Ramana Reddy | Electronics Engineering | Most Cited Article Award

Dr. K.V. Ramana Reddy | Electronics Engineering | Most Cited Article Award

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR at MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, INDIA

Summary:

Dr. K.V. Ramana Reddy is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 8 years of experience in the field of Electrical Engineering. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Malla Reddy College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous), his expertise spans power electronics, electric drives, and renewable energy systems. Dr. Reddy is known for his innovative approach to research, which includes exploring advanced technologies in smart grids and electric vehicles. He has previously held leadership roles, including serving as H.O.D., and has been actively involved in mentoring and guiding students through their academic journeys.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, VIT University, Vellore (2020)

  • Research Focus: Power Electronics and Electric Drives

M.Tech. in Power Electronics & Electric Drives (PE&ED), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTU-A), A.P. (2011)

  • Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology (SVCET), Chittoor
  • Grade: 81%

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (E.E.E.), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTU-A), A.P. (2009)

  • Sri Mekapati Raja Mohan Reddy Institute of Technology & Science, Udayagiri
  • Grade: 79%

🏢 Professional Experience:

Associate Professor and IIC Coordinator, Malla Reddy College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous), January 2023 – Present

Associate Professor, Sri Sai Rajeswari Institute of Technology, Proddatur, March 2022 – January 2023

Associate Professor, Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bangalore, November 2020 – February 2022

Research Scholar, VIT University, Vellore, December 2016 – August 2020

Assistant Professor & H.O.D (Ratified by JNTU-A), Gouthami Institute of Technology & Management for Women, Proddatur, June 2011 – December 2016

Research Interests:

  • Power Electronics
  • Electric Drives
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Smart Grids
  • Electric Vehicle Technologies

Dr. K.V. Ramana Reddy’s research primarily focuses on power electronics, electric drives, and renewable energy systems. His work includes the integration of advanced technologies in smart grids and electric vehicle systems, aiming to contribute to sustainable energy solutions. His dedication to academic research and innovative thinking is reflected in his journal publications and his role in guiding students as an academic leader.

Author Metric:

  • Publications: Several peer-reviewed journal articles in reputed journals.
  • Research Citations: A growing number of citations reflecting the impact of his work in the fields of power electronics and renewable energy systems.

Top Noted Publication:

“A review of swarm-based metaheuristic optimization techniques and their application to doubly fed induction generator”

  • Journal: Heliyon
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 8, Issue 10
  • Citations: 17

“A review on grid codes and reactive power management in power grids with WECS”

  • Book Chapter: Advances in Smart Grid and Renewable Energy: Proceedings of ETAEERE-2016
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 15

“A heuristic approach to optimal crowbar setting and low voltage ride through of a doubly fed induction generator”

  • Journal: Energies
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 15, Issue 24
  • Article ID: 9307
  • Citations: 9

“A modified Whale Optimization Algorithm for exploitation capability and stability enhancement”

  • Journal: Heliyon
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 8, Issue 10
  • Citations: 9

“An adaptive neuro-fuzzy logic controller for a two-area load frequency control”

  • Journal: International Journal of Engineering Research and Application
  • Year: 2013
  • Pages: 989-995
  • Citations: 8

Vijay Bhooshan Kumar | Automotive industry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vijay Bhooshan Kumar | Automotive industry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Ashok Leyland Pvt. Ltd, India

Summary:

Dr. Vijay Bhooshan Kumar is an accomplished researcher with over 12 years of experience in nanotechnology and materials science. He holds a Ph.D. in Nano-Chemistry from Bar-Ilan University, Israel, and has held prestigious postdoctoral positions at Tel Aviv University and Los Alamos National Laboratory. His expertise encompasses the synthesis of nanomaterials, energy storage solutions, and biomedical applications, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to the field through his research, patents, and publications, and is dedicated to advancing technology through innovation and collaboration.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

  • Ph.D. in Nano-Chemistry
    • Institution: Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Israel
    • Thesis: Metal Micro and Nano Spheres: Fabrication from the Molten State, Properties, and Applications
    • Graduated: First Class
  • Master of Technology (M. Tech.) in Nanoscience and Technology
    • Institution: School of Engineering Science and Technology, University of Hyderabad, India
    • Thesis: Core Shell Nanostructure of PCL, PCL@SiO2, ZnO-SiO2, and Their Physical Properties and Biomedical Applications
    • Graduated: First Class with Distinction
  • M.Sc. in Nanoscience and Technology
    • Institution: Department of Physics, Tezpur University, India
    • Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of WO3 Nanoparticles and Physical & Biophysical Applications
    • Graduated: First Class
  • B.Sc. in Zoology Hons. with Chemistry and Botany
    • Institution: B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, India
    • Graduated: First Class

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Vijay Bhooshan Kumar has had a distinguished career in both industry and academia. Currently, he serves as a Senior Manager in Advance Engineering at Ashok Leyland, India, where he has been since March 2023. In this role, he is focused on the development of energy storage devices, improving tire performance through nanocarbon compounding, and enhancing the mechanical strength of LNG/CNG brackets.

Before this, Dr. Kumar held a postdoctoral fellowship at Tel Aviv University, Israel, from August 2020 to March 2023. His research there centered on the self-assembly of peptide nanocarriers for cancer drug delivery, bioconjugation with metal-DNA, and the exploration of nano-chem-bio interfaces. Prior to that, he was a Director’s Postdoc Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA, from 2018 to 2020, where he worked on developing catalysts for fuel cells, including the synthesis of low platinum group metal (PGM) electrocatalysts and their performance testing in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.

Dr. Kumar also served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Bar-Ilan University, Israel, from 2017 to 2018, focusing on the synthesis of nanomaterials, catalysis, biofuels, and biomedical applications of metal and polymer carbon dots. His foundational research experience was as a Ph.D. researcher at the same institution from 2012 to 2017, where he explored the chemistry of molten metals, the synthesis of nanomaterials, and their applications in catalysis, biofuels, and nanomedicine.

Author Metrics:

  • Peer-Reviewed Research Papers: 90+
  • Total Impact Factor: 700+
  • Patents (US): 03
  • Patents (Indian): 03
  • Book Chapters: 03
  • Books: 01
  • Conference Proceedings: 03
  • Conference Presentations: 34 (18 Posters, 16 Talks)
  • Total Citations (Google Scholar): 2800+
  • h-index: 34
  • i10-index: 66

Research Interests:

Dr. Kumar’s research spans a wide range of topics in nanotechnology and materials science. His interests include the synthesis of nanomaterials, molten metal chemistry, peptide self-assembly, electrocatalysts for fuel cells, and the application of nanotechnology in energy storage, biofuels, and cancer therapy. He is particularly focused on the interdisciplinary integration of nanoscience with chemistry and biology to create innovative solutions for real-world applications, including vehicle technologies and biomedical advancements.

Top Noted Publication:

Design and development of molten metal nanomaterials using sonochemistry for multiple applications

  • Author: Kumar, V.B.
  • Journal: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 318
  • Article Number: 102934
  • Type: Review
  • Citations: 2

Sonochemistry of molten gallium

  • Authors: Kumar, V.B., Gedanken, A., Porat, Z.
  • Journal: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 95
  • Article Number: 106364
  • Type: Review
  • Citations: 7

Peptide Self-Assembled Nanocarriers for Cancer Drug Delivery

  • Authors: Kumar, V.B., Ozguney, B., Vlachou, A., Gazit, E., Tamamis, P.
  • Journal: Journal of Physical Chemistry B
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 127
  • Issue: 9
  • Pages: 1857–1871
  • Type: Review
  • Citations: 21

Biomass-Derived N-Doped Activated Carbon from Eucalyptus Leaves as an Efficient Supercapacitor Electrode Material

  • Authors: Bejjanki, D., Banothu, P., Kumar, V.B., Kumar, P.S.
  • Journal: C-Journal of Carbon Research
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 1
  • Article Number: 24
  • Type: Article
  • Citations: 17

Functional Carbon Quantum Dots for Ocular Imaging and Therapeutic Applications

  • Authors: Kumar, V.B., Sher, I., Rencus-Lazar, S., Rotenstreich, Y., Gazit, E.
  • Journal: Small
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue: 7
  • Article Number: 2205754
  • Type: Review
  • Citations: 24