Dr. Bikram Das | Power Electronics | Research Excellence Award
Assistant Professor | NIT Agartala | India
Dr. Bikram Das has made notable research contributions in power electronics, renewable energy conversion systems, and smart grid technologies, demonstrating a clear focus on improving efficiency, reliability, and power quality in modern energy infrastructures. His scholarly work includes impactful publications in prominent international journals such as the IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, where he co-authored an advanced 11-level grid-interactive hybrid inverter topology designed for medium-voltage applications. This innovation supports enhanced energy conversion processes and improved integration of renewable energy into electrical networks. His contributions to photovoltaic (PV) energy systems are evidenced through the development and validation of an improved perturb-and-observe MPPT algorithm, which optimizes solar energy extraction under varying environmental conditions. Additionally, he has collaborated on research involving TSBC converters integrated with battery energy storage systems to advance DFIG-based wind energy conversion systems, improving system efficiency and operational stability. His work addressing power quality challenges through D-STATCOM analysis further reflects his strong engagement with distribution network enhancement solutions. Several conference contributions also highlight complementary research on inverter topologies and smart grid power electronics. Across his research portfolio, Dr. Das demonstrates technical depth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to advancing technologies that align with global clean energy transition goals. His publications collectively showcase his ability to address key engineering challenges associated with renewable energy integration and highlight his strengths in applied research that has direct industrial and societal relevance, positioning him as a promising contributor to advancements in modern sustainable power systems.
Featured Publications
N. Panda, Das, B., Chakrabarti, A., Kasari, P. R., Bhattacharya, A., & Chatterjee, D. (2020). A new grid‐interactive 11‐level hybrid inverter topology for medium‐voltage application. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 57(1), 869–881.
Das, B., Jamatia, A., Chakraborti, A., Kasari, P. R., & Bhowmik, M. (2012). New perturb and observe MPPT algorithm and its validation using data from PV module. International Journal of Advances in Engineering & Technology, 4(1), 579–587. (Page range added based on standard format)
Das, A., Kar, A. K., Kumar, C., Kumar, U., Verma, A., Pal, S., Joseph, A., & Das, B. (2020). TSBC converter with BESS for DFIG‐based wind energy conversion system. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 56(6), 6158–6173.
Kasari, P. R., Paul, M., Das, B., & Chakraborti, A. (2017). Analysis of D‐STATCOM for power quality enhancement in distribution network. In 2017 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON) (pp. 1421–1426). IEEE.
Panda, N., Das, B., Kasari, P. R., & Chakrabarty, A. (2020). A developed eleven‐level inverter topology for medium‐voltage application. In 2020 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE) (pp. 1–6). IEEE.