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Dr. Uma Rao K

 Professor
Educational Qualification

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

  MBA -  Project Management  
Experience

  Teaching-32
Area of Interest

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

Project Guided:

Number of Ph.Ds guided  : 12

Number of PG Projects guided  : 20

Number of UG Projects guided : 40

List of Publications:

International Journals :

2020

  1.  Prema V, Sushmita Sarkar, Uma Rao K and Amrutha Deshkulkarni, “LSTM Based Deep Learning Model for Accurate Wind Speed Prediction”, ICTACT journal on data science and machine learning, december 2019, volume: 01, issue: 01, pp 6-11.

  2. K. Uma Rao, Prema V and K.N. Subramanya, “Plickers: An ICT Tool for Formative Assessment and Feedback”, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, DOI: 10.16920/jeet/2020/v33i0/150163, Vol 33, Jan 2020.

2019

  1. Sushmita Sarkar, K. Uma Rao, Prema V, Jayant Bhargav, Shourya T.R , “Novel Modular LS-SVM Based Regression Model for Prediction of Solar Power”, International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Management - A Multidisciplinary Journal of VTU 2019; Vol: 1, No: 1, pp: 01-07.

2018

  1. Nittala Ramachandra, Alivelu M. Pirimi and K. Uma Rao, “ Experimental prototype model of IDVR for bidirectional voltage compensation”, International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (Scopus indexed) Vol 9, No 1., March 2018, pp 297-304

  2. Nittala Ramachandra, Alivelu M. Pirimi and K. Uma Rao, “ A real time implementation of IDVR for improvement of power quality”, International Journal of Power Electronics , Inderscience (Scopus Indexed – In Press)

  3. A.V. Pavan Kumar, Alivelu M. Parimi, K. Uma Rao , “ Tie-line frequency bias control of two area PV-wind hybrid power system for micro grid application”, UPB Scientific Bulletin Series C, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Scopus indexed), Vol 80, Issue 1, pp 217-230, 2018, ISSN 2286-3540.

  4. Amit S Closepet. and K Uma Rao, “Load Scheduling and Solar Based Energy Cost Optimization For Consumers In Developing Countries”, International Journal Of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology. Vol.1, ISSN: 2277-9655, pp 102-108, Feb 2018,

  5. Amit S Closepet. and K Uma Rao, “ Limited Supply, Load Scheduling and Solar Energy Combined Cost Optimization for Consumers in Developing Countries”, International Journal of Engineering and Techniques. Vol.1, ISSN: 2395-1303. Pp 241-248, Feb 2018

  6. Nittala Ramachandra, Alivelu M. Pirimi and K. Uma Rao , “ Experimental Prototype Model of IDVR for Bidirectional Voltage Compensation”, International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive System (IJPEDS) Vol. 9, No. 1, March 2018, pp. 297~304 ISSN: 2088-8694, DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v9n1.pp297-304

  7. V.Prema and K. Uma Rao , “Interactive Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Wind Speed Prediction Using Wavelet and Artificial Neural Network”, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series B Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication and Computer Engineering ISSN 2250-2106 J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. B DOI 10.1007/s40031-018-0339-3, May 2018, Published by Springer

2017

  1. K. Uma Rao, V.Prema , “Personalized assignments to address skills in a heterogeneous classroom: A case study of a course on ‘Smart grid technologies”, Journal of Engineering Education Transformation, Vol 30, Issue 119,pp 258-264.

  1. K. Uma Rao, Chaitra A Reddy, G Chaitanya Lakshmi, Vaishnavi G, “Efficiency Enhancement of the Solar Cells through Subwavelength Scaled Biomimiced Moth Eye Patterning using Lumerical Solutions “, Elsevier Materials Today: Proceedings 4 (2017) 10407–10411

  1. Nittala Ramachandra, Alivelu M. Pirimi and K. Uma Rao, “ Application of PST source based DC link restoration for IDVR, “ International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering , Vol 10, No 3. , pp 1103-1111, June 2017

  1. A.V. Pavan Kumar, Alivelu M. Parimi, K. Uma Rao, “ Performance analysis of PLC controlled PV-wind hybrid power system for DC load with real time data”, Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vol 10, No 1, pp 15-20, May 2017, ISSN 2067-2128.

  1. Fuzzy Logic Based Optimization For Load Scheduling To Manage Grid Outages In Developing Countries, Amit S Closepet. and K Uma Rao. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 9, Issue 3, ISSN : 2319-8613, pp 1561-1569, 2017

2016

  1. K. Vetrivel, S. Ganapathy, and K. Uma Rao, PSO based Congestion Management in Deregulated Power Systems using Optimal Allocation of TCSC”, International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research, ISSN 2351-8014 Vol. 25 No. 1, Jun. 2016, pp. 67-77

  1. K. Uma Rao, Prema V., “An Innovative Multi-Disciplinary Active Learning Task Towards OBE-A Case Study”, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, Special Issue 2016, DOI: ttp://dx.doi.org/10.16920/ jeet%2F2016% 2Fv0i0%2 F856776.

  2. Sridhar., K. Uma Rao, Harish. K.,,RakshaUmesh, “Simultaneous Detection of Broken Rotor Bar Fault and PQ disturbances in the Supply to Induction Motor Using Neuro-Fuzzy Logic”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol-5, Issue-4, April 2016, pp 1333-1341.

  1. Sridhar. S, K. Uma Rao and Sukrutha Jade, “Detection and Classification of Power Quality Disturbances in the Supply to Induction Motor Using Wavelet Transform and Neural Networks”, Balkan Journal Of Electrical & Computer Engineering, DOI: 10.17694/bajece.62699, March 2016, pp 37-45.

  2. K Uma Rao, Prabhasa K, Mohammed Moiz, Sanjith P Hemagiri, MahaboobBasha T, “ An Efficient Power Management Scheme for Making Indian Grids Smart”, International Journal of Electrical Electronics & Computer Science Engineering Special Issue - NEWS 2016 | E-ISSN : 2348-2273 | P-ISSN : 2454-1222.

  3. Vijaya Margaret and K. Uma Rao “Smart Load Shedding Using GA And ACOin a smart grid environment, Journal of Electrical Engineering, Romania, Volume 16, Edition 4, pp 47-53.

  4. K. Uma Rao, V.Prema , “Personalized assignments to address skills in a heterogeneous classroom: A case study of a course on ‘Smart grid technologies”, Journal of Engineering Education Transformation, Vol 30, Issue 119, pp 258-264.

  5. AV Pavan Kumar, AliveluPirimi, K. Uma Rao, “ Discrete PLL based LFC for wind turbines”, International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems, Vol 7, Issue 4,Dec 2016, pp 1320-1329.

  6. Nittala Ramachandra, Alivelu M. Pirimi and K. Uma Rao, “ A real time application of IDVR for improvement of power quality”, International Journal of Control theory and applications, Vol 10, Issue 16, 2017, pp 95-102.

International Conferences

2020

  1. Sushmita Sarkar, K. U. Rao, J. Bhargav, S. Sheshaprasad and A. Sharma C A, "IoT Based Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) for Condition Monitoring of Low Power
    Rooftop PV Panels", 2019 IEEE 4th International Conference on ConditionAssessment Techniques in Electrical Systems (CATCON), Chennai, India, 2019, pp.1-5, doi: 10.1109/CATCON47128.2019.CN004.

  2. Sushmita Sarkar, K. Uma Rao, Prema V, Jayant Bhargav, Shrikesh Sheshaprasad, Anirudh Sharma C A, “ Signature Analysis of Electrical Faults in Standalone PV Systems with Storage” 3rd IEEE- International Conference on Recent Developments in Control, Automation & Power Engineering (RDCAPE)-2019, 10-11th oct 2019, Noida, India . ISBN-978-1-7281-2068-3/19/©2019IEEE , DOI: 10.1109/RDCAPE47089.2019.8979080,PP- 472-476

  3. R.Jyothi , Shaik Mohammed Zahid , Mohammed Sufyan Zain , Reshma Begum , Syed Afzal , K. Uma Rao  “Automatic Fault Diagnosis System for Voltage Source Inverter Driven Induction Motor”, 3rd IEEE- International Conference on Recent Developments in Control, Automation & Power Engineering (RDCAPE)-2019, 10-11th oct 2019, Noida, India .ISBN-978-1-7281-2068-3, DOI:10.1109/RDCAPE47089.2019.8979041, PP-477-481

  1. K. Uma Rao, Prema V and K. N. Subramanya, “Design of an Effective Flipped Classroom Session for Enhanced Learning Outcome”, International conference on Transformations in Engineering Education, Anurag Institution, Hyderabad, Jan 7th – 8th

  1. K. Uma Rao, Prema V and K. N. Subramanya, “Plickers : An ICT tool for formative assessment and feedback”, International conference on Transformations in Engineering Education, Anurag Institution, Hyderabad, Jan 7th – 8th .

2019

  1. R.Venkatswamy , K. Uma Rao and P. Meena, “ Deformation Diagnostic Methods for Transformer Winding through System Identification”, 2019 International Conference on “Data Science and Communication”; 01 - 02 March, 2019 , CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, (INDIA)

  1. R.Venkatswamy, K. Uma Rao and P. Meena, “ Development of Internet of Things Platform and Its Application in Remote monitoring and Control of Transformer Operation”, 16th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV2019), 03–06 February 2019, pp 369-388, B.M.S.College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India

  2. Sushmita Sarkar and K. Uma Rao , “Signature Analysis of Electrical Faults in Standalone PV Systems with Storage”, 3rd IEEE International conference on Recent Developments in Control automation and Power Engineering(RDCAPE-2019), Amity university, Oct 10-11, 2019.   

  1. Jyothi R, K. Uma Rao and R. Jayapal, “Automatic Fault Diagnosis System for Voltage Source Inverter Driven Induction Motor, 3rd IEEE International conference on Recent Developments in Control automation and Power Engineering(RDCAPE-2019), Amity university, Oct 10-11, 2019.   

  1. Sushmita Sarkar, K.Uma Rao, Jayanth Bhargav, Shrikesh Sheshaprasad, Anirudh Sharma CA , “ IoT Based Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) for Condition Monitoring of Low Power Rooftop PV Panels , 2019 IEEE 4th International Conference on Condition Assessment Techniques in Electrical Systems (CATCON) , IIT Chennai, 21st -23rd, Nov, 2019

  2. R Venkataswamy, K Uma Rao and P Meena , “Internet of Things based Metaheuristic Reliability Centered Maintenance of Distribution Transformers”, International Conference on Sustainable and Green Technology, Bangkok, 11-14 Dec, 2019.

2018

  1. Jayanth Bhargav, Shourya T R, Arti Anantharaman, Chinmay C, K Uma Rao, Girish Rao Salanke, “ Parametrics for the choice of Embedded Systems and Control Algorithms for Application Specific Robot Designs”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Inventive Systems and Control (ICISC 2018) IEEE Xplore Compliant - Part Number:CFP18J06-ART, ISBN:978-1-5386-0807-4; DVD Part Number:CFP18J06DVD, ISBN:978-1-5386-0806-7

  2. Prema V. and K. Uma Rao, “Integrated Intelligent Power Management Strategy (IIPMS) to optimize green energy usage in standalone microgrid”, Proceedings of the National Power Systems Conference (NPSC) - 2018, December 14-16, NIT Tiruchirappalli, India.

  1. Raja Vidya, Uma Rao.K, poster on “The Future of Wireless Power Transfer to Charge EVs”, Second National Power Engineering Research Scholars Feb 24 -25, 2018 at IIT Chennai.

  1. Raja Vidya, Uma Rao K, poster on “IoT Application for Vehicle Management and Infrastructure Design to Promote Electric Vehicles”, Workshop on 'Battery Technologies and Electric Mobility' March 08 - 09, 2018 at HP Green R&D Centre, HPCL, Bengaluru

2017

  1. Uma Rao K, V.Prema , “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, Jan 5-7 , 2017.

  1. Justin Jose, Margaret V., and Uma Rao K, “Impact of various demand response contracts on short term load forecasting in smart grid using SVR optimized by GA,” Proc. of International Conference on Innovations in 191 Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (iPACT2017), Vellore, Tamilnadu, 21- 22 April, 2017.

2016

  1. Praveen. M. and K. Uma Rao, “Speed Control of an Inverter Driven Induction Motor by Bus-Clamping SVPW”, 2016 Biennial International Conference on Power and Energy Systems:Towards Sustainable Energy (PESTSE), Amritha School of Engineering, Bengaluru. 978-1-4673-6658-8/16/ ©2016 IEEE

  2. Aravind Bhat, K. Uma Rao, Praveen P.K. and B.K. Singh, “Multiple Output Forward DC-DC Converter with Regenerative Snubber for Space Application”, 2016 Biennial International Conference on Power and Energy Systems:Towards Sustainable Energy (PESTSE), Amritha School of Engineering, Bengaluru. . 978-1-4673-6658-8/16/ ©2016 IEEE

  3. Aravind Bhat, K. Uma Rao, Praveen P.K. and B.K. Singh, “ Multiple Output Forward DC-DC Converter with Mag-amp Post Regulators and Voltage Feedforward Control for Space Application”, 2016 Biennial International Conference on Power and Energy Systems:Towards Sustainable Energy (PESTSE), Amritha School of Engineering, Bengaluru. . 978-1-4673-6658-8/16/ ©2016 IEEE

  4. K. Uma Rao, Chaitra A Reddy, G. Chaitanya Lakshmi, VaishnaviG,”Efficiency Enhancement Of The Solar Cells Through Subwavelength Scaled Biomimiced Moth Eye Patterning Using Lumerical Solutions”, International Conference on recent trends in engineering and material sciences , ICEMS-2016, March 17-19, 2016, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, India

  5. Sudha L.K., Sukumar Roy, K. Uma Rao,” Effect of nano fillers on the dielectric properties of nano structured amorphous alumina modified polycarbonate composites”, International Conference on recent trends in engineering and material sciences , ICEMS-2016, March 17-19, 2016, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, India

  6. A.V. Pavan Kumar, Alivelu M Pirami, K. Uma Rao “Performance Analysis of Voltage Regulated Inverter for FLC Based PV-Wind Hybrid Power System With Real Time Data”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Technology and Science ICETETS 2016, Kings College of Engineering, Thanjavur, India, 24-26 February 2016, 978-1-4673-6725-7/16/ ©2016 IEEE

  7. A.V. Pavan Kumar, Alivelu M Pirami, K. Uma Rao A Comparative Analysis of Load Frequency Control Strategy of a Voltage Source Inverter for a Stand-alone PV-Wind Hybrid System , 6th IEEE International Conference on power systems, ICPS 2016, IIT Delhi, 4-6 March, 2016, 978-1-5090-0128-6/16/ 2016 IEEE

  8. K. Uma Rao, Akash G. Parvatikar, Gokul S., Nitish N. and Pramod Rao, “A Novel Fault Diagnostic Strategy for PV Micro Grid to Achieve Reliability Centered Maintenance”, IEEE first International Conference on Power Electronics, Intelligent Control and Energy Systems, ICPEICS 2016, Delhi Technological University, 978-1-4673-8586-2/16, 2016 IEEE

  9. Prema. V. Uma Rao K, “Sizing of Microgrids for Indian Systems using HOMER”, IEEE first International Conference on Power Electronics, Intelligent Control and Energy Systems, ICPEICS 2016, Delhi Technological University, 978-1-4673-8586-2/16, 2016 IEEE.

  10. Anjan K Koundinya, Sharvani G.S. and 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.

  11. S.Sridhar and Uma Rao K, “Condition Monitoring of Induction Motor using Negative Sequence Component and THD of the Stator Current.”, 7th Power India International Conference (IEEE PICON 2016), GovtEngg College Bikaner, Rajasthan, Nov 25-26, 2016.

  12. S.Sridhar and Uma Rao K, “Wireless Monitoring of Power Quality Disturbances in the Supply to Induction Motor”, 7th Power India International Conference (IEEE PICON 2016), GovtEngg College Bikaner, Rajasthan, Nov 25-26, 2016.

  13. S.Sridhar and Uma Rao K“ Condition Monitoring of Induction Motor using Statistical Processing “,IEEE TENCON 2016, Marina Bay Islands, Singapore,Nov 22-25, 2016.

  14. S.Sridhar and Uma Rao K, “Real time Wireless Condition Monitoring of Induction Motor”, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics and Controls, Kota kinabalu, Malayasia, Nov 22-22, 2016.

  15. Jyothi R, Jayapal R and Uma Rao K, “Severity and impact of faults on current harmonics in inverter fed AC-Drives”, IEEE ISGT Asia-2016, Melbourne, Nov 28-Dec1, 2016.

  16. PhalgunMadhusudhan, K. Uma Rao, “Applications of statistical models for assessment of economic viability of solar rooftops in India “,Challenges and Issues in Operation of Competitive Electricity Markets” (CIOCEM-2016), CPRI, Bengaluru, Dec 8-9, 2016.

  17. Sudeep.E, B.K. Singh and Uma Rao K, “Design and Implementation of Current Mode Controlled 150W Miniature Forward Converter for Defence application.”, IEEE PEDES, Trivandrum, Dec 14-17,2016.

  18. Margaret V., and Uma Rao K. “Load Responsive based Demand Response in Smart Grid Environment using Meta-Heuristic Techniques,” Joint International Conference ICPCIT 2016 and ICAIECES 2016 held at SRM University, Chennai, 19-22 May 2016.

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 Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 978-81-265-7754-5

  6. K. Uma Rao “Basic Electrical Engineering”, published by IK International Pvt. Ltd. ISBN : 978-93-89307-29-0

  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.,ISBN : 978-93-89307-14-6

  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

Notifications / CIrculars