Mr. Sabyasachi Gupta | POWER SYSTEM | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Technology , Mizoram, India

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Early Academic Pursuits

Sabyasachi Gupta’s journey in the electrical engineering realm began with an intense curiosity for how power systems drive modern society. After completing his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology, he pursued advanced coursework in power systems analysis and control. During this period, he secured the National Certificate of Supervisor—an essential credential for maintaining electrical installations in compliance with the Electricity Act—and delved deeply into the theoretical underpinnings of transformer behavior, relay coordination, and load flow studies. His formative research projects investigated voltage stability indices and reactive power compensation, laying the groundwork for his lifelong fascination with Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch (ORPD) in networks increasingly populated by renewable energy sources.

Professional Endeavors

Since February 1993, Sabyasachi has been an integral part of GE Power India Limited (formerly Alstom India Ltd.) in Durgapur, advancing from a Supervisor to Lead Equipment Maintenance Specialist. In this role, he spearheads maintenance and operations for HT & LT switchgear, heavy CNC-operated machinery, and high-voltage distribution systems. His hands-on expertise extends to troubleshooting complex plant outages, spearheading resource planning, and orchestrating in-process inspections—efforts that have consistently improved equipment uptime and reduced operational risk.

Simultaneously, Sabyasachi has championed continuous improvement initiatives as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Professional, applying DMAIC methodologies to streamline maintenance workflows and eliminate recurring faults. His active management of multidisciplinary teams has honed his skills in people leadership, safety compliance audits (as an NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional, CESCP), and cross-departmental coordination.

Contributions and Research Focus

Building upon decades of industrial experience, Sabyasachi’s research zeroes in on solving the ORPD problem under the stochastic behavior of renewable energy sources. He has published pivotal studies such as:

1. “Solving multi-objective probabilistic optimal power flow with renewable energy sources and Battery energy storage in transmission networks using Quasi Oppositional Sine Cosine algorithm”

2. “Applicability of MMKE alongside statistical assessment in RESs and SVC-based power networks to solve the ORPD problem in load-varying scenarios”

His work introduces cutting-edge meta-heuristic techniques—ranging from Sine–Cosine and Slime Mould Algorithms to hybrid approaches incorporating oppositional learning and chaotic maps—to minimize active power losses, voltage deviation, and emissions, while maximizing voltage stability. With an eye toward real-world applicability, he integrates BEE Certified Energy Manager principles and internal auditing best practices to ensure that his optimizations not only perform in simulation but also comply with national energy efficiency and safety regulations.

Accolades and Recognition

Over the course of his 28-year career, Sabyasachi has amassed a portfolio of professional certifications and honors:

• Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (NFPA) – Authorized for comprehensive safety audits

• National Certificate of Supervisor – Recognized by the Government of West Bengal for expertise in electrical installation compliance

• BEE Certified Energy Auditor & Energy Manager – Accredited by the Government of India for energy conservation and management

• Professional Engineer, The Institution of Engineers (India) – Validating his technical authority in power system health assessments
  These certifications underscore his commitment to safety, energy efficiency, and engineering excellence. His research papers have been well received at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals, earning him invitations to serve on review panels for emerging optimization algorithms.

Impact and Influence

Sabyasachi’s fusion of hands-on plant experience with rigorous academic research has forged a bridge between theoretical advances and industrial practice. His algorithmic frameworks for ORPD have been adopted by colleagues in power utilities seeking to integrate solar PV, wind turbines, and Battery Energy Storage Systems without compromising grid reliability. Through in-house training sessions and workshops, he has mentored junior engineers in deploying FACTS Devices, conducting phasor measurement unit (PMU) analytics, and performing contingency analysis—advancing the operational maturity of Durgapur’s flagship power plants.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking forward, Sabyasachi aims to expand his research to include real-time adaptive ORPD solutions leveraging machine learning and cloud-based SCADA integrations. He envisions a standardized toolkit—compliant with BEE and NFPA guidelines—that utilities worldwide can deploy for secure, emissions-aware power dispatch. As a continuous advocate for sustainable grid operations, he plans to publish an open-source library of algorithm benchmarks and to collaborate with academic institutions for joint pilot projects.

Through his unwavering dedication to safety, efficiency, and innovation, Sabyasachi Gupta’s legacy will be defined by safer electrical infrastructures, cleaner energy dispatch, and a new generation of power system engineers inspired by his work.