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. 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
Resource Persons Details
Dr. Mohammad Rihan
Designation : Director General, National Institute of Solar Energy (An autonomous institution of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India)
Dr. Mythili Chaganti
Designation : Vice President, Chapters & Membership IEEE PES, CenterPoint Energy Houston, TX USA
Prof. Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt
Designation : Professor in University of South-Eastern Norway
Prof. Ersan Kabalcı
Designation : Professor, Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Turkey
Dr. Anand. R
Designation : Research Centre for Renewable on Microgrids, Zhejiang University- China
Prof. Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban
Designation : Professor in Power Electronics, University of South-Eastern Norway
Prof. Ramesh Bansal
Designation : Professor, University of Sharjah-UAE
Dr. Hady Habib
Designation : Associate Professor, Heliopolis University-Egypt
Dr. Akansha Shukla
Designation : Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
Dr. Tanmoy Roy Choudhury
Designation : Assistant Professor, NIT Rourkela