ISUW 2024 Speaker

Dr. Narayana Prasad Padhy, Chairperson (I/C), Board of Governors MNIT Jaipur, Director, MNIT Jaipur and Director, IIIT Kota, is a Professor (HAG) of Electrical Engineering and has served as Dean of Academic Affairs, IIT Roorkee, Founder Head Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Professor In-Charge Training and Placement, NEEPCO and Institute Chair Professor at IIT Roorkee. Dr. Padhy is a prolific researcher in the area of Power Systems Engineering and Smart Grid, and has authored over 220 papers in international journals, with an overall citation of 9000 plus, h-index of 50, and i-index of 138. He has contributed significantly to the domain by way of securing 13 international/national research grants with a funding of over INR 200 million, supervising 43 research scholars, publishing research articles, writing six books, securing patents, laboratory development and developing online NPTEL courses. Dr. Padhy has held visiting positions at eminent international universities, and established research engagements and institutional tie-ups with universities from the US, UK, Denmark, Italy and Canada. He has collaborated with top industries and government agencies for research, laboratory development, and as a knowledge partner. He is well recognised in international and national professional bodies being Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK, Institution of Engineers, India, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, India, and has actively contributed in various capacities towards their growth. He also represents the country at various international research platforms. Dr. Padhy is a well awarded and honoured scholarly professional at the national and international levels, including Alexander von Humboldt Experienced Research Fellowship, Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award, IEEE Smart City Jury Award, IEEE PES Chapter Outstanding Engineer Award from IEEE Power & Energy Society, USA, and BOYSCAST Research Fellow Award for Young Scientist.