Belagavi, Karnataka.

Guiding: Six candidates for Ph.D. under Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru.

Proposal: Planning to establish “R & D Centre and Centre of Excellence on Lighting Engineering” in association with Indian Society of Lighting Engineers, Karnataka State Centre (ISLE-KSC) and other reputed Lighting Industries.

Project Grants:

  • Successfully completed the Research Project entitled “Real Time Detection, Measurement and Classification of Power Quality Disturbances using GUI and DSP Applications” during 2010-13 under VTU Research grant scheme.

Worked on the following Key Research Topics:

  • Denoising of Partial Discharge Signals using Wavelet Transformation Techniques.
  • Modelling and Design of Single Phase and Three Phase Bi-Directional AC/DC Converter for Power Quality Improvement using FPGA Real Time Controller.
  • The Mathematical Modelling and Power Quality Improvement for Industrial Furnaces.
  • Hybrid Intelligent System for Detection, Location and Classification of Partial Discharge Signals.
  • Denoising of Partial Discharge Signals using Adaptive Thresholding based on Statistical Parameters.
  • Probabilistic Neural Network (PNN) & Support Vector Machine (SVM) based Dissolved Gas Analysis of Transformer.
  • Detection, Analysis and Mitigation of Power Quality Issues in Railway Traction Systems.
  • Modelling and Designing of Converters for Power Quality Improvement for Real Time Applications of Hybrid Power Systems.
Major Research Interests
  • Power Quality Analysis and Mitigation Techniques in Power System,
  • Signal Processing, and
  • High Voltage Engineering.
Membership in Professional Bodies
  • Young Professional Member TED 11 – BIS,
  • IEEE Senior Member,
  • Fellow Institute of Engineers (FIE),
  • Fellow Life Member Indian Society of Lighting Engineers (FISLE), and
  • Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (MISTE).
Awards/Achievements
  • 1st Rank in M.Tech.
  • “Outstanding Chapter Volunteer Award – 2019”, IEEE Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES), Bangalore Chapter.
  • “Best Supporting HOD”, M/s PRINSTON SMART ENGINEERS, 2017.
  • “Best Alumni (Centenary)”, Government School, Nidasale, Kunigal Taluk, Tumkur District, 2015.
  • Member of Doctoral Committee, BOE & BOS for many Universities.
  • Member, EXECOM, IEEE Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES), Bangalore Chapter for the years 2016, 2017,2018,2019, 2020, & 2021.
  • SAC Chair, IEEE Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES), Bangalore Chapter for the years 2019 & 2020.
  • Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of VTU for Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and E & C Engineering Sciences for the academic year 2018-19, 2019-20, & 2020-21.
  • Secretary, IEEE Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES), Bangalore Chapter, 2021.
  • Treasurer, Indian Society of Lighting Engineers, Karnataka State Centre (ISLE-KSC), 2020-2023.
Courses Taught
  • UG: Basic Electrical Engineering, Transmission & Distribution, High Voltage Engineering, Over Voltages in Power Systems, Control Systems, Modern Control Theory, Electrical machine Design, Network Analysis, Object Oriented programming, Digital relays, Advanced Microprocessor, Microcontrollers, Electrical & Electronics Measurements, Logic Design, Signals & Systems, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Computer organization, Many more.
  • PG: Advanced Digital Signal Processing, Electrical Power Quality, DSP Applications to Drives, Many more.
Keynote Addresses, Invited Talks, and Panel Memberships
  • “Hybrid Electric Drivetrains”, as a resource person for the webinar organized by Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru, 15th May 2021.
  • “Electric Vehicles”, as a resource person for guest lecture organized by IEEE Jayamukhi Student Branch, Warangal, 22nd April 2021.
  • “Advancement in Signals & Systems”, as a resource person for guest lecture organized by Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, PES Institute of Technology and Management, Shivamogga, Karnataka, 28th December 2020.
  • “Energy storage devices, Capacitors & Ultra capacitors”, as a resource person for AICTE ATAL FDP No. 437 on “Energy Storage & its application”, JNNC, Shimoga, 5th October 2020.
  • “Energy storage systems, Batteries” as a resource person for AICTE ATAL FDP No. 437 on “Energy Storage & its application”, JNNC, Shimoga, 5th October 2020.
  • “Industry-Academia Engagement Post COVID 19” as a panellist for “Industry-Academia Conclave 2020”, IEEE Flagship Event at Amrita School of Engg, Amrita University, Bangalore, 5th August 2020.
  • “Integration of Renewables to Smart Grid” as a resource person for FDP on “Challenges and Opportunities in Smart grid”, MSRIT, Bangalore, 21st July 2020.
  • “Application of Wavelet Transform to Mitigate the Power Quality Issues” as a resource person for FDP on “Electrical Power Quality and Distributed Generation”, JNNCE, Shivamogga, 17th December 2019.
  • “Power and Energy” as a Research mentor in “Young Researcher’s Meet”, RVCE, Bangalore in association with IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Bangalore Chapter, 14th September, 2019.
  • “Application of Wavelet Transformation to Denoise Partial Discharge Signals using MATLAB” as a resource person for “Advance Control Engineering and Simulation using MATLAB and SIMULINK Tools”, AICTE sponsored one-week STTP (26th to 31st August 2019), GCE, Ramanagaram, 27th August 2019.
  • “Dynamics of Industry – Academia Interaction” as a resource person for “Industry Academia Conclave”, NIE Mysore in association with TEQIP and IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Bangalore Chapter, 20th July 2019.
  • “Denoising of Partial Discharge Signals using Wavelet Transformation Technique” as a resource person for Six days FDP on “Applications of Advanced Power Electronics for Power Systems, Power Quality and Electric Vehicles (15th to 20th July 2019)”, SJBIT, Bangalore, 17th July 2019.
  • “Academia Perspective”, as resource person for one day workshop on “Industry Conclave (Academia-Industry Interaction)”, DSCE, Bangalore in association with IEEE PES Bangalore Chapter, 18th August 2018.
  • “MATLAB for DSP Applications & SCILAB for Control Systems Applications”, as resource person for three-day workshop on “Applications of MATLAB Simulink & SCILAB for Electrical Sciences”, GAT, Bengaluru, 29th – 31st Jan 2018.
  • “Introduction to MATLAB & Programming on Convolution”, as resource person for two day workshop on “Digital Signal Processing Lab”, RNSIT, Bengaluru, 23rd Jan 2018.
  • “About IEEE & IEEE-PES, Bangalore Chapter”, as Chief guest & resource person for “Young Researchers Meet (YRM 2017)”, MIT, Manipal, 7th Oct 2017.
  • “Mitigation of Interruptions and Voltage Sags”, as resource person for three day workshop on “Power Quality Issues and Mitigations” at PDA, Gulbarga, 25th & 26th Oct, 2016.
  • “Basic Electrical Engineering – Module 2 (DC Machines & Measuring Instruments)”, NPTEL, VTU-EDUSAT Programme – 20, 23rd Feb – 15th March 2016 (9 Hours).
  • “Wavelet Transform Applications in Electrical Engineering”, as resource person for the AICTE sponsored Staff Development programme at Shirdi Sai Engineering College, Bangalore on 02.07.2011.
  • “Recent Advances in Vector Control of Induction Motors”, as resource person for the VTU – VGST sponsored FDP at Shirdi Sai Engineering College, Bangalore on 19.03.2011.
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