Dr.RajeshKumar Samala| Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

Rajesh Kumar Samala is an accomplished academic and engineering professional with extensive experience in teaching and research. He holds a PhD from Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, and an M.Tech in Power Engineering & Energy Systems from Mahaveer Institute of Science & Technology, JNTU Hyderabad. With over a decade of teaching experience at various engineering institutions, he specializes in power systems, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence applications. Rajesh has published numerous research papers in SCOPUS and SCI-indexed journals, authored a book, and contributed to multiple book chapters. He is proficient in C and MATLAB and has actively participated in national and international conferences.

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Scholar

Objective 🎯

Aspiring to work and excel in a dynamic and progressive environment, which is challenging and rewarding, giving me the scope to explore my knowledge and serve the organization to the best of my abilities and skills.

Educational Qualifications 📚

Name of Study	Institution	University/Board	Year of Passing	Marks (%)
Ph.D. (Full-time)	Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research	Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (Deemed to be University)	2021 –	–
M.Tech (Power Engineering & Energy Systems)	Mahaveer Institute Of Science & Technology	JNTU Hyderabad	2011	72
B. Tech (EEE)	Vardhaman College Of Engineering	JNTU Hyderabad	2007	65.806
Diploma (EEE)	Govt. Polytechnic Nizamabad	SBTET Hyderabad	2002	68.09
SSC	Viveka Vardhani High School	Board of Secondary Education	1999	73.667

Strengths 💪

Effective Communication Skills
Enthusiastic towards learning new technologies
Sincere, hardworking, and strongly dedicated towards profession
Leadership Qualities

Achievements 🏆

Ratified as an Assistant Professor from Nalla Narasimha Reddy Educational Society’s – Group of Institutions by JNTUH on 22/03/2013
Ratified as an Assistant Professor from Sree Chaitanya College of Engineering by JNTUH on 03-08-2021

Teaching Experience 👨‍🏫

Institute	Experience
ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	1 Year
MAHAVEER INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	6 Months
NALLA NARASIMHA REDDY GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS	June 2012 – October 2016
SREE CHAITANYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	December 2020 – August 2022
VISVESVARAYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	August 2022 – Till Date

Projects 🛠️

Diploma: Project Title: Computer Assembling, Engineering: Project Title: Intelligent Solar Panel System (CMC, Dilsukh Nagar, Hyderabad), Post Graduation: Project Title: Real-Time Monitoring Of Critical Nodes With Phasor Measurement Units (Mahaveer Institute Of Science & Technology, Hyderabad)

Research Area in Ph.D. 🔬

Title: Analysis of Artificial Intelligence Based Hybridization for Optimal Allocation of Distributed Generations and Economic Power Dispatch in Radial and Mesh Configuration Systems

Training Programs Attended 🎓

Power Electronics and Drives for Vehicular Systems-Technology Status & Future Trends (University College of Engineering, Osmania University, November 23-28, 2015). Advanced Technology in Power Engineering (NIT Warangal, December 17-21, 2018)

Workshops Attended 🛠️

Advanced Technology in Power Engineering (NIT Warangal, December 17-21, 2018), Soft Computing Techniques and Applications (Vignan’s Nirula Institute of Technology and Science for Women, May 13-18, 2019), Control Systems & Data Acquisition – LabVIEW (Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions, September 25-26, 2013), MATLAB and its Applications in Electrical Engineering (Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions, January 6-7, 2014), Fuzzy Logic Systems in Engineering Applications (FLSEA 21, NIT Sikkim, March 15-19, 2021), Application of Power Electronics and Drives to Industry (APEDI-2021, NIT Sikkim, March 2-6, 2021), Control Systems and Applications (CSA2021, NIT Sikkim, March 9-13, 2021), Advances in Robotics, AI & Industry 4.0 (Coimbatore Institute of Technology, March 16-20, 2021)

Publications Top Notes

Optimal allocation of distributed generations using hybrid technique with fuzzy logic controller radial distribution system
- Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
- Journal: SN Applied Sciences
- Volume: 2
- Issue: 2
- Article: 191
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 48

Optimal allocation of multiple photo-voltaic and/or wind-turbine based distributed generations in radial distribution system using hybrid technique with fuzzy logic controller
- Authors: RK Samala, K Mercy Rosalina
- Journal: Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology
- Volume: 16
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 101-113
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 15

Optimal DG sizing and siting in radial system using hybridization of GSA and Firefly algorithms
- Author: RK Samala
- Journal: Majlesi Journal of Energy Management
- Volume: 7
- Issue: 1
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 15

Distributed generation allocation in distribution system using particle swarm optimization based ant-lion optimization
- Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
- Journal: International Journal of Control and Automation
- Volume: 13
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 414-426
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 9

Model Predictive Control for Modeling Human Gait Motions Assisted by Vicon Technology
- Authors: VT Minh, M Tamre, V Musalimov, P Kovalenko, I Rubinshtein, RK Samala
- Journal: Journal Européen des Systèmes Automatisés
- Volume: 53
- Issue: 5
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 6

Power loss reduction using distributed generation
- Authors: R Samala, M Kotapuri
- Journal: Modelling, Measurement and Control A
- Volume: 91
- Issue: 104
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 6

Distributed generation in distribution system for power quality enhancement
- Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
- Journal: International Journal of Engineering & Technology
- Volume: 7
- Issue: 4
- Pages: 24
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 5

Multi distributed generation placement using ant-lion optimization
- Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
- Journal: European Journal of Electrical Engineering
- Volume: 5
- Issue: 6
- Pages: 253-267
- Year: 2017
- Citations: 5

Load flow analysis of a 9-bus system using BFSLF algorithm
- Authors: GK Babu, RK Samala
- Journal: International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering (IJECE)
- Volume: 4
- Year: 2015
- Citations: 5

Network and generator constrained economic dispatch using real and binary coded genetic algorithms
- Authors: GK Babu, RK Samala
- Journal: International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Advanced Engineering
- Volume: 3
- Pages: 1185-1192
- Year: 2013
- Citations: 4

Ms. Kehkashan Fatima | Electrical Engineering |Young Scientist Award

A dedicated PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering at UAE University, with an exceptional academic track record and a keen interest in power system resilience, smart grid, risk assessment, and machine learning. Experienced in research as a Research Assistant, collaborating with international scholars. Proficient in LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python, with hands-on project experience in control system design and power system oscillation damping. Actively engaged in workshops and events, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. A proactive contributor, with a strong foundation in academic and practical skills, poised to make significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering.

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Ongoing) United Arab Emirates University, UAE (2020-2024), Aggregate GPA: 3.84. M.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation & Control) Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University (2017), Honors with an aggregate CPI of 9.79 on a 10-point scale. B.Tech in Electrical Engineering Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University (2013), Honors with an aggregate CPI of 8.841 on a 10-point scale. Intermediate (Senior Secondary School for Girls) AMU Board (2008), Scored 81.50% marks with distinction in Physics, Mathematics, and English. High School Aligarh Public School, CBSE Board (2006), Scored 83.20% marks with distinction in Mathematics, General Science, Social Science, and Urdu

🧪 Research Interest/Experience

Research Interest:

Power System Resilience
Smart Grid
Risk Assessment
Machine Learning

Collaboration:

Collaborating with Prof. Flavio Bezerra Costa, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan Technological University, USA, since February 2023.

Research Experience:

Research Assistant (RA) on the project entitled “Measurement of Synchrophasors for Monitoring of Dynamic Phenomena in the Power Grid”, funded by the Council of Sciences & Technology (State government) from Jan 2018 to June 2019.

🛠️ Projects Undertaken

M.Tech: Title: LabVIEW based control system design for Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL). B.Tech: Title: Power system oscillation damping using TCSC.

📚 Exams Qualified

IELTS
GATE 2013

🎓 Workshops/Events Attended

Twelfth Annual International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM 2020) Location: Ras-Al-Khaimah, UAE Date: 23-25 February 2020. Five (5) Days – Entrepreneurship Development Program on Solar PV Rooftop Location: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India Date: 04-08 September 2018. An International Workshop on Publishing in High Impact Journals Location: Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology, A.M.U, Aligarh, India Date: 25th April 2017 India Smart Grid Week (ISGW 2017) Location: Manekshaw Centre, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, India Date: 07-10 March 2017 Renewable Energy India (REI) ExpoLocation: India Expo Center, Greater NoidaDate: September 2016One-week training program on Digital signal controllers & FPGA for control applications in electrical engineeringDate: August 2016One-week training program on Smart Grid TechnologiesDate: November 2015MATSPEAK-12: Technology workshop on Matlab, Image processing, & SimulinkOrganized by Innovatics E-systems & E-solutions Pvt. Ltd. in 2013Future of Electrical Engineering (Trends & Innovations)Date: March 2012

🎯 Responsibilities

Assisted in authoring for “Ministry Of Education (MOE) curriculum Material” from Nov 2021 to Jan 2022. Student Organizing Committee Member of “An International Workshop on Publishing in High Impact Journals”, organized by Z.H.College of Engg. & Technology, A.M.U, Aligarh, India, on 25th April 2017. Member of the organizing committee of Sports Quiz in the annual college fest “ZARF” during the 2012-2013 session.

💻 Computer Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
MATLAB (Simulink)
LabVIEW
PSCAD
Python

Publications Top Notes 📝

Machine Learning for Power Outage Prediction During Hurricanes: An Extensive Review

Authors: Fatima, K., Shareef, H., Costa, F.B., Bajwa, A.A., Wong, L.A.
Journal: Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Year: 2024
Volume: 133
Article Number: 108056
Citations: 2

An Insight into Power System Resilience and Its Confounding Traits

Authors: Fatima, K., Shareef, H., Bajwa, A.A.
Conference: 2022 International Seminar on Application for Technology of Information and Communication: Technology 4.0 for Smart Ecosystem: A New Way of Doing Digital Business (iSemantic 2022)
Year: 2022
Pages: 226-231
Citations: 1

Durability Prediction of Glass/Epoxy Composite Using Artificial Neural Network

Authors: Hussain Idrisi, A., Fatima, K., Hamid Ismail Mourad, A.
Conference: 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET 2022)
Year: 2022
Citations: 3

An Investigation of the Impact of Synchrophasors Measurement on Multi-Area State Estimation in Active Distribution Grids

Authors: Fatima, K., Sefid, M., Anees, M.A., Rihan, M.
Journal: Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Year: 2020
Volume: 17
Issue: 2
Pages: 122-131
Citations: 2

LabView Based Control System Design for VTOL Aircraft System

Authors: Fatima, K., Idrisi, A.H., Mourad, A.-H.I.
Conference: 2020 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET 2020)
Year: 2020
Article Number: 9118372
Citations: 2

RajeshKumar Samala | Power Systems | Best Researcher Award