• Assistant Professor (Regular):
• Working as an Assistant Professor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies(RGUKT) Basara
  from March 2016 - till date ()
• Assistant Professor (Regular):
• Worked as an Assistant Professor, Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science(KITS)–Warangal from June 2013 - Feb 2016 (2 years and 9 months)
• Lecturer (Contract):
• Worked as a Lecturer, Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies(RGUKT) - R K Valley from November 2012 - June 2013

2022

2. Namani Rakesh*, Senthilkumar Subramaniam, Babu Natarajan, and Malavya Udugula; “A non-puzzle based interconnection scheme for energy savings and income generation from partially shaded photovoltaic modules”; International Journal of Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects – Taylor & Francis, pp. 1-20, 2022. DOI: 10.1080/15567036.2022.2029973. (SCI/Scopus H Index-45) (Impact Factor- 1.184).

1. Md. Mehar Ali, Namani Rakesh*, Udugula Malavya, and K. Ajith; “Design, development and testing of solar iron box for smart home”; IEEE International Conference on Electronics and Renewable Systems (ICEARS-2022), Tuticorin, India, pp. 1-6, 16th -18th March, 2022. DOI: 10.1109/ICEARS53579.2022.9752076.

2021

3. Namani Rakesh*, Senthilkumar Subramaniam, Sarojinimary Samikannu and G. Madhusudanan; “A Simple control strategy and dynamic energy management for the operation of combined grid-connected and stand-alone solar photovoltaic applications”;Journal of King Saud University- Engineering Sciences (JKSUES) – Elsevier, pp. 1-9, 2021. DOI:10.1016/j.jksues.2021.12.009. (SCI/Scopus H Index-34) (Impact Factor- 4.695).

2. Namani Rakesh*, Babu Natarajan, Senthilkumar Subramaniam, and G. Madhusudanan; “Single stage power control strategy for nanogrid”; Distributed Generation and Alternate Energy Journal – River Publishers, 37(3), pp. 1-22, DOI: 10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.37317 2021. (Scopus H Index-12).

1. Babu Natarajan, Namani Rakesh*, Senthilkumar Subramaniam, Malavya Udugula, and Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban; “GMPPT Algorithm Based Maximum Power Tracking under Dynamic Weather Conditions Employing Krill-Herd Technique”; International Journal of Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects – Taylor & Francis, pp. 1-16, 2021. DOI:10.1080/15567036.2021.1948934. (SCI/Scopus H Index-45) (Impact Factor- 1.184)

2020

1. Namani Rakesh, Sanchari Banerjee, Senthilkumar Subramaniam, and Natarajan Babu; “A simplified method for fault detection and identification of mismatch modules and strings in a grid-tied solar photovoltaic system”; International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems- DE GRUYTER, 21(4), pp. 1-16, 2020. DOI:10.1515/ijeeps-2020-0001. (SCI/Scopus H Index-21) (Impact Factor- 0.86)

2019

2. G. Madhusudanan, Namani Rakesh, S. Senthil Kumar, and S. Sarojini Mary; “Solar Photovoltaic Array Reconfiguration using Magic Su-Do-Ku algorithm for Maximum Power Production under Partial Shading Conditions”; Taylor & Francis- International Journal of Ambient Energy, pp. 1-24, 2019. DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2019.1691654. (SCI/Scopus H Index-21) (Impact Factor- 1.740)

1. Namani Rakesh, S. Senthil Kumar, and G Madhusudanan; “Mitigation of power mismatch losses and wiring line losses of partially shaded solar PV array using Improvised Magic Technique”; IET-Renewable Power Generation, 13(9), pp.1522-1532, 2019. DOI:10.1049/iet-rpg.2018.5927. (SCI/Scopus H Index-68) (Impact Factor- 3.981)

2018

1. D. Rishikesh, Namani Rakesh*, Udugula Malavya; “A New technique to extract maximum power from wind turbine”; IEEE National Power System Conference (NPSC), Tiruchirappalli, pp. 1-6, 14^th -16^th December, 2018.

2017

2.Namani Rakesh*, Udugula Malavya; “Maximizing the Power Output of Partially Shaded Solar PV Array using Novel Interconnection Method”; IEEE International Conference on Innovative Mechanisms for Industry Applications (ICIMIA), Bangalore, pp. 1-5, 21^st -23^rd February, 2017.

1.Namani Rakesh*, T. Santosh, Udugula Malavya and D. Rishikesh; “Battery Management System for Solar PV Panel”; IEEE International Conference on Innovative Mechanisms for Industry Applications (ICIMIA), Bangalore, pp. 1-5, 21^st -23^rd February, 2017.

2016

1. Sarojini M S, Rakesh Namani, and Senthil Kumar S; “Power Enhancement of Partially Shaded PV Arrays through Shade dispersion using Magic Square configuration”; Journal of Renewable and sustainable energy- American Institute of Physics, Vol. 8, 063503, pp. 1-26, 2016.DOI: 10.1063/1.4972285. (SCI/Scopus H Index-37) (Impact Factor- 1.611)

2015

2. Namani Rakesh*, and Venkata Madhavaram.T; “Performance Enhancement of Partially Shaded Solar PV Array using Novel Shade Dispersion Technique”; Frontiers in Energy- Springer, 10(2), pp. 227-239, 2015, DOI:10.1007/s11708-016-0405-0405-y. (SCI/Scopus H Index-14) (Impact Factor- 2.657)

1.Namani Rakesh*, Venkata Madhavaram.T, K. Ajith, G. Rajendra Naik and P. Nagarjun Reddy; “A New Technique to Enhance Output Power from Solar PV Array under Different Partial Shaded Conditions”; IEEE International Conference on Electron Devices and Solid State Circuits, Singapore, pp. 345-348, 1^st -4^th June, 2015.

2014

2.A.Vamshi Kumar, K. Ajith, P. Nagarjuna Reddy, G. Rajendra Naik, Namani Rakesh; “Improved power quality control strategy for distributed generation systems”; IEEE International Conference on Smart Electric Grid,Guntur, pp. 1-6, 2014.

1.Namani Rakesh*, A. Nitya and C. Gautham Kumar; “Modelling and Simulation of the Wind Energy Electric Conversion System to Extract The Maximum Power From the Wind Using MATLAB”; IEEE International Conference on Magnetics, Machines & Drives (AICERA-2014 iCMMD), Kearala, pp. 1-6, 24^th -26^th July, 2014.

2012

4. S. Senthil Kumar, N. Kumaresan, N. Ammasai Gounden, Namani Rakesh; “Analysis and control of wind-driven self-excited induction generators connected to the grid through power converters”; Frontiers in Energy- Springer, Front. Energy, 6(4), pp.403–412, 2012, DOI:10.1007/s11708-012-0208-8. (SCI/Scopus H Index-14) (Impact Factor- 2.657)

3. S. Senthilkumar, N. Kumaresan, Namani Rakesh, K. Vijayakumar and M. Subbiah; “Wind-Driven SEIGs for Supplying Isolated Loads Employing DSP Based Power Electronic Controllers”; International Journal ofWind Engineering, 36 (6), pp. 739-758, 2012. DOI: 10.1260/0309-524X.36.6.739. (SCI/Scopus H Index-40) (Impact Factor- 0.92)

2. Namani Rakesh, N. Kumaresan, S. Senthil Kumar and M.Subbiah; “Performance Predetermination of variable speed wind-driven Grid connected SEIGs”; IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, Bangalore, pp. 1-6, 16^th -19^th December, 2012.

1. Namani Rakesh, N. Kumaresan, S. Senthil Kumar and M.Subbiah; “Major methods of steady state analysis of Three phase SEIGs-A Summary”; IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, Nepal, pp. 415-419, 2012.

1. “Power Electronic Interfaces in Wind Energy Systems” by Namani Rakesh in LAP-LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. (ISBN: 978-3-659-66803-6)
2. “Novel power enhancement techniques on partially shaded solar PV Array” by Namani Rakesh in LAP-LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. (ISBN: 978-3-659-79481-0)

• Ph.D Thesis: Investigation on reconfiguration techniques and fault detection algorithms for photovoltaic systems using power electronic controllers.
  • Guides:
    1. Dr. S. Senthil Kumar, NIT, Tiruchirappalli, India. (Research Guide)
Description: This study demonstrates the various methods to enhance the PV output power extraction from solar PV arrays, and also to identify the faults and partial shading along with the mismatch modules and strings in grid-connected PV systems. The successful working of the proposed systems was tested through analysis, simulation, and hardware implementation.

• Master’s Thesis: Analysis, operation, and control of self-excited induction generators for stand-alone and grid-connected applications.
  • Guides:
    1. Dr. N. Kumaresan, NIT, Tiruchirappalli, India. (Research Guide)
Description: The analysis of self-excited induction generators has been studied for wind-driven applications using genetic algorithm optimization methods. Three different closed-loop configurations, all of them employing SEIGs and converters, have been developed, one for stand-alone and the other two for grid-connected applications of wind-driven systems. The successful working of the proposed systems was tested through analysis, simulation, and hardware implementation.

1. A New technique to enhance power generation from solar PV array under partial shaded conditions by shade dispersion. (Master’s)
2. Modelling of photo voltaic based regulated power supply for small DC voltage applications. (Bachelor’s)
3. Wind driven self-excited induction generator connected to the grid through power converters to track the maximum power. (Bachelor’s)
4. The Modeling of a wind driven induction generator to supply DC Micro Grid. (Bachelor’s)
5. SPWM control for photovoltaic panels connected to stand-alone systems. (Bachelor’s)

1. Financial Assistance for participating in IEEE-EDSSC Conference in Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
2. Financial Assistance for participating in IEEE-EDSSC Conference in Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore from University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India.

• Visited Nanyang Technological University (NTU), to present a research paper in IEEE International Conference on Electron Devices and Solid State Circuits (EDSSC’15), Singapore, from 01-06- 2015 to 04-06-2015.

• Grid connected PV systems-Fault detection algorithms
• Partial shade detection and power enhancement in PV systems
• PV-MPPT algorithms
• Power electronics applications in power systems
• Electric Vehicles
• Solar and Wind energy systems for grid connected and stand alone applications

• Power Electronic Control of AC Drives (PE)

• Electrical and hybrid vehicles (E4-EEE)
• Power Semiconductor Drives (E4-EEE)
• Power Electronics (E3-EEE)
• ANN&FUZZY Systems (E4-EEE)
• Industrial Electronics (E4-ECE & E4-EIE)
• Control System Engineering (E3-EEE)
• Electrical Technology (E1-ECE)
• Network Analysis (E1-ECE & E1-CSE)

• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Ramagundam, India.
• Mytrah Wind Energy Ltd., Parigi, Viakarabad, India.
• Electric loco shed in Kazipet, India.
• Balaji Wiring Industries, Warangal, India.
• Schneider electric plant, Hyderabad, India.
• KTPS-V stage power generating station, Khammam, India

• Click here for the Workshops/Short term Courses.

• Associate Dean (Engineering), RGUKT, Basar
• Faculty in-charge, University Electrical Maintenance Section (UEMS), RGUKT, Basar
• Head of the Department (2019-2022)/Dept. of Electrical Engineering, RGUKT, Basar.
• Member (2018 & 2019), Guest Faculty and Lab Assistant Recruitment Committees, Dept. of EE, RGUKT, Basar.
• HoD (In-charge) (04-06-2018 to 02-07-2018) /Dept. of Electrical Engineering, RGUKT-Basar.
• Member, Website Advisory Committee, RGUKT, Basar.
• Member (2016-2018), Sports Board Committee, RGUKT-Basar.
• Convener (2016-2018), Sports & Games, Student Activity Centre (SAC), RGUKT-Basar.
• Member (2017), Board of Studies (BoS), Department of EE, RGUKT-Basar.
• Member (2016-2018), Sports Board Committee, RGUKT-Basar.
• Warden (2016-2017), Boys Hostel-II (East Wing), RGUKT-Basar.
• Member, Tender Committee for Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and commissioning of 200KWp Roof top Model Solar PV Power Plant in RGUKT, Basar Campus.
• Member, Finance Committee of RGUKT, Basar

• Chairman (2021-2023), Department Student Grievance Redressal Cell (DSGRC), Department of EE, RGUKT, Basar.
• Member (2019-2021), Department Student Grievance Redressal Cell (DSGRC), Department of EE, RGUKT, Basar.
• Faculty Coordinator, Engineers Day-2019, Department of EE, RGUKT, Basar.
• B.Tech Projects Committee (2019-Till Date), Department of EE, RGUKT, Basar.
• Website & Maintenance Committee (2019-Till Date), Department of EE, RGUKT, Basar.
• Power Electronics Lab (2018-Till Date), Department of EE, RGUKT, Basar.
• Electrical Simulation Lab (2019-Till Date), Department of EE, RGUKT, Basar.
• Basic Electrical Engineering Lab (2019-Till Date), Department of EE, RGUKT, Basar.
• Research & Development Cell (2016-Till Date), Dept. of EE, RGUKT-Basar.
• Electrical Systems Simulation Lab for M.Tech students (2015), KITS-Warangal.
• Training and Placement (T&P) Cell from Department of EEE (2015), KITS-Warangal.
• ELECTROVISION’2014 (A National level technical symposium) in KITS-Warangal.
• Research & Development (R&D) Cell from Department of EEE (2015), KITS-Warangal.
• Technology Entrepreneurship Programme organized by Indian School of Business (ISB) (2014-16), Hyderabad.
• Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) from Department of EEE (2014-16), KITS-Warangal.

• IEEE Senior Member
• Young Scientist Award (on 21 st & 22 nd May 2021), VDGOOD Professional Association.
• DST-SERB Travel Grant Award in the year 2015.
• UGC Travel Grant Award in the year 2015.
• First prize in SIMTRIX event in A National level technical festival CURRENTS-2011, NIT- Trichy.

• Awarded scholarship to support Master studies by MHRD, Government of India.
• Awarded scholarship for soft skills training program by Jawahar Knowledge Centre (JKC), Government of Andhra Pradesh, India.
• Selected as software engineer in SATYAM COMPUTERS Ltd, Hyderabad, India.

• Member of IEEE (92809925)
• Member of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
• Life Member of ISTE
• Member of IAENG

• Toycathon 2021organized by Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and AICTE, India
• IET Renewable Power Generation
• IEEE Access
• IEEE-CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems
• International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, DE GRUYTER
• International Transactions of Electrical Energy Systems, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
• International Journal of Energy Research, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
• International Journal of Ambient Energy, Taylor and Francis
• Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technolgy (JEET), Springer
• International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology (IJSET), (ISSN: 2277-1581)