Thulasingam Muthukumaran | Electrical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Thulasingam Muthukumaran | Electrical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Puducherry Technological University | India

T. Muthukumaran is a certified Energy Auditor known for his strong technical expertise, practical innovation, and impactful contributions to industrial energy efficiency. With an academic foundation that includes a postgraduate degree earned with a university rank, he has built a multidisciplinary profile spanning automation, electrical systems, and renewable energy technologies. Over his long professional experience, he has contributed significantly to energy auditing, electrical maintenance, industrial automation, and solar power deployment, completing more than a hundred energy audits for diverse industries and providing actionable recommendations that enhanced operational efficiency. His earlier industry role strengthened his proficiency in PLC programming, HMI and SCADA integration, servo applications, pneumatics, power quality, UPS testing, and solar PV system design. His research and technical documentation record includes 10 documents, 11 citations, and an h-index of 2, reflecting growing recognition of his work. His interests encompass energy conservation, industrial automation, renewable energy systems, and electrical safety. He has also contributed to national-level audits and training programs, including modules on automation, solar PV, and electrical design, supporting skill development for engineers and technicians. His professional journey is marked by problem-solving, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable industrial practices, reinforcing his role as a specialist in energy and automation solutions.

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Featured Publication

Muthukumaran, T., & Periyanayagam, A. D. V. R. (2026). Performance and analysis of power distribution in low voltage consumer end and reconfiguration of distribution lines. In Book chapter. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00983-8_8

Muthukumaran, T., & Periyanayagam, A. D. V. R. (2025). Energy forecasting models using different algorithm and modeling of hybrid renewable resources (HRE) for educational building: A comprehensive study. Electrical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-024-02847-1

Muthukumaran, T., & Periyanayagam, A. D. V. R. (2025). Radial distribution systems performance enhancement through RE (Renewable Energy) integration and comprehensive contingency ranking analysis. Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geits.2024.100245

Muthukumaran, T., & Periyanayagam, A. D. V. R. (2024). Review of optimization tools used for design of distributed renewable energy resources. In Book chapter. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58607-1_12

Muthukumaran, T., Periyanayagam, A. D. V. R., & Krishnamoorthy, M. (2024). Modeling of hybrid renewable resources and comprehensive feasibility analysis of grid interactive energy system for commercial building: A case study. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2024.2409947

Dhanraj Katkar | Automation | Innovative Research Award

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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).