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Dr. Nikita Gupta

Department of Electrical Engineering
University Institute of Technology (UIT)
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla        

E-mail: guptanikita08@gmail.com, drnikitagupta@hpuniv.ac.in

Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rijMG0oAAAAJ&hl=en

ResearchGate Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nikita-Gupta-11?ev=hdr_xprf

Area of Specialization:  Electrical Engineering

Areas of Research: Power system engineering, power quality, power electronic converters and its application in renewable energy systems, soft computing applications in renewable energy systems and microgrid.

Dr. Nikita Gupta received B. Tech degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, India in 2011 and M. Tech degree in Power Systems from Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India in 2014.  She has completed her Ph.D. degree in Department of Electrical Engineering from Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India in December 2018. She has worked as lecturer on contract in NIT Hamirpur from 2017 to 2020. Presently, she is working as Assistant Professor in University Institute of Technology, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (H.P), India.

Publications

Journal Papers:

  1. Rahul Dogra, Sanjay Kumar, Nikita Gupta. Application of Artificial Neural Network for solar potential estimation in hilly region of India. Journal of Renewable energy and environment. February 2022.
  2. Ziad M. Ali, Rahul Dogra, Nikita Gupta, Sanjay Kumar Sharma. Feedforward-Feedback Based Adaptive Control Algorithm for Power Quality Improvement of Grid Integrated Photovoltaic System. In International Journal on Energy Conversion (IRECON) 10(1):12. January 2022. DOI: 10.15866/irecon. v10i1.21503.
  3. Ziad M. Ali, Rahul Dogra, Nikita Gupta, Sanjay Kumar Sharma. Challenges of DC Microgrid Protection: A Comprehensive Study. In International Journal on Energy Conversion (IRECON) 10(1):28. January 2022. DOI: 10.15866/irecon. v10i1.21509.
  4. Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Dhafer Almakhles, P. Sanjeevikumar, Umashankar Subramaniam, Nikita Gupta. Double-Switch Switched-Inductors Converter with Reduce Switch Voltage Stress for Renewable Integration. Computers & Electrical Engineering. January 2022.
  5. Nikita Gupta, Rahul Dogra, Rachana Garg, Parmod Kumar. Review of Islanding Detection Schemes for Utility Interactive Solar Photovoltaic Systems. International journal of Green Energy. June 2021, DOI: 10.1080/15435075.2021.1941048.
  6. Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg, Parmod Kumar. Grid Synchronization and islanding detection control algorithm for two-stage three-phase SPV system. IETE Journal of Research. February 2021, DOI: 10.1080/03772063.2021.1886606.
  7. Sanjay Kumar, Nikita Gupta. Key issues and challenges for implementing smart grid in India. Himalayan Journal of Engineering Sciences. March 2021
  8. Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Nikita Gupta, Sivakumar Selvam, Dhafer Almakhles, P. Sanjeevikumar, Jagabar Sathik, Umashankar Subramaniam. A New Hybrid Zeta-Boost Converter with Active Quad Switched Inductor for High Voltage Gain. IEEE Access. January 2021, DOI:  10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3054393
  9. Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg, Parmod Kumar. Characterization Studies of Dual-Input Single-Output Converters for PV Applications. IETE Journal of Research. July 2019, DOI: 10.1080/03772063.2019.1644212.
  10. Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg. Algorithm for Islanding Detection in PV Generator Networks Connected to Low-Voltage Grid. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution. Volume 12, Issue 10, p. 2280 – 2287. May 2018, DOI:  10.1049/iet-gtd.2017.1735.
  11. Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg. Design, Development and Reliability Assessment of Dual Output Converters for SPV based DC Nanogrid. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy. Volume 10, Issue 2, March 2018. DOI: 10.1063/1.5009570.
  12. Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg. Tuning of Asymmetrical Fuzzy Logic Control Algorithm for SPV system connected to Grid. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. Volume 42, Issue 26, June 2017, Pages 16375–16385. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.05.103.
  13. Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg, Parmod Kumar. Sensitivity and reliability models of a PV system connected to grid. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 69, March 2017, Pages 188-196. DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.031.
  14. Rahul Dogra, Nikita Gupta. Glowworm swarm optimization technique for optimal power flow. Advances in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, ISSN 2231-1297, Volume 4, Number 2, pp.155-160

Books:

  1. Nikita Gupta, Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, Dhafer Almakhles, "DC Microgrids Advances Challenges and Applications." Wiley Scrivener Publishing. May 2022. DOI: 10.1002/9781119777618.
  2. Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Nikita Gupta, Sanjeevikumar, Jens Bo Holm-Nielsen, S. Umashankar. Power Electronics for Green Energy Conversion. Wiley Scrivener Publishing. July 2022. DOI: 10.1002/9781119786511.
  3. Sanjay Sharma, Nikita Gupta, Sandeep Kumar and Subho Upadhyay, "Renewable Energy Systems: Modeling, Optimization, and Applications," Wiley Scrivener Publishing. October 2022. DOI: 10.1002/9781119804017.

Book Chapters:

  1. Sanjay Kumar, Nikita Gupta, Vineet Kumar, Tarlochan Kaur. A systematic approach for solar and Hydro resource assessment for DC Microgrid applications. DC Microgrids Advances Challenges and Applications, Wiley Scrivener. May 2022. DOI: 10.1002/9781119777618.ch6.
  2. Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg. Study of Conventional Control Algorithms for PV-Based Grid-Connected Microgrid. Proceeding of International Conference on Intelligent communication, Control and Devices. Series: Advances in Intelligent systems and computing. Volume no 479. 2016. ISBN: 978-981-10-1707-0. Chapter DOI-10.1007/978-981-10-1708-7_25.

Proceedings Papers:

  1. Nikita Gupta, Nil Patel, Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, P. Sanjeevikumar, Dhafer Almakhles, Umashankar Subramaniam. 3Nx DC-DC Converter: Non-isolated Interleaved Power Converter for High Voltage Gain Applications. 2020 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives, and Energy Systems (PEDES 2020), 16-19 December 2020.
  2. Nikita Gupta, Sivakumar Selvam, Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Dhafer Almakhles, Umashankar Subramaniam. 2L-L Triple Port Converter: Enhancement in Voltage Gain for High Voltage Vehicular Loads. 7th IEEE Uttar Pradesh Section International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (UPCON 2020), 27-29 November 2020, Prayagraj, India.
  3. Nikita Gupta, Sanjay Sharma, Jasmine Kaur. Review of inverter control algorithms in Grid-integrated Solar Photovoltaic system. 2nd International Conference on Sustainability and Resilience, University of Bahrain. 11th-12th November 2020. DOI: 10.1109/IEEECONF51154.2020.9319997.
  4. Nikita Gupta, Dhafer Almakhles, Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, P. Sanjeevikumar, Jens Bo Holm-Nielsen, Massimo Mitolo. Novel Hybrid High Gain Converter: Combination of Cuk and Buck-Boost Structures with Switched Inductor for DC Microgrid. 2nd Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM2020) October 20th-23rd, 2020 Ephesus Izmir, Turkey.
  5. Nikita Gupta, Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Dhafer Almakhles, P. Sanjeevikumar, Frede Blaabjerg, Zbigniew Leonowicz. Two-Tier Converter: A New Structure of High Gain DC-DC Converter with Reduced Voltage Stress. IEEE-EEEIC-2020, Madrid Spain, 9th-12th June 2020. DOI: 10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope49358.2020.9160503.
  6. Nikita Gupta, Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Dhafer Almakhles, P. Sanjeevikumar, Umashankar Subramaniam, Zbigniew Leonowicz, Massimo Mitolo. Novel Non-Isolated Quad-Switched Inductor Double-Switch Converter for DC Microgrid Application. IEEE-EEEIC-2020 conference, Madrid Spain, 9th-12th June 2020. DOI:  10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope49358.2020.9160503.
  7. Harshal D. Vaidya, Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Nikita Gupta, P. Sanjeevikumar, Dhafer Almakhles, Umashankar Subramaniam, Zbigniew Leonowicz, Massimo Mitolo. Methodology and Modelling of Single Phase Series Compensator Circuit (SCC) for Mitigating Voltage Sag or Swell in the Power System Networks. IEEE-EEEIC-2020 conference. Madrid Spain, 9th-12th June 2020. DOI: 10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope49358.2020.9160503.
  8. Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg. IED with advanced islanding detection functionality for PV based Microgrid. 12th INDIACom 5th International Conference on “Computing for Sustainable Global Development”, 14th-16th March, 2018, Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Computer Applications and Management (BVICAM), New Delhi (INDIA). ISSN 0973 – 7529 and ISBN 978-93-80544-28-1
  9. Urvashi Meena, Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg. Control of Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic System using L and LCL filter. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Innovations and Technology Management. (ICET: EITM-2017). 16-18 December, 2017. NIT Hamirpur, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.
  10. Shiena Kundu, Nikita Gupta, Parmod Kumar. Review of Solar Photovoltaic Maximum Power Point Tracking Techniques.  IEEE India International Conference on Power Electronics (IICPE-2016). November 17-19, 2016. Thapar University, Patiala (Punjab), INDIA. DOI: 10.1109/IICPE.2016.8079494.
  11. Manoj Kumar, Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg. Unity Power Factor Control of Grid Connected SPV system using Instantaneous Symmetrical Component Theory. IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Intelligent Control and Energy Systems (ICPEICES-2016). 4-6 July 2016, DTU, India. DOI: 10.1109/ICPEICES.2016.7853607.
  12. Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg, Parmod Kumar. Characterization Study of PV module Connected to Microgrid. IEEE India International Conference (INDICON-2015) Dec 17-20, 2015, JMI, India. DOI- 10.1109/INDICON .2015.7443360.
  13. Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg, Parmod Kumar. Asymmetrical Fuzzy logic control to PV Module Connected micro-grid. IEEE India International Conference (INDICON-2015) Dec 17-20, 2015, JMI, India. DOI- 10.1109/INDICON.2015.7443356.

[14] Nikita Gupta, Rachana Garg, Parmod Kumar. Smart Grid – A Conceptual Design. National conference on Emerging trends in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ETEEE 2015) Feb 02-03, 2015, JMI, Delhi

[15] Priya Mahajan, Rachana Garg, Nikita Gupta, Parmod Kumar. Design and Simulation of H-Bridge Fed Direct Torque Controlled Electric Traction Drive. IEEE India International Conference on Power Electronics (IICPE 2014) Dec 08-10, 2014, NIT Kurukshetra, India. DOI-10.1109/IICPE.2014.7115845.

[16] Rachana Garg, Priya Mahajan, Nikita Gupta, Harsha Saroa. Comparative Study between Field Oriented Control and Direct Torque Control of AC Traction Motor. IEEE International Conference on recent advances and innovation in engineering (ICRAIE 2014) May 09-11, 2014, Jaipur India. DOI- 10.1109/ICRAIE.2014.6909201.

[17] Rahul Dogra, Nikita Gupta, Harsha Saroa Economic Load Dispatch Problem and MATLAB Programming Of Different Methods. International Conference of Advance Research and Innovation. ISBN 978-93-5156-328-0. pp 202-207, 2014.

[18] Harsha Saroa, Nikita Gupta. Hardware Implementation of Prototype Model of Two Port Network. International Conference of Advance Research and Innovation, ISBN 978-93-5156-328-0, pp 208-211, 2014.

[19] Rachana Garg, Nikita Gupta, Harsha Saroa. Symmetrical and Non-Symmetrical Fault Simulation by DIgSILENT Power Factory Software. Proceedings of the 11th National Conference on Industrial Problem on Machine and Mechanisms (IPRoMM 2014), I.T.S Engineering College, Greater Noida, February 26-27, 2014.

[20] Rachana Garg, Harsha Saroa, Nikita Gupta. Design and Development of Prototype Distribution System. Proceedings of the 11th National Conference on Industrial Problem on Machine and Mechanisms (IPRoMM 2014), I.T.S Engineering College, Greater Noida, February 26-27, 2014.

 

Awards & Recognitions

  1. Outstanding paper Award for paper, “Novel Hybrid High Gain Converter: Combination of Cuk and Buck-Boost Structures with Switched Inductor for DC Microgrid,” in 2nd Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (IEEE GPECOM2020), October 20-23, 2020 Ephesus Izmir, Turkey.
  2. Commendable Research Award for Excellence in research for the year 2018 in Research Excellence Award ceremony held on March 19, 2019 at Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India.
  3. Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing awarded in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the quality of journal “Journal of Engineering Research and Reports,” 2020.
  4. Best paper Award for paper ID -1570177081, “Characterization Study of PV module Connected to Microgrid”, in IEEE INDICON, 17-20 December 2015, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
  5. Received Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) assistantship from Govt. of India, during the Ph.D.
  6. Received Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Gate scholarship from Govt. of India during M.Tech
  7. Qualified GATE 2012, with 98.64 percentile.
  8. Certificate of Appreciation for successfully holding the post of Hostel Committee Secretary for the session 2010-2011.
  9. First prize in Marconi mantra, an event organized by Indian Society for Technical Education, Student Chapter, NIT Hamirpur, 12th October, 2008.
  10. Received State Government merit scholarship during B.Tech.
  11. Certificate of Achievement by DAV College Managing Committee for securing 90.4% in aggregate in +2 class conducted by CBSE in March2007.
  12. Stood third in HATSE, a state level talent searches examination of science students in the year 2006 held on 10th December 2006.

Projects Undertaken

Co-PI of ‘Design and development of small wind turbine for hybrid systems in western Himalayas,’ Sponsored by Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment HIMCOSTE. Ongoing 2023-2025.

Lectures Delivered

  1. Grid Integration of Solar Photovoltaic Systems,” lecture delivered in Online Faculty Development Program on Renewable Power Generation Control and Applications (RPGCA-2021) organized by University Institute of Technology, Himachal Pradesh University, India, June 16th, 2021.
  2. “Machine learning in Electrically Engineering,” lecture delivered in Online Faculty Development Program on Machine learning based applications, organized by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, 31st May to 6th June, 2021.
  3. “Student Awareness Workshop on AICTE B. Tech Honours Scheme and NPTEL-SWAYAM,” Workshop organized by University Institute of Technology, HPU, Shimla, May 7th, 2021.
  4. “Faculty Awareness Workshop on NPTEL-SWAYAM,” Workshop organized by University Institute of Technology, HPU, Shimla, March 19th, 2021.
  5. “Grid Integration of Solar Photovoltaic Systems,” TEQIP-III sponsored Webinar organized by Motihari College of Engineering, Bihar, August 25th, 2020.

 

Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences Organized

  1. 7th International Conference SoCTA (Soft Computing: Theories and Applications)-2022 at University Institute of Technology, Himachal Pradesh University Summerhill, Shimla, INDIA, 16-18 December 2022.
  2. Online Faculty Development Program on Renewable Power Generation Control and Applications (RPGCA-2021) in University Institute of Technology, Himachal Pradesh University, India, June 14th-18th, 2021.

Major Administrative Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

  1. SPOC of ‘SWAYAM NPTEL Local Chapter’ of University Institute of Technology, HPU, Shimla, since January 2021.
  2. Convener of ‘National Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP)’ in University Institute of Technology, HPU, Shimla, an initiative of Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India to enable academic institutions to promote and support innovations and entrepreneurs, from July 2021 to October 2022.
  3. Vice President of ‘Institute Innovation Council (IIC)’ in University Institute of Technology, HPU, Shimla, an initiative of Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India, to systematically foster the culture of Innovation amongst all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) since July 2021.
  4. Coordinator of Student Counsellor Committee constituted in the University Institute of Technology, HPU, Shimla

Added Academic Activities 

  1. Reviewer of Journals: IET Power Electronics, IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Wiley- International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, Taylor and Francis-Electric Power Components and Systems, Elsevier- Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science, Springer- Journal of Computational Electronics.
  2. Reviewer of Conferences: INDICON 2020, IECON 2020, SETCAC-2019, ISTA-2019, ICPS 2019, eTechNxt-2018, ICACCI -2017, ICPEICES 2016, INDICON 2015 conference.
  3. Technical committee member for RDCAPE-2017, ICACCI-2017 conference.
  4. Organizing committee member for ICPEICES 2016 held in the Electrical Engineering Department at Delhi Technological University during 4-6 July, 2016.
  5. Volunteer for IICPE'12 held at Delhi Technological University during 6-8 December, 2012.
  6. Coordinator for Inaugural ceremony of SESI (Solar Energy Society of India), August 26, 2013 and Workshop on Smart Grid Applications DTU, Delhi, Feb 18-19, 2013.
  7. Co-Convener of Organization Club in Hill’ffair, an Annual Cultural Fest of NIT Hamirpur, 30th Oct. - 1st Nov., 2009.
  8. Executive Member of ISACH, a National level Technical and Cultural event, organized by ISTE, Student Chapter, NIT Hamirpur, 12th October, 2008.
  9. Executive Member of Organization Club in Hill’ffair, an Annual Cultural Fest of NIT Hamirpur, 7th Nov. – 9th Nov., 2008.
  10. Volunteer of Organization Club, Decoration Club, INS & Control Club, and Dance Club in Hill’ffair, an Annual Cultural Fest of NIT Hamirpur, 2nd Nov. – 4th Nov., 2007.
  11. Member of “Literacy Mission-Prayas” at NIT Hamirpur and Technical Club “Institution of Engineers” at Undergraduate Level.

 

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