Dr. Shaik Abdul Gafoor

Dr. Shaik Abdul Gafoor

Associate Professor,
Department of Electrical Engineering,

IIT Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India - 342037

Academic Qualification

  • Ph.D. (2008, National Institute of Technology, Warangal).
  • M. Tech. (1991, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur), Power Systems.
  • B.Tech. (1989, Regional Engineering College, Warangal), Electrical Engineering.

Professional Experience

  • July 2013 to Present : Associate Professor, IIT Jodhpur.
  • July 2012 to Jan. 2013 : Professor & Head, SACET, JNTUK, AP.
  • Aug. 2006 to Jan. 2012 : Professor & Head, BEC, ANU, AP.​
  • July 2003 to Apr. 2004 : Professor & Head, FCET, JNTU, Hyderabad, India.
  • Aug. 2001 to Apr. 2003 : Professor & Head, BEC, ANU, AP.
  • Jun. 1998 to Jul. 2001 : Assistant Professor & Head, BEC, ANU, AP.
  • Jul. 1997 to Jun. 1998 : Lecturer, BEC, ANU, AP.​

Industrial Experience

  • Aug. 1991 to Aug. 1996 : Assistant Electrical Manager, SCC Riyadh, KSA.

Research Areas

  • Protection of Power System Components
  • Protection of Distribution Network with DG penetration
  • Power Quality assessment and mitigation in Distribution Networks with Renewable Energy Source
  • Smart Grid Technologies

Professional Activities:

1. Workshops Organized
    • Electrical Systems and Power Components, ESPC 2013, SACET Chirala, AP.
    • HVDC, FACTS and Intelligent Control Techniques, HVDC-FACTS ICT 2006, BEC Bapatla, AP.