Dr. Prakruti Shah
Program Chair | Assistant Professor
Dr. Prakruti Shah serves as the Program Chair and Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering and Technology, Navrachana University. In addition, she leads the Khoj Winter School at the university level. With over two decades of academic experience, Dr. Shah holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from BVM Engineering College (2002), an M.E. in Power System Engineering from M. S. University of Baroda (2012), and a Ph.D. from CHARUSAT University (2020). She has published several research papers in peer-reviewed journals and has presented her work at several national and international conferences. Dr. Shah is also a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals and is a certified trainer for Connected Autonomous Electric Vehicles (CAEV). She has completed multiple online courses from the University of California, Irvine, UDEMY and NPTEL. Her research interests include Renewable Energy Sources and Grid Integration, Microgrid, Electric Vehicles, and Power System Analysis. Total Work Experience- 22 years
Academic background/Qualification
- PhD (Electrical Power System)
- M.E (Electrical Power System), B.E. (Electrical Engineering)
Certificate Course:
- Internet of Things and Embedded System
- Mastering Advanced Battery Management for Electric Vehicle
- Employability Skill Development Program
- CAEV- Connected Autonomous Electric Vehicle
Certified trainer: CAEV: Connected Autonomous Electric vehicle – by MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd
Professional or Industrial Experience
- 22 Years of Academic Experience in Developing and Delivering Undergraduate and Postgraduate University Programs.
Industry Internship:
- Industry internship at MG Motor India Pvt. Ltd in 2023
- Industry internship at Spark Innovations in 2024
Teaching
- Course Taught: Power System Planning and management, Smartgrid, Renewable Energy Technology, Electrical Machines, High Voltage Engineering, Electrical Machine Design, Electrical circuits, Analog Electronics and circuit theory
- Teaching philosophy or approach & innovative teaching methods or technologies used.
My teaching philosophy is a student-centered approach, focusing on the diverse needs of learners and encouraging their active participation. I aim to foster holistic development by promoting not just academic success but also personal and social growth. I believe in the power of experiential learning, providing hands-on opportunities that connect real-world applications to theoretical concepts. Creating an inclusive and respectful learning environment is essential, where every student feels valued and accommodated. I strive to instill a love for lifelong learning, nurturing curiosity and a passion for continuous exploration. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of reflection and feedback, guiding students to assess their progress and seek improvement. Finally, I remain adaptable and open to new teaching methods and technologies, ensuring that my approach evolves alongside educational advancements.
Area of Expertise and Research
- Primary Area: Renewable energy sources and Grid Integration
- Secondary Area: Microgrid, Electric Vehicle, Renewable Energy Sources, Power system
Publications
Journal Articles
- Prakruti Shah, Virag Soni, Niraj Patel, Pritam Jash, “MV motor relay coordination with protection scheme” AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol.2855, Issue1, December 2023.
- Prakruti Shah, Mallika Shingari, A.B. Rathod, D.N Shah, “Case Study Analysis of Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) Data: Wide Area Measurement System in Gujarat Power System”, IEEMA Journal, Vol.13, Issue 6,60-69, February 2022.
- Prakruti Shah, Bhinal Mehta, “Mitigation of grid connected distributed solar photo voltaic fluctuations using battery energy storage station and microgrid” International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy (INDERSCIENCE PUBLISHERS, SJR rating 0.17, SCOPUS Indexed),Vol.12, Issue 2,153-169, 2021.
- Prakruti Shah, Bhinal Mehta, “Determination of Optimal Sizing Model for Battery Energy Storage System in Grid connected Microgrid”, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC, SJR 0.23, SCOPUS Indexed), Vol. 15, Issue 2, pp. 778-791, April 2020.
- Prakruti Shah, Bhinal Mehta, “Optimal Scheduling of Microgrid with Renewable Energy Sources Considering Islanding Constraints”, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology [SPRINGER PUBLICATION, Impact factor 0.6 (Thomson Reuters), SJR rating 0.17, SCOPUS Indexed], Vol. 44, Issue 2, pp. 805-819, August 2019.
- Mohit Desai, Prakruti Shah, “ Design of High Voltage Direct Current Rectifier: A Review” International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology,7(10), 1583-1588, October 2020
- Dhruvi Bhuvir, Dhrumi Bhuvir, Prakruti Shah, “ An Experimental Study on Pollution Flashover: A Review” International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology,7(10), 1549-1556, October 2020
- Kinjal Thakor, Prakruti Shah, “ Partial Discharge Detection Techniques: A Review” International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology,7(10), 885-890, October 2020
- Dipali Singh, Prakruti Shah, “Compact Sized Marx Generator: A Review “,International Journal of Machines & Drives ,6(2), December 2020
- Akshay Goraniya, Prakruti Shah, “Hvdc Transmission Line Transient Power Protection: A Review” International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology, 6(2), December 2020
- Deepak Mishra , Misha Jariwala, Prakruti Shah, “Design Of High Voltage Generation Through Cockroft Walton Voltage Multiplier Circuit- A Review”, 6(2), December 2020
- Kapoor A., Motiyani H., Vansadia M., Shah P., ( April 2019) Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar Panel using Microcontroller International Journal of Electrical Electronics & Computer Science Engineering
- Gohel D., Shah Y., Shah P., (April 2019) Charging Station for Electric Vehicles Using RF Module International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology
- Patel N. H., Raval H. N., Chaudhary R. B. and Shah P. M., (2019), Power Tracing Methods, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 6(6), ISSN: 2349-5162, 549-555.
- Shah, P. Shah, K, Singh, M. Gorkha, K.(2018), High Voltage Direct Current Transmission – A Review , International Journal of Recent Innovation in Engineering and Research, 3(2),31-38
- Dandavate A, Joshi D., Patel V. (Oct 2018) Development, Design, Applications and Handling of Tesla Transformers Circuits: A Review, Interwoven: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Navrachana University ,1(2),39-56
- Nirwan S., Shah V., Shah P., Velani K (November 2018) Design and Analysis of Power Evacuation System for Solar Power Plant, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
- Shah, P., Nirwan, S., Swarnakar, S., Jayarajan, A., (2017). The Development Of Automatic Fish Feeder System Using Arduino Uno, International journal of modern trends in engineering & research, 4(7), 64-68.
- Shah, P. Mehta, B. (2017) A Review of Recent Research on Optimal Scheduling of a Microgrid with Renewable Energy Sources, Charusat Journal, 1(1), 100-108.
- Shah, P. & Desai, H., (2016). Earthing Design for 220/66 KV Hybrid (AIS & GIS) sub-station, International journal of scientific research in science, engineering and technology 2(4) , 488-492.
- Shah, P. & Desai, H., (2016) .Overhead Bus bar design for 220/66 KV GIS substation, International journal of modern trends in engineering & research, 3(6),244-250.
Conferences/Seminars
International Conference:
- Prakruti Shah, Ankit Parmar, Shweta Dour, “A Technological Approach To Energy Conservation: Smart Dimmer Street Lights For Urban Settings” , VIII International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (VIII SEEC), MNIT Jaipur, 4 – 6 December,2023.
- Prakruti Shah, Virag Soni, Niraj Patel, Pritam Jash, “MV motor relay coordination with protection scheme” Scopus Indexed International conference on Engineering and Technology at Parul university, Vadodara, 20-21 May, 2022
- Prakruti Shah, Bhinal Mehta, “Enhance the Performance of Grid Connected Microgrid with Solar Uncertainties by Optimal Sizing of Battery Energy Storage”, International Conference on Eco Health and Environmental Sustainability, Navrachana University (in association with University of Calgary, Canada) , Vadodara, 24 to 26 February 2020.
- Patel N. H., Shah P. and Chaudhary R., (2020), Improving Power System Security to Reduce the Energy Losses in Transmission System with the help of FACTS Devices, Internal Conference on Eco health and Environmental Sustainability, Navrachana University, Vadodara, February 24-26 February 2020.
- Nirwan S., Shah V., Shah P., Velani K (28-30 June 2018) Design and Analysis of Power Evacuation System for Solar Power-Plant, 2nd International Conference on ” Women in Science & Technology: Creating Sustainable Career”, BVM Engineering College, V. V. Nagar
National Conference
- Shah P., & Deshpande, A., (2012), Security constraint economic load dispatch by genetic algorithm, National Conference on Advances and Challenges in Engineering & Science organized by L.C.I.T. Bhandu.
- Prakruti Shah, (2017) National Seminar UGC sponsored, Green Entrepreneurship – prospects in Renewable Energy
Training/Workshops
- Two days Training Program on Production and Utilization of Green Hydrogen by GERMI, PDPU Campus, Gandhinagar on 5th-6th August 2024.
- One-week online Short Term Training Programme on “Electrical Engineering Solutions for Smart Cities: Integration, Innovation, and Impact” organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, Mumbai, 24th-26th June 2024.
- Successfully completed the Five-days Short term training program (STTP) on “Off-grid and Grid-tied Renewable Energy Systems: Technology, Control, and Applications” organized by Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, SSN College of Engineering from 25th to 29th March 2024.
- One week FDP on “Advanced Technologies in Electrical Engineering” organized by Shri Shiv Nadar University, Tamil Nadu from 13th to 17th February 2024.
- One week FDP on “Sustainability in Industry 5.0“organized by GMIT Kolkata and A.I. University Montana from 7th to 11th August 2023.
- “EV Charging Technology and Infrastructure Development” (EVCTID-2023) organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat from 30th March 2023 to 3rd April 2023.
- One week FDP on “Employability Skill Development Program” by MG Nurture Program, MG Motor, Halol from 20th-25th March 2023.
- One-week workshop/training program on “EV, Autonomous Vehicle, and Connected Cars” by MG Nurture Program, MG Motor, Halol from 30th January – 4th February 2023.
- One week FDP on “Research Opportunities in AI, ML, IoT in the field of Electrical Engineering”, 8th to 14th February 2023 organized by IEEE Signal Processing Kolkata Section
- Recent Advancement and Research Opportunities in Electrical Engineering, 11th–15th July 2022, organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology & IEEE – SPS & IEEE – PES, Kolkata Section.
- Successfully completed the Five-days Short term training program (STTP) on “Electric Vehicles Technology” organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, during 8th-12th April 2022.
- Successfully completed the Five-days short term training program (STTP) on “Condition Monitoring of Electrical Equipment” organized by Adani Institute of Infrastructure Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat during 7th to 11th March 2022 sponsored by Gujarat Council on Science & Technology (GUJCOST-DST).
- Successfully completed the three-day Virtual Workshop on “Recent Developments in Power System Analysis & Protection” sponsored by GUJCOST and organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, Adani Institute of Infrastructure Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, from 23rd to 25th September 2021.
- Successfully completed the AICTE-ATAL approved FDP on “Energy Management & Planning in Smart Cities for Sustainable Development in Smart Cities” organized by Rajkiya Engineering College Sonbhadra from 20th to 24th September 2021.
- Successfully completed the AICTE-ISTE approved orientation/refresher program on “Outcome-based Pedagogic Principles for Effective Teaching in Engineering” organized by GMB Polytechnic, Rajula from 18th to 23rd January 2021.
- FDP on “Essentials for NX Designer and Automation” organized by Mechanical Engineering Department, Navrachana University in association with Siemens COE, MSU Baroda, from 26th June 2020 to 7th July 2020.
- Participated in a live webinar on “Microgrids: Configurations, Control, Synchronization, and Applications” organized by HIOKI on 25th May 2020.
- Attended live webinar on “Compact and Cost-effective Substation Testing Toolbox with Manual Relay Testing Provisions to Test Differential and Distance Relays” organized by Megger on 13th April 2020.
- Participated in Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) sponsored one-day workshop on “Energy Conservation Awareness” held at Navrachana University, Vadodara on 24th January 2020.
- Attended and arranged a one-day workshop on “Electrical Vehicle Technology” on 8th February 2020 at Navrachana University, Vadodara.
- Attended and presented a paper at the International Conference on Eco Health and Environmental Sustainability, Navrachana University (in association with the University of Calgary, Canada), Vadodara, 24th to 26th February 2020.
- Attended the International Conference on Eco Health and Environmental Sustainability, Navrachana University (in association with the University of Calgary, Canada), Vadodara, from 24th to 26th February 2020.
- Completed a three-day training program on “Real-Time Project Development on Power Electronics Converter using ARM Cortex M-4 Microcontroller” conducted by the Electrical Engineering Department, Navrachana University, Vadodara in association with National-InfoTech (NITech), Surat from 15th to 17th November 2019.
- Attended a one-day workshop on “Introduction to Finite Element Methods” on 13th April 2018 at Navrachana University, Vadodara.
- Attended a two-day workshop on “Recent Trends in Renewable Energy Technology, Power Quality Enhancement & Electric Drives” on 8th and 9th March 2018 at PDPU, Gandhinagar.
- Attended and was a committee member for the two-day 2nd National Conference on “Innovating for Development and Sustainability” on 5th and 6th October 2017 at Navrachana University, Vadodara
- Attended Webinar: ICTIEE 2017 Talk: Flipped Classroom Strategy to Improve Students’ Learning of Computer Communication Network on 23rd March 2017.
- Attended a one-day workshop at Vadodara Institute of Engineering on “Smart Grid Technology” on 4th March 2017.
- Attended Faculty Development Program (FDP) from 6th October to 8th October 2016 at Navrachana University, Vadodara.
- Attended TEQUIP-II sponsored short-term training program (STTP) on “Recent Advances in Condition Monitoring on Electrical Assets” at BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar, from 2nd to 7th May 2016.
Professional Affiliations /Membership
- Head – Khoj Winter School
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