Dhanraj Katkar | Automation | Innovative Research Award

Mr. Dhanraj Katkar | Automation | Innovative Research Award

Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute Of Technology (VESIT) | India

Dhanraj Katkar is a dedicated engineering professional with a strong academic foundation in Instrumentation Engineering and a specialized career in building automation, HVAC control systems, and intelligent energy-management technologies. With Google Scholar metrics reflecting 2 citations, an h-index of 1, and 0 i10-index publications, he has contributed to emerging areas of industrial automation through impactful conference papers and applied engineering innovations. His professional experience spans advanced DDC programming, hardware design, commissioning, and optimization of large-scale automation systems across commercial, government, and mission-critical infrastructures globally. His US-patented innovation in intelligent load shedding demonstrates strong expertise in sustainable control strategies and energy-efficient system operations. Katkar has successfully deployed over a hundred HVAC systems without quality escalations, mentored large technical teams, and delivered automation solutions aligned with industrial, educational, and healthcare requirements. His research interests include building automation, industrial control systems, energy optimization, wireless communication technologies, Industry 4.0, and intelligent control algorithms. Recognized for technical innovation and high-impact project delivery, he has also been a semifinalist in a major technology innovation challenge. Overall, Dhanraj Katkar’s profile reflects a blend of technical depth, research capability, and engineering leadership dedicated to advancing intelligent automation and industrial efficiency.

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Featured Publications

Katkar, D. (n.d.). Enhancing wireless communications in industry for optimized on-demand transportation systems: A discrete event simulation approach. In International Conference in Advances in Power, Signal, and Information Technology.

Katkar, D. V. (n.d.). Exploring the role of wireless communications in Industry 4.0: Enhancing automation, efficiency, and scalability. In 4th International Conference on Distributed Computing and Electrical Circuits and Electronics.

Rajaraman, R., Katkar, D. V., Vijayan, K., & Jadhav, T. S. (n.d.). Building control system with intelligent load shedding (U.S. Patent Application No. 18/105,090).

Archana Mohan | Electronics Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Archana Mohan | Electronics Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | India

Archana Mohan is a dedicated researcher and academician in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, currently pursuing her doctoral studies with a strong focus on power systems, e-mobility, and intelligent control applications. With a solid educational background spanning engineering, power systems, and management studies, she has built interdisciplinary expertise that strengthens her analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Her professional experience includes serving as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant in advanced laboratories related to power systems, robotics, embedded systems, autonomous systems, and electric vehicles, where she mentors students, develops experimental setups, and contributes to project execution. Her research contributions span transient stability modeling, hybrid electric vehicle architectures, V2X communication, state-of-charge estimation, air-quality integrated mobility systems, and optimization using AI-based techniques. She has authored multiple publications indexed in reputed databases with 19 citations, an h-index of 3, and i10-index of 0, reflecting the growing impact of her work. Her involvement in international conferences and journal publications highlights her active engagement with the global research community. She has also contributed to academic quality initiatives and technical events while earning recognition for her academic excellence and active participation. Her research interests continue to evolve toward sustainable mobility, intelligent power systems, and data-driven engineering solutions.

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Featured Publications

Mohan, A., & Manitha, P. V. (n.d.). Hybrid Electric Vehicles with V2X Topology and Smart Energy Management: An Overview of Their Potential and Limitations. In 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Technologies (INCOFT).

Mohan, A., & Vidya, M. S. (n.d.). Artificial Neural Network Model of an IEEE 5 Bus System under Transient Conditions. In Third International Conference on Smart Systems and Inventive Technology.

Mohan, A., Avinash, R., Manitha, P. V., & Deepa, K. (n.d.). The Impact of PID Controllers on the Performance of Electric Vehicle Speed Control and SoC. In IEEE North Karnataka Subsection Flagship International Conference (NKCon).

Mohan, A., Manitha, P. V., & Subramaniam, U. (n.d.). A comprehensive review on the integration of air quality monitoring systems with hybrid electric vehicles for emission control in smart cities. Science of the Total Environment, 994, 180022.

Mohan, A., Manitha, P. V., & Subramaniam, U. (n.d.). Comparative analysis of state of charge estimation methods for Li-ion batteries using Kalman filter variants and machine learning techniques for electric vehicle applications. IEEE Access.