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N Ramchander

N Ramchander

Associate Professor & Consultant (Solar PV Projects)
ramchander.nirudi@bvrit.ac.in

Ph.D.: – Pursuing from JNTU, Kakinada, 2012
M.Tech: – Power & Industrial Drives, JNTU, Ananthapur, 2006
B.Tech: – EEE, BVRIT, JNTUH, Hyderabad, 2003

Teaching Experience – 10 Years
R&D Experience: 6 Years
Industry Experience: 1 Year

Contact Number: +91-9247798832
BVRIT Employee ID: 226
JNTUH Registration ID: 24150403-225357

  1. Member, Indian Society for Technical Education.
  2. Member, Solar Energy Society of India.
  1. Mentor of Change, Niti Aayog, under Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), Govt of India.
  2. Received the prestigious award “INNOVATIVE INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR” during Global Summit IISA-2022 held at Shangeri-La-Eros, New Delhi on 23 rd July 2022, Organized by International Institute of Influencers.
  3. GEM certification from prestigious organization ASSOCHAM.Green and Eco-Friendly Movement (GEM), eligible to execute GEM Sustainability Certification Projects by ASSOCHAM across India.
  4. Coordinator of an International R&D Solar PV Project (INDNOR) a joint project of Elkem Solar-Norway, Titan-Energy Systems Hyderabad, and BVRIT
  5. Coordinator for 450 kWp VISHNU SOLAR POWER PLANT
  6. Rupees 5 Lakhs grant sanctioned from AICTE under MODROBS scheme as a Principal Investigator for Power Electronics (PE) Lab.
  7. Governing Body Member, BVRITN during (2014-2017).
  1. M.Tech. guidance: Guided more than 10 students
  2. B.Tech. project guidance: Guided more than 52 students
  3. No. of sponsored projects executed: 02 (MODROBS-AICTE & INDONOR SOLAR PV PROJECT)
  4. No. of international journal & international conference publications: 18
  5. No. of national conference proceedings & paper presentations: 08
  6. No. of guest lectures delivered: 26
  1. Solar PhotoVoltaic Systems
  2. Performance Analysis of grid-connected PV Systems
  3. Electric Vehicle Technologies
  4. Lithium Battery Energy Storage Technologies
  1. Solar Energy Systems
  2. Advanced PV System Design Methods.
  3. Solar PV Testing and Consultancy
  1. Successfully completed 450 MW Solar Plant third party audit under consultancy work.
  2. Generated revenue of 5.2 lakhs though consultancy works.
  3. Certified Solar PV trainer from Skill Council for Green Jobs approved by NationalSkill Development Corporation (NSDC), Govt. of India.
  4. Received a Certificate of Appreciation from Hi-Tech Print Systems Limited on successful completion of 160 kWp Solar PV Project on 2nd April 2019.
  5. Visited China to “study electric vehicles manufacturing quality and performance to recommend suitable models to Indian roads”, on special invitation by Avghni Renewable Energy Systems India Pvt Ltd, during 26th November-6th December 2018.
  6. Rs: 96 lakhs got sanctioned from DST for the project entitled “Identification and Demonstration of Cost-effective Technologies to Maximize Habitat Energy self-sufficiency” as a Co-Principal Investigator (2018-2021).
  7. Invited at Sol-Bright Technology, Beijing, China, to attend meeting cum training program on introducing “Intelligent Solar PV Panel Cleaning Robot for large scale power projects in India” through Elite Renewable Energy Services Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad from 20th -24th March 2017.
  8. Attended Industry Academia Meet (IAP) on Solar Photovoltaics at “National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE)” at IIT Bombay on special invitation, the main agenda is to address the solar PV industry issues and professional training in solar sector on 13th January 2017.
  9. Visiting faculty at Rural Electrification Corporation Institute of Power Management & Training (RECIPMT),of India, for Solar PV programs since January 2013 to till date.
  10. Visiting faculty at Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), an autonomous body of Institution of Engineers (India).
  11. Organized “Intensive Training Program on Solar PV based Power Generation Technologies” at BVRITduring 27th -31st January 2015, in collaboration with TRA International New Delhi.
  12. Rupees Five Lakhs grant sanctioned from AICTE under MODROBS scheme as a Principal Investigator for Power Electronics (PE) Lab.
  13. Member of an International R&D Solar PV Project (INDNOR) a joint project of Elkem Solar-Norway, Titan-Energy Systems Hyderabad, and BVRIT.
  14. Commissioning of 950 kWp Solar PV Power Plant@BVRIT&; SVES as Project Coordinator.
  15. Setting-up of INDNOR solar PV Project, continuous monitoring and maintenance.
  16. Delivered more than 50 expert lectures in the area of Solar PV System design, testing and effective maintenance of solar power plants, PVSyst software at various institutes.
  17. Presented 6- national level papers, and 8- international journal (including SCI, IEEE).
  18. Rupees 5 Lakhs got sanction from ELKEM Solar Norway, under consultancy project.
  19. Resource person for solar workshops/training programs at SURABHI Institute of Renewable Energy (MNRE sponsored solar skill development center), Stainbies Technology, and Periyar University.
  20. Coordinated “ALL INDIA SOLAR PV MODULE DEGRADATION SURVEY” with the team members from MNRE & NCPRE (IIT Bombay) at BVRIT on 15th Oct, 2014, and 4th April 2016.

International

  1. Ramchander Nirudi, KendyalaRudradath, R.Muneshwar, “Power Quality Enhancement in Domestic Non-linear loads with Single Phase Shunt APF” International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics Vol.120, No.6, p.no: 7949-7963, October 2018. ISSN: 1314-3395 (on-line version) url: http://www.acadpubl.eu/hub/Special Issue.
  2. Ramchander Nirudi, Ramjith Kumar Gatla, WeiChen, GuorongZhu, “Lifetime estimation of modulear cascaded H-bridge MLPVI for grid- connected PV systems considering mission profile” International Journal on Microelectronics Reliability, by Elsevier Publications, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microrel.2018.06.024, June 2018.
  3. Ramchander N, DasariNagaraju “Comparison of fixed and tracking systems in solar plants” International Journal of Research Vol-7, IssueVIII, August 2018.
  4. Ramchander Nirudi, Jahnavi.Ch, “Impact of EV Charging Units on the Power Grid”
  5. International Journal of Electrical Electronics & Computer Science Engineering Volume 5, Issue 1 (February, 2018) | E-ISSN : 2348-2273 | P-ISSN : 2454-1222.
  6. Ramchander Nirudi, B.SaiNikitha, “Simulation and Analysis of Improved Incremental Conductance Algorithm with ANN Based Solar PV System” International Journal of Research Vol-04, Issue-14, November 2017, e-ISSN:2348-6848, p-ISSN:2348-795X.
  7. Ramchander Nirudi, K.Sai Kishore , “PSC Based Maximum Power Point Tracking of PV Arrays Partial Shading Detection with Incremental Conductance” International Journal of Research Vol-04, Issue-14, November 2017, e-ISSN:2348-6848, p-ISSN:2348-795X.
  8. Ramchander Nirudi,Ramanjaneyulu Marni, Anirudh Reddy R, RHarshavardhana Rao Y “Accurate String Measurements for Solar PV Power Plants to improve the Performance and Reliability” International Journal of Engineering and Research Technology, Vol-5, Issue-10, October 2016, e-ISSN:   2278-0181 http://dx.doi.org/10.17577/IJERTV5IS100018.
  9. N.Ramchander, Muralikrishna, et al “Data Acquisition System for Performance Monitoring of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation” International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT) Vol. 1 (02), 2012, ISSN 2278 – 0181.
  10. N Ramchander, Tayyib, J O Odden, et al, “Two Years Performance Comparison of Elkem Solar Multicrystalline Silicon with Polysilicon in a PV Grid-Connected System” IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), Jun 2014 Denver, USA
  11. N.Ramchander, Jan.O, Muhammad Tayyib, T.S.Surendra, B.Bhanu Prakash “Performance Assessment of a Grid-Connected mc-Si System made up of Si Material from Different Manufacturing Routes” IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 12-13 June, 2013, Florida.
  12. Dr.Jan O, N.Ramchander, T.S.Surendra, “Superior Performance of Solar Modules based on Elkem Solar Silicon (ESSTM) Under High Solar Irradiance Condition” EQ International Magazine, Sep-Oct 2012.
  13. N.Ramchander, Muralikrishna, et al “Data Acquisition System for Performance Monitoring of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation” International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT) Vol. 1 (02), 2012, ISSN 2278 – 0181.

International

  1. N.Ramchander, T.Ravichandra et al, “Effect of Snail Trails Phenomenon on Performance of Solar Photovoltaic Module” International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering, Science and Technology at St.Peters Engineering College, Hyderabad 25-27 October 2016. 
  2. N. Ramchander, P.Greeshma Reddy, V.Deepika et al, “Performance Assessment of Solar PV Grid-connected Systems installed at two different locations in South India” 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Electrical Systems & Engineering at Mallareddy Engineering College for Women, 19th-20th August 2016.
  3. N Ramchander, Tayyib, J O Odden, et al, “Two Years Performance Comparison of Elkem Solar Multicrystalline Silicon with Polysilicon in a PV Grid-Connected System”IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), Jun 2014 Denver, USA.
  4. N.Ramchander, Jan.O, Muhammad Tayyib, T.S.Surendra, B.Bhanu Prakash “Performance Assessment of a Grid-Connected mc-Si System made up of Si Material from Different Manufacturing Routes” 39thIEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 12-13 June, 2013, Florida.
  5. Dr.Jan O, N.Ramchander, T.S.Surendra, “Superior Performance of Solar Modules based on Elkem Solar Silicon (ESSTM) Under High Solar Irradiance Condition” EQ International Magazine, Sep-Oct 2012.

National:

  1. N.Ramchander, P.Greeshma Reddy, “Performance and Degradation Analysis of Poly-Crystalline PV Modules Installed in Tropical Conditions” Annual National Conference on Recent Advances in Power, Industrial Drives and Energy Evolutionary Technologies” at BVRIT, 24th -25th October 2016.
  2. N.Ramchander, V.Deepika, Dr.K.Vijayabaskar Reddy, “Effect of Seasonal Variations on 100kWp Solar PV Power Plant Installed at BVRIT” Annual National Conference on Recent Advances in Power, Industrial Drives and Energy Evolutionary Technologies” at BVRIT, 24th -25th October 2016.
  3. N.Ramchander, G.Venemadhav, N.Bhoopal, “DSP based Control Hybrid Electric Vehicle” at National Conference on Design, Operation and Control of Distribution System organized by Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, Ghatkesar, Hyderabad during 3rd – 4th July, 2009.
  4. N.Ramchander, G.Venemadhav, N.Bhoopal,“Neural and Neuro-Fuzzy Controllers for UPS Inverter Applications” at National Conference on Design, Operation and Control of Distribution System organized by Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, Ghatkesar, Hyderabad during 3rd – 4th July, 2009.
  5. 5. N.Ramchander, T.Himaja, K.Kusumakumari“Simple Resolver Position Sensing Applied to Vector Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Large Adjustable Speed Drive Applications”, at National Conference on Advanced Controls (NADCON 2009)  organized by Dept of EEE, GRIET, Hyderabad, Nov 26-27, 2009.
  6. N.Ramchander, G.Venemadhav, N.Bhoopal, “DSP based Control Hybrid Electric Vehicle” at National Conference on Design, Operation and Control of Distribution System organized by Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, Ghatkesar, Hyderabad during 3rd – 4th July, 2009.
  7. N.Ramchander, G.Venemadhav, N.Bhoopal,“Neural and Neuro-Fuzzy Controllers for UPS Inverter Applications” at National Conference on Design, Operation and Control of Distribution System organized by Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, Ghatkesar, Hyderabad during 3rd – 4th July, 2009.
  8. N.Ramchander, T.Himaja, K.Kusumakumari “Simple Resolver Position Sensing Applied to Vector Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Large Adjustable Speed Drive Applications”, at National Conference on Advanced Controls (NADCON 2009) Dept of EEE, GRIET, Hyderabad, Nov 26-27, 2009
  1. Expert lecture delivered at “Stella Maris College” Chennai, during National Conference on Sustainable Energy on 22nd February 2023.
  2. Expert lecture delivered at National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Govt of India Enterprise, ECIL, Hyderabad, for three days’ workshop on “Solar Power Technologies and Business Opportunities” for working professional, 10th July 2019.
  3. Delivered a guest lecture on “Best practices in feasibility report preparation for Solar PV Projects“ @ Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Hyderabad as a part of one week National Level Training Program on Solar PV Systems. Participants from NIT Silchar, Naval Dockyard, Central Electricity Authority GOI, Indian Army, AIIM’s, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd(RRVUNL) etc,. On 12th June 1019.
  4. Expert talk on “Effective Integration of Grid-connected Solar PV Systems” at International Training Program on “Management of Power Generation Plant” organized by RECIPMT, sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India, 16th March 2019. All are working professionals in power utilities from 12 different countries, program sponsored by Govt of India@RECIMPT.
  5. Invited as a chief guest at   Ramakrishna PG & Degree College, Nandyal, Department of Electronics organized a National Level Technical fest TECHFEST2K19 on 23rd January 2019.
  6. Visited China to “study electric vehicles manufacturing quality and performance to recommend suitable models to Indian roads”, on special invitation by Avghni Renewable Energy Systems India Pvt Ltd, during 26th November-6th December 2018.
  7. Delivered a technical seminar on “Solar PV Power System Protection” at SIEMENS Renewable Energy program at Taj Vivanta, Hyderabad, 5th September 2018.
  8. Trained Assistant Engineers (2018 Batch) at Corporate Training Centre of TSTRANSCO on “Solar PV Systems-Design and Grid-Integration Challenges” 28th August 2018.
  9. Expert talk on the occasion of “IEEE-STB-Green Energy Initiative Program” at JBREC, Hyderabad, 27th August 2018.
  10. Invited lecture on “Advances in Solar PV Technologies” at ACE Engineering College, 9th August 2018.
  11. Trained International Delegation from RECIPMT Govt of India at Vishnu Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (VCPRE-BVRIT) on “Solar PV Testing”, 3rd August 2018.
  12. Trained Deputy/Executive Engineer’s working in different power utilities across India at Vishnu Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (VCPRE-BVRIT) on “Solar PV Testing-Best Practices” as a part of training program at REC Institute of Power Management & Training, Govt of India, 11th July 2018.
  13. Guest lecture on “Alternative Energy Options for MSMEs” at National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (ni-msme), Govt of India, Hyderabad, on the event of World Environment Day, 6th June 2018. Program sponsored by Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) & State Bank of India.
  14. Guest lecture on “Renewable Energy -A Sustainable Source for Future Energy Needs” at NM Govt Degree College, Jogipet, 24th April 2018.
  15. Trained students at “Partnership to Advance Clean Energy-Development (PACE-D)” program, sponsored by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) & MNRE Govt of India, Kadapa 20th March 2018.
  16. Trained International Delegation (working in power utility companies) from REC Institute of Power Management & Training (RECIPMT), GOI at Vishnu Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (VCPRE-BVRIT) on “Solar PV Testing-Best Practices in Operation and Maintenance of Solar Project” 3rd March 2018.
  17. Expert talk on “Challenges in Implementation of Renewable Energy Systems in India” at KITS Huzurabad as a part of FDP, 7th November 2017.
  18. Expert talk delivered at Central Power Training Institute (CPTI) of Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL), for ADE/AE Cadres on “Solar PV Technology and Best practices in erection, design, operation & maintenance of SPV Systems” implementing Net-meter Policy in Telangana, 14th February 2017.
  19. Invited as an expert lecture cum session chair for “National Conference on Renewable Energy Technologies and Energy Efficient Systems” organized by Gurunak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar 27-28 October 2016.
  20. Delivered a keynote address in the National Workshop on “Solar Photovoltaic (PV) based Power Generation Technologies” held at Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu, 22nd February 2016.
  21. Guest faculty at SURABHI Institute of Renewable Energy, Hyderabad sponsored by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) of MNRE Govt.of India under National Solar skill development program, since August 2015.
  22. Resource person at Kamala Institute of Technology and Science (KITS)Huzurabad, during Two-Day National Workshop on “Challenges and Advances in Renewable Energy Sources” 20-21 September 2013.
  23. Invited lecture at Tirumala Engineering College, Narsaraopet on “Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Design and Applications” 21st January 2014.
  24. Invited lecture at JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada on “Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Design and Challenges” 24th January 2014.
  25. Resource person at Stanley Engineering College for Women, Hyderabad during One-Day National Workshop on “Challenges and Advances in Renewable Energy Sources” 30th April 2015. 
  26. Delivered expert lecture on “Challenges in Operation and Maintenance of Solar PV Power Plants” during Intensive Training Program on Solar PV based Power Generation Technologies organized by BVRIT Narsapurduring 27th -31st January 2015, in collaboration with TRA International New Delhi, 30th January 2015.
  27. Delivered expert lecture on “Case study of Solar PV Power Plant and System Design Guidelines” for One Day Workshop on Solar Power Technologies organized by IEEE Hyderabad Section at BVRIT Narsapur 24th September 2014.
  1. Energy Optimization in DATA Centers, IIT Madras in collaboration with Binghamton University, 5th February 2019.
  2. 2nd Global RE-INVEST India-International Solar Alliance (ASA)-Conference. MNRE, Govt.of India, 2nd -5th October 2018.
  3. Training of Trainers program on Solar PV Power Generation, Skill Council for Green Jobs(SCGJ) & National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Govt of India, 11th -15th December 2017.
  4. World Intellectual Property Day Celebrations, Andhra Pradesh Technology Development & Promotion (APTDC) and CII, 26th April 2017.
  5. Workshop on Accelerating India’s Rooftop Solar Program, CII & Hero Future Energies, 25th April 2017.
  6. CII Conference on Clean Power & Energy, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Hyderabad, 23rd November 2016
  7. 7th Global Summit on Skill Development-2016, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Hyderabad, 9th-10th November 2016.
  8. Renewable Energy India (REI) conference/expo UBM, Greater Noida, Delhi, 7th-9th Sep 2016.
  9. Second International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education (ICTIEE-2015), IUCEE & BMS College of Engineering Bangalore, 6th -8th Jan 2015.
  10. Research Methodology, JNTUK Kakinada, Two Week Workshop 1st-15th May, 2013.
  11. Intellectual Property Rights and Patents, JNTUK Kakinada, Two Week Workshop 16th-30th May, 2013.
  12. Advances in Multilevel Inverters for AC Drives, BVRIT, One Day Workshop 7th July 2012.
  13. Short Course on: Grid Connected Solar PV Power Systems: Design & Integration Co-located with SOLARCON conf.  India 2011, SEMI India in technical collaboration with the National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (IIT Bombay), Nov 8, 9 & 11, HICC, Hyderabad.
  14. Renewable Energy School – Training Program on: Solar PV – Business and Technology Management. SteinbeisCentre for Technology Transfer India, atConnect-IT Solutions Campus, Hyderabad. One-week workshop, 22nd -27th Aug, 2011.
  15. Solar PV Installations, PSG college of Technology, Coimbatore, 3 Day workshop, 17th-19th March, 2011.
  16. Simulation Software in Electrical Engineering (MHRD Sponsored), National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, One week STTP, 9th-13th Nov, 2009.
  17. Recent Advances in Power Electronics for Power Quality Improvement. (AICTE Sponsored)
  18. Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Bhimavaram. One week SDP, 8th -14th June, 2009.
  19. Instructional Design and Delivery Systems (NITTTR-Chennai), Padmasri Dr.B.V.Raju Institute of Technology, 6 Day Workshop, 19th– 24th May, 2008.
  20. Out Come Based Education in Engineering, Teaching and Assessment. (UGC-Academic Staff College) JNTU, Hyderabad, 25th Aug, 2010.
  21. Advances in Power Systems and Power Electronics, Padmasri Dr.B.V.Raju Institute of Technology, Two Day Workshop, 29th – 30th Aug, 2008.
  22. Power Quality and Industrial Drives (AICTE-ISTE), Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (Vishakapatnam), 5 Day FDP, 16th -20th June, 2008.
  23. MATLAB for Engineering Applications, Padmasri Dr.B.V.Raju Institute of  Technology, Two-day Workshop, 26th-27th Aug, 2008.
  24. A Two Day Training Programme on PSIM &SKM Power Tools Software Packages (under TEQIP), JNTU-Anantapur, Two Day Workshop, 31st Aug & 1st Sep, 2007

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