Prof. Ram Kumar - Electrical Engineering

About Me

I am a dedicated professional currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Government Engineering College, Khagaria, located in Raun, Alauli, Bihar, India. With over 5 years of academic experience, I am passionate about teaching, research, and guiding the next generation of engineers.

I completed M.Tech in Control and Instrumentation from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab, India. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. (part-time) in the Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. I believe in creating an engaging learning environment that combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

My professional journey has encompassed diverse areas within Power System and Control Engineering, reflecting his versatile skill set and broad expertise. My areas of interest span a broad spectrum of topics, including control theory and applications, circuit design, model order reduction, optimization, robotics, renewable energy, and control of lower extremity exoskeletons. My multidisciplinary approach to research underscores his innovative thinking and willingness to explore new avenues for technological advancement. Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in various research projects funded by esteemed organizations such as the Government of India, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).

I have have published over 13 research articles in reputable national and international journals and conferences. In addition to my research contributions, I serve as an editor for the Journal of Control Science and Engineering (CSE) published by the Science Publishing Group.

Email: ramahk92@geckhagaria.org.in

Phone: +91 9108642983

Office: Department of Electrical Engineering, 2nd Floor, Room 214

Faculty Profile: https://www.geckhagaria.org.in/faculty/ram-kumar

Website: https://scholarprofiles.com/ramkumar

Subjects Taught

Power Systems Engineering

Comprehensive study of generation, transmission, and distribution systems including load flow analysis and stability concepts.

Renewable Energy Systems

Design and analysis of solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy systems with grid integration challenges.

Control Systems Engineering

Analysis and design of feedback control systems with applications in electrical engineering domains.

Electrical Machines

Principles, operation, and performance characteristics of transformers, DC and AC machines.

Power Electronics

Study of power semiconductor devices, converters, inverters, and their applications in power systems.

Smart Grid Technologies

Advanced concepts in modern grid infrastructure, including IoT applications, smart metering, and grid automation.

Research Profile

Publications

105+

Citations

Projects

Patents

Research Interests

Lower Limb Exoskeleton Model Order Reduction Load Frequency Control Microgrid Control Systems Renewable Energy

Publications (International Journala)

Ram Kumar and Afzal Sikander. Development of new framework for order abatement and control design strategy. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering (2024). https://doi.org/10.1177/09596518241271853
Ram Kumar and Afzal Sikander. Review and analysis of model order reduction techniques for high-dimensional complex systems. Microsyst Technol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-023-05605-8
Ram Kumar & Afzal Sikander. A new hybrid approach based on fuzzy logic and optimization for load frequency control, International Journal of Modelling and Simulation (2024). https://doi.org/10.1080/02286203.2024.2315327
Ram Kumar and Afzal Sikander. A new order abatement method based on Atom search optimization. Int. J. Dynam. Control 11, 1704–1717 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40435-022-01094-1
Ram Kumar and Afzal Sikander. A novel load frequency control of multi area non-reheated thermal power plant using fuzzy PID cascade controller. Sādhanā 48, 25 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-022-02071-2
Ram Kumar and D. Ezhilarasi. A state-of-the-art survey of model order reduction techniques for large-scale coupled dynamical systems. Int. J. Dynam. Control 11, 900–916 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40435-022-00985-7
Ram Kumar and Afzal Sikander. Parameter identification for load frequency control using fuzzy FOPID in power system. COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, Vol. 40 No. 4, pp. 802-821(2021). https://doi.org/10.1108/COMPEL-04-2020-0159

Publications (National/International Conferences)

Ram Kumar, Yogesh Bothara, D. Ezhilarasi and K. Mohanavelu, "Atomic Orbital Search Optimization Based Fractional Order PID Controller for 4 DoF Lower Limb Exoskeleton," 2023 International Conference on Power, Instrumentation, Control and Computing (PICC), Thrissur, India, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/PICC57976.2023.10142336.
Md. Imtiyaz Uddin, Rahul Kr Sharma, Ram Kumar and D. Ezhilarasi, "Adaptive Backstepping Control of 2-DOF Helicopter System Under Parametric Uncertainty," 2023 International Conference on Power, Instrumentation, Control and Computing (PICC), Thrissur, India, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/PICC57976.2023.10142491.
Ram Kumar, S. Ragothaman, M. Nitteesh, V. G. Kumar and D. Ezhilarasi, "Actuator selection for lower limb exoskeleton prototype design for paraplegic patients", 3rd International Conference on Advancements in Automation Robotics & Sensing (ICAARS 2022), vol. 1, no. 12, pp. 187-194, 2022.
Ram Kumar and Afzal Sikander, "Controller Design Strategies for Load Frequency Control in Power System" 2022 Soft Computing: Theories and Applications. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, India, vol 1053. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0751-9_120

UG Projects Guided

Solar based electric vehicle charging circuit in three phase G2V and V2G modes of operation

4 Students 2025

The project focuses on developing a solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging circuit capable of operating in both Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) modes using a three-phase system. It ensures efficient bidirectional power flow, enabling sustainable energy utilization and grid support.

Modeling & Simulation of Three Phase Grid Connected Solar PV System

3 Students 2025

This project involves the modeling and simulation of a three-phase grid-connected solar PV system to analyze its performance under varying solar and grid conditions. It aims to ensure efficient power injection into the grid while maintaining stability and power quality.

Load frequency control of two area power system using PID controller

3 Students 2024 Research Paper Accepted for Publication in E2ACON NITJ 2025

This project focuses on load frequency control of a two-area interconnected power system using a PID controller to maintain system frequency and tie-line power within acceptable limits. The PID controller ensures stable operation by minimizing frequency deviations due to load disturbances.

Intelligent Cloud Integrated Enhanced Irrigation System

3 Students 2024 Best Paper Award at E2ACON NITJ 2025

This project presents an intelligent irrigation system integrated with cloud computing to enable real-time monitoring and automated water control based on soil and environmental conditions. It enhances water efficiency and crop yield by leveraging IoT sensors and data-driven decision-making.

Vehicle Accident Detection and Alert System

5 Students 2023

This project develops a vehicle accident detection and alert system using sensors and microcontrollers to identify collisions in real time. Upon detection, it automatically sends the location and alert message to emergency contacts or services, enabling faster response and assistance.

Professional Experience

2023 - Present

Assistant Professor

Government Engineering College, Khagaria, Bihar

Teaching undergraduate courses, guiding research projects, and leading departmental research initiatives power system and control system.

2020 - 2021

Junior Research Fellow

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Development of Reduced Order Modules for Large Scale Systems. Published 4 research papers.

Academic Activities

Teaching Philosophy

I emphasize conceptual understanding through practical applications, industry case studies, and hands-on projects to prepare students for real-world challenges.

Student Guidance

Regular office hours, research mentorship, and career counseling. I guide students for higher studies and competitive exams.

Professional Development

Conducted 4 workshops on MATLAB and Proteus software technologies.