Areas of Interests


Addressing PV and Wind Based Renewable Penetration Challenges


Exploring solutions for integrating higher levels of PV and wind energy into the power grid.

Electric Vehicle Challenges (G to V and V to G)


Studying the bidirectional interactions between electric vehicles and the grid.

Machine Learning Applications in Power System Research


Utilizing machine learning to tackle complex problems in the field of power systems.

Ancillary Services


Investigating the provision of ancillary services to ensure grid stability and reliability.

Microgrids Operation and Control


Managing and controlling microgrid systems to enhance energy efficiency and resilience.

Journals


  1. Ilgiz Murzakhanova, Gururaj Mirle Vishwanath , Kasi Vemalaiah , Garima Prashal , Spyros Chatzivasileiadis , Narayana Prasad Padhy, “A Novel Decentralized Inverter Control Algorithm for Loss Minimization and LVRT Improvement”,Accepted for publication in the Electric Power System Research (EPSR),Elsevier, April 2023.
  2. Anjanee K Mishra, Ankit Singh, M.V. Gururaj, “A Fuel-Efficient BLDC Motor-Driven Light Electric Vehicle with Single Stage On-board Charging System" Accepted for publication in the IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 2022.
  3. M. V. Gururaj and Narayana Prasad Padhy, "PHIL Experimentation on Fault Ride Through Behavior of Doubly Fed Induction Generator-Based Wind System in the Presence of Fault Current Limiter," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 2988-3005, May-June 2020.
  4. M.V. Gururaj and Narayana Prasad Padhy “A Cost Effective Single Architecture to Operate DC Microgrid Interfaced DFIG Wind System During Grid Connected, Fault and Isolated Conditions”, IEEE Transaction on Industrial Informatics, Vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 922-934, Feb 2020.
  5. M.V. Gururaj and Narayana Prasad Padhy “An Improvised Coordinated Voltage Control Scheme for Better Utilization of Regulating Devices During Various Operating Conditions of a Distribution System”, IEEE Systems Journal, Vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 4891-4900, Dec 2020.
  6. M.V. Gururaj and Narayana Prasad Padhy “A Novel Master/Slave Based Decentralized Coordinated Voltage Control Scheme for Medium Voltage DC Microgrid”, IEEE Transaction on Industrial Informatics , Vol. 14, No. 5, pp. 1962-1973 May 2018.

Conferences


  1. Prince Dhadaniya, Gururaj Mirle Vishwanath, Ankush Sharma “Modified Isolated Bridgeless SEPIC PFC Converter for EV Battery Applications” Accepted in IEEE 2nd International Conference On Smart Technologies For Smart Nations(SmartTechCon 2023), to be presented 19-21 August 2023, Singapore.
  2. Sandeep Patwa, Gururaj Mirle Vishwanath, Ankush Sharma, “A Modified Buck Converter with Bridgeless configuration to achieve Power Factor Correction for suitable for EV application” Accepted in IEEE 2nd International Conference On Smart Technologies For Smart Nations(SmartTechCon 2023), to be presented 19-21 August 2023, Singapore.
  3. Diksha Singh, Mukesh Maurya, M V Gururaj, L Behera, “A Unique Energy Management Scheme for Harnessing Electric Vehicle Potential to Improve Grid Resiliency” Accepted in IEEE PES General Meeting 2023, to be presented 16-20 July, Florida, USA.
  4. Ravikant Yadav, Mukesh Maurya, M.V.Gururaj, “Implementation of a Solar-Wind hybrid Charging Station For Electric Vehicles”, Accepted in IEEE PES General Meeting 2023, to be presented 16-20 July, Florida, USA.
  5. Subho Paul, Gururaj Mirle Vishwanath, Narayana Prasad Padhy, “A New Iterative Mixed Integer Linear Programming Algorithm for Energy Management in Active Unbalanced Distribution Networks”, Accepted in IEEE PES General Meeting 2023, to be presented 16-20 July, Florida, USA.
  6. Ravikant Yadav, Mukesh Maurya, M.V. Gururaj, “Implementation of grid connected solar-wind system with charging station for electric vehicles, IEEE PEDES, Dec 14-17 2022, MNIT Jaipur.
  7. Mayank Arora, M V Gururaj, Ankush Sharma, “Simulation of Parallel-Series Converter in Open Loop and Closed Loop for Wireless Power Transfer”, IEEE GUCON, September 23-25 2022, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
  8. Rashmi Prasad, Gururaj M V and Narayana Prasad Padhy, ”Frequency Regulation of PMSG Based Wind Turbine Considering Location Identification Technique in High Penetration of Renewable Generation System”, IEEE PESGRE, 02-05th Jan 2022.
  9. Gururaj M V, Rashmi Prasad and Narayana Prasad Padhy, Real Time Simulations Study Upon the Impact of DFIG Interconnected DC Microgrid on the Distribution System, 2021 IEEE IAS 4th International Conference on Computing, Power and Communication Technologies (IEEE GUCON 2021), Sept. 24th 2021. (Grabbed Best paper award).
  10. B. Krishna Chaithanya, M V Gururaj and Narayana Prasad Padhy, “Decentralized and Coordinated Virtual Synchronous Generator control for Hybrid AC-DC Microgrids”, The IEEE International conference on “IEEE Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE 2020)” Cochin, Kerala, India
  11. M. V. Gururaj, Rashmi Prasad and Narayana Prasad Padhy, “Power Hardware in Loop Experimentation for Asymmetrical Fault Ride Through analysis of Grid Connected DFIG Wind Turbine” The IEEE International conference on “Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE 2020)” Cochin, Kerala, India.
  12. M. V. Gururaj and Narayana Prasad Padhy, “Power Hardware in Loop based experimentation on DFIG wind system integrated to isolated DC microgrid”, IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES 2018), Chennai, India.
  13. M. V. Gururaj and Narayana Prasad Padhy, "Fault Ride Through Analysis of Grid Connected Doubly Fed Induction Generator Based Wind System," 2018 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM 2018), Portland, OR, USA
  14. M. V. Gururaj and Narayana Prasad Padhy,“PHIL experimentation on fault ride through behaviour of doubly fed induction generator based wind system in the presence of fault current limiter”, IEEE IEEMA Engineer Infinite Conference (e-TechNxT 2018), New Delhi.
  15. Jayasankar V N, Gururaj M V and Vinatha U., "A study on hybrid Renewable Energy Source interface to the non-ideal grid at distribution level with power quality improvements," 2016 IEEE 6th International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS), 2016, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICPES.2016.7584239.
  16. Gururaj M V, Vinatha U. and Jayasankar V N, "Interconnection of wind-solar hybrid Renewable Energy source to the 3 phase-3 wire distribution system along with power quality improvements at the grid side,"IEEE International Conference on Power and Advanced Control Engineering (ICPACE), 2015, pp. 168-172, doi: 10.1109/ICPACE.2015.7274937.



Patents


  1. M V Gururaj, Narayana Prasad Padhy, Bandla Krishna Chaithanya and Rashmi Prasad, Cost-Effective Isolated Operation of the DFIG wind system supported by the DC Microgrid, File no. 202011048384, 05th November 2020. Status: Reply Filed. Application in amended examination.



Research Talks


  1. Delivered Lecture on a Panel Session Utility Scale Demonstrations: Lessons Learned from US-India Joint UI-ASSIST Project on topic “A Semi Urban IIT Kanpur Campus Microgrid Demonstrations ” July 20th 2023, Orlando, Florida, USA.
  2. Invited Speaker on the topic “Power Converters for EV and Its Applications” on 19th June 2023, organized by NSRIT, Vishakpatnam, India.
  3. Invited Speaker on the topic “Applications of Power Electronics in the field of Renewables and EVs: Real Time Studies” on 20th June 2023, organized by HBTI, Kanpur India.
  4. Invited Speaker on the topic “Wind and Solar based Power Systems” on 29th April 2023, Organized by IIT Kanpur in support of PFC and UI-ASSIST Project.
  5. Invited Speaker on the topic “Future Power System in the Presence of Renewables and EV” on 29th March 2023” organized by BMSCE, Bengaluru.
  6. Guest Speaker at Alliance University, Bengaluru on the topic “The Role of AI in Modern Power Engineering on 11th March 2023”.
  7. Invited Expert Lecture on Topic “Issues Associated with Greener Power System and E-Transportations”, Short Term Course Organized by SVNIT Surat on 24th Feb 2023.
  8. Guest Speaker on topic “Renewable and EV Integration Issues with the Power Systems” in FDP Organized by Reva College of Engineering Bengaluru, 07th Feb 2023.
  9. Guest Speaker in PERA 2022 hosted by IEEE SBC IIT Kanpur on topic “Moving towards sustainable and Resilient Power Systems: Challenges and Case studies”, 17th Oct 2022, IIT Kanpur.
  10. Guest Speaker at the UP-Power Conclave 2022 on Topic “Machine Learning Applications in Distribution Sector” on 10th August 2022.
  11. Delivered Lecture on a Panel Session Asian and Australian Experiences on topic “Rural Microgrid Modelling, Simulation and Operation” July 19th 2022, Denver USA.
  12. Delivered Expert Talk during Training Program Intelligent Power Transmission and Distribution Systems on topic “EV Integration Challenges to Power Systems”, 19th May 2022, IIT Kanpur.
  13. Expert Talk Delivered on “PHIL Experimentation” to IIT Jammu on 06th April 2022.
  14. Delivered Talk on IEEE Webinar Invite on topic “EV Challenges when Interfaced with Power System”, 16th March 2022, IIT Mandi.
  15. Delivered Talk on “EV Challenges: Power System Perspective '' for an ATAL FDP on Electric Charging Station for Vehicles organized by Government college of Engineering Thrissur, during 25th Feb 2022.
  16. Delivered Talk on "Real Time Case studies on Distribution System Automation with Renewable Energy Systems Integrated with the Grid" for an online Expert session organized by NITK, Surathkal on 31st Dec 2021.