Information
Key Notes
- Journal(s): 15
- Conference(s): 32
- Book Chapter(s): 11
- Text Book(s): 3
- PhD: Current - 3 Awarded - 2
- Event(s) Organized: Conference - 2 Workshop - 6
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PUBLICATIONS5
DOCTORAL STUDENTS3
PROJECTSResearch Areas
Battery Management
Energy Management & Trading, AI/ML applied to Power Systems
Evolutionary Optimization Algorithms
Inertia Estimation
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology | 2015 |
| Master of Technology | RTM Nagpur University | 2009 |
| Bachelor of Technology | RTM Nagpur University | 2001 |
COURSES HANDLED
| Course | L-T-P | Credit | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Organization(EE311) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Machine Learning Applications in Power Engineering(EE26032) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Quantum Computing for Power Systems Applications(EE26040) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Real Time Control of Power Systems(EE26022) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG, PG |
| Real-Time Control of Power Systems(EE5252) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG, PG |
| Evolutionary Algorithms Applications in Power Engineering(EE5264) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Restructured Power Systems(EE5304) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG, PG |
RESEARCH IDs
ORC ID
SCOPUS ID
Google Scholar ID
PUBLICATIONS
Journal(s)
Smart Bidding for Virtual Power Plants: Adaptive Energy Scheduling in Multiple Markets Using Metaheuristic Optimization,
By Choudhary Om Prakash, Altaf Q. H. Badar,
Springer,
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Electrical Engineering,
vol.,
pp.,
2025
Development and analysis of scheduling strategies for utilizing shared energy storage system in networked microgrids,
By Lokesh Vankudoth and Altaf Q.H. Badar,
Elsevier,
Journal of Energy Storage,
vol.97,
pp.112691,
2024
A comprehensive review on different optimisation components for hybrid renewable energy sources,
By Negasa Muleta and Altaf Q. H. Badar,
Inderscience,
International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation,
vol.,
pp.,
2024
Optimal sizing of RES and BESS in networked microgrids based on proportional peer-to-peer and peer-to-grid energy trading,
By L. Vankudoth and Altaf Q. H. Badar ,
Wiley,
Energy Storage,
vol.,
pp.,
2023
Designing of an optimal standalone hybrid renewable energy micro‐grid model through different algorithms,
By Negasa Muleta and Altaf Q. H. Badar,
Elsevier,
Journal of Engineering Research,
vol.11,
pp.,
2023
Economic analysis of HRES-based distributed generation for mitigation of power loss and voltage profile problem,
By Negasa Muleta and Altaf Q. H. Badar,
De Gruyter,
International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems,
vol.,
pp.,
2023
Comparison of Hour-to-Hour and Hour-Block Energy Trading for Networked Microgrids to Optimize Profits,
By L. Vankudoth and Altaf Q. H. Badar,
River Publishers (IEEE),
Distributed Generation & Alternative Energy Journal,
vol.,
pp.,
2022
Fuzzy gain Scheduled PID Controller for Power Quality Enhancement in Grid Connected Hybrid Solar PV-PEMFC Energy System,
By Mohamed Iqbal, Pavithra C.V, Altaf Badar, Nithiyananthan K, Mohamed Yousuff,
Elsevier,
Journal of Engineering Research,
vol.,
pp.,
2022
Moving towards Self Reliant Microgrids in Indian Scenario,
By Negasa Muleta, Altaf Q. H. Badar, Mumtaz N ,
River Publishers (IEEE),
Distributed Generation & Alternative Energy Journal,
vol.,
pp.,
2022
Hour Block Based Demand Response for Optimal Energy Trading Profits in Networked Microgrids,
By L. Vankudoth and Altaf Q. H. Badar,
River Publishers (IEEE),
Distributed Generation & Alternative Energy Journal,
vol.,
pp.,
2022
Optimization of electrical energy waste in house using smart appliances management System-A case study,
By Rajeev Kumar Chauhan, Kalpana Chauhan and Altaf Q.H. Badar ,
Elsevier,
Journal of Building Engineering,
vol.,
pp.,
2021
Techno-economic analysis and design of hybrid renewable energy microgrid for rural electrification,
By Negasa Muleta and Altaf Q. H. Badar ,
DeGruyter,
Energy Harvesting and Systems,
vol.,
pp.,
2021
Smart home energy management system – a review,
By Altaf Q. H. Badar, Amjad Anvari Moghaddam,
Taylor and Francis,
Advances in Building Energy Research,
vol.,
pp.,
2020
Economic analysis and control strategy of residential prosumer,
By Altaf Q. H. Badar, M. J. Sanjari,
Wiley,
International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems,
vol.,
pp.,
2020
Reactive Power Control using Dynamic Particle Swarm Optimization for Real Power Loss Minimization,
By Altaf Q. H. Badar, B. S. Umre and A. S. Junghare,
Elsevier,
International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems,
vol.41,
pp.,
2012
Conference(s)
Short-Term Forecasting of Wind Power Plant Generation Based on Machine Learning Models
By Minh Nhut Phan, Khai Phuc Nguyen, Van Van Huynh, C.M. Huang, H.T. Yang, N. Jittratorn and Altaf Q. H. Badar,
1st International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Developments in Electrical Engineering (SSDEE),
2025
Enhancing Power System Inertia Estimation through Advanced Neural Networks
By S. Shahbazuddin, A. Q. H. Badar, C. -M. Yang and M. Elsisi,
2025 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS),
2025
Mitigating Cloud Movement Effects on Solar Panel Performance through Different Re-configuration Techniques
By M. Mangipudi and A. Q. H. Badar,
1st International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Developments in Electrical Engineering (SSDEE),
2025
Inertia Estimation Through Local Frequency Measurements and Convolutional Neural Networks
By S. Syed, M. K. Sahu and A. Q. H. Badar,
1st International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Developments in Electrical Engineering (SSDEE),
2025
Electric Vehicle Control Protocol for on Board System
By Hitesh M. Maidurkar, Prachi Salodkar and Altaf Q.H. Badar,
International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies and Computational Intelligence (SETCOM),
2024
Prediction of Heating and Cooling Load Using Machine Learning Techniques
By K. Himasree and A. Q. H. Badar,
23rd National Power Systems Conference (NPSC),
2024
A Comparative Analysis of Meta-heuristic Algorithms for Energy Management in Smart Grids
By A. Achnib and A. Q. H. Badar,
10th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT),
2024
Optimizing Microgrid Operations with Risk-Based Energy Management System
By D. Panda and A. Q. H. Badar,
4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation,
2024
Bi-Level Optimization for Energy Management of Networked Microgrid
By A. Bhowmick and A. Q. H. Badar,
4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation,
2024
Optimal Solar Array Configuration for Multiple Shade Patterns
By Altaf Q. H. Badar, Mahati Mangipudi, Debasmita Panda, Md. Jahangir Hossain,
10th IEEE International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS),
2023
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Optimal Sizing and Placement for Distribution System
By Altaf Q. H. Badar, Debasmita Panda,
IEEE 3rd International Conference on Smart Technologies for Power, Energy and Control (STPEC),
2023
Comparative Study of Optimization Techniques and Fuzzy Logic Controller for Load Frequency Control in Hybrid Power System
By S V Harshavardhana Hemanth Brahmarapu and Altaf Q H Badar,
IEEE 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET),
2023
Reinforcement Learning Based Cost-Effective Smart Home Energy Management
By Arpita Benjamin and Altaf Q. H. Badar,
IEEE 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET),
2023
Modelling and analysis of relay attack devices for passive-entry-passive-start wireless systems
By S. Rath, A. Q. H. Badar and V. K. Bharadwaj,
IET 8th International Conference on Computing in Engineering and Technology (ICCET 2023),
2023
Distribution Network Local Energy Market: A Comprehensive Review
By D Panda and Altaf QH Badar,
Springer 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Energy and Technological Advancements (ISSETA),
2023
Virtual Power Plant Profit Maximization in Day Ahead Market using Different Evolutionary Optimization Techniques
By Koushik De, Altaf Q H Badar ,
IEEE 2022 4th International Conference on Energy, Power and Environment (ICEPE),
2022
Study of Renewable Energy Resources Distribution and Its Challenges in Case of Ethiopia
By Negasa Muleta and Altaf Q H Badar,
Smart Technologies for Power and Green Energy (STPGE) Conference,
2022
Techno-economic analysis of HES and CES using MRFO technique
By Sahil S Varadkar, Snehal Vijay Unde and Altaf Q H Badar,
IEEE 2022 4th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication Control and Networking (ICAC3N),
2022
Comparative Study of Population-Based Algorithms for Solar PV Array Reconfiguration System for Partial Shading Conditions
By Mallela Sahithi Prabhad, Altaf Q H Badar,
IEEE 2022 22nd National Power System Conference (NPSC),
2022
Machine Learning Classification Techniques to Predict Directional Change of Energy Prices Using High Dimensionality Reduction
By Vidya Moni, Maheshwari Mattipalli, Altaf QH Badar,
IEEE 2022 International Conference on Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSASE),
2022
Application of Linear Programming for Overcurrent Protection
By P. S. Patil, Altaf Q. H. Badar and Trupti P. Hinge,
IEEE 2021 International Conference on Intelligent Technologies (CONIT),
2021
Economic Analysis of Energy Scheduling and Trading in Multiple-Microgrids Environment
By Lokesh Vankudoth, Altaf Q. H. Badar, Rajeev Kumar Chauhan and MJ Hossain,
IEEE 2021 XVIII International Scientific Technical Conference Alternating Current Electric Drives (ACED),
2021
Demand Response Management in Day Ahead Market for Optimal Energy Trading in VPP Framework using PSO
By Md. Rashid Equabal, Lokesh Vankudoth and Altaf Q H Badar,
IEEE 2nd International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET 2021),
2021
Study of Energy Management System and IoT Integration in Smart Grid
By Negasa Muleta and Altaf Q H Badar,
IEEE 1st International Conference on Power Electronics and Energy (ICPEE 2021),
2021
Eye controlled rover for mapping the environment
By Puppala Rajendhar, J Belwin Edward, Altaf Q. H. Badar,
International Conference on Automation, Signal Processing, Instrumentation and Control (ISASIC – 2020),
2020
Fuzzy-C Means Clustering based ANFIS Wind Speed Forecast
By M Ramesh Babu, Altaf Q H Badar, and S Balasubramani,
IEEE 21st National Power System Conference (NPSC - 2020),
2020
Distribution Network Optimization through Siting and Sizing of BESS
By Lokesh Vankudoth, Dr. Altaf Q. H. Badar,
IEEE International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS-19),
2019
Parameters Extraction of a Photovoltaic Cell Model Using a Co-evolutionary Heterogeneous Hybrid Algorithm
By Ibrahim Anwar Ibrahim, M. J. Hossain, Benjamin C. Duck, Altaf Q. H. Badar,
IEEE International Conference on Intelligent System Applications to Power Systems (ISAP – 2019) ,
2019
Inrush Current Detection using Wavelet Transform and Artificial Neural Network
By Prachi Gondane, Rukhsar Sheikh, Kajol Chawre, Vivian Wasnik, Dr. Altaf Badar, M.T. Hasan,
IEEE International Conference on Computing Methodologies and Communication (ICCME – 2018),
2018
Detection of Inrush Current through Wavelet Transform and Artificial Neural Network
By Prachi Gondane, Rukhsar Sheikh, Kajol Chawre, Vivian Wasnik, Dr. Altaf Badar,
IEEE National Power Engineering Conference (NPEC – 18),
2018
Wavelet Based Transmission Line Differential Protection Scheme
By Nilesh Pahade, P. S. Patil, Dr. Altaf Q. H. Badar,
IEEE International Conference on Power and Embedded Drive Control (ICPEDC-2017),
2017
Reducing Variable Trend Search Algorithm for Optimizing Non Linear Multidimensional Space Search
By Altaf Q. H. Badar, Dr. B. S. Umre, Dr. A. S. Junghare,
IEEE International Conference on Advances in Engineering & Technology Research (ICAETR – 2014),
2014
Text Book(s)
Smart Grid Security and Protection
By Altaf Q. H. Badar, M. Nabab Alam, Asmae Berrada
(Published by: Springer),
Proceedings of Conference,
2025
Battery-Integrated Residential Energy Systems
By Asmae Berrada, Altaf Q. H. Badar, and Mohammad Sanjari
(Published by: CRC Press (Taylor and Francis Group)),
Edited,
2024
Evolutionary Optimization Algorithms
By Altaf Q. H. Badar
(Published by: CRC Press (Taylor and Francis Group)),
Self Authored,
2021
Book Chapter(s)
Efficient Energy Management for Industrial User with Hydrogen Demand
By Afzal, M., Badar, A.Q.H in
Smart Grid Security and Protection. ICSPER 2024. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering,
Springer,
Conference Proceedings,
2025
Networked Microgrids Framework
By Lokesh Vankudoth, Altaf Q. H. Badar in
Microgrid Handbook: Planning to Practices,
CRC Press Taylor and Francis,
Edited,
2025
Introduction to Battery-Integrated Residential Energy Systems
By Asmae Berrada, Altaf Q. H. Badar, and Mohammad Sanjari in
Battery Integrated Residential Energy Systems,
CRC Press Taylor and Francis,
Edited,
2024
Distribution Network Local Energy Market: A Comprehensive Review
By D Panda, Altaf Q H Badar in
Digital Communication and Soft Computing Approaches Towards Sustainable Energy Developments,
Springer,
Edited,
2024
Peer-to-Peer Transaction in Battery-Integrated Residential Sector
By Debasmita Panda and Altaf Q. H. Badar in
Battery Integrated Residential Energy Systems,
CRC Press Taylor and Francis,
Edited,
2024
Advanced optimization by nature-inspired algorithm
By Altaf Q. H. Badar in
Nature-inspired Optimization Algorithms and Soft Computing: Methods, technology and applications for IoTs, smart cities, healthcare and industrial automation,
IET,
Edited,
2023
Optimization of Demand Response
By Altaf Q. H. Badar, Rajeev Arya, D. Oliva in
Engineering Applications of Modern Metaheuristics,
Springer,
Edited,
2023
Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization–Artificial Neural Network Algorithm for Energy Management
By Kranthi Kumar, Altaf Q. H. Badar, Sanjeevikumar Padmanabhan in
Artificial Intelligence based Energy Management Systems for Smart Microgrids,
Taylor and Francis,
Edited,
2022
Introduction and history of virtual power plants with experimental examples
By Altaf Q. H. Badar, Piyush Patil, M. J. Sanjari in
Scheduling and Operation of Virtual Power Plants: Technical Challenges and Electricity Markets,
Elsevier,
Edited,
2022
Optimal Portfolio Selection with Particle Swarm Algorithm: An Application on BIST-30
By Burcu Adiguzel, Altaf Q. H. Badar in
Applying Particle Swarm Optimization,
Springer,
Edited,
2021
Different Applications of PSO
By Altaf Q. H. Badar in
Applying Particle Swarm Optimization,
Springer,
Edited,
2021
PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
Internet of Things and Predictive Control
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: GIAN Course
Sponsor: Ministry of Education
Project Cost (INR): 664000
Date of Commencement: 01-02-2025 Date of Completion: 05-02-2025
Duration: 0 Months
Status: Completed
Type: GIAN Course
Sponsor: Ministry of Education
Project Cost (INR): 664000
Date of Commencement: 01-02-2025 Date of Completion: 05-02-2025
Duration: 0 Months
Status: Completed
Advanced Energy Conversion and Storage Systems
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: GIAN Course
Sponsor: Ministry of Education
Project Cost (INR): 852000
Date of Commencement: 07-02-2022 Date of Completion: 18-02-2022
Duration: 0 Months
Status: Completed
Type: GIAN Course
Sponsor: Ministry of Education
Project Cost (INR): 852000
Date of Commencement: 07-02-2022 Date of Completion: 18-02-2022
Duration: 0 Months
Status: Completed
RSM
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: MHRD-NITW
Project Cost (INR): 300000
Date of Commencement: 26-10-2018 Date of Completion: 26-10-2020
Duration: 24 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Research
Sponsor: MHRD-NITW
Project Cost (INR): 300000
Date of Commencement: 26-10-2018 Date of Completion: 26-10-2020
Duration: 24 Months
Status: Completed
RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
Current PhD Students
Choudhary Om Prakash
Area of Research:
Energy Trading, Virtual Power Plant
Ram Kumar
Area of Research:
Energy Trading, Forecasting and Simulating Downward Gradient
Syed Shahbazuddin
Area of Research:
Inertia Estimation
Previous PhD Students
Lokesh Vankudoth
(2023)
Area of Research:
Microgrid Energy Trading
Negasa Muleta
(2022)
Area of Research:
Hybrid Renewable Energy Resources
CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
International Conference on Sustainable Power and Energy Research
01-Mar-2024
→
03-Mar-2024
Event Type:
Conference
Role: Organizing Secretary
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Role: Organizing Secretary
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
2nd International Conference on Sustainable Power and Energy Research
11-Jul-2025
→
12-Jul-2025
Event Type:
Conference
Role: Organizing Secretary
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Role: Organizing Secretary
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Industrial Power Electronics for Sustainable Microgrids and EMobility
15-Apr-2025
→
26-Apr-2025
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Convenor
Funding Agency: Electronics and ICT Academy
Role: Convenor
Funding Agency: Electronics and ICT Academy
Emerging Technologies for Smart Grids and Green Energy Integration
25-Nov-2024
→
06-Dec-2024
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Convenor
Funding Agency: Electronics and ICT Academy
Role: Convenor
Funding Agency: Electronics and ICT Academy
Recent Trends in Smart Energy Markets (AI/ML, Blockchain Applications)
03-Jul-2023
→
07-Jul-2023
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Smart Grid Market: Key Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
27-Jul-2021
→
31-Jul-2021
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Effective Teaching and Learning of Techniques for Monitoring, Protection and Control of Microgrids
18-Feb-2021
→
22-Feb-2021
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Advanced Technologies in Power Engineering
17-Dec-2018
→
21-Dec-2018
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
2025
Best Paper
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Chairman Minority Cell (Continuing from July, 2025)
- Faculty Advisor (Electrical Engineering Society) (Continuing from July, 2025)
- Faculty Advisor (Entrepreneurship Club) (Continuing from July, 2025)
- Member, Faculty Grievance Cell (July, 2024 - July, 2025)
- Treasurer, EEA (July, 2024 - July, 2025)
- Faculty Advisor (Literary and Debate Club) (July, 2023 - July, 2025)
- MTech Program Coordinator (PSE) (July, 2023 - July, 2025)
- MTech Project Evaluation Committee (PSE) - Member (July, 2023 - July, 2025)
- MTech Project Evaluation Committee (PSE) - Incharge (July, 2022 - July, 2023)
- SMILE ERP Incharge (July, 2021 - July, 2023)
- Computer Lab Incharge (March, 2021 - July, 2023)
- LMS Incharge (July, 2020 - July, 2024)
- Faculty Advisor (III BTech) (July, 2019 - July, 2021)
- Warden (1.8k) (July, 2019 - July, 2022)
Last updated on November 30, 2025