Assistant Professor, SND College of Engineering and Research Center, Yeola, Nashik, India
Fareed Ahmad, MIEEE, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at SND COE & RC, SPPU, Nashik, India. He is passionate about driving impactful research and inspiring students in the field of Electrical Engineering. With a focus on power systems, electric vehicle (EV) integration, and renewable energy, Dr. Ahmadโs expertise lies in energy management strategies, distribution network reliability, and sustainable grid solutions. He has presented his research internationally, including at the 50th IECON conference in Chicago, USA, and has earned numerous awards for his contributions, including the IEEE ECCE and IEEE IAS Annual Meeting’s Third Best Paper Award. ๐งโ๐ซโก
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Education
Dr. Ahmad completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, India, in 2023. His thesis focused on the โOptimal Deployment and Sizing of PEVs Charging Station in Urban Areas.โ Prior to that, he obtained an M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University in 2016 and a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from Gautama Buddha Technical University in 2013. ๐๐
Experience
Dr. Ahmad currently holds multiple leadership roles, including Dean of R&D, Dean Academic, and PG Coordinator at SND COE & RC, SPP University, Pune, India. He has also worked as a Consultant for Engineering Claims and has held academic positions at MIT&RC, Alwar, and DNS College of Engineering, Amroha. His extensive experience includes teaching, research, and administrative duties in academia, alongside guidance for numerous research projects. ๐ง๐
Awards and Honors
Dr. Ahmad has received numerous recognitions for his research and academic contributions. These include the Third Best Paper Award at the IEEE ECCE and IEEE IAS Annual Meeting in 2024, the Best Presentation Recognition at the 50th IECON 2024 conference in Chicago, and an International Travel Support (ITS) award as a Young Scientist by the Government of India. He has also received fellowships from UGC, Ministry of HRD, and various GATE recognitions. ๐๐๏ธ
Research Focus
Dr. Ahmadโs research interests focus on power systems, EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy integration, and energy management strategies. His work also explores demand-side management, vehicle-to-grid strategies, and the reliability of distribution networks in sustainable grid solutions. His significant contributions are helping shape the future of smart grid technologies and energy-efficient transportation systems. โก๐๐ฑ
Conclusion
Dr. Fareed Ahmad is a dedicated academic and researcher with a strong track record of awards, publications, and international presentations. His research aims to provide sustainable solutions for the energy sector and to contribute significantly to the advancement of electrical engineering and smart grid technologies. ๐๐ง
Publications
Placement and Capacity of EV Charging Stations by Considering Uncertainties with Energy Management Strategies, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2023, Link (SCI-Index Q1 Journal, Impact factor 4.4)
Energy management strategies and cost benefits analysis at electric vehicle parking lots incorporating photovoltaic energy generation and energy storage system, Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, Link (SCI-Index Q1 Journal, Impact factor 9.4)
Nonlinear adaptive neural control of power converter-driven dc motor system: Design and experimental validation, Engineering Reports, 2024, Link (SCI-Index Q2 Journal, Impact factor 1.8)
Zernike radial basis neural network control of dcโdc power converter driven permanent magnet dc motor: design and experimental validation, Electrical Engineering, 2024, Link (SCI-Index Q2 Journal, Impact factor 1.6)
Techno-economic evaluation and sensitivity analysis of renewable energy based designing of plug-in electric vehicle load considering load following strategy, Applied Energy, 2024, Link (SCI-Index Q1 Journal, Impact factor 10.2)