Biography
Mahamad Nabab Alam received his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee in 2018. He has a Post-Doc Fellow from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal. His current research interests include power system protection, distribution automation, artificial intelligence techniques, and networked microgrids. He is a member of The Smart Grids International Research Facility Network (SIRFN) and is associated with developing Power System Testing cases under SIRFN. Stanford University has listed him among the Top 2% of Scientists Across the World in 2021 and 2022. He is an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Energy Research journal for a special issue on Advanced Protection Schemes for the Smart Grid. He has reviewed several articles for leading IEEE, IET, Elsevier, and Springer journals.
Qualifications
- Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, IIT Roorkee, 2018
- M.Tech, Water Resources Development (interdisciplinary), IIT Roorkee, 2012
- B.Tech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, WBUT Kolkata, 2010
Expertise
- Power system protection
- Networked microgrids
- Distribution automation
- Artificial intelligence techniques
- Analytical and metaheuristic optimization techniques
Experiences
- Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering, NIT Warangal, August 2020 – continued.
- Post-Doctoral Fellow, Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, February 2018 – August 2020
Journal Papers: 13, Conference Papers: 13, Book Chapters: 2;
Scopus: 843 Citations, h-index: 12; as of July 24, 2023.
Journal Papers
- M. N. Alam, S. Chakrabarti, and A. K. Pradhan, “Protection of networked microgrids using relays with multiple setting groups,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vo. 18, no. 6, pp. 3713-3723, June 2022. DOI: 10.1109/TII.2021.3120151
- M. N. Alam, B. Das, and V. Pant, “Protection scheme for reconfigurable radial distribution networks in the presence of distributed generation,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 192, pp. 1-14, March 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2020.106973
- M. N. Alam, S. Chakrabarti, and X. Liang, “A benchmark test system for networked microgrids,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 16, no. 10, pp. 6217-6230, October 2020. DOI: 10.1109/TII.2020.2976893
- M. N. Alam, B. Das, and V. Pant, “Protection coordination scheme for directional overcurrent relays considering the change in network topology and OLTC tap position,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 185, pp. 1-10, August 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2020.106395
- M. N. Alam, R. Gokaraju, and S. Chakrabarti, “Protection coordination for networked microgrids using single and dual setting overcurrent relays,” IET-Generation Transmission & Distribution, vol. 14, no. 14, pp. 2818-2828, July 2020. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-gtd.2019.0557
- M. N. Alam, S. Chakrabarti, and A Ghosh, “Networked microgrids: state-of-the-art and future perspectives,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 1238-1250, March 2019. DOI: 10.1109/TII.2018.2881540
- M. N. Alam, “Overcurrent protection of AC microgrids using mixed characteristic curves of relays,” Computers & Electrical Engineering, vol. 74, pp. 74-88, March 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2019.01.003
- M. N. Alam, “Adaptive protection coordination scheme using numerical directional overcurrent relays,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 64-73, January 2019. DOI: 10.1109/TII.2018.2834474
- M. N. Alam, B. Das, and V. Pant, “Optimum recloser-fuse coordination for radial distribution systems in the presence of multiple distributed generations,” IET-Generation Transmission & Distribution, vol. 12, no. 11, pp. 2585-2594, June 2018. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-gtd.2017.1532
- A. Alam, M. N. Alam, V. Pant, and B. Das, “Placement of protective devices in distribution system considering uncertainties in loads, temporary and permanent failure rates and repair rates,” IET-Generation Transmission & Distribution, vol. 12, no. 7, pp. 1474-1485, April 2018. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-gtd.2017.0075
- S. Rukhaiyar, M. N. Alam, and N. K. Samadhiya, “A PSO-ANN hybrid model for predicting factor of safety of slope”, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 556-566, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1080/19386362.2017.1305652
- M. N. Alam, B. Das, and V. Pant, “An interior point method-based protection coordination scheme for directional overcurrent relays in meshed networks,” International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, vol. 81, pp. 153-164, October 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2016.02.012
- M. N. Alam, B. Das, and V. Pant, “A comparative study of metaheuristic optimization approaches for directional overcurrent relays coordination,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 128, pp. 39-52, November 2015. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2015.06.018
Conference Papers
- Aarthi V, O.D. Naidu and M. N. Alam, "Assessment of Directional Elements for Power Networks Connected to Inverted Based Renewable Resources: Problems and Mitigation Approach," Presented in IEEE PES GT&D 2023, held on May 22-25, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.
- A. Kumar and M. N. Alam, “Bi-directional LSTM Network-Based Short-Term Load Forecasting Method in Smart Electric Grids,” Presented in IEEE ICEPE-2023, held in NIT Meghalaya during 15-17 June 2023.
- N. P. Singh, A. R. Joshi, and M. N. Alam, “Short-Term Forecasting in Smart Electric Grid Protection using N-Beats,” in Proc. IEEE ICPCCT-2022, MNIT Jaipur, pp. 1-6, 3 - 5 March 2022. DOI: 10.1109/ICPC2T53885.2022.9776757 (Won Best Paper Award)
- M. N. Alam, “Protection Coordination with Static Security Assessment,” in Proc. IEEE DELCON-2022, NSUT New Delhi, pp. 1-6, 11 - 13 February 2022. DOI: 10.1109/DELCON54057.2022.9753213
- P. Kuntal, A. Mathur, and M. N. Alam, “Optimal Power Scheduling of Hybrid Power System,” in Proc. IEEE STPEC - 2021, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India, Dec. 16-19, 2021, pp. 1-6. DOI: 10.1109/STPEC52385.2021.9718620
- M. N. Alam, A. Sallem, and N. Masmoudi, “Protection Coordination Using Mixed Characteristics of Directional Overcurrent Relays in Interconnected Power Distribution Networks,” in Proc. IEEE ENERGYCON-2020, Tunisia, Sep. 28-Oct. 1, 2020, pp. 1-6. DOI: 10.1109/ENERGYCon48941.2020.9236488
- M. N. Alam, S. Chakrabarti, V. K. Tiwari, “Protection Coordination with High Penetration of Solar Power to Distribution Networks,” in Proc. IET SPIES-2020, Bangkok, Thailand, September 15-18, 2020, pp. 1-6. DOI: 10.1109/SPIES48661.2020.9243146
- A. Khan, S. Chakrabarti, A. Sharma, and M. N. Alam, “Parameter and topology estimation for the electrical power distribution system,” in Proc. IEEE ICPS-2019, Jaipur, India, 20-22 December 2019. DOI: 10.1109/ICPS48983.2019.9067609
- M. N. Alam, S. Chakrabarti, A. Sharma, and S. C. Srivastava, “An adaptive protection scheme for AC microgrids using micro PMU based topology processor,” in Proc. IEEE EEEIC-2019, Genoa, Italy, 11-14 June 2019. DOI: 10.1109/EEEIC.2019.8783396
- S. Sisodiya, G. B. Kumbhar, and M. N. Alam, “A home energy management incorporating energy storage systems with utility under demand response using PSO,” in Proc. IEEE IEEMA Engineer Infinite-2018, Noida, 13-14 March 2018, pp. 1-6. DOI: 10.1109/ETECHNXT.2018.8385345
- M. N. Alam, A. Mathur, and K. Kumar, “Economic load dispatch using a differential particle swarm optimization,” in Proc. IEEE ICPEICES-2016, Delhi, 4-6 July 2016, pp. 1-5. DOI: 10.1109/ICPEICES.2016.7853592
- M. N. Alam, K. Kumar, and A. Mathur, “Economic load dispatch considering valve-point effects using time-varying constriction factor-based particle swarm optimization,” in Proc. IEEE UPCON-2015, Allahabad, 4-6 December 2015, pp. 1-6. DOI: 10.1109/UPCON.2015.7456740
- M. N. Alam and T. R. Chelliah, “A new sensitivity evaluation-based optimization algorithm for economic load dispatch problems,” in Proc. IEEE ICEETS-2013, Nagercoil, India, 10-12 April 2013, pp. 995-1000. DOI: 10.1109/ICEETS.2013.6533522
Book Chapters
- M. N. Alam. Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Generation. In Saurabh Mani Tripathi and Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban (Eds.), Energy Conversion Systems: An Overview (Pages 303-332), USA: Nova Science Publishers (2020): ISBN: 978-1-53619-200-1. https://novapublishers.com/shop/energy-conversion-systems-an-overview/
- M. N. Alam. The application of particle swarm optimization for solving electrical engineering problems. In Bachir Benihala, Pedro Pereira, and Amin Sallem (Eds.), Focus on swarm intelligence research and application (Pages 61-86). USA: Nova Science Publishers (2017), ISBN: 978-1-53612-452-1. https://novapublishers.com/shop/focus-on-swarm-intelligence-research-and-applications/
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Additional Responsibility
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Institute/Departmental Responsibilities
- Coordinator PG Programme - M.Tech SEG
- Faculty In-charge - Smart Electric Grid Lab
- Faculty In-charge - Smart Grid Simulation Lab
- Warden - Radhakrisha HoR (Block 7) - since 17 July 2023
- Member - Planning and Implementation Strategies for Electrical Engineering Department wtro. National Education Policy 2020
Professional Editorial Activities
- Associate Editor, Frontiers in Energy Research, for a special issue on "Advanced Protection for the Smart Grid" -- 2022 - 2023
Research Papers Review Works
(Verified Journal Reviews in Publons: 733 in total as of July 24, 2023)
- IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
- IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
- IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
- IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
- IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics
- IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering
- IEEE Access
- IEEE System Journal
- IEEE IAS Publications
- IEEE Power Engineering Letters
- IEEE Power and Energy Technology Systems Journal
- IET – Generation Transmission & Distribution
- IET – Science Measurement & Technology
- IET - Renewable Power Generation
- IET – Electronics Letters
- IET – Smart Grid
- Electric Power Systems Research (Elsevier)
- International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems (Elsevier)
- Neural Computing and Applications (Springer Verlag)
- International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems
- Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (Springer Nature)
External Thesis Evaluation
- M.Tech thesis External examiner – Thesis Title: Identification of Fault Location in Low Voltage DC Microgrid, EED, AMU Aligarh, held on 17 Sept. 2022
Online Activities
Professional Memberships
- IEEE Member
- IEA-ISGAN: SIRFN-PST Coordinator for Cluster 3
