Indrani Ray | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Indrani Ray | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

IIT Kharagpur, India

Dr. Indrani Ray is a dedicated researcher and academician specializing in Electronics and Communication Engineering, with a strong focus on optical communication systems, modulation techniques, and photonic circuit design. She earned her B.Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, Durgapur, in 2005, followed by an M.Tech from the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, in 2008. She later pursued her Ph.D. at the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom, where her doctoral thesis titled “Analysis of Offset Pulse Position Modulation” under the supervision of Dr. Martin Sibley made significant contributions to enhancing the efficiency and performance of optical modulation schemes for high-speed data communication. Professionally, Dr. Ray has accumulated valuable academic and research experience, having served as an Assistant Professor at Techno India University, Salt Lake, and later as a Senior Research Fellow and currently as a Women Scientist-A at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. Her research interests encompass optical and wireless communication, circuit theory, antenna design, and signal processing, with an emphasis on developing innovative transceiver systems and improving the reliability of data transmission in optical channels. She possesses strong research skills in circuit design, spectral characterization, electromagnetic analysis, and system performance evaluation, supported by expertise in simulation tools and advanced analytical modeling. Dr. Ray has published four peer-reviewed journal articles in reputed SCI-indexed journals, including IET Optoelectronics and Journal of Lightwave Technology, reflecting her growing academic influence with eight citations and an h-index of two. She is a recipient of the prestigious Grand Challenge Engineering Scholarship awarded by the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) in recognition of her academic excellence and research potential. In conclusion, Dr. Indrani Ray stands out as a passionate researcher committed to advancing optical communication technologies and bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical engineering innovation, contributing meaningfully to scientific progress and global technological development.

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Featured Publications

  1. Ray, I., Dadi, K. V. S. S., & Biswas, K. (2025). Design and performance analysis of solid-state fractional capacitor-based trans-receiver system. International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications.

  2. Ray, I., Sibley, M. J. N., & Mather, P. J. (2015). Spectral characterization of offset pulse position modulation. IET Optoelectronics, 9, 300–306.

  3. Ray, I., Sibley, M. J. N., & Mather, P. J. (2012). Performance analysis of offset pulse position modulation over optical channel. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 30, 325–330.

  4. Ray, I., Khan, M., Mondal, D., & Bhattacharjee, A. K. (2008). Effect on resonant frequency for E-plane mutually coupled microstrip antennas. Progress in Electromagnetics Research Letters, 3, 133–140.

  5. Khan, M., Ray, I., Mandal, D., & Bhattacharjee, A. K. (2008). Comparative study of the resonant frequency of E-plane and H-plane coupled microstrip patch antennas. Progress in Electromagnetics Research C, 1, 241–249.

Dr. Indrani Ray’s work advances the field of optical and wireless communication by developing efficient modulation and transceiver systems that enhance data transmission reliability and speed. Her research contributes to the evolution of next-generation communication technologies, driving innovation in science and industry while supporting global connectivity and digital transformation.

 

Hamid Karimi | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hamid Karimi | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Qom University of Technology, Iran

Dr. Hamid Karimi is a distinguished researcher in Electrical Power Engineering, recognized internationally for his impactful contributions to renewable energy systems, smart grids, and multi-microgrid optimization. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering from the Iran University of Science and Technology (2017–2022), where he also completed his M.Sc. (2015–2017) and later pursued postdoctoral research (2022–2023), following his B.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University (2011–2015). Professionally, Dr. Karimi serves as Head of the Central Library and Information Center and Member of the Research Council at Qom University of Technology, alongside roles as Scientific and Executive Editor of the Journal of Power, Control, and Data Processing Systems, and session chair and committee member at leading renewable energy conferences. His research interests span renewable energy integration, demand-side management, multi-energy systems, transactive energy markets, and the application of optimization and AI methods in power systems. With 67 Scopus-indexed publications, 1,355 citations, and an h-index of 22 (24 in Google Scholar, 1,726 citations), he has published in top journals including Applied Energy, Energy, Journal of Energy Storage, and Sustainable Cities and Society, reflecting his strong academic influence. His research skills encompass optimization techniques, stochastic and robust energy scheduling, AI-based resource management, demand response modeling, IoT-enabled smart grid applications, and sustainable system design, underpinned by extensive experience in both theoretical frameworks and applied projects supported by national and international institutions. Among his numerous awards and honors, Dr. Karimi has been consistently ranked as a top student and top research scholar during his academic career, recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer for leading journals, and listed among the world’s top 2% most highly cited scientists in 2024 and 2025, in addition to membership in the National Elite Foundation. In conclusion, Dr. Hamid Karimi exemplifies excellence in research, leadership, and innovation, making significant contributions to advancing sustainable energy solutions, and his proven academic achievements and global recognition highlight his strong potential to continue shaping the future of renewable energy and smart grid systems.

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Featured Publication

  1. Karimi, H. (2022). A strategy-based coalition formation model for hybrid wind/PV/FC/MT/DG/battery multi-microgrid systems considering demand response programs. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 137, 107642.

  2. Karimi, H. (2022). Daily operation of multi‐energy systems based on stochastic optimization considering prediction of renewable energy generation. IET Renewable Power Generation, 16(2), 301–313.

  3. Karimi, H. (2021). Modeling of transactive energy in multi-microgrid systems by hybrid of competitive-cooperative games. Electric Power Systems Research, 199, 107546.

  4. Karimi, H. (2021). Two-stage economic, reliability, and environmental scheduling of multi-microgrid systems and fair cost allocation. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 28, 100546.

  5. Karimi, H. (2021). Cooperative energy management of multi-energy hub systems considering demand response programs and ice storage. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 133, 106904.