Ashish Ranjan Dash | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ashish Ranjan Dash | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Centurion University of Technology and Management | India

Dr. Ashish Ranjan Dash is a highly accomplished academic and researcher in the field of electrical engineering, specializing in power electronics, multilevel inverters, and power quality improvement. With a proven track record in research, teaching, and project leadership, he has significantly contributed to advancements in smart infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and IoT-enabled agricultural automation. He has also played a pivotal role in supervising doctoral students, developing innovative solutions for industrial applications, and leading consultancy projects for technology-driven agriculture and smart systems.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 

Dr. Dash earned his Ph.D. in Power Electronics from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, focusing on cascaded multilevel inverter-based shunt active filters under varying grid voltage conditions. He also holds an M.Tech. in Power Control and Drives from NIT Rourkela, where his dissertation explored control strategies for grid-connected inverter systems during fault conditions. His academic foundation is further strengthened by a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, complemented by a strong record of academic excellence throughout his studies.

Professional Experience 

With over a decade of academic and research experience, Dr. Dash serves as an Associate Professor at Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha. His prior roles include research and academic positions in engineering colleges and at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. He has held key administrative positions such as Dean and Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and CEO of the Smart Infrastructure Research Center, where he has led interdisciplinary projects integrating IoT, automation, and renewable energy systems.

Research Interests 

His research focuses on power electronics, multilevel inverter design, power quality enhancement, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, smart grid systems, and IoT-enabled automation. He also works extensively on agricultural automation, including polyhouse automation, speed breeding chambers, and plant phenotyping systems. Emerging interests include machine learning applications for plant disease detection, robotics, and smart farming technologies.

Awards and Honors 

Dr. Dash has received multiple accolades, including the Distinguished Achiever Award at the Provost Research Awards and recognition as a session chair at IEEE international conferences. He is the founder of a technology-driven startup and actively engages in professional communities such as the IEEE Power Electronics Society, IEEE Industry Applications Society, and IEEE SIGHT.

Research Skills 

He possesses strong expertise in the design, modeling, and implementation of cascaded multilevel inverters, power quality control algorithms, and renewable energy integration. His skills extend to IoT-based system design, automation technologies, electric vehicle charging systems, and cloud-based agricultural monitoring. He is also an experienced reviewer for several high-impact international journals in power electronics and smart grid applications.

Publications 

A unified control of grid-interactive off-board EV battery charger with improved power quality

Citations: 49

Year: 2022

Reactive power compensation using vehicle-to-grid enabled bidirectional off-board EV battery charger

Citations: 34

Year: 2021

Adaptive LMBP training‐based icosϕ control technique for DSTATCOM

Citations: 33

Year: 2020

Analysis of PI and PR controllers for distributed power generation system under unbalanced grid faults

Citations: 33

Year: 2011

Design and implementation of a cascaded transformer coupled multilevel inverter‐based shunt active filter under different grid voltage conditions

Citations: 24

Year: 2019

Conclusion 

Dr. Ashish Ranjan Dash is a forward-looking researcher and educator whose work bridges advanced power electronics with practical applications in smart infrastructure and agricultural automation. His multidisciplinary expertise, leadership in funded projects, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of engineers make him a valuable contributor to both academia and industry. His continued research promises innovative advancements in electric mobility, renewable energy integration, and intelligent automation systems.

Mutiu Shola | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mutiu Shola | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Kampala International University, Uganda

Dr. Bakare Mutiu Shola is a dedicated academic and researcher in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Kampala International University, Uganda, an M.Eng. from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, and a B.Eng. from the Federal University of Technology, Minna. His expertise spans renewable energy, smart grids, load forecasting, high-voltage technology, artificial intelligence, and power systems. With a rich background in both industry and academia, Dr. Bakare has contributed significantly through high-impact research publications in top-tier journals and active teaching roles in higher institutions.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Kampala International University, Uganda (2022 – 2025)

  • Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    University of Ilorin, Nigeria (2017 – 2021)

  • Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria (2008 – 2014)
    Graduated with Second Class Upper Division

Professional Experience 💼

  • Assistant Lecturer
    Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kampala International University, Uganda
    (2022 – Present)
    Courses taught include Power Electronics, Power Quality Management, Circuit Theory, and Electrical Installation & Maintenance.

  • Research Assistant
    Advanced Power and Green Energy Research Group (APGER), University of Ilorin, Nigeria
    (2019 – 2022)

  • Physics & Mathematics Tutor
    Government Day Secondary School, Nigeria
    (2018 – 2019)

  • Site Engineer
    Thamar Engineering Company Ltd, Nigeria
    (2015 – 2018)
    Responsibilities included transformer installation, lighting, and generator setup.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Renewable Energy Systems

  • Energy Management

  • Load Forecasting

  • Smart Grid Technologies

  • Electrical Power System Optimization

  • Artificial Intelligence Applications in Power Systems

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Multiple Q1 and Q2-ranked journal publications in high-impact engineering journals such as Scientific Reports, Results in Engineering, Energy Reports, and Energy Conversion and Management: X.

  • Active participation in IEEE academic workshops and international conferences such as ICASSP 2020.

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Bakare Mutiu Shola is a rising scholar in electrical engineering with a strong background in both practical engineering and academic research. His consistent record of publications, academic service, and technical expertise in emerging power systems reflects his commitment to driving innovation in sustainable and intelligent energy solutions. With a future-focused mindset, Dr. Bakare is poised to make continued contributions to both academia and the global energy sector.

Publications 📚

  • 🧠 Comparative Evaluation of Different Fuzzy Tuning Rules on Energy Management Systems Cost Savings
    Ibrahim, O., Bakare, M. S., et al.
    📝 Results in Engineering (2025) – Q1 Journal

  • ☀️ Revolutionizing Solar Power: Enhancing Solar Power Efficiency with Hybrid GEP-ANFIS MPPT under Dynamic Weather Conditions
    Bakare, M. S., Abdulkarim, A., et al.
    📝 Scientific Reports (2025) – Q1 Journal

  • ⚙️ Energy Management Controllers: Strategies, Coordination, and Applications
    Bakare, M. S., Abdulkarim, A., et al.
    📝 Energy Informatics 7(1), 57 (2024) – Q2 Journal

  • 🔋 Predictive Energy Control for Grid-Connected Industrial PV-Battery Systems using GEP-ANFIS
    Bakare, M. S., Abdulkarim, A., et al.
    📝 e-Prime – Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy (2024) – Q1 Journal

  • 📈 A Hybrid Long-Term Industrial Electrical Load Forecasting Model Using Optimized ANFIS with Gene Expression Programming
    Bakare, M. S., Abdulkarim, A., et al.
    📝 Energy Reports 11, 5831–5844 (2024) – Q2 Journal

  • 💡 A Comprehensive Overview on Demand Side Energy Management Towards Smart Grids: Challenges, Solutions, and Future Direction
    Bakare, M. S., Abdulkarim, A., et al.
    📝 Energy Informatics 6(1), 1–59 (2023) – Q2 Journal

  • 🔧 Development of Fuzzy Logic-Based Demand-Side Energy Management System for Hybrid Energy Sources
    Ibrahim, O., Bakare, M. S., et al.
    📝 Energy Conversion and Management: X (2023) – Q1 Journal

  • 🔄 Simulation-Based Testing and Performance Investigation of Induction Motor Drives using MATLAB Simulink
    Makinde, K. A., Bakare, M. S., et al.
    📝 SN Applied Sciences 5(3), 73 (2023) – Q2 Journal

  • 🔍 Performance Evaluation of Different Membership Functions in Fuzzy Logic-Based Short-Term Load Forecasting
    Ibrahim, O., Bakare, M. S., et al.
    📝 Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology (2020) – Q3 Journal