5-Day Online Faculty Development Program

About the Program

The theme, “Recent Advances in Smart Grid and Renewable Energy Integration,” focuses on the evolving landscape of power systems driven by the rapid adoption of renewable energy sources and intelligent grid technologies. As the world transitions toward sustainable and efficient energy solutions, smart grids play a pivotal role in integrating renewable resources, ensuring grid stability, and optimizing energy usage. This Faculty Development Program aims to provide in-depth knowledge on cutting-edge developments in areas such as smart metering, energy storage systems, demand response, grid automation, and real-time data analytics. The program also explores the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating solar, wind, and other renewables into existing grid infrastructures. By bridging academic research with industry applications, the theme emphasizes innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and future-ready strategies to enable a resilient and sustainable energy future.

Objectives of the Program

  • To provide knowledge on Smart Grid architecture and key features.
  • To introduce communication technologies used in Smart Grids.
  • To create awareness about cybersecurity in energy systems.
  • To explore AI/ML applications and renewable energy integration.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

  • Participants will understand core concepts of Smart Grid technologies.
  • Faculty will be able to update academic content with current trends.
  • Participants will gain skills to support student projects and research.
  • Institutions will benefit through improved teaching and technical exposure.

Target Audience: Faculty members and postgraduate students from the departments of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI & ML), Electronics and Communication Engineering (E&CE) across various engineering colleges.

Type of program: FDP (Online)
Venue: Online Webex
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Committee Members

  • Shri B M Reddy, President, JMJ Education Society.
  • Shri B. Premnath Reddy, Founder Chairman, Acharya Institutes.
  • Smt. Shalini Reddy, Executive Director, Acharya Institutes.
  • Shri Krishna Basani Reddy, Managing Director, Acharya Institutes.
  • Dr. C. K. Marigowda, Principal, AIT
  • Dr. Rajeshwari, Dean Academic, AIT
  • Dr. Rajashekar Patil, Head of Quality Assurance Acharya Institutes
  • Dr. Kala Venugopal, Dean, Faculty and Staff Development, AIT
  • Dr. Satya Gupta, President, VLSI Society of India (VSI)
  • Dr Sudeendra Koushik, President-Elect, IEEE TEMS
  • Dr. Chandrakanta Kumar Chair, IEEE Bangalore Section
  • Dr. Lakshmikanth S, HOD (EEE) AIT
  • Prof. Prabha Chand, NIT Jamshedpur
  • Prof. Devendra Gowda, Assistant Professor, EEE AIT & ExCom Member, IEEE Bangalore Section
  • Dr. Veerpratap Meena, Assistant Professor, NIT Jamshedpur Chair, IEEE Systems Council Systems Education Technical Committee, USA
  • Dr. Dushyant Sharma, Assistant Professor, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Resource Persons Details

1

Dr. Mohammad Rihan

Designation : Director General, National Institute of Solar Energy (An autonomous institution of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India)

2

Ms. Mythili Chaganti

Designation : Vice President, Chapters & Membership IEEE PES, CenterPoint Energy Houston, TX USA

2

Prof. Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt

Designation : Professor in University of South-Eastern Norway

2

Prof. Ersan Kabalcı

Designation : Professor, Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Turkey

2

Dr. Anand. R

Designation : Researcher, Centre for Renewable on Microgrids, Zhejiang University- China

2

Prof. Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban

Designation : Professor in Power Electronics, University of South-Eastern Norway

2

Prof. Ramesh Bansal

Designation : Professor, University of Sharjah-UAE

2

Dr. Hady H. Fayek

Designation : Head of Energy and Renewable Energy Department, Egyptian Chinese University

2

Dr. Akanksha Shukla

Designation : Assistant Professor, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

2

Dr. Tanmoy Roy Choudhury

Designation : Assistant Professor, NIT Rourkela

2

Mr. Shivam Srivastava

Designation : Application Engineer, Quarbz Info System, Typhoon HIL

2

Dr. Manish

Designation : Application Engineer at OPAL-RT Technologies India Private Limited

2

Dr. Arun Kumar Verma

Designation : Associate Professor, IIT Jammu

2

Dr. Debanand Singdeo

Designation : Senior Engineer, MathWorks India Pvt. Ltd.

Program Schedules

Day 01: 02th Aug, 2025

Time Speaker Topic
9:40 – 10:00 AM Keynote Address Welcome Speech
10:00 – 10:50 AM Dr. Mohammad Rihan, Director General, National Institute of Solar Energy (MNRE, Govt. of India) Strategic Role of NISE in Advancing Solar Energy for India’s Smart Grid Future
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Prof. Francisco Gonzalez Longatt, University of South Eastern Norway Introduction to Smart Grids: Architecture & Features
3:30 – 5:00 PM Prof. Ersan Kabalcı, Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Turkey Advanced Metering Infrastructure & Demand Side Management

Day 02: 03rd Aug, 2025

Time Speaker Topic
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Dr. Anand R, Researcher, Centre for Renewable on Microgrids, Zhejiang University- China Blockchain Beyond the Hope: Real Use Cases in Smart Grid
3:30 – 5:00 PM Prof. Ramesh Bansal, University of Sharjah, UAE Renewable Energy Integration with Grid
6:30 – 7:30 PM Ms. Mythili Chaganti, IEEE PES, USA IEEE PES Activities and Global Perspectives

Day 03: 04th Aug, 2025

Time Speaker Topic
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Dr. Arun Kumar Verma, Associate Professor, IIT Jammu Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure
3:30 – 5:00 PM Dr. Akanksha Shukla, Assistant Professor, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat AI/ML for Load Forecasting and Renewable Energy Prediction

Day 04: 05th Aug, 2025

Time Speaker Topic
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM Dr. Debanand Singdeo, Senior Engineer, MathWorks India Pvt. Ltd. Advanced Control Strategies and Energy Management in Smart Grids
11:00 – 12:30 PM Prof. Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, University of South Eastern Norway Power Electronics for Renewable Systems
3:30 – 5:00 PM Dr. Hady H. Fayek, Head of Energy and Renewable Energy Department, Egyptian Chinese University Energy Storage Systems and Grid Stability

Day 05: 06th Aug, 2025

Time Speaker Topic
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM Shivam Srivastava, Application Engineer, Quarbz Info System, Typhoon HIL Advancing Microgrid Technology: Integrating Renewables, Smart Grids and Generic Components for Enhanced Efficiency.
11:00 – 12:30 PM Dr. Manish, Application Engineer, Opal-RT Real-time coordinated control of integrated renewable energy sources using Opal-RT
3:30 – 5:00 PM Dr. Tanmoy Roy Choudhury, Assistant Professor, NIT Rourkela Digital Twin Technology in Power Electronics and Smart Grid
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