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Dr. K Uma Rao

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

 Professor
Educational Qualification

ME    -  (Power systems)
Ph.D  -  Power Systems (IISc)

MBA -  Project Management  

Experience

Teaching-28
Area of Interest

Power Systems, Power Quality and FACTS.
Date of Joining at RVCE 17/08/2012  
Email ID umaraok@rvce.edu.in  
 

Project Guided:

Number of UG Projects guided : 40

Number of PG Projects guided  : 20

Publications:

National Conferences        : 28

International Journals        : 32

International Conferences : 92

List of Publications:
International Journals :

  1. K.R. Padiyar, M.K. Geeta and K. Uma Rao, “A Novel Power Flow Controller for Controlled Series Compensation”, IEE proceedings on AC & DC Power Transmission, London, May,1996.
  2. K.R. Padiyar and K. Uma Rao, “Discrete Control of Series Compensation for stability improvement in Power Systems”, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol 19, No.5 PP 311-319, 1997, DOI - 10.1016/S0142-0615(96)00056-7
  3. K.R. Padiyar and K. Uma Rao ,“Modelling and Control of Unified Power Flow Controller for Transient Stability”,  International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol 21 (1999) 1-11., DOI - 10.1016/S0142-0615(98)00028-3.
  4. A. Jayalaxmi, G. Tulasi Ram Das and K. Uma Rao ,“Role of PI and fuzzy controllers in UPQC”, ARPN (Asian research publishing network) Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences., Vol 2, pp 1-10,  April 2007. ISSN 1819-6608
  5. P. Meena, K. Uma Rao and Ravishankar Dikshit, “A simple method for real-time detection of voltage sags and swells in practical loads”, European Power Electronics  Journal , Vol. 21 , No  3 , September 2011, pp 33-40.
  6. S.Sridhar, K. Uma Rao and Akshay D.R.“Intelligent monitoring of induction motor for fault detection and analysis”, International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,  Vol 14, Issue 1, pp 47-54, 2011, ISSN  - 0974-2042.
  7. P. Meena, K. Uma Rao and Ravishankar Dikshit , “Frequency measurement and tracking algorithm for integrated grids”, Electrical Power systems and computers, LNEE 99, Springer-verlag 2011, pp 201-212. On-line ISBN- 978-3-642-21747-0;  Print ISBN- 978-3-642-21747-3.
  8. P. Meena, K. Uma Rao and Ravishankar Dikshit, “A simple algorithm for fast detection and quantification of voltage deviations using space vectors”,  International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Management, Vol-1, Issue -11, July-Dec 2011, pp 88-98.
  9. P. Meena, K. Uma Rao and Ravishankar Dikshit , “A simple method for real-time detection of voltage sags and their mitigation using a dynamic voltage restorer”, European Association for the development of renewable energies, Environment and Power Quality, March 2012.
  10. Channaveer P. Malad & K. Uma Rao, “Simulation of a buck-boost single phase voltage source inverter for distribution generation systems”, International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER), Vol.2, Issue.5, Sep.-Oct. 2012 pp-3628-3632 ISSN: 2249-6645
  11. S. Pradeepa  Ravishankar Dikshit, “Development of a robust constant current source for a current source inverter”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Development, vol 5, Jan 2013, pp 7-13. E-ISSN 2278-0671
  12. P. Meena, K. Uma Rao, Ravishankar Deekshit, ” Performance of system functions as effective simulation tool for implementation of customized algorithms”, IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IOSR-JEEE) Volume 4, Issue 6 (Mar. - Apr. 2013), PP 31-37, e-ISSN: 2278-1676
  13. P. Meena, K. Uma Rao, Ravishankar Deekshit, “Detection and classification of short duration disturbances”, Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference Power and Energy Systems (AsiaPES 2013) April 10 - 12, 2013 Phuket, Thailand, PP 270-275,  DOI: 10.2316/P.2013.800-120.
  14. Shanthakumari K, Meena P, Uma Rao K, Prema V, “Modeling, parametric estimation and testing of a low power PV panel”, International Journal on Energy Conversion (IRECON) , Praise Worthy Prize Publication, Vol 1, No 4, July 2013, pp 196-202, ISSN 2281-5295.
  15. Sudha L.K., Sukumar Roy and K. Uma Rao, "Evaluation of Activation Energy profiles of nanostructured alumina polycarbonate composite  insulation materials", International Journal of Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing, Vol 2, No 1, Feb 2014, pp 96-100, ISSN 1793-8198, DOI 10.7763/IJMMM.2014.V2.108
  16. Sudha L.K., Sukumar Roy and K. Uma Rao, “Capacitance and glass transition temperature of Nano Structured Alumina Polycarbonate Composites”, Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, Vol 446-447 (2014), pp 73-78. DOI : 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.446-447.73
  17. K. Uma Rao and Anupama Prakash, “Transition of Indian Women in Engineering Domains –Opportunities and Challenges”, International Journal of Current Engineering & Technology, ISSN 2277-4106, pp 65-70.(special issue, Sept 2013)
  18. Akshay Kumar Shastry, Sanjay Anand, V. Chaitra, K. Uma Rao, D.R. Akshay , “Sonar validation for SLAM”, International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology, Vol 4, No 5,  October 2013, pp 498-501; DOI: 10.7763/IJIMT.2013.V4.450
  19. B. S. Megha Parameshwari, B. S. Madhurya, and K. Uma Rao ,   “A Cost Effective Prototype for Electrooculogram for Effective Eye Tracking” International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology, Vol 4, No 5,  October 2013, pp 494-497; DOI: 10.7763/IJIMT.2013.V4.449
  20. Arjun M., K. Uma Rao, A.B. Raju, " Voltage and current control strategy for grid connected WECS employing two and three level voltage source converters" , Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal, ISSN 2172-038 X, No.12, April 2014, pp 1-6
  21. A. V. Pavan Kumar, Alivelu M. Parimi , K. Uma Rao, "A Comparative Study of Model Based Design of PV cell in MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape ", International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, Vol. 3 , No.1, Pages : 37 - 42 (2014), ISSN 2278-3091.
  22. Arjun M., K. Uma Rao and Deshpande R.A., " Wind energy conversion system for rural application", The Journal of CPRI, Vol 10, No 1, March 2014, pp 175-182
  23. Abha Tripathi, K. Uma Rao, L. Venkatesha , "Effective damping control with TCSC using dynamic inversion technique", International Journal of Electrical Engineering, Turkey, Vol 21, No 2, pp 67-74, Jan 2015.
  24. Abha Tripathi, K. Uma Rao, L. Venkatesha, "Excitation control of synchronous machine using dynamic inversion control", ACEEE, Journal of recent trends in engineering and technology, Vol 11, 446-455, June 2014.
  25. Prema V and Uma Rao K, "Application of Curve Fitting and Surface Fitting Tools for High Leverage Points and Outliers of Wind Speed Prediction", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 4 Issue 4, April 2015, pp. 2585-2588.
  26. Prema V, Uma Rao K, "Development of statistical time series models for solar power Prediction", Renewable Energy, Elsevier, Volume 83, April 2015, DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2015.03.038, pp. 100-199.
  27. Amit S. Closepet, K. Uma Rao, "Supply Side Management for Cost optimization in Developing Countries Suffering with Power Outage ",Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, 3, 319-325 http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jpee.2015.34043,April 2015.

  28. Prema.V., K. Uma Rao , “Development of statistical time series models for solar power prediction”, Renewable Energy , Elsevier, pp 100-109, March 2015.

  29. Prema.V , K. Uma Rao, “Time series decomposition model for accurate wind speed forecast" , Springer , Renewables : Wind, Water and Solar, Vol 2, Issue 1, http://www.springer.com/-/0/AVESpMJt2brxj7RSeAZI

  30.  V.Prema, K. Uma Rao,  “Application of Hybrid Neuro-Wavelet Models for Effective Prediction of Wind Speed” Springer lecture notes on Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications”,edited by Berretti, S. and Thampi, S.M. and Srivastava, P.R., “Volume 1, pages 345-354, Year 2015, Springer International Publishing, ISBN 9783319230368, url: https://books.google.co.in/books?id=D111CgAAQBAJ

  31. Uma Rao K., Prema. V, "An Innovative Multi-Disciplinary Active Learning Task Towards OBE-A Case Study" Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, [S.I.], Jan. 2016, ISSN 2394-1707. Pp: 584-588.

  32. Uma Rao, K.PremaV, “Personalized assignments to address skills in a heterogeneous classroom: A case study of a course on ‘Smart grid technologies”, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations ,30, No.3 issue 119, 258-264 (DOI: 10.16920/jeet/2017/v30i3/110591)

International Conferences

  1.   K.R. Padiyar and K. Uma Rao, “Discrete Control of TCSC for stability improvement in Power Systems”, IEEE Conference on Control Applications, New York, September 1995.
  2. K. Uma Rao and Ch. Mahendra, “Power Quality Assessment using artificial neural networks”,  Int Conf. On Power Quality –Assessment of Impact, Nov , 2001, New Delhi
  3. A. Jayalaxmi, G.Tulasi Ram Das and K. Uma Rao, “Design, Control and Simulation of Unified Power Flow Controller using MATLAB”, IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy systems , June 2004, Greece.
  4. A. Jayalaxmi, G. Tulasi Ram Das and K. Uma Rao, “Design and Control strategy for Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC)”,International conference on Controls Automation and Communication systems, Bhubaneshwar,    22nd – 24th December 2004
  5. A. Jayalaxmi, G. Tulasi Ram Das and K. Uma Rao, “Unified Power Quality Conditioner for improving different power quality problems”, International conference on Energy , Information Technology and Power Sector, 28th -29th January 2005, Kolkata
  6. A. Jayalaxmi, G. Tulasi Ram Das and K. Uma Rao, “Multifunction of a Unified Power Flow Controller”, Fifth International R&D Conference, Central board of irrigation and power , February 2005, Bangalore.
  7.  A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Design of New Hybrid Fuzzy Controller for Direct Torque Control Based Induction Motor Drives” , International Conference on PEITSICON 2005, 28th -29th January, 2005, Calcutta.
  8. A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Design of PI and ANN control strategies for Unified Power Quality Conditioner at load side”, , Proceedings of International seminar and tutorials on power sector, at CPRI, Bangalore, Dec 20-22, 2005.
  9. A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Design of PI & Fuzzy control strategies for Unified Power Quality Conditioner at load side”, International Seminar and tutorials on power sector, at Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore on 20-22nd December, 2005
  10.  A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Comparison of PI & ANN controllers for Unified Series Shunt Compensator (UPQC)”, IEEE Power India Conference, New Delhi during 10-12th  April, 2006.
  11. A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Different control strategies for Unified Power Quality Conditioner at load side”, 1st IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2006), Marina Mandarin, Singapore during 24-26th  May, 2006.
  12. A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao,  “Comparison of PI & Fuzzy control strategies of Unified Power Quality Conditioner”, International Conference on Recent Advances of Computer Applications to Electrical Engineering, 28-31 September 2005, IIT Rourkee, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  13. M.Sushma, Ch. Prasanth Babu, A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “High Speed Fault Identification in a HVDC system using Wavelet Modulus Maxima”,  Second International conference on Industrial & Information Systems (ICIIS-2007), University of Peredinya, Sri Lanka during 8th-11th August 2007.
  14.  A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Power Quality Improvement using UPQC through Wavelet Transforms”  , International conference on Power Systems (ICPS-2007), CPRI, Bangalore & IEEE(PES) during 12th -14th December 2007.
  15. P. Meena, K. Uma Rao, Ravishankar Dikshit, “A Modified simple algorithm for detection of voltage sags and swells in practical loads”, Third International Conference on Power Systems, Kharagpur, IIT, India, Dec 27 -29, 2009.
  16. P. Meena, K. Uma Rao, Ravishankar Dikshit ,  “Real time detection and analysis of PQ disturbances with DSP using Matlab embedded link to Code Composer Studio”, Third International Conference on Power Systems, Kharagpur, IIT, India, Dec 27 -29, 2009.
  17. D.R. Akshay, K. Uma Rao, S. Sridhar, “Wireless RF smart glove control for Hexapod”, 2nd International conference on RF and Signal Processing Systems, KL University, Vijaywada. Dec 2009.
  18. P. Meena, K. Uma Rao, Ravishankar Dikshit ,“DSP application for detection of voltage sags and swells in real time loads” , , International conference on DSP, ICEDSP, Manipal, Dec 2009.
  19. S. Pradeepa, K. Uma Rao, Ravi Shankar Dikshit,  “Comparative study of a single phase PWM based current source inverter”, Int conference on Science and Engineering, Dayananda college of Engineering, Bangalore, April 2010.
  20. P. Meena and K. Uma Rao, “E-learning in Signals, Systems and Signal Processing through Matlab/Simulink”, IEEE Int. Conf on Computational technologies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering,  Russia, July 2010., ISBN- 978-1-4244-7625-1; INSPEC ACC no : 11488794
  21.  P. Meena, K. Uma Rao and Ravishankar Dikshit, “A simple algorithm for fast detection and quantification of voltage deviations using space vectors”, IPEC 2010 , Singapore, Oct 27 -29, 2010, pp 783-788; ISSN – 1947-1262; ISBN : 978-1-4244-7399-1.
  22. P.Meena, K. Uma Rao and Ravishankar Dikshit, “Frequency measurement and tracking algorithm for integrated grids”, Int conf on Electric and Electornics(EEIC 2011), Nanchang China, June 20-22, 2011.
  23. Abha Tripathi and  K. Uma Rao, “Dynamic inversion controller for improving the stability and damping in single machine infinite bus system”, 8th Control Instrumentation and System Conference, CISCON-2011, 3rd -6th Nov, 2011, Manipal.
  24. S. Pradeepa, K. Uma Rao, Ravishankar Dikshit, “Generation of a constant current source for a current source inverter”, International conference on Engineering and ICT, Malaysia, April 4th-6th, 2012.
  25. Abha Tripathi, K. Uma Rao, L.Venkatesha, “Stability of two bus system by dynamic inversion technique”, International conference on Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Bangalore, 22nd July, 2012.
  26. S. Pradeepa, K. Uma Rao, Ravishankar Dikshit, “Constant current source for a three phase current source inverter”, International conference on Electrical Engineering and Computer science, Shangai, China, Aug 16th – 17th, 2012.
  27. S. Pradeepa, K. Uma Rao, Ravishankar Dikshit, “State feedback control of a voltage source inverter based STATCOM”, IEEE International Conference on Power, Energy and Control, IPEC 2013, Feb 6th – 8th , 2013, Dindigul, ISBN 978-1-4673-6027-2, pp 12-123; DOI 10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527635
  28. S. Pradeepa, K. Uma Rao, Ravishankar Dikshit, “Voltage harmonic reduction using current source inverter as a series active power filter”, IEEE International Conference on Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology, ICARET Feb 7th – 8th ,2013, Proceedings pp 12-16,  Vijayawada.
  29. C.P Prajwal, K. Uma Rao, Kishore Ravi Hegde and Shanmuka Nagaraj, “A simple novel algorithm to optimize final gear ratio in electric and hybrid formula racing car”, IEEE International MultiConference on Automation, Computing, Control, Communication and compressed sensing, 22nd -23rd March 2013, Kerala, pp 415-419, ISSN : 978-`-4673-5089-1; DOI – 10.1109/IMACS 2013 6526447
  30. Abha Tripathi, K. Uma Rao, L. Venkatesha, “Robustness study of dynamic inversion technique used in power system stability analysis”, IEEE International Conference on Circuits, Power and Computing Technologies (ICCPCT-2013), March 2013, Kerala. ISBN 978-1-4673-4921-5; pp 435-438; DOI- 10.1109/ICCPCT2013.6528833.
  31. Pradeepa S. Prasad , K. Uma Rao, Ravishankar Deekshit, “Comparative study of different series compensation configurations for voltage sag mitigation”, Proceedings IEEE/IET 4th International Conference on Power Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, pp 87-92., Aug 1st -2nd , Chandigarh.
  32. Neelameghana Talikoti, K. Uma Rao, Rajesh Ghosh, “GaN Versus CoolMos : A theoretical comparison of performance”, Proceedings IEEE/IET 4th International Conference on Power Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering , pp 201-206, Aug 1st -2nd , Chandigarh.
  33. K. Uma Rao, Satyaram Harihara Bhat, Jayaprakash G, Ganesh Prasad GG, Selvamani N Pillapa “Time Priority based optimal load shedding using Genetic Algorithm”, Proceedings IEEE/IET 4th International Conference on Power Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering , pp  93-100, Aug 1st -2nd , Chandigarh
  34. Akshay D R and K. Uma Rao, “Low cost smart glove for remote control  by the physically challenged”, IEEE International Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, Kerala, August 25-26, 2013,ISBN 978-1-4799-1094-6, pp 36-39, DOI : 10.1109/GHTC-SAS2013.6629884
  35. K.Uma Rao, Sanjeev H.Shashank, Agastya K, sushant B, “Economic Viability of a standalone DC system for rural India”, IEEE International on Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, Kerala, August 25-26, 2013, ISBN 978-1-4799-1094-6, pp 305-309, DOI : 10.1109/GHTC-SAS2013.6629935
  36. Arjun Mudlapur, K. Uma Rao and A.B.Raju, “Evaluation of different PWM techniques for two level inverter in grid connected WECS”, IEEE Inernationalt Conf & Symposium on Control, Automation, Industrial informatics and smart grid, SJCE Mysore, Aug 22-25, 2013, ISBN ; 978-1-4673-6217-7/13/IEEE.
  37.  Akshay Kumar Sastry, Sanjayanand, V. Chaitra and K. Uma Rao, “Sonar Validation of SLAM”, 4th International Conference on Information and Computer Technology, ICICT 2013, Sept 16-17, 2013, New Delhi. 
  38.  Megha parameshwari B.S, Madhurya B.S, Uma Rao. K, “A cost effective prototype of electrooculogram for effective eye tracking”, 4th International Conference on Information and Computer Technology, ICICT 2013, Sept 16-17, 2013, New Delhi. 
  39. Sudha L.K., K. Uma Rao, Sukumar Roy, “Evaluation of activation energy profiles of polycarbonate nano structured alumina”, 4th International Conference on Nano Science and Technology, ICNST 2013, Sept 16-17, 2013, New Delhi.          
  40.  Sudha L.K., Sukumar Roy and K. Uma Rao, “Capacitance and glass transition temperature of nano-structured alumina polycarbonate composites”, presented at International conference on Nano materials and electronics Engineering, ICNEE-2013, Oct 5th -6th, 2013, Maleka Malaysia.
  41. K. Uma Rao, Satyaram Harihara Bhat, Jayaprakash G, Ganesh Prasad GG, Selvamani N Pillapa, “A novel grading scheme for loads to optimize load shedding using Genetic algorithm in a smart grid environment”, IEEE ISGT2013, Nov 10th – 14th, Bangalore.
  42. Nikil A.M., Uma Rao K., Rohit B., Sidhant S., “Simultaneous localization and mapping by sonar range sensing”, 7th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Communication Technologies (ICACCT-2013), APIIT, Haryana, Nov 16th, 2013, proceedings by Inder Science Publishers, Vol 1, pp 145-150, ISBN : 978-93-83083-38-1.
  43. Anurag Kumar, Anupama Prakash ,  K. Uma Rao, “Prototype development of a novel induction motor above synchronous speed”,  7th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Communication Technologies (ICACCT-2013), APIIT, Haryana, Nov 16th, 2013, proceedings by InderScience Publishers, Vol 4, pp 123-128, ISBN : 978-93-83083-38-1.
  44. Neelameghana Talikoti, K. Uma Rao, “ Experimental validation of loss models of high switching speed device GaN HEMT”, 7th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Communication Technologies (ICACCT-2013), APIIT, Haryana, Nov 16th, 2013, proceedings by InderScience Publishers, Vol 4, pp 129-133, ISBN : 978-93-83083-38-1.
  45. Prema V., K. Uma Rao, Amit S Closepet, “Optimization of stand-alone solar plant with GUI support”,7th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Communication Technologies (ICACCT-2013), APIIT, Haryana, Nov 16th, 2013, proceedings by InderScience Publishers, Vol 4, pp 210-215, ISBN : 978-93-83083-38-1.
  46. Sridhar S and K. Uma Rao, “Detection of simultaneous unbalanced under voltage and broken rotor fault in induction motor”, IEEE International Conference on Condition assessment techniques in electrical systems", CATCON 2013, Dec 6th - 7th , 2013, Jadhavpur university, Kolkatta. 
  47. Ramchandra Nittala, Alivelu Manga Pirami, K. Uma Rao,  “Phase shifting transformer based interline dynamic voltage restorer to mitigate voltage sag”,  10th IEEE India Conference , INDICON 2013, IIT Mumbai, Dec 13th -15th. 
  48. Shanta Kumari K., Prema V., Uma Rao K., Meena P, “Efficient MPPT for a stand-alone photovoltaic system”, International Conference on Renewable Energy and  Sustainable Energy(ICRESE 13), Dec 6th, 2013, Karunya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, ISSN IEEE 978-1-4799-2075-4/13, pp 103-110.
  49. Prema v, K. Uma Rao, “Predictive models for power management of hybrid microgrids – A review”, 2nd IEEE International Conference on ‘Advances in Energy Management’, MIT, Manipal, Jan 23rd- 25th 2014..
  50. Arjun M., K. Uma Rao, A.B. Raju, “A novel simplified approach for performance evaluation of SEIG”, 2nd IEEE International Conference on ‘Advances in Energy Management’, MIT, Manipal, Jan 23rd- 25th 2014
  51. Abha Tripathi, K. Uma Rao, l. Venkatesha " Power system stability through non-linear control of excitation system", April 23rd – 25th 2014 International conference on Computation of Power , Energy, Information and Communication (ICCPEIC), Chennai, ISSN: 978-1-4799-3826-1/14 IEEE, pp 58-61.
  52. K.Vetrivel, G.Mohan, K Uma Rao, Satyaram Harihara Bhat, "Optimal placement and control of TCSC for Transmission Congestion Management",  April 23rd – 25th 2014 International conference on Computation of Power , Energy, Information and Communication (ICCPEIC), Chennai, ISSN: 978-1-4799-3826-1/14 IEEE, pp 13-22.
  53. Arjun M., K. Uma Rao, A.B. Raju,  “Voltage and current control strategy for grid connected WECS employing two and three level voltage source converters”  International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality, ICREPQ 14, at Spain., 7th - 10th , April, 2014
  54. Prema. V., Uma Rao. K. , Amit. S. Closepet, “A novel predictive DSM strategy to match power outage pattern for optimal cost with solar and diesel power”, IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, ISGT Asia-2014, May 20th- 23rd, Malaysia. 
  55. Ramchandra Nittala, Alivelu Manga Pirami, K. Uma Rao, “A New Approach for Replenishing DC Link Energy for Interline Dynamic Voltage Restorer to Mitigate Voltage Sag”, 5th International conference on intelligent and advanced systems, June 3-5, Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia .
  56. Anubhab Saha, Pranshu Sharma, Sanjeev Hayal,Anupama Prakash, Uma Rao.K.,                   “Dynamic frequency measurement and on-line monitoring system for better regulation of the power grid”, second International conference on emerging research in computing, information, communication and applications (ERCICA 2014), Elsevier, Bangalore, August 1st – 2nd , 2014
  57. Smitha K., Prema V., Uma Rao K., Nalina U., Bake Harsha, “Improvement of time series models to handle extreme data in solar irradiance prediction”, second International conference on emerging research in computing, information, communication and applications (ERCICA 2014), Elsevier, Bangalore, August 1st – 2nd, 2014.
  58. Shreyas.S.Budgur, Srinivas Rao Kuthyar, K. Uma Rao, B.Sharath, "Reliability centered maintenance of remote equipment through wireless condition monitoring", International conference on emerging research in computing, information, communication and applications (ERCICA 2014), Elsevier, Bangalore, August 1st – 2nd , 2014.
  59. Nalina U., Prema V, Smitha K, and Uma Rao K, " Multivariate regression for prediction of solar irradiance", IEEE International Conference on Data Science & Engineering (ICDSE)" , Kerala, August 1st-3rd, 2014, ISBN 978-1-4799-5461-2/14
  60. Arjun N.N., Prema V., Krishna Kumar D., Prashanth P., Sumantha Preekshit V. and Uma Rao K, " Multivariate regression models for prediction of wind speed", IEEE International Conference on Data Science & Engineering (ICDSE), Kerala, August 1st-3rd, 2014, ISBN 978-1-4799-5461-2/14.
  61. Anupama Prakash, Anurag K., K. Uma Rao and Jyotsna Kohli , "Moisture: A renewable and green eternal source of electricity" , 5th world Renewable Energy Technology Congress, International conference and exhibition-2014 (WRETC-2014), Delhi, August 21-23 , India.
  62. Rajananda Kishore G, Prema V and K. Uma Rao, "Multivariate Wind Power Forecast using Artificial Neural Network", at IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference - South Asia Satellite (GHTC-SAS-2014) on 26-27 September 2014 at Hotel Uday Samudra, Thiruvananthapuram .
  63. Sudha L.K., Sukumar Roy, K. Uma Rao, "Nano-dielectric modified composites in electronic industries", 7th Nano India, Dec 5th, Hotel Lalith Ashok, Bangalore.
  64. Sudha L.K., Sukumar Roy, K. Uma Rao, "Investigation of Insulation Resistance and DC Conductivity in Nanostructured Alumina as a nano filler in the Polycarbonate Matrix", First International Conference on Large Area and Flexible Microelectronics(ILAFM-2014), 18th -20th, Dec, 2014, RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
  65. K. Uma Rao and Prema. V., "Simulation tools for introduction of DSP in an UG Program : A teaching experience", International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education", Jan 5th – 7th, BMS College of Engineering , Bangalore, 978-1-5056-0937-0_c 2015 ICTIEE, pp 720-724.
  66. A.V. Pavan Kumar, Alivelu M Pirami, K. Uma Rao, " Implementation of MPPT Control Using Fuzzy Logic in Solar-Wind Hybrid Power System" , IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Informatics, Communication and Energy Systems, Feb 19th – 21st, NIT Calicut, 978-1-4799-1823-2/15
  67. S. Sridhar, K. Uma Rao, Sukrutha Jade, "Detection of Broken Rotor Bar Fault in Induction Motor at Various Load Conditions Using Wavelet Transforms", 2015 International Conference on Recent Developments in Control, Automation and Power Engineering (RDCAPE), March 13th – 15th , Amity University.

  68. Ramachandra Nittala, Alivelu M Parimi, K. Uma Rao, “Comparing the Performance of IDVR for Mitigating Voltage Sag and Harmonics with VSI and CSI as Its Building Blocks”, IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Informatics, Communication and Energy Systems, Feb 19th – 21st, NIT Calicut, 978-1-4799-1823-2/15

  69. Ramachandra Nittala, Alivelu M Parimi, K. Uma Rao, “Mitigation of Voltage Sag/Swell with CSI-IDVR”, 2015 International Conference on Recent Developments in Control, Automation and Power Engineering (RDCAPE), March 13th – 15th , Amity University.

  70. A.V. Pavan Kumar, Alivelu M Pirami, K. Uma Rao , “Investigation Of Small Pmsg Based Wind Turbine For Variable Wind Speed”, 2015 International Conference on Recent Developments in Control, Automation and Power Engineering (RDCAPE), March 13th – 15th , Amity University.

  71. S.Sridhar, Sukrutha Jade, K. Uma Rao, “ Detection and classification of PQ disturbances in the supply to IM using wavelet transforms and feedforward neural network”, 2015, IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies, Coimbatore, March 6th-7th, 2015.

  72. Prema V., K. Uma Rao, Jnaneswar B.S., Badarish C.A., Patil Shreenidhi Ashok, Siddarth Agarwal, “Application of Hybrid Neuro-Wavelet Models for Effective Prediction of Wind Speed”, International Symposium on Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications (ISTA 2015), 10-13 Aug 2015, Kochi

  73. Prema.V, Swagatha Dutta, K. Uma Rao, Shriya Shekar, B.S.Kariyappa, “ Effective battery usage strategies for effective hybrid power management”, 2015 International Conference on Power and Advanced Control Engineering (ICPACE) 978-1-4799-8371-1/15©2015 IEEE, pp 95-99, August 12-13, 2015, BNMIT, Bangalore

  74. K. Uma Rao, Abha Tripathi, L. Venkatesha, “ Damping improvement using dynamic inversion technique in power system”, IEEE TENCON 2015, Nov 1-4, Macau.

  75. Prema.V, Swagatha Dutta, K. Uma Rao, “An effective dispatch strategy for hybrid power management”, IEEE TENCON 2015, Nov 1-4, Macau.

  76. Prema V., Jnaneswar B.S., Badarish C.A., Patil Shreenidhi Ashok, Siddarth Agarwal, Uma Rao K, “ Novel Training Strategies for Wavelet-Neuro Models for Wind Speed Prediction”, IEEE TENCON 2015, Nov 1-4, Macau.

  77. Sridhar.S , K. Uma Rao , Sukrutha Jade, “Identification of Broken Rotor Bar Fault and Degree of Loading in Induction Motor Using Neuro-wavelets, IEEE TENCON 2015, Nov 1-4, Macau.

  78. Vijaya Margaret, K. Uma Rao, “ Demand Response for Residential Loads using Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm to Minimize Energy Cost”, IEEE TENCON 2015, Nov 1-4, Macau.

  79. Vijaya Margaret, K. Uma Rao, “Partial load shedding using ant colony algorithm in a smart grid environment”, IEEE TENCON 2015, Nov 1-4, Macau.

  80. Sridhar.S , K. Uma Rao , Sukrutha Jade , “ Identification of PQ disturbances and Degree of Loading in Induction Motor Using Neuro-wavelets”, IEEE TENCON 2015, Nov 1-4, Macau.

  81. K. Uma Rao and Prema.V., " An innovative multi-disciplinary active learning task towards OBE - A case study", Third International conference on Transformations in Engineering Education", ICTIEE 2016, Pune, Jan 8-12., 2016

  82. Praveen.M. and K. Uma Rao, " Speed Control of an Inverter Driven Induction Motor by Bus-Clamping SVPWM ", Biennial International Conference on Power and Energy Systems:Towards Sustainable Energy (PESTSE), Bangalore, ISBN 978-1-4673-6658-8/16/ ©2016 IEEE

  83. Aravind Bhat, K. Uma Rao , Praveen P.K. and B.P.Singh, "Multiple Output Forward DC-DC Converter with Regenerative Snubber for Space Application", International Conference on Power and Energy Systems:Towards Sustainable Energy (PESTSE), Amritha Istitute of Technology, Bangalore, ISBN 978-1-4673-6658-8/16, 2016 IEEE

  84. Aravind Bhat, K. Uma Rao and B.P.Singh, " Multiple Output Forward DC-DC Converter with Mag-amp Post Regulators and Voltage Feedforward Control for Space Application",International Conference on Power and Energy Systems:Towards Sustainable Energy (PESTSE), Amritha Istitute of Technology, Bangalore, ISBN 978-1-4673-6658-8/16, 2016 IEEE

  85. Anjan K Koundinya, Sharvani G.S. Uma Rao K, “Calibrated security measures for centralized IoT applications of Smart Grids”, 2016 International Conference on Computational Systems and Information Systems for Sustainable Solutions, RVCE, Bengaluru, Oct 6th -8th , 2016. ( DOI: 10.1109/CSITSS.2016.7779414)

  86. Dr. K. Uma Rao, “Condition Monitoring of Induction Motor using Negative Sequence Component and THD of the Stator Current”, 7th Power India International Conference (IEEE PICON 2016)November 25-27, 2016. Govt. Engineering College Bikaner, Rajasthan

  87. S.Sridhar ,Dr. K. Uma Rao, “ Wireless Monitoring of Power Quality Disturbances in the Supply to Induction Motor”, 7th Power India International Conference (IEEE PICON 2016) November 25-27, 2016. Govt. Engineering College Bikaner, Rajasthan
  88. Uma Rao K.Prema V, “Personalized assignments to address skills in a heterogeneous classroom: A case study of a course on ‘Smart grid technologies”, International Conference in Transformations in Engineering Education (ICTIEE2017), Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad. ( DOI: 10.16920/jeet/2017/v30i3/110591)
  89. Jyothi R, Jayapal R, K Uma Rao,“ Severity and Impact of Faults on Current Harmonics in Inverter-Fed AC Drives”, 2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT-Asia) Melbourne, Australia, Nov 28 - Dec 1, 2016. (DOI: 10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2016.7796419)
  90. S.Sridhar ,Dr. K. Uma Rao, “Condition Monitoring of Induction Motor using Statistical Processing” IEEE TENCON 2016 -November 22-25, 2016. Marina Bay Islands, Singapore. ( DOI: 10.1109/TENCON.2016.7848597)
  91. S.Sridhar ,K. Uma Rao, “Real time Wireless Condition Monitoring of Induction Motor”, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics and Controls (IEACON) -  November 20-22, 2016. Kota kinabalu, Malayasia. ( DOI: 10.1109/IIC.2015.7150876)
  92. Sudeep E,  K. Uma Rao,” Design and Implementation of Current Mode Controlled 150W Miniature Forward Converter for Defense application”,  International  conference, IEEE PEDES 2016, Trivandrum, dec , 2016.
National Conference:
  1. K.R. Padiyar and K. Uma Rao, “Structure Preserving Energy Function and Stability Boundary, Recent Developments”, 8th National Power Systems Conference, IIT Delhi, Dec. 1994 PP-134-138.
  2. K.R. Padiyar and K. Uma Rao, “Investigations of Power Flow Control Scheme with Controlled Series Compensation”, Third Workshop and Conference on EHV Technology, IISc, Bangalore, August 1995, PP 149-152.
  3. K.R. Padiyar and K. Uma Rao, “A Control Scheme for Unified Power Flow Controller to improve stability of Power Systems”, 9th National Power Systems Conference, IIT Kanpur, Dec. 1996.
  4. K. Uma Rao, “Bang – Bang Control of Unified Power Flow Controller to improve Stability of Power Systems”, 13th National Convention of Electrical Engineers, IEE West Bengal, Nov 1997, PP 45-48.
  5. K. Uma Rao , “Modelling of Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor”, Trends and Challenges in large Interconnected Power Systems, REC Warrangal, 1998, PP-23-244.
  6. K. Uma Rao, “Introducing Custom Power for Power Quality enhancement in India”, 15th National Convention of Electrical Engineers –“Power-99”, IEE, Kerala, Dec. 1999.
  7. K.Uma Rao and C.V.K.Bhanu, “Socio-Economic considerations in restructuring of power industry”, National seminar on Economics of development in power sector in developing nations, Nov 2001, Nagpur, pp 1.8 – 1.11
  8. K.Uma Rao and C.V.K.Bhanu, “Socio-Economic issues in power sector reforms in India”, Poster paper session at National Power System Conference, IIT Kharagpur, Dec 2002
  9. K. Uma Rao and CVK Bhanu“Application of financial instruments to power sector”, National seminar on Recent Trends in Power Sector, Trivandrum, Oct, 2002
  10. SreeKumar .N., M. Thimma Reddy, K. Uma Rao, “A Critique of the Power Sector Policy Process in Andhra Pradesh”, Seminar on ‘Policy Processes in Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, Feb 27 –Mar 01, 2003
  11. K.Uma Rao, Sam Prakash & P. K. Das, “Discrete Control of SVC for improvement of Damping”, National Conference on FACTS, Kumaraguru College of Engineering, Coimbatore, August 2003
  12. K. Uma Rao & Babita Jain, “Expert System Development for fault diagnosis to improve Power System Reliability”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Reliability & Power Systems, RGM College of Engineering, Nandyal, October 2003.
  13. P. Paul Clee & K. Uma Rao, “Microprocessor based Static Var Compensator Control”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Reliability & Power System, RGM College of Engineering, Nandyal, October 2003.
  14. A. Jaya Laxmi, G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Design, Control and Simulation of Unified Power Flow Controller” , National Conference on Emerging Trends in Power System Operation and Control at Gayathri Vidhya Parishad College of Engineering, VIZAG during December 2003.
  15. A. Jaya Laxmi, G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Control Strategy  of Unified Power Flow Controller”, National Conference on Digital Convergence  for Quality Education conducted by Computer Society of India  at Guru Nanak Engineering College, Hyderabad during December 2003.
  16. A. Jaya Laxmi, G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Power Quality improvement using Active Power Quality Conditioner”,   Recent Advances in Electrical Engineering (EAR-2004), Department of Electrical Engineering, JNTU College of Engineering, Anantapur on 4th December 2004.
  17. A. Jaya Laxmi, G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Adaptive Unified Power Flow Controller for improvement of Transient Stability performance”,  Twelfth National Power Systems Conference (NPSC 2004) held at IIT, Chennai, during 27-30 December 2004.
  18. A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, "Comparison of PI & Fuzzy control strategies of Unified Power Quality Conditioner", International Conference Recent Advances of Computer Applications to Electrical Engineering, 28-31 September 2005, IIT Rourkee, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  19. A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Analysis & Simulation of Unified Power Quality Conditioner with various control strategies”, 68th Annual Meeting of Institution of Engineers ( Khairatabad) on 29th October 2005.
  20. A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao,  “Design and control strategy of Dynamic Voltage Restorer”, Recent Advances in Electrical Engineering , Department of Electrical Engineering, JNTU College of Engineering, Anantapur on 10th December 2005.
  21. A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Design of PI & Fuzzy control strategies for Unified Power Quality Conditioner at load side", , International Seminar and tutorials at Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore on 20-22nd December, 2005
  22. A. Jaya Laxmi , G. Tulasi Ram Das, K. Uma Rao, “Comparison of PI & ANN controllers for Unified Series Shunt Compensator (UPQC)",2006 IEEE Power India Conference, New Delhi during 10-12th April, 2006.
  23. K. Uma Rao and Anupama Prakash , “Transition of Indian women in Engineering  : Opportunities and challenges”, National conference of women in science and Engineering, July 5th – 6th, SDMCET , Dharwad.
  24. Abha Tripathi and K. Uma Rao “Dynamic inversion controller for improving the stability and damping in single machine infinite bus system”, National Conference 8th Control Instrumentation and System Conference, CISCON-2011, 3rd -6th Nov, 2011, Manipal.
  25. K. Uma Rao and Anupama Prakash , "Transition of Indian women in Engineering : Opportunities and challenges", National conference of women in science and Engineering, July 5th – 6th, 2013 SDMCET , Dharwad.
  26. S. sridhar and K. Uma Rao , "Detection of simultaneous voltage unbalance and broken rotor bar fault in induction motor using Wavelet Transform ", National Conference on Modern trends in diagnosis and testing of substation equipment, 30th - 31st, January 2014, CPRI, Bangalore
  27. K Uma Rao, Phalgun Mahusudhan, “Applications of stastical models for assessment of economic vaibality of solar rooftops in India”, ”, National Conference on “Challenges and issues in Operation of Competitive Electricity Markets (CIOCEM 2016), 8-9 December-2016, Central Power Research Institute & IEEE PES, Bangalore.
  28. K Uma Rao, Phalgun Mahusudhan, “Applications of stastical models for assessment of economic vaibality of solar rooftops in India”, National Conference on “Challenges and issues in Operation of Competitive Electricity Markets (CIOCEM 2016), 8-9 December-2016, Central Power Research Institute & IEEE PES, Bangalore.

Books Published

  1. K.Uma Rao, Adaptation Author of Indian Adapted Edition of Schaum’s Outline Series on “Power Systems”, Published by Tata McGraw Hill. 2005, 4th edition, 2009, ISBN 9780070593671

  2. K.Uma Rao, Adaptation Author of Indian Adapted Edition of Schaum’s Outline Series on “Electric Circuits”, 2010, 5th edition, 2010, ISBN : 9780070151437

  3. K. Uma Rao, “Computer Techniques and Models in Power System Analysis” , published by I. K. International Pvt. Ltd., 1st edition, 2007, ISBN – 9788189866402, 2nd edition , 2014.

  4. K. Uma Rao and Andhe Pallavi, “Signals and Systems”, published by I.K. International Pvt. Ltd. , 1st edition, 2008. ISBN- 9788189866891

  5. K. Uma Rao and Andhe Pallavi, The 8051 Microcontroller & MSP 430 – architecture, programming and applications –Published by Elsevier India, . 2012, ISBN - 9789381269459

  6. K. Uma Rao “Basic Electrical Engineering”, published by Pearson- Sanguine, 1st edition, 2010, ISBN - 9788131755952 , 2nd edition, 2014.

  7. K. Uma Rao, “Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Neural Networks” , published by Pearson/Sanguine,1stedition,2010,ISBN-9788131759653

  8. Andhe Pallavi and K. Uma Rao, “Digital Signal Processors : Architecture , programming and Applications”, published by Pearson – Sanguine , 1st edition, 2011, ISBN - 9788131766668.

  9. K. Uma Rao, “Power System Operation and Control” , published by Wiley India Ltd, 1st edition, 2012, ISBN- 9788126534418.

  10. K. Uma Rao, “Elements of Electrical Engineering”, published by IK International Pvt Ltd., Feb 2015, ISBN 9789384588212

  11. K. Uma Rao , “Basic Electronics”, published by IK International Pvt Ltd., Feb 2015, ISBN 9789384588205

Interaction with outside world:

Member of BoS/BoE in other Institutions

  1. VTU Nominee for BoS of Electronic Instrumentation Department of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering

Technical Talks

  1. Chief guest and key-note speaker at FDP on “PLCs and SCADA”, Sri Krishna Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Sept 19th ,2014

  2. Part of team consisting of members from GE, Philips and POSOCO, to disseminate knowledge on recent advances in Power sector. Visited BEC on Nov 8th , 2014, and delivered talk on “ Harmonics : causes , effects and mitigation”.

  3. Talk for research scholars of VTU on “ Intelligent algorithms and their applications in power systems”, IEEE PES Bangalore chapter, Young Researchers Meet, Dec 6th , 2014.

  4. Resource person for VTU workshop on research methodology, held at Mysore, on Dec 29th, 2014. Delivered two sessions on Research methodology and Literature review.

  5. Invited talk on “ Power Electronic Devices : sources of creation and mitigation of harmonics”, 7th National Conference on Advances in Electromechanical Energy Conversion, Jan 24th, 2015, MIT Manipal.

  6. Invited talk on “Literature survey and its role in problem statement for research”, National workshop on Research methodologies, organized by BIT , Bangalore and KSCST, 5th March, 2015.

  7. Invited talk on “Black outs and power system stability” , at Vidya Vardaka College of Engineering, Mysore March 13th, 2015.

  8. Invited talk on “ Harmonics and their effect on grid”, at Vidya Vikas College of Engieering, Mysore March 13th, 2015.

  9. Delivered two talks on ‘Research motivation’, and ‘My research plan’, at VTU workshop on Research methodology, 18th March, 2015.

  10. Delivered two talks on “Power System Stability”, and “Operation of Modern grids in the presence of harmonics”, at SaintGITS college of Engineering, Kottayam, on April 19th and 20th, 2015, at an FDP program sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science and Technology.

  11. Delivered talk on “How to proceed with research?”, on May 16th, 2015, at Sir MVIT, Bangalore.

  12. Panelist for a panel discussion on ‘Control system application to power system’, 13th August, 2015, at the International Conference on Power and Advance Control Engineering, BNMIT, Bangalore.

  13. “Research methodology”, VTU workshop , 24th August, NMAM, Nitte

  14. “Research methodology for research in power systems”, Sept 12th, CPRI.

  15. Panelist in the IEEE Power & Energy Society Industry-Academia Interaction, at BMSCE on 10th Oct,2015.

  16. “Wide Area Measurements”, at Madanapalle Institute of Technology ,29th Sept, 2015

 

 

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