Dr Sepideh jahaniVakilKandi | Electrical Control Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Sepideh JahaniVakilKandi | Electrical Control Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr Sepideh jahani VakilKandi , University of Zanjan , Iran

A passionate researcher in ⚡Electrical Control Engineering, this Ph.D. graduate from the University of Zanjan specializes in cyber-physical systems 🛡️, machine learning 🤖, and system security 🔐. Her research journey began at the University of Tabriz and continues with an ambitious path toward postdoctoral studies 📚. With a strong foundation in robust adaptive control and a keen interest in intelligent systems like self-driving cars 🚗, she aims to shape future innovations in both academia and industry. Her work demonstrates diligence, innovation, and a relentless drive to advance control systems that withstand modern technological threats. 🌟

Professional Profile

SCOPUS

Education & Experience 

She earned her 🎓 B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical Control Engineering from the University of Tabriz, where she worked on wind turbine systems and intelligent heart rate control 🏃‍♀️❤️. Her Ph.D. from the University of Zanjan (2018–2025) focused on the resilient control of cyber-physical systems under cyber-attacks 🛡️💻. Her academic journey includes hands-on research in quadrotor modeling 🚁, robotic manipulator control 🤖, and fuzzy adaptive systems. Through various assistantships and development projects, she has cultivated strong analytical, modeling, and programming skills crucial for advanced control system design. 📈

Professional Development 

She has actively engaged in applied R&D throughout her academic career 🔬. From designing robust H∞ controllers for quadrotors 🚁 to developing terminal sliding-mode controllers for robotic manipulators 🤖, her work bridges theory with real-world application. Her skill set includes adaptive control, fuzzy logic, reinforcement learning, and Lyapunov-based system stability proofs 🧠📐. She embraces continuous learning, participating in workshops, collaborative labs, and peer research forums 📚🌍. With a deep interest in future tech and cyber resilience, she continues to enhance her professional capabilities through technical training and interdisciplinary innovation. 💡

Research Focus Area 

Her research domain spans Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), System Security 🛡️, Malware Analysis 🐛, Robust Control Systems ⚙️, and Reinforcement Learning 🤖. These fields address the intersection of hardware reliability and software security—critical in a world of autonomous systems and AI-integrated infrastructure 🌐. She particularly excels in building resilient control frameworks that endure cyber-attacks and unpredictable environmental factors. Her studies merge traditional control theory with modern techniques like fuzzy logic and deep learning 🧠. Her goal is to push the frontier of secure, adaptive, and intelligent control systems for robotics, autonomous vehicles 🚘, and networked infrastructure systems. 🌍

Awards and Honors 

Although early in her career, her academic excellence and research rigor have earned her recognition in university research circles 🎓🏆. Her participation in funded projects at the University of Tabriz and Zanjan, and contributions to CPS resilience under cyber threats, have positioned her as a promising researcher in control engineering 🔬💪. She has received commendations for innovative modeling techniques, contribution to R&D labs, and academic presentations at technical conferences 📢. Her work on intelligent control systems and fuzzy adaptive designs continues to gain traction, setting her up as a future leader in robust automation and cyber-secure technologies. 🌟🎖️

Publication Top Notes

1.Robust Model Predictive Control of Cyber-Physical LPV Systems
S. Jahani, F. Bayat, A. Jalilvand
2023 | IEEE ICEE Conference
DOI: 10.1109/ICEE59167.2023.10334679
✅ Developed a Robust Model Predictive Control (RMPC) framework for Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) systems under deception attacks and disturbances. Demonstrated significant resilience and precision, ideal for real-world cyber-physical applications.

2.Cyber-Physical Systems Under Hybrid Cyber-Attacks
S. Jahani, F. Bayat, A. Jalilvand
2025 | ISA Transactions (Elsevier)
DOI: 10.1016/j.isatra.2025.05.011
✅ Introduced a Resilient Event-Triggered H∞ Control strategy, capable of defending against hybrid attacks (DoS + deception). Offers a balance between security and efficient communication in networked control systems.

3.Adaptive Control of Autonomous Electric Vehicles (Under Review)
S. Jahani, F. Bayat, A. Jalilvand
2025 | Submitted to Intelligent Vehicle Journal
✅ Proposes an adaptive event-triggered control for electric vehicles facing actuator faults and cyber-attacks. A major contribution to fault-tolerant autonomous driving systems under uncertain cyber environments.

4. Event-Triggered Consensus in Multi-Agent Systems (Under Review)
S. Jahani, F. Bayat, A. Jalilvand
2025 | Submitted to Computational and Applied Mathematics
✅ Investigates multi-agent consensus control using event-triggering and H∞ robustness. Ensures stability and synchronization among agents in presence of multiple cyber intrusions, applicable in swarm robotics and smart grids.

Conclusion

With a consistent track record of scientific excellence, innovative methodologies, and relevance to pressing technological issues, S. Jahani is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award. Her vision toward secure, intelligent, and resilient systems positions her as a future leader in smart automation and control engineering.

Buddhadeva Sahoo | Power Electronics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Buddhadeva Sahoo | Power Electronics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor , SR University , India

Dr. Buddhadeva Sahoo  is an accomplished Assistant Professor at SR University, Telangana 📍. With a strong foundation in Power Electronics ⚡, his research spans microgrids, electric vehicles 🚗, and digital twin technologies 🌐. He has led government-funded projects at IIT Bhubaneswar and published impactful research with over 750 citations 📈. A passionate academician and innovator, Dr. Sahoo actively contributes to energy system advancements 🔋. He holds a Ph.D. in Power Electronics and Control 🎓 and is committed to solving real-world energy challenges through centralized power management and quality optimization 🔌.

Professional Profile

ORCID

Education & Experience

Dr. Sahoo earned his B.Tech (2014) and M.Tech (2016) in Electrical Engineering and Power Electronics 🎓 from Biju Patnaik University. He completed his Ph.D. in Power Electronics and Control from Siksha O Anusandhan University in 2021 📘. With over 7 years of academic and research experience 🧑‍🏫, he served at the Silicon Institute of Technology, conducted SERB-funded research at IIT Bhubaneswar, and currently teaches at SR University 📍. His career reflects continuous growth in education and innovation, with a focus on mentoring future engineers 🚀

Professional Development

Dr. Sahoo has continually advanced professionally through prestigious fellowships and research positions 🧪. He served as a SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellow at IIT Bhubaneswar 🔬, leading projects on hybrid microgrid control. He has also guided various academic and research programs 🧠 and built a portfolio of high-impact publications and collaborations. His professional journey showcases dedication to sustainable energy, smart grid technology 💡, and power quality management. He is active in conferences, paper reviewing, and professional networking for continuous learning and contribution 🌍📚.

Research Focus

Dr. Sahoo’s research centers on power electronics ⚡, control systems 🧭, and energy management strategies. His expertise includes electric vehicles 🚘, microgrids, digital twins 🌐, and power quality improvement. He aims to develop sustainable and intelligent energy solutions for decentralized and centralized systems 🏘️🏢. Through simulation and experimental techniques, he explores resonant inverter designs and energy optimization in electric infrastructure 🔋. Dr. Sahoo’s multidisciplinary work bridges renewable energy, real-time control, and smart mobility, contributing to the future of clean and efficient power systems 🌱⚙️.

Awards & Honors

Dr. Sahoo has earned several prestigious accolades 🏅 including the SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2022) and CSIR-SRF (2021) for his excellence in Electrical Engineering ⚡. He received the BPUT Research Award and IEI-Institution Awards (2020, 2025) for significant contributions to electrical research 📊. Honored with the Abel Wolman Award (2024) for pollution awareness 🌍 and the Madhusudhan Award (2021) for rural electrification ⚡🏞️, his work is widely recognized at national and state levels. These awards reflect his dedication to innovation, societal impact, and academic excellence 📘✨.\

Publication Top Notes

1. A Review on Digital Twin Integration in Hybrid Microgrids: Challenges, Opportunities, and Innovations
📅 2025-02-21 | 📘 Conference Paper
🔗 DOI: 10.1109/ICIDeA64800.2025.10963330
👥 Contributors: Buddhadeva Sahoo, Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray

2.Enhanced Power Quality with PV-Driven Active Power Filter in Two-Area Applications
📅 2025-02-21 | 📘 Conference Paper
🔗 DOI: 10.1109/ICIDeA64800.2025.10963112
👥 Contributor: Buddhadeva Sahoo

3.Harmonized Control Framework for Integrated Hybrid Microgrid and Virtual Power Plant Operation
📅 2024-11 | 📘 Journal Article, Electric Power Systems Research
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110936
👥 Contributors: Buddhadeva Sahoo, Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray

4.Adaptive Control Scheme for Hybrid Microgrid Resynchronization with Virtual Synchronous Generator and Active Detection Technique
📅 2024-09 | 📘 IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
🔗 DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2024.3412048
👥 Contributors: Buddhadeva Sahoo, Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray, Pravat Kumar Rout

5.Dual Grid Energy Management Strategy for Electric Vehicles in Hybrid Microgrid Utilizing Matrix Pencil Method
📅 2024-06-20 | 📘 Journal Article, IJEEPS
🔗 DOI: 10.1515/ijeeps-2024-0139
👥 Contributors: Buddhadeva Sahoo, Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray, Pravat K. Rout, Gayadhar Panda

6.A Novel Concept of Hybrid Storage Integrated Smart Grid System with Integrated SoC Management Scheme
📅 2024-05-21 | 📘 Book Chapter (Smart Grids as Cyber Physical Systems)
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/9781394261727.ch3
👥 Contributors: Pritam Bhowmik, Priya Ranjan Satpathy, Soubhik Bagchi, Buddhadeva Sahoo

7.RS‐11‐I Design and Control of Solar‐Battery‐Based Microgrid System
📅 2024-05-21 | 📘 Book Chapter (Smart Grids as Cyber Physical Systems)
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/9781394261727.ch2
👥 Contributors: Buddhadeva Sahoo, Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray, Pravat Kumar Rout, Pritam Bhowmik

8.Novel Instantaneous Power Control Scheme for Hybrid Microgrid Application
📅 2023-09-25 | 📘 Conference Paper, AUPEC
🔗 DOI: 10.1109/aupec59354.2023.10502991
👥 Contributors: Buddhadeva Sahoo, Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray, Pravat Kumar Rout

9.Adaptive Coordinated Control Technique for Intelligent Micro-grid
📅 2023-08-09 | 📘 Conference Paper, IEEE SEFET
🔗 DOI: 10.1109/sefet57834.2023.10245071
👥 Contributors: Buddhadeva Sahoo, Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray, Pravat Kumar Rout

10.Eleven-level Cascaded Inverter and Advanced Control Technique for Solar-Battery Operation
📅 2023-06-09 | 📘 Conference Paper, APSIT
🔗 DOI: 10.1109/apsit58554.2023.10201705
👥 Contributors: Buddhadeva Sahoo, Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray, Pravat Kumar Rout, Sangram Keshari Routray

Conclusion

Dr. Buddhadeva Sahoo is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His impactful and innovative contributions, particularly in the domain of hybrid microgrid control, energy systems optimization, and smart grid technologies, demonstrate his dedication to solving critical energy challenges through cutting-edge research.

He not only advances academic knowledge but also aligns his work with global energy sustainability goals, making him deserving of recognition at the highest level.