Dr. Nishant Kumar

Assistant Professor

Department of Electrical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur

Publications
Journals:

[1] N. Kumar, B. Singh, B. K. Panigrahi and L. Xu, "Leaky Least Logarithmic Absolute Difference Based Control Algorithm and Learning Based InC MPPT Technique for Grid Integrated PV System," IEEE Transactions Industrial Electronics, vol.66, no.11, 2019.

[2] N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "LLMLF based Control Approach and LPO MPPT Technique for Improving Performance of a Multifunctional Three-Phase Two-Stage Grid Integrated PV System," IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 2019, vol. 11, no. 1, 2020.

[3] N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Framework of Gradient Descent Least Squares Regression Based NN Structure for Power Quality Improvement in PV Integrated Low-Voltage Weak Grid System," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 66, no. 12, 2019.

[4] N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "PNKLMF Based Neural Network Control and Learning based HC MPPT Technique for Multi-Objective Grid Integrated Solar PV Based Distributed Generating System," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 15, 2019.

[5] N. Kumar, B. Singh, Jihong Wang and B. K. Panigrahi, “A Framework of L-HC and AM-MKF for Accurate Harmonic Supportive Control Schemes”, IEEE Transactions Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, May 2020.

[6] N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Integration of Solar PV with Low-Voltage Weak Grid System: using Maximize-M Kalman Filter and Self-tuned P&O Algorithm," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 66, no. 11, pp.9013-9022, Nov. 2019.

[7] N. Kumar, B. Singh, B. Ketan Panigrahi, C. Chakraborty, H. M. Suryawanshi and V. Verma, "Integration of Solar PV with Low-Voltage Weak Grid System: Using Normalized Laplacian Kernel Adaptive Kalman Filter and Learning Based InC Algorithm," IEEE Transactions Power Electronics, vol.34, no.11, pp.10746-10758, Nov. 2019.

[8] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Rapid MPPT for Uniformly and Partial Shaded PV System by Using JayaDE Algorithm in Highly Fluctuating Atmospheric Conditions" IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol.13, no.5, Oct.2017.

[9] N. Kumar, B. Singh, and B. Ketan Panigrahi, " ANOVA Kernel Kalman Filter for Multi-objective Grid Integrated Solar Photovoltaic-Distribution Static Compensator," IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, 2019, vol. 66, no. 11, Nov. 2019.

[10] B. Singh, N. Kumar and B. K. Panigrahi, "Steepest Descent Laplacian Regression Based Neural Network Approach for Optimal Operation of Grid Supportive Solar PV Generation," IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, 2020.

[11] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Implementation of Multilayer Fifth-Order Generalized Integrator-Based Adaptive Control for Grid-Tied Solar PV Energy Conversion System," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol.14, no. 7, July 2018.

[12] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Self-Adaptive Incremental Conductance Algorithm for Swift and Ripple-Free Maximum Power Harvesting From PV Array" IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol.14, no.5, pp.2031-2041, 2018.

[13] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Framework of Maximum Power Extraction From Solar PV Panel Using Self Predictive Perturb and Observe Algorithm," IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 895-903, April 2018.

[14] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "MPPT in Dynamic Condition of Partially Shaded PV System by Using WODE Technique," IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 1204-1214, July 2017.

[15] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Maximum Power Peak Detection of Partially Shaded PV Panel by Using Intelligent Monkey King Evolution Algorithm," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 53, no. 6, pp. 5734-5743, Dec. 2017.

[16] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Normal Harmonic Search Algorithm-Based MPPT for Solar PV System and Integrated With Grid Using Reduced Sensor Approach and PNKLMS Algorithm," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 54, 2018.

[17] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Single Sensor-Based MPPT of Partially Shaded PV System for Battery Charging by Using Cauchy and Gaussian Sine Cosine Optimization," IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol.32, no.3, pp.983-992, Sept. 2017.

[18] K. Mathuria, I. Hussain, B. Singh and N. Kumar, "A Quadrature Oscillator Based DT for Accurate Estimation of Fundamental Load Current for PV System in Distribution Network," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 3324-3333, June 2019.

[19] F. Ul-Nazir, N. Kumar, B. C. Pal, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Enhanced SOGI Controller for Weak Grid Integrated Solar PV System," IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Sept. 2020.

[20] V. Saxena, N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "A Voltage Support Control Strategy for Grid Integrated Solar PV System During Abnormal Grid Conditions Utilizing Interweaved GI," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, July 2020.

[21] V. Saxena, N. Kumar, B. Singh, and B. K. Panigrahi, “A Rapid Circle Centre-Line Concept Based MPPT Algorithm for Solar Photovoltaic Energy Conversion Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, Nov. 2020.

[22] V. Saxena, N. Kumar, B. Singh, and B. K. Panigrahi, “An MPC Based Algorithm for a Multipurpose Grid Integrated Solar PV System with Enhanced Power Quality and PCC Voltage Assist”, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Feb. 2021.

[23] V. Saxena, N. Kumar, B. Singh, and B. K. Panigrahi, “A Spontaneous Control for Grid Integrated Solar Photovoltaic Energy Conversion Systems with Voltage Profile Considerations”, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, May. 2021.

[24] N. Kumar and S. K. Panda, "A Multipurpose and Power Quality Improved Electric Vessels Charging Station for the Seaports," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, June 2022.

[25] N. Kumar and S. K. Panda, "Smart High Power Charging Networks and Optimal Control Mechanism for Electric Ships," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, May 2022.

[26] J. Y. Siu, N. Kumar and S. K. Panda, "Command Authentication using Multi-Agent System for Attacks on the Economic Dispatch Problem," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, June 2022.

[27] N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Grid synchronisation framework for partially shaded solar PV-based microgrid using intelligent control strategy," IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 829-837, March 2019.

[28] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Quick and oscillation free peak power estimation using SEHC algorithm for single-sensor-based PV-fed battery charging," IET Renewable Power Generation, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 207-218, Feb. 2018.

[29] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Single sensor based MPPT for partially shaded solar photovoltaic by using human psychology optimisation algorithm," IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, vol. 11, no.10, pp.2562-2574, July 2017.

[30] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Peak power detection of PS solar PV panel by using WPSCO," IET Renewable Power Generation, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 480-489, March 2017.

[31] N. Kumar, V. Saxena, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Intuitive control technique for grid connected partially shaded solar PV-based distributed generating system," IET Renewable Power Generation, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 600-607, March 2020.

[32] S. S. Satapathy and N. Kumar, " Framework of Maximum Power Point Tracking for Solar PV Panel Using WSPS Technique," IET Renewable Power Generation, March 2020.

[33] Y. Arya, N. Kumar, P. Dahiya, G. Sharma, E. Çelik, S. Dhundara, and M. Sharma, "A new optimal robust cascade-IλDμN controller design for AGC of thermal/hydro-thermal power systems integrated with renewable energy sources," IET Renewable Power Generation, 2021.

[34] N. Kumar, B. Panigrahi and B. K. Singh, “A solution to the ramp rate and prohibited operating zone constrained unit commitment by GHS-JGT evolutionary algorithm,” Elsevier, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Vol.81, pp.193-203, Oct. 2016.

[35] B. Hamid, I. Hussain, S. J. Iqbal, B. Singh, S. Das, and N. Kumar "Optimal MPPT and BES Control for Grid-Tied DFIG Based Wind Energy Conversion System", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Aug. 2022.

[36] P. Kumari, N. Kumar, and B. K. Panigrahi "A Framework of Reduced Sensor Rooftop SPV System Using Parabolic Curve Fitting MPPT Technology for Household Consumers", IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, Spt. 2022.

[37] N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, "Voltage Sensorless Based Model Predictive Control With Battery Management System: For Solar PV Powered On-Board EV Charging," IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, Nov., 2022.

US Patents:

[1] Hasmat Malik, Nishant Kumar, Sanjib Kumar Panda, Kameshwar Poolla, and Costas J. Spanos, “Method And System For Determining A Condition Of An Airflow Device,” (Filed US Patent Application No.: 63/154963 dated March 1, 2021).
Indian Patents:

[1] Bhim Singh, Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi, Nishant Kumar and Ikhlaq Hussain, “Photovoltaic system to track the maximum power point for maximum power extraction and method thereof,” (Granted Indian Patent No.: 389815 dated Feb 21, 2022).

[2] Bhim Singh, Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi, Nishant Kumar and Ikhlaq Hussain, “A single sensor based Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technique for battery charging,” (Filed Indian Patent Application No.: 201711039663 dated November 7, 2017).

[3] Bhim Singh, Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi, Nishant Kumar and Ikhlaq Hussain, “Fifth-order generalized integrator based reduced sensor topology for three-phase two-stage grid integrated solar photovoltaic system,” (Filed Indian Patent No.: 201711037832 dated Oct. 25, 2017).

[4] Bhim Singh, Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi, and Nishant Kumar, “A Power Converter In A Grid-Integrated Power Generator and A Method Therein,” (Filed Indian Patent Application No: 201911034458, dated Aug. 27, 2019).

[5] Bhim Singh, Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi, and Nishant Kumar, “A Power Converter In A Single Phase Grid-Integrated Power Generator,” (Filed Indian Patent Application No: 201911035454, dated Sep. 3, 2019).

[6] Bhim Singh, Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi, Vardan Saxena and Nishant Kumar, “A System For Controlling Solar PV Arrays,” (Filed Indian Patent Application No: 202111046575.), dated 12th Oct., 2021.

[7] Bhim Singh, Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi, Vardan Saxena and Nishant Kumar, “System For Synchronizing A Three-Phase Single Stage Solar Assembly With A Power Grid,” (Filed Indian Patent Application No: 202111058792.), dated 16th Dec., 2021.
IEEE International Conferences:

[1] N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, “Integration of Solar PV Generation with Distribution Grid: Using Novel Adaptive Filter Based Control Technique,” 4th International Conference on Universal Village, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, USA, 2018.

[2] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, “Maximum Power Peak Detection of Partially Shaded PV Panel by using Intelligent Monkey King Evolution Algorithm,” IEEE International conference on power electronics, drives and energy systems, Trivandrum, 2016.

[3] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, “Normal Harmonic Search Algorithm Based MPPT of Solar PV System,” 2016 IEEE Seventh India International Conference on Power Electronics (IICPE-2016), Patiala, 2016.

[4] N. Kumar, I. Hussain, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, “Maximum Power Extraction from Partially Shaded PV Panel in Rainy Season by using Improved Antlions Optimization Algorithm,” IEEE 7th Power India International Conf. (PIICON 2016), Bikaner, 2016.

[5] N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, “Harmony Search with Wavelet Mutation evolutionary approach for ramp rate constrained unit commitment,” 2015 Annual IEEE India Conference (INDICON), New Delhi, 2015, pp. 1-6.

[6] N. Kumar, S. Majumdar and G. M. Babu, “Automatic control of tidal power plant,” 2012 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Electrical Engineering and Energy Management (ICETEEEM), Chennai, 2012, pp. 24-28.

[7] N. Kumar, T. Mulo and V. P. Verma, “Application of computer and modern automation system for protection and optimum use of High voltage power transformer,” 2013 International Conference on Computer Communication and Informatics, Coimbatore, 2013, pp. 1-5.

[8] S. K. Saha, R. Kar, T. I. Mandai, N. Kumar and S. P. Ghoshal, “Optimal linear phase fir high pass filter design using PSOCFIWA-WM,” 2012 World Congress on Information and Communication Technologies, Trivandrum, 2012, pp. 768-773.

[9] S. Kundu and N. Kumar, “Unit Commitment Problem by using JayaDE Optimization Algorithm,” 2016 IEEE Seventh India International Conference on Power Electronics (IICPE-2016), Patiala, 2016.

[10] S. Kundu and N. Kumar, “A Solution of Short Term Generation Scheduling Problem by using WODE algorithm,” 2016 IEEE Seventh India International Conference on Power Electronics (IICPE-2016), Patiala, 2016.

[11] N. Kumar, V. Prakash Verma, V. K. Singh, S. Nandi and V. Ventru, “Double relay based sag, swell, over and under voltage protection and detection scheme,” 2013 International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing, Melmaruvathur, 2013, pp.1008-1012.

[12] N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, “Takagi-Sugeno-Kang Fuzzy Model-Based Self-Adaptive Maximum Power Harvesting Technique for PV Array: Tested on European Standard EN50530,” 2017 7th International Conference on Power Systems", (ICPS), Pune, 2017.

[13] N. Kumar, B. Singh and B. K. Panigrahi, “Discrete Noise-Eliminating Second Order Generalized Integrator Based Control Strategy Applied To Grid- Integrated Solar PV Synchronization Converter,” 2018 IEEMA Engineer Infinite Conference (eTechNxT), ELECRAMA at India

[14] S. S. Satapathy and N. Kumar, “De-rated MPPT Scheme for Grid Integrated Solar PV Energy Conversion System”, IEEE International Conference on computing, power and communication technologies (GUCON 2019), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

[15] S. S. Satapathy and N. Kumar, “Modulated Perturb and Observe Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithm for Solar PV Energy Conversion System”, International Conference on Recent Developments in Control, Automation and Power Engineering, Delhi India.

[16] S. S. Satapathy and N. Kumar, “Wavelet Mutation based JAYA Optimization‟ algorithm is developed for GMPPS for partially shaded solar PV panel condition”, International Conference on Recent Developments in Control, Automation and Power Engineering, NOIDA, 2019.

[17] H. Singh and N. Kumar “Current Controlled Charging Scheme for off Board Electric vehicle Batteries from Solar PV Array”, 7th International Conference on Signal Processing & Integrated Networks, SPIN-2020, 2020 Noida, Delhi-NCR, India.

[18] H. Singh and N. Kumar “Solar PV Array Powered ON Board Electric Vehicle Charging with Charging Current Protection Scheme”, IEEE International conference on power electronics, drives and energy systems (PEDES, 2020), Jaipur, 2020.

[19] Vardan Saxena, Nishant Kumar, Bhim Singh, and Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi, “Solar PV Array Powered ON Board Electric Vehicle Charging with Charging Current Protection Scheme”, IEEE International conference on power electronics, drives and energy systems Jaipur, 2020.

[20] Vardan Saxena, Nishant Kumar, Bhim Singh, and Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi, “Control Scheme for Single Phase Single Stage Solar PV Energy Conversion System”, IEEE 2021 International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric transportation, Hyderabad, 2020.

[21] Jun Yen Siu, Nishant Kumar and Sanjib Kumar Panda, “Attack Detection and Mitigation using Multi-Agent System in the Deregulated Market”, IEEE ECCE Asia - 2021, Singapore, May 2021.

[22] Kingsuk Majumdar, Nishant Kumar, Provas Kumar Roy, and Subrata Banerjee, “PI Controlled Synchronization Converter using SHO in Grid-Interactive Three-Phase Solar PV System”, 2022 IEEE International conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE2022), Govt. Engineering College Thrissur, INDIA, 2-5 January 2022.

[23] Vardan Saxena, Nishant Kumar, Bhim Singh, and Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi, “Wind-PV Based Microgrid Assisted EV Charging Infrastructure Control”, IEEE International conference on power electronics, drives and energy systems (PEDES, 2022), Jaipur, Dec. 2022.

[24] Jaydeep Saha, Nishant Kumar and Sanjib Kumar Panda, “A Grid-Supportive Current Ramp-Rate Constrained (GS-CR2C) Control Strategy for a SST-Based Bidirectional Multi-Port Fast-Charging Station”, IEEE International conf. on power electronics, drives and energy systems (PEDES, 2022).