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Dr. Swetha Shekarappa G.

Assistant Professor

Alliance College of Engineering and Design

Dr. Swetha Shekarappa G earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Alliance University, Bangalore.  She holds Post Graduate Degree in Power Electronics and Graduate Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University Belagavi. Her areas of interest include Power System Optimization; Reactive Power Planning; Swarm and Evolutionary Optimization; and Power Electronics and Electromagnetic fields.

Dr. Swetha has many research publications in SCI/SCI-E, Scopus indexed journals, book chapters and conference proceedings to her credit. She serves as a reviewer for reputed journals and conferences including IEEE Transactions, IET-GTD, Elsevier, Springer, IGI Global USA, and several other national/international conferences of repute. She has also attended several workshops, seminars, and faculty development programmes and guided several UG students in their project work. She is a life member of reputed professional societies like ISTE, IAENG, IFERP and member of IEEE.

Research Publication in Peer Reviewed Journals

  • Swetha Shekarappa G., Sheila Mahapatra, and Saurav Raj. “Management of Var sources for the reactive power planning problem by oppositional Harris Hawk optimizer” Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology, Springer. 10, 45 (2023). [Springer Nature]
  • Swetha Shekarappa G., Sheila Mahapatra, and Saurav Raj. “A novel meta-heuristic approach for optimal RPP using series compensated FACTS controller” Intelligent Systems with Applications, Elsevier, 18 (2023): 200220. [Scopus].
  • Swetha Shekarappa G., Sheila Mahapatra, and Saurav Raj. "VAR strategic planning for reactive power using hybrid soft computing techniques." International Journal of Bio-Inspired Computation, Inderscience, 20, no. 1 (2022): 38-48. [SCI, Q2, IF=3.975].
  • Chandan Kumar Shiva, Swetha Shekarappa Gudadappanavar*, Basetti Vedik, Rohit Babu, Saurav Raj, Biplab Bhattacharyya, “Fuzzy-Based Shunt VAR Source Placement and Sizing by Oppositional Crow Search Algorithm”. Journal of Control, Automation and Electrical Systems (Feb-2022), [ESCI].
  • Swetha Shekarappa G., and Sheila Mahapatra. "Metaheuristic nature-based algorithm for optimal reactive power planning." International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, Springer, (2021): 1-14. [ESCI, Q1, IF=2.0].
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, Sheila Mahapatra, and Saurav Raj. "Voltage Constrained Reactive Power Planning Problem for Reactive Loading Variation Using Hybrid Harris Hawk Particle Swarm Optimizer." Electric Power Components and Systems, Taylor, and Francis (Sep-2021): 1-15. [SCI, Q4, IF:1.071].
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, Sheila Mahapatra, Selvarani R, “Impact of Distributed generation on Distribution Network- A rural case study.” Published journal publication in SEYBOLD Report Journal, Volume 15, Issue 9, September-2020. [SCOPUS INDEXED]
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, and Nagabhushan Patil, ‘Design of DC link filter and inverter output filter for induction motor drive system’, in the International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) Vol. 2, Issue 1, January 2013.
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, and Shivanagouda B Patil, ‘Implementation of a Single Phase Z-Source Buck-Boost Matrix Converter using PWM Technique’,in the International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology (IJCET), Vol.4, No.6, Nov/Dec 2014
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, and Shivanagouda B Patil, ‘Operating three phase induction motor using power factor correction and controlled Technique’, in the International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR-JEEE), Vol.9, Issue 6, Nov/Dec 2014

Publications as Book Chapters

  • Badi, Manjulata, Saurav Raj, Sheila Mahapatra, and G. Swetha Shekarappa. "Introduction to Smart Energy Systems in Recent Trends." In Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Energy Systems, pp. 1-24. River Publishers, 2023.
  • Senbagavalli, M., Shekarappa G. Swetha, and R. Rajagopal. "A Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Algorithms for Energy Efficiency Applications." In Handbook of Research on Network-Enabled IoT Applications for Smart City Services, pp. 115-134. IGI Global, 2023.
  • Shekarappa G. Swetha, Badi, Manjulata, Saurav Raj, Sheila Mahapatra, and M. Senbagavalli. "A Review on the Impact of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Sustainability and Energy Management." Handbook of Research on Network-Enabled IoT Applications for Smart City Services (2023): 263-281 IGI Global, 2023.
  • Badi, Manjulata, Sheila Mahapatra, Saurav Raj and Shekarappa G. Swetha. "Future Indian Smart Cities' Renewable Energy Scenarios." In Handbook of Research on Network-Enabled IoT Applications for Smart City Services, pp. 307-322. IGI Global, 2023.
  • Badi, Manjulata, Shekarappa G. Swetha, Sheila Mahapatra, and Saurav Raj. "Innovation, Opportunities, and Ongoing Challenges of AI and IOE in the Power and Energy Sector." In Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Energy Systems, pp. 1-25. River Publishers, 2023.
  • Shekarappa G. Swetha, Mahapatra, Sheila, Saurav Raj, and Manjulata Badi. "Smart transportation based on AI and ML technology." In Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Smart City Planning, pp. 281-299. Elsevier, 2023.
  • Senbagavalli, M., V. Sathiyamoorthi, SK Manju Bargavi, Shekarappa G. Swetha, and T. Jesudas. "Deep learning model for flood estimate and relief management system using hybrid algorithm." In Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Smart City Planning, pp. 29-44. Elsevier, 2023.
  • Shekarappa G. Swetha, Badi, Manjulata, Saurav Raj, and Sheila Mahapatra. "An overview of smart city planning—The future technology." Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Smart City Planning (2023): 319-335.
  • Swetha, Shekarappa G., Manjulata Badi, Saurav Raj, and Sheila Mahapatra. "Role of Renewable Energy Sources and Storage Units in Smart Grids." Smart Grids and Microgrids: Technology Evolution (2022): 147-173.
  • Badi, Manjulata, Shekarappa G. Swetha, Sheila Mahapatra, and Saurav Raj. "A architectural approach to smart grid technology." Smart Grids and Microgrids: Technology Evolution (2022): 295-323.
  • Swetha S.G., Sheila Mahapatra, Saurav Raj, “Voltage Constrained Reactive Power Planning by Ameliorated HHO Technique”, in Electric Power & Renewable Energy Conference (EPREC 2020).

Articles Published

  • Swetha Shekarappa G, Sheila Mahapatra, Saurav Raj published article on “State-of-Art Technology of Distribution System State Estimation-Paradigm Towards Smart Grid” IEEE Smart Grid Bulletin, Nov-2022.
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, Sheila Mahapatra, Saurav Raj published article on " IOT Implementation in Energy Harvesting” IEEE Smart Grid Bulletin, January 2023.
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, Sheila Mahapatra, Saurav Raj and Senbagavalli M published article on " Microgrid: A Pathway for Present and Future Technology" IEEE Smart Grid Bulletin, May 2023.

 Awards

  • Received Best young faculty award by Novel Research Academy ISO 9001: 2015 Certified, A Registered Enterprise under the Govt. of India on 07/11/2022.
  • Received the Award for “Young Faculty” by EET CRS (Research wing for Excellence in professional Education & Industry) in 7th Academic Achievement Awards-19 at Mumbai, India on 8th Sept 2019.

Publication in Conference Proceedings

  • Swetha Shekarappa G, Anusha B and Dhanu R, presented a paper on “IOT based conditioning monitor system for mining applications”, 8th International Conference on Micro-Electronics, Electromagnetics and Telecommunications (ICMEET-2023), on 07/10/2023.
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, Ankith M, Sujay V, Hemanth V, and Rajat V presented a paper on “Smart Underground Cable Fault Detection System” 8th International Conference on Micro-Electronics, Electromagnetics and Telecommunications (ICMEET-2023), on 07/10/2023.
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, Senbagavalli Marimuttu and Chinnaiyan R, presented a paper on “Avocado Fruit Image Classification using ResNet Convolutional Neural Networks” IEEE Conference on New Frontiers in Communication, Automation, Management and Security on 27-28 October 2023.
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, Sheila Mahapatra, and Saurav Raj, presented a paper on “Enhancing Grid Resilience for Improved Power System Reliability”, 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Energy and Technological Advancements (ISSETA 2023) NIT Meghalaya, Shillong, India, from 24th-25th February 2023.
  • Chandan Kumar Shiva, Manjulata Badi, Swetha Shekarappa G, Rohit Babu, Sheila Mahapatra, B. Vedik, Rangarajan and Shriram S., “Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator for the Solution of Reactive Power Management Problem” AIP Conference Proceedings 2418, 040002 (2022); 24 May 2022.
  • Chandan Kumar Shiva, Manjulata Badi, Swetha Shekarappa G, Rohit Babu, Sheila Mahapatra, B. Vedik, Rangarajan and Shriram S., “Solution for Reactive Power Planning Problem Using Salp Swarm Algorithm”, AIP Conference Proceedings 2418, 040002 (2022); 24 May 2022.
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, Sheila Mahapatra, Nagsen P. Meshram, Saurav Raj, presented a paper on “A Case Study on Influence of Distributed Generation in Rural Area” in the International Conference on Power Electronics and Sustainable Development (ICPESD-2022), IEEE held at NIT Jamshedpur on April 23 &24, 2022.
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, S. Mahapatra, Saurav Raj, “Voltage Constrained Reactive Power Planning by Ameliorated HHO Technique” TEQIP-III Sponsored “Electric Power and Renewable Energy Conference -2020 (EPREC-2020)” presented paper held on 29-30 May 2020, organized by National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur (NITJ), India. Publication partner “SPRINGER lecture series”.
  • Swetha Shekarappa G, “A study of optimization algorithm in Machine learning” in “AICTE sponsored National E- Conference on Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Management NCIRSEM-21”, organized by P.S.V. College of Engineering and Technology, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu on August 2nd and 3rd.
  • Jayanth Babu C, Vaishnavi G, Karthik Prasad K B, Swetha Shekarappa G, Dynamic Charging of Electric Vehicle,” “International Conference on Renewable Energy and Green Technology, ICREGT 2020”, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ghaziabad, June-2020.