Krishna Pavan Inala | Smart Grids | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Krishna Pavan Inala | Smart Grids | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at BV Raju Institute of Technology | India

Dr. Krishna Pavan Inala is an accomplished researcher specializing in communication networks for smart grids, electric vehicle integration, and intelligent energy management systems. His research advances focus on Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) communication, distributed grid voltage stability, communication-system impacts on power networks, and machine-learning-based load forecasting. He has published impactful journal articles in leading venues such as IEEE Systems Journal, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, IET Power Electronics, and the International Journal of Ambient Energy. His research output is well-recognized, with 103 citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 2 (with 100 citations, h-index 5, and i10-index 2 since 2020). His conference and book-chapter contributions, presented in prominent IEEE conferences and Springer proceedings, span optimal load prediction using machine learning, AI and IoT applications in smart-grid security, deep learning for household demand forecasting, and the role of communication networks in V2G environments. His expertise includes MATLAB, Python, communication-network simulators, and advanced data-analytics tools, enabling him to develop and evaluate innovative solutions for smart-grid communication reliability, predictive modeling, and energy optimization. In teaching and mentoring roles, he integrates concepts from communication engineering, artificial intelligence, and power systems to guide student research and project development. Dr. Inala’s research vision emphasizes building intelligent, secure, and resilient smart-grid infrastructures through robust communication frameworks, AI-driven forecasting, and sustainable energy technologies, contributing significantly to the evolution of next-generation smart electric systems.

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Featured Publications

1. Sah, B., Kumar, P., Rayudu, R., Bose, S. K., & Inala, K. P. (2018). Impact of sampling in the operation of vehicle to grid and its mitigation. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 15(7), 3923–3933.

2. Inala, K. P., Sah, B., Kumar, P., & Bose, S. K. (2020). Impact of V2G communication on grid node voltage at charging station in a smart grid scenario. IEEE Systems Journal, 15(3), 3749–3758.

3. Inala, K. P., Kumar, P., & Bose, S. K. (2019). Impact of communication systems on grid node voltage and operation of a vehicle-to-grid controller in a smart-grid scenario. IET Power Electronics, 12(13), 3499–3509.

4. Inala, K. P., & Thirugnanam, K. (2022). Role of communication networks on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system in a smart grid environment. In Proceedings of the 2022 4th International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment (ICEPE) (pp. 1–5). IEEE.

5. Manojkumar, R., & Inala, K. P. (2024). Optimised rule-based peak shaving and its impact on annual energy cost reduction. International Journal of Ambient Energy, 45(1), 2397672.

Hemantkumar Kadam | Heat Transfer | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hemantkumar Kadam | Heat Transfer | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor and PhD Scholar at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering | India

Mr. Hemantkumar Hindurao Kadam is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in thermal sciences, heat transfer, and nanofluids research. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering with a research focus on nanofluids, surfactants, stability, and heat transfer enhancement. His academic journey includes advanced studies in thermal engineering with specialization in experimental investigations on alternative fuels for internal combustion engines. His research contributions center on the use of synthetic and biosurfactants, particularly rhamnolipids, for stabilizing nanofluids and improving their thermophysical properties such as viscosity, interfacial tension, and dispersion stability. Through his investigations, he has proposed sustainable approaches to enhance heat transfer performance, offering practical applications in renewable energy systems, HVAC technologies, and electronic cooling solutions. He has published peer-reviewed work in leading journals indexed in SCIE and ESCI, with contributions that highlight the comparative environmental and functional benefits of biosurfactants over synthetic surfactants. His academic portfolio includes journal papers, conference presentations, granted copyrights, and an innovation patent under process. He holds professional membership in ISTE and continues to advance research in sustainable heat transfer technologies. His academic metrics reflect 4 citations by 4 documents, 4 published documents, and an h-index of 1.

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Featured Publications

  1. Nikhade, H. V., Rohokale, O. R., Kalyankar, A. R., Deodikar, A. A., & Deoghare, S. U. (2022). Electronic differential using the concept of torque vectoring. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computing, Communication, Control and Automation (ICCUBEA).

  2. Kadam, H. H., & Pise, A. T. (2025). A thorough analysis of surfactant addition effects on the thermophysical properties and stability of nanofluids. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 28(4), 775–812.

  3. Kadam, H. H., Pise, A. T., & Sali, A. V. (2025). Experimental study: The impact of surfactant and nanoparticles concentration on the stability of alumina nanofluids. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 1–15.

  4. Kadam, H. H., & Pise, A. T. (2025). An experimental investigation on the determination of critical micelle concentration (CMC) of various surfactants using the surface tension method. Journal of Polymer and Composites, 13(5).

  5. Kadam, H. H., & Pise, A. T. (2025). Influence of rhamnolipids, anionic surfactants, and Al₂O₃ nanoparticles on the viscosity of distilled water-based fluids: A comparative experimental study. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.