Shahroz Anjum | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr.  Shahroz Anjum | Solar Energy| Best Researcher Award

 Dr at Alliant Energy, India

Dynamic and results-oriented educator with over 6 years of experience as a Lecturer and Assistant Professor, complemented by 2 years as a Teaching Assistant at Thapar University, Patiala. Specializing in Power Systems and Electric Drives with a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Solar Power Optimization. Proven expertise in curriculum development, student support, staff empowerment, and program management. Recognized for professionalism, integrity, and superior interpersonal skills, aiming to drive academic success and excellence. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in regulatory compliance, document review, and operational efficiency within the renewable energy sector.

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🌟 Core Competencies/Areas of Expertise

Engineering: Power Systems, Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Educational Leadership: Teaching Methodologies, Curriculum Development. Data-Driven Assessment Strategies: Statistical/Data Analysis, Data Visualization. Creative Problem-Solving: Organization & Leadership Skills. Communication: Excellent Oral & Written Skills. Quality Improvement: Training & Mentoring, Collaborative Teaching. Educational Research: Integrated Learning Methodologies, Report Preparation. Technical Expertise: MATLAB, Fortran, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Windows OS

🎓 Education & Professional Development

Ph.D. in Solar Power Optimization IIT(ISM) Dhanbad | 2022 Thesis: Reconfiguration Strategies to Extract the Maximum Power from Photovoltaic System under Partial Shading Scenarios. Master of Power System Engineering Thapar University, Patiala | 2011 – 2013 Thesis: Combined Economic Emission Dispatch by using Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization. Bachelor in Electrical & Electronics Engineering College of Engineering Roorkee | 2004 – 2008 Thesis: Microcontroller Application for Single Track Trains. Training: Working on Thermal Power Station Panki Thermal Power Station, Kanpur | 2007

🛠 Professional Experience

Alliant Energy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Power Generation Engineer | July 2023 – Present Analyzed technical specifications and electrical diagrams to optimize performance. Coordinated with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to ensure project execution and safety compliance. Managed daily operations and maintenance of a 161 KV power substation.. Conducted inspections and audits to maintain safety and regulatory compliance. Reviewed and analyzed documents related to solar plants and ensured compliance with industry standards. Collaborated with teams to resolve discrepancies and streamline document review processes. Prepared reports and recommendations for management, highlighting key findings and opportunities for improvement.

Publication:📝

  1. Hyper SuDoKu-based solar photovoltaic array reconfiguration for maximum power enhancement under partial shading conditions
    Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
    Date: 2022
    Volume: 144(3)
    DOI: 10.1115/1.4052072
    Citations: 33

 

  1. Modelling and simulation of AdDoKu based reconfiguration technique to harvest maximum power from photovoltaic array under partial shading conditions
    Journal: Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory
    Date: 2022
    Volume: 115
    DOI: 10.1016/j.simpat.2021.102447
    Citations: 24

 

  1. Advanced SuDoKu-based reconfiguration strategies for maximum power extraction from partially shaded solar photovoltaic array
    Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
    Date: 2021
    Volume: 143(6)
    DOI: 10.1115/1.4050646
    Citations: 24

 

  1. A novel arithmetic sequence pattern reconfiguration technique for line loss reduction of photovoltaic array under non-uniform irradiance
    Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
    Date: 2022
    Volume: 331
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129822
    Citations: 21

 

  1. Performance enhancement of photovoltaic array configurations with blocking p-mosfets under partial shading condition
    Journal: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
    Date: 2021
    Volume: 43
    DOI: 10.1080/15567036.2019.1705510
    Citations: 13

 

  1. A levy flight based voltage particle swarm optimization for multiple-objective mixed cost-effective emission dispatch
    Conference: 2018 8th International Conference on Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering
    Date: 2018
    DOI: 10.1109/CONFLUENCE.2018.8442747
    Citations: 11

 

  1. Static and dynamic reconfiguration strategies for reducing partial shading effects in photovoltaic array: a comprehensive review
    Journal: Energy Technology
    Date: 2022
    Volume: 10(7)
    DOI: 10.1002/ente.202200098
    Citations: 10

 

  1. Addition progression structure photovoltaic array reconfiguration technique to generate maximum power under static partial shading condition
    Journal: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering
    Date: 2022
    Volume: 47(11)
    DOI: 10.1007/s13369-022-06537-7
    Citations: 9

 

  1. Maximum power generation from novel triangular-shaped PV array configurations under partial shading conditions
    Journal: Journal of Energy Engineering
    Date: 2021
    Volume: 147(5)
    DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000774
    Citations: 5

 

  1. Boost in energy generation using robust reconfiguration: A novel scheme for photovoltaic array under realistic fractional partial shadings
    Journal: Energy Conversion and Management
    Date: 2023
    Volume: 290
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117211
    Citations: 4

 

Himangshu Deka | Photovoltaic | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Himangshu Deka | Photovoltaic |Women Researcher Award

👨‍🏫Profile Summary

Experienced in erection, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities in thermal power projects. Proficient in PLC commissioning, troubleshooting, and control system maintenance. Skilled in preparing technical documentation and reviewing control systems.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

 

🎓 Education📚

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) CPI: 8/10 Department: Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering NIT Silchar, Assam, India Research Topic: “Design and modelling of a-Si/c-Si, MoS2/c-Si Heterojunction Solar cells and application of low pressure RF-sputtered Al2O3 for hydrogenated amorphous silicon based Solar photovoltaics.” Master of Technology (M.Tech.) CGPA: 8.36 Department: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India. Specialization: VLSI design and Embedded system. Project Title: Deposition and Characterization of CTS (Copper Tin Sulfide) for the application of photovoltaic cell. Bachelor of Engineering (BE) CGPA: 8.39 Department: Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India.

🏭 Industrial Experience 🛠️

Employer: BGR Energy Systems Ltd.
Role: Engineer – Control & Instrumentation
Period: August 2012 to January 2014
Project: 2x600MW, KALISINDH SUPER THERMAL POWER PROJECT, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, Owned by RRVUNL.

 

🔬 Research Experience 🌱

Seven years of lab experience focusing on material characterization, solar cell simulation, and fabrication of homo/hetero junction solar cells.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience 📖

Currently working as an Assistant Professor in the department of ECE in BIET, Hyderabad. Additionally, five years of experience as a full-time scholar at NIT Silchar, conducting laboratory classes and theory sessions.

🔍 Research Interests 📊

Specialized in Thin Film Solar Cells, Material Characterization, Semiconductor Device Physics, and Solar Energy Materials.

🛠️ Expertise and Skills 🖥️

Proficient in handling instruments such as RF-PECVD, RF-sputtering, Thermal evaporation, Ball milling, and LCR meter. Skilled in analysis techniques including UV-Vis-NIR, X-Ray diffraction, AFM, SEM, and J-V measurements. Experienced in software tools like AFORS-HET, SCAPS-1D, LT-SPICE, PSIM, TANNER, LAB View, and MATLAB.

 

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: Impact of post-deposition annealing in Cu2SnS3 thin film solar cells prepared by doctor blade method
    Authors: A Basak, H Deka, A Mondal, UP Singh
    Journal: Vacuum
    Volume: 156
    Pages: 298-301
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 18

 

  1. Title: Effect of Substrate on the structural, optical and electrical properties of CuSnS thin films prepared by doctor blade method
    Authors: A Basak, H Deka, A Mondal, UP Singh
    Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
    Volume: 4
    Issue: 14
    Pages: 12529-12535
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 13

 

  1. Title: Design and simulation of highly efficient one-sided short PIN diode silicon heterojunction solar cell
    Authors: H Deka, AK Sunaniya, P Agarwal
    Journal: IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics
    Volume: 12
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 204-212
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Title: Simulation studies on MoS2 (n)/a-Si: H (i)/c-Si (p)/MoO3 heterojunction solar cells using one sided short diode approximation
    Authors: H Deka, AK Sunaniya, P Agarwal
    Journal: Solar Energy
    Volume: 263
    Pages: 111943
    Year: 2023

 

  1. Title: A Numerical Study on a c-Si (P) Substrate-Based Homo-Hetero Junction Solar Cell
    Authors: H Deka, AK Sunaniya, P Agarwal
    Conference: North-East Research Conclave
    Pages: 91-99
    Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Effect of sulfurization on Cu2SnS3 thin film prepared by doctor blade method
    Authors: A Basak, H Deka, UP Singh, A Mondal
    Conference: Proceedings of the seventeenth international conference on thin films: abstracts
    Year: 2017