Naladi Ram Babu | Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Naladi Ram Babu | Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Aditya University, India

Dr. Naladi Ram Babu is an accomplished electrical engineer specializing in power systems, renewable energy, and fractional-order control. With a Ph.D. from NIT Silchar, he combines academic rigor and practical expertise as an Assistant Professor at Aditya Engineering College. Dr. Babu has received multiple accolades for his research, including best paper awards in international conferences. His career spans teaching, research, and organizing academic events, contributing to the fields of energy management and automation. Passionate about emerging technologies, he aims to drive innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. (2022): Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), NIT Silchar, CGPA: 8.00. M.Tech (2017): Power & Energy Systems Engineering, NIT Silchar, CGPA: 8.75. B.Tech (2013): Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Bapatla Engineering College, 77.5%. Class 12 (2009): Sri Chaitanya Narayana Jr. College, 92.10%. Class 10 (2007): St. Ann’s English Medium High School, 87.33%

💼 Experience

Assistant Professor (2022–Present): Aditya Engineering College, Surampalem. Adhoc Faculty (2022): NIT Calicut. Assistant Professor (2021): Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology. Teaching Assistant (2017–2021): NIT Silchar.Teaching Assistant (2015–2017): NIT Silchar

🏆 Awards & Honors

Best Paper Award (2021): “Modified Droop Control for AC Microgrids,” IEEE ComPE-2021. Best Paper Award (2022): “PID Controllers in Multi-Area AGC,” ACDOS Conference. Coordinated multiple workshops and FDPs on electrical engineering trends and renewable energy

🔬 Research Focus

Topics: Automatic generation control, fractional-order systems, renewable energy integration. Goals: Enhancing dynamic responses in power systems and optimizing renewable energy networks. Contributions: Published impactful research on AGC, droop control, and advanced PID controllers

Conclusion

Dr. Naladi Ram Babu is a promising candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a strong academic foundation, research excellence, and a dedication to teaching and knowledge-sharing. His work in power systems and renewable energy is both timely and significant, and his proactive approach in organizing educational events and workshops demonstrates his leadership. Expanding his research horizons and increasing his global visibility could further solidify his position as a leading researcher in his field.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Title: A comprehensive review of recent strategies on automatic generation control/load frequency control in power systems
    Year: 2023
    Authors: N Ram Babu, SK Bhagat, LC Saikia, T Chiranjeevi, R Devarapalli, …
    Citations: 73

 

  1. Title: Automatic generation control of a solar thermal and dish‐stirling solar thermal system integrated multi‐area system incorporating accurate HVDC link model using crow search
    Year: 2019
    Authors: N Ram Babu, L Chandra Saikia
    Citations: 60

 

  1. Title: Load frequency control of a multi‐area system incorporating realistic high‐voltage direct current and dish‐Stirling solar thermal system models under deregulated scenario
    Year: 2021
    Authors: NR Babu, LC Saikia
    Citations: 49

 

  1. Title: AGC of a multiarea system incorporating accurate HVDC and precise wind turbine systems
    Year: 2019
    Authors: N Ram Babu, LC Saikia
    Citations: 44

 

  1. Title: Impact of PLL and virtual inertia on deregulated AGC system integrated with parallel AC/HVDC
    Year: 2023
    Authors: SK Bhagat, LC Saikia, NR Babu, D Saha
    Citations: 33

 

  1. Title: Application of hybrid crow-search with particle swarm optimization algorithm in AGC studies of multi-area systems
    Year: 2020
    Authors: NR Babu, SK Bhagat, LC Saikia, T Chiranjeevi
    Citations: 26

 

  1. Title: A review on various secondary controllers and optimization techniques in automatic generation control
    Year: 2023
    Authors: SK Bhagat, NR Babu, LC Saikia, T Chiranjeevi, R Devarapalli, …
    Citations: 17

 

  1. Title: Optimal location of accurate HVDC and energy storage devices in a deregulated AGC integrated with PWTS considering HPA-ISE as performance index
    Year: 2022
    Authors: NR Babu, LC Saikia
    Citations: 17

 

  1. Title: Maiden Application of Meta-Heuristic Techniques with Optimized Integral minus Tilt-Derivative Controller for AGC of Multi-area Multi-Source System
    Year: 2020
    Authors: SK Bhagat, NR Babu, LC Sakia, DK Raju
    Citations: 16

 

  1. Title: Impact of spotted hyena optimized cascade controller in load frequency control of wave-solar-double compensated capacitive energy storage based interconnected power system
    Year: 2022
    Authors: A Saha, P Dash, NR Babu, T Chiranjeevi, B Venkateswararao, …
    Citations: 15

 

  1. Title: Optimal unified frequency and voltage control of multi-area multi-source power system using the cascaded PIDN-TIDF controller
    Year: 2020
    Authors: SK Ramoji, LC Saikia, B Dekaraja, MK Behera, SK Bhagat, NR Babu
    Citations: 15

 

  1. Title: Effect of partial loading on a three‐area hydro‐thermal system integrated with realistic dish‐Stirling solar thermal system, accurate model of high‐voltage direct link
    Year: 2021
    Authors: SK Bhagat, LC Saikia, NR Babu
    Citations: 14

Hala lalaymia | Electrical engineering | Young Scientist Award

Ms. Hala lalaymia | Electrical engineering | Young Scientist Award

PhD at École Nationale Supérieure de Technologie et d’Ingénierie (ENSTI), Algeria

Hala Lalaymia is a PhD candidate at the National Higher School of Technology and Engineering in Annaba, specializing in renewable energy systems, particularly grid-connected photovoltaic systems. Her work focuses on control and optimization techniques to improve energy efficiency and system performance. Hala has gained substantial professional experience through internships with notable Algerian energy companies. She is fluent in French, Arabic, and English, and has a passion for teaching, mentorship, and research.

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🎓 Education

PhD in Renewable Energy | National Higher School of Technology and Engineering, Annaba (02/2023 – Present) Ranked 2nd out of 59 candidates in the National PhD Competition, Hala is researching the control and optimization of grid-connected photovoltaic systems for her thesis. Engineering Degree in Electrical Power Production and Renewable Energy | National Higher School of Industrial Technologies, Annaba (09/2019 – 07/2022) Graduated with a GPA of 15.65, ranked 3rd out of 17 students. Master in Electrical Networks | National Higher School of Technology and Engineering, Annaba Graduated with a GPA of 15.36, building strong expertise in electrical systems.

💼 Experience

Intern – Photovoltaic Solar Energy Division | Renewable Energy Development Center (CDER), Algiers (02/2022 – 04/2022) Focused on advanced control systems for multilevel inverters in grid-connected photovoltaic systems. Intern – Electrical Engineering Department | Hadjar Soud Cement Company (SCHS), Skikda (04/2021 – 05/2021) Observed and learned about electrical measurement and protection devices. Intern – Electricity Transport Region | Algerian Electricity Transmission Management Company (GRTE), Annaba (11/2020 – 12/2020) Gained practical experience in electricity production and energy transportation.

🏆 Awards and Honors

National PhD Competition: Ranked 2nd out of 59 candidates. Engineering Degree: Ranked 3rd in her class. Certificate of French Language Proficiency: TCF-Test Level B2. IT Training: Certified in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows (2011). English Language Certificate: Completed training in English language proficiency.

🔬 Research Focus

Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems: Focused on optimizing the control systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.  Meta-heuristic Algorithms: Specialized in applying these algorithms for the enhancement of control systems in renewable energy. Power Electronics: Advanced understanding of power electronics, particularly in photovoltaic systems. Renewable Energy Systems: Researching efficient integration of renewable energy into existing power grids. Fractional PI Controllers: Utilized for improved performance in T-type neutral point inverters for photovoltaic systems.

 

Publication:📝

  • Revolutionizing PV Grid Integration: Metaheuristic Optimization of Fractional PI Controllers in T-type Neutral Point Piloted Inverters for Enhanced Performance
    Journal: Computers and Electrical Engineering
    Year: 2024

 

  • A Control Grid-Connected PV System with NPC Multi-Level Inverter
    Conference: 2023 International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Advanced Technologies
    Year: 2023

 

  • Analysis of Performance and Degradation in PV Modules After Aging
    This research analyzes the performance of photovoltaic modules after aging. It highlights the degradation rates of different PV technologies, contributing valuable data for the maintenance and longevity of solar power systems.

Conclusion

Hala Lalaymia is a strong candidate for the “Young Scientist Award” due to her academic achievements, cutting-edge research in renewable energy, and technical expertise in photovoltaic systems. Her record of publications and conference presentations also supports her case. Improving her industry connections, international collaborations, and diversifying her research scope could further enhance her candidacy. Overall, her contributions to renewable energy research make her highly deserving of recognition as a promising young scientist.