ANUSH PRABHAKARAN |power electronics| Best Researcher Award

Mr. ANUSH PRABHAKARAN |power electronics| Best Researcher Award

Anush Prabhakaran is a seasoned power electronics engineer with expertise in designing and implementing DC-AC and AC-DC converters for industrial applications. With a strong background in system architecture and safety-critical systems, he has successfully led technical initiatives to optimize performance and reliability. His proficiency spans power electronics design, MATLAB/Simulink simulations, enterprise architecture, and compliance with safety standards. Currently serving as Lead Engineer at Bosch Global Software Technologies, he has previously held key roles at Sunlux Technovations, Kumaraguru College of Technology, and ARM Technologies. Anush has contributed significantly to renewable energy projects, including solar power systems and industrial UPS designs. His innovative work has led to patents in electric vehicle charging and IoT-based voltage protection. Holding degrees in Power Electronics & Drives, Financial Management, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, he combines technical acumen with leadership capabilities to drive advancements in power conversion technologies.

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Education 🎓

Master of Engineering – Power Electronics & Drives (2010)  Kumaraguru College of Technology. Master of Business Administration – Financial Management (2010)  Bharathiar University. Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical & Electronics (2008)  Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Lead Engineer (Apr 2023 – Present)  Bosch Global Software Technologies Led system architecture for safety-critical power systems Reduced development cycles by 30% through optimized architecture Implemented MBSE methodologies, enhancing reliability by 40%. Assistant Manager – Embedded Systems (Jul 2022 – Mar 2023)  Sunlux Technovations Designed 5kW industrial UPS and phase-sequence detection converters Developed a 260W Flyback converter with advanced protection features. Assistant Professor – Hardware Engineering (Jun 2013 – May 2022)  Kumaraguru College of Technology. Designed DC-AC (1.5kW) and DC-DC (1kW) converters for motor control. Developed a 500W solar tracking system with micro-inverter technology. Engineer – Renewable Energy (May 2010 – Apr 2013)  ARM Technologies Led 150kW solar power projects with 96% reliability Specialized in grid-tied converters and AC-DC-AC systems

Research Interests 🔬

Anush Prabhakaran’s research centers on power electronics, energy conversion, and renewable energy systems. His work involves optimizing DC-AC and AC-DC converters, designing high-efficiency industrial UPS systems, and improving electric vehicle charging solutions. He has developed fractional-order PID controllers for sensorless motor control and explored machine learning for power system protection. His patents cover ultra-fast supercapacitor charging and IoT-based over/under voltage protection. Anush also focuses on MBSE methodologies to enhance power system reliability and grid-tied solar energy solutions to improve energy efficiency. His research integrates advanced simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink to develop high-performance power conversion architectures.

🏆 Awards & Honors 🏆

Best Innovation Award  For contributions to power electronics and converter design. Early Career Research Excellence Award  Recognized for advancements in electric vehicle charging. Best Paper Award  For research on fractional-order PID controllers in motor control. Top Performer Recognition  At Bosch Global Software Technologies for reducing development cycles. Academic Excellence Award  During M.E. studies at Kumaraguru College of Technology

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Fractional Order PID Controller with Hybrid Algorithm for IM Motor Control

2️⃣ Optimized Fractional Order PID Controller with Sensorless Speed Estimation

Conclusion 🏆

Anush Prabhakaran’s blend of industrial expertise, academic contributions, patents, and publications in power electronics makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His research in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and safety-critical power systems aligns with current industry advancements. Strengthening his publication record in top-tier journals and expanding research collaborations would further enhance his standing as a top researcher in his field.

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.

RajeshKumar Samala | Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

 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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  • 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