Mr. Rinal Prasad | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Rinal Prasad | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Rinal Prasad | Renewable Energy | University of Fiji | France

Mr. Rinal Rinay Prasad is a dedicated educator, researcher, and innovator from Fiji, whose academic and professional contributions exemplify excellence in the fields of Renewable Energy Management, Mathematics, and Physics. With a strong foundation in science and education, Mr. Prasad has combined his technical expertise and leadership abilities to promote sustainable development through renewable energy research and teaching innovation. He holds a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Management from the University of Fiji, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of the South Pacific, and a Bachelor of Science with a Graduate Certificate in Education majoring in Mathematics and Physics from the same institution. His qualifications are further enhanced by certifications in Occupational Health and Safety, Basic First Aid, and CPR through the Red Cross, emphasizing his holistic approach to safety and academic excellence. Professionally, Mr. Prasad has built a remarkable career trajectory through various leadership roles in the education sector, including serving as the Head of Department for Mathematics, Physics, and Science at institutions such as Bucalevu Secondary School, Nadarivatu High School, and South Taveuni Secondary School. His teaching and administrative expertise have shaped academic programs that integrate scientific rigor with practical application, nurturing the next generation of learners in STEM disciplines. Currently, he serves as a Mathematics Teacher at Thames High School in New Zealand, continuing his commitment to global education and sustainability. His research interests revolve around renewable energy applications in island contexts, decarbonization technologies, and clean cooking innovations, with a particular focus on the development of small-scale, flexible balloon digesters for sustainable energy production in remote communities.

Professional Profile: ORCID 

Selected Publications 

  1. Prasad, R. R. (2024). Decarbonising Island Kitchens: Assessing the Small-Scale Flexible Balloon Digester’s Clean Cooking Potential in Fiji. Renewable Energy Perspectives, 12(3), 45–58. Citations: 18

  2. Prasad, R. R. (2023). Integrating Renewable Energy Education into Secondary School Curriculum: A Pacific Island Approach. Journal of Sustainable Education and Innovation, 7(2), 112–126. Citations: 22

  3. Prasad, R. R. (2023). Modeling Energy Efficiency in Rural Island Communities through Biogas Technology. International Journal of Energy Research, 14(1), 65–79. Citations: 15

  4. Prasad, R. R. (2022). Mathematics and Renewable Energy: Bridging Theoretical Concepts with Practical Applications in Pacific Classrooms. Journal of Educational Science and Technology, 10(4), 201–215. Citations: 19

  5. Prasad, R. R. (2022). Community-Based Renewable Energy Projects in Fiji: Challenges and Educational Implications. Pacific Journal of Environmental Science, 9(2), 89–104. Citations: 25

Dr. Anshuman Satpathy | Renewable Energy Awards | Best Scholar Award

Dr. Anshuman Satpathy | Renewable Energy Awards | Best Scholar Award 

Dr. Anshuman Satpathy, Siksha O Anusandan University, India

Mr. Anshuman Satpathy is a Research Scholar in the Department of Electrical and Electronics at ITER, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in electrical engineering, having previously earned a B.Tech and M.Tech dual degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution in 2020 with an impressive CGPA of 9.5. His research interests span a broad range of areas including smart grid technologies, grid integration of renewable energy sources, intelligent control, power system optimization, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Additionally, he specializes in voltage and frequency control of microgrids, stability of inverter-based systems, and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for photovoltaic and wind energy conversion systems.

Professional Profile:

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Suitability for the Research for Best Scholar Award

Mr. Anshuman Satpathy, a research scholar in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at ITER, Siksha’O’ Anusandhan, stands as a strong candidate for the Best Scholar Award based on his academic background, research expertise, and contributions to the field.

Education:

  1. Ph.D. (Pursuing)
    • Institute: Department of Electrical and Electronics, ITER, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University)
    • Field: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • Status: Pursuing
  2. B.Tech and M.Tech Dual Degree (Integrated)
    • Institute: Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) at ITER, Bhubaneswar
    • Year of Passing: 2020
    • CGPA: 9.5
  3. H.S.C. (Higher Secondary Certificate)
    • Institute: Vikas Residential School, Bargarh
    • Year of Passing: 2015
    • Percentage: 83%
  4. S.S.C. (Secondary School Certificate)
    • Institute: Holy Angels Convent School, Gopalpur
    • Year of Passing: 2013
    • Percentage: 85.5%

Work Experience:

  • Research Scholar
    • Department: Electrical and Electronics, ITER, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University)
    • Research Areas:
      • Smart Grid
      • Grid integration of Renewable Energy Sources
      • Intelligent control, modeling, and optimization of power systems
      • Power system stability and control
      • Technologies for smart grids
      • Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
      • MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) for PV and wind energy systems
      • Voltage and frequency control in microgrids with inverter and rotating machine-based sources
      • Stability of inverter-based systems

Awards and Honors:

  • Best Paper Presentation Award (2019) from Institution of Engineers INDIA
  • Prestigious Institution Award (2020) from Institution of Engineers INDIA
  • Prestigious Institution Award (2021) from Institution of Engineers INDIA
  • Best Paper Presentation at APSIT 2023 for “Power Quality Improvement in a Micro Grid with ELM-based Nonlinear Autoregressive Neural Network”
  • Prestigious Madhusudan Memorial Award (2021) from Institution of Engineers INDIA

Publication top Notes:

A new representation learning based maximum power operation towards improved energy management integration with DG controllers for photovoltaic generators using online deep exponentially expanded RVFLN algorithm

Forest Fire identification: Harnessing Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence

A new real-time maximum power point tracking scheme for PV-BASED microgrid STABILITY using online DEEP ridge extreme learning machine algorithm

Design and hardware in loop testing of an intelligent controller for power quality improvement in a complex micro grid

Short Term Solar Power Prediction Using Hybrid Two Layered Decomposition Technique Based Optimized ELM

Stability and Quality Analysis of Solar Energy-Based Electrical Network Using an Improved Artificial Neural Network