Dr Vijayanarasimha Hindupur Pakka

Vijay Pakka is a Senior Lecturer in Electrical Power Systems & Smart Grids, based within the School of Engineering & Sustainable Development. He undertakes research in the area of Smart Grids specifically on the topics of distributed resource integration, microgrid operation and control, voltage regulation, distribution system modelling, electricity markets, deregulated power systems, demand response strategies and network stability analysis. He has a strong background in power system analysis and works with a range of modelling and analysis tools such as multiagent systems, statistical models, machine learning algorithms and metaheuristic techniques. He has special interests in stochastic dynamical systems and Bayesian network theory. He teaches electronics and electrical principles and power system analysis to undergraduate and postgraduate students along with research supervision of Doctoral and MSc students.

Vijay has previously worked as a Senior Research Fellow on the EPSRC funded AMEN (Agent-based Modelling of Electricity Networks) project that sought to make a significant and original contribution to improve the international profile and national strategic impact of energy modelling in the UK. It addressed in the context of the electricity network, perceived general weaknesses in whole energy systems modelling - from the closely related standpoint of complex systems research - in the areas of end-use behaviour, technology dynamics, and energy in industry. Prior to this project, Vijay worked on the million-£ CASCADE (Complex Adaptive Systems Cognitive Agents and Distributed Energy) project funded by EPSRC which focussed on agent based modelling of the UK energy system from a socio-economic and technical prespective.

Prior to joining DMU, Vijay completed his PhD in computer Science from the University of Southampton, UK and his Masters from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. His PhD thesis was on the investigation of Complexity issues in Gene Regulatory Networks using Machine Learning and Stochastic Analysis Techniques and his MSc was on using Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines for locating Faults in Distribution Networks. Vijay has a background in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with focus on Power System Analysis, Smart Grids, Electricity Markets and Trading, Power Electronics, Machine Learning Techniques and Statistical Analysis. Vijay has a Higher Certificate in Statistics from the Royal Statistical Society.

 Institute of Energy & Sustainable Development

Institute of Sustainable Futures

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Electrical Substation Supply Area based Data Collation and Visualization Techniques for Local Area Energy Planning: Perspectives from UK Distribution Network Datasets, Sheikhzadehbaboli, P., Pakka, V.H., Bustamante, J.S., and Lee, S. IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids (SmartGridComm), Oslo, Norway, 2024, pp. 47-52.

Surface Water Quality Assessment of the Arkavathi Reservoir Catchment and Command Area, India, through Multivariate Analysis: A Study in Seasonal Sub-Watershed Variations, Surendra Kumar, J.R., Pakka, V.H. Water, 14 (15), 2022.

Improved occupancy monitoring in non-domestic buildings, Ekwevugbe, T. Brown, N., Pakka, V.H. and Fan, D. Sustainable Cities and Society, 30, pp. 97-107, 2017.

Design and Analysis of Electrical Distribution Networks and Balancing Markets in the UK: A New Framework with Applications, Pakka, V. and Rylatt, R. Energies, 2016, MDPI AG, 9 (2), p. 101

Exploring Smart Grid Possibilities: A Complex Systems Modelling Approach. Rylatt, R. Mark ; Snape, J. Richard ; Allen, P. ; Ardestani, B. M. ; Boait, Peter John ; Boggasch, E. ; Fan, Denis ; Fletcher, G. ; Gammon, Rupert ; Lemon, Mark ; Pakka, V. H. ; Savill, M. ; Smith, Stefan ; Strathern, M. ; Varga, Liz Smart Grid. 1 (1). p. 1-15, 2015

An NSGA-II based Multi-Objective Approach for Distribution System Voltage Control. Pakka, V. H. and Rylatt, R. M. In: Proc of CIRED workshop - International Conference on Electricity Distribution, 12-12 June, 2014. Rome, Italy. Paper No: 0185

An Object-Oriented Framework for Analysis of MV/LV Distribution Systems. Vijayanarasimha H. Pakka, Richard M. Rylatt. 13^th Spanish-Portugues Conference on Electrical Engineering (XIIICHLIE), July 3 - 5, 2013, Valencia, Spain.

Agent-based modelling of the UK short term electricity market: Effects of intermittent wind power. Vijayanarasimha H. Pakka, Babak M. Ardestani, Mark R. Rylatt. 9^th Intl Conf of European Energy Market (EEM 2012), May 10 - 12, 2012, Florence, Italy.

Correlated fluctuations carry signatures of gene regulatory network dynamics. Vijayanarasimha H. Pakka, Adam Prugel-Bennett, Srinandan Dasmahapatra. Journal of Theoretical Biology, Vol: 266(3), 2010, pp: 343-357.

Artificial neural network & support vector machine approach for locating faults in radial distribution systems. Thukaram D, Khicha H.P, Vijayanarasimha H. Pakka. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol: 20(2), 2005, pp: 710-721.

1. Electrical Power Systems Analysis
2. Power Distribution Systems
3. Design & Operation of Smart Grids: Microgrids, Integration of Renewable Energy Sources and Electric Vehicles, Congestion Management, Demand Side Management
4. Power System Dynamics and Control, Stability Analysis
5. Electricity Market Reforms and Trading
6. Stochastic Processes & Stochastical Systems Analysis
7. Neural Networks, Support Vector Machines
8. Multi Agent Systems, Game Theory
9. Agent Based Modelling
10. Statistical Analysis
11. Optimization Theory
12. Complexity Science

1. Power System Analysis  - Transmission & Distribution
2. Electrical & Electronic Principles
3. Computer Aided Design
4. Power Factor Correction

PhD, Computer Science, University of Southampton, UK, 2005 - 2009

MSc (Engg), Electrical Engg, Indian Institute of Science, India, 2002 - 2004

B.E., Electrical & Electronics Engg, Bangalore University, India, 1997 - 2001

PGCertHE, De Montfort University, UK, 2016- 2017

• “Electrical Transmission & Distribution  - I” ENGD3045. Module Leader - 2018/.../25 (current ML)
• “Electrical Transmission & Distribution  - II” ENGD3046. Module Leader - 2018/.../25 (current ML)
• “Power Generation & Transmission” ENGP5405. Module Leader - 2023/24
• "Electrical & Electronic Principles - I" ENGD1103. Module Leader - 2020/.../23
• "Electrical & Electronic Principles - II" ENGD1104. Module Leader - 2020/.../23
• “Electrical Transmission & Distribution” ENGD3015. Module Leader - 2016/17/18
• "Electrical & Electronic Principles" ENGD1004. Module Leader - 2017/18/19
• “Power Electronics” ENGD3025. Module Leader, Instructor - 2016/17
• “Computer Aided Engineering & Programming” ENGD1019. Instructor -2016/../19
• “Engineering Applications” ENGZ0002. Teaching Assistant - 2015/16/17
• “Energy Analysis Techniques” ENGT5218. Deputy Module Leader - 2014/.../19
• “Individual Project” Final Year Undergraduate - ENGD3000 - Supervisor - 2016/.../25
• “Dissertation” MSc  - Supervisor - 2011/.../25

1. Member of IEEE, 2002-present
2. Member of IET, 2005-present
3. Associate Member Energy Institute
4. CIGRE, UK
5. Fellow of HEA

FHEA - Higher Education Academy - 2017

PGCertHE - De Montfort University - 2017

1. CIRED-2014, Challenges of Implementing Active Distribution System Mgmt, 11-12 June, 2014, Rome, Italy.
2. 13^th Spanish-Portugues Conference on Electrical Engineering (XIIICHLIE), July 2013, Valencia, Spain.
3. 9th International Conference on European Energy Markets (EEM), May 2012, Florence, Italy.
4. SMi’s Conference on Smart Grids Data Management, Nov 2010, London
5. European Future Energy Forum, Oct 2010, ExCel, London
6. Seminar on Introducing ELEXON (Electricity Balancing & Settlement Company), Sept 2010, London
7. Workshop on Future Research Directions in Agent-Based Modelling, June 2010, Leeds
8. Mathematical and Statistical Aspects of Molecular Biology, 18th annual MASAMB workshop, Glasgow, March 2008. (Poster)
9. Taming the Complexity of Cellular Networks, Royal Society, April 2007, Organised by the Interdisciplinary Research Network in Optical Proteomics, London
10. From Individual to Collective Behaviour in Large-Scale Complex Systems, An interdisciplinary Summer School on Complex Systems, Aug 2006, Ambleside, UK. Organized by Manchester University, UK
11. Southampton Spring School in Complexity Science, April 2006, Intl Workshop Organized by Southampton University, UK
12. International Conference on Cognitive Systems, Organized by NIIT-Centre for Research in Cognitive Systems, Dec 2004, New Delhi, India. (Poster)
13. Asian Applied Computing Conference, Oct 2004, Kathmandu, Nepal. (Poster)

Electrical Substation Supply Area based Data Collation and Visualization Techniques for Local Area Energy Planning: Perspectives from UK Distribution Network Datasets, Sheikhzadehbaboli, P., Pakka, V.H., Bustamante, J.S., and Lee, S. IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids (SmartGridComm), Oslo, Norway, 2024, pp. 47-52.

Power System Analysis

Statistical Analysis

1. Complex Adaptive Systems, Cognitive Agents and Distributed Energy (CASCADE), EPSRC funded project 

• • • • Role: Named Researcher
      • Amount: Total Project Value £1,042,338, Led by DMU
      • Dates: Sep 2009 – March 2013
      • Collaborators: Cranfield University, E.On UK Plc, Ecotricity, CSIRO, The National Energy Foundation, Ostfalia

1. Short KTP: on “Analysing electricity demand data at outdoor events and summer festivals and smart control strategies and technologies to optimize demand consumption”, TSB.

• • • • Role: Academic Supervisor
      • Sponsored by Technology Strategy Board
      • Dates: June 2013 – March 2014
      • Collaborators: Midas Productions Ltd

1. Agent-based Modelling of Electricity Networks (AMEN), EPSRC funded project 

• • • • Role: Named Researcher
      • Amount: Total Project Value £561,836, Led by DMU
      • Dates: Apr 2013 – May 2016
      • Collaborators: E.On UK Plc, CSIRO, The National Energy Foundation, European Institute for Energy Research

1. KTP: De Montfort University and Advanced Infrastructure Technology Ltd KTP 21-22 R5 (on Energy Modelling Exercise with Data Analysis for Local Area Energy Planning)

• • • • Role: Academic Supervisor (from Oct 2023)
      • Amount: Total project value £379,008 increased to £418,592
      • Collaborators: Advanced Infrastructure Technology Ltd, Cambridge, SSEN
      • Dates: May 2022 till April 2025 (in progress)

1. Circular Microgrids: Circular Economy Pathways for Renewable Microgrids in Africa (CEPREC), UKRI – Aryton Fund Project  

• • • • Role: Co-Investigator
      • Amount: Total Project Value £3 million, Led by DMU
      • Dates: Jan 2025 – in progress (for 3 years)
      • Collaborators: University of Warwick, Chatham House, and 9 universities from across Africa

1. Higher Certificate in Statistics, May 2013, Royal Statistical Society, London, UK.
2. Reviewer for EPSRC grant proposals: 2016  - to present
3. Reviewer for Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research: 2012  - to present
4. Reviewer for IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution Journal: 2007 – to present
5. Reviewer for Journal of Theoretical Biology: 2010 – to present
6. Reviewer for Electric Power Systems Research Journal: 2013 – to present
7. Reviewer for MDPI Energies Journal: 2016 – to present
8. Reviewer for the 8^th Intl Conf on the European Energy Market, May 2011
9. Reviewer for the7^th IEEE International Conference on Digital Ecosystems and Technologies (IEEE DEST 2013), July 2013, California, USA
10. Conference Session Chairman at the 13^th Spanish-Portuguese Conference on Electrical Engineering, July 2013, Valencia, Spain

1. An NSGA-II based Multi-Objective Approach for Distribution System Voltage Control. CIRED workshop - International Conference on Electricity Distribution, 12-12 June, 2014. Rome, Italy
2. An Agent Based Model for Optimal Generation Mix based on Price Elasticity of Aggregated Consumer Demand. 13th Spanish-Portugues Conference on Electrical Engineering (XIIICHLIE), July 3 - 5, 2013, Valencia, Spain
3. An Object-Oriented Framework for Analysis of MV/LV Distribution Systems. 13th Spanish-Portugues Conference on Electrical Engineering (XIIICHLIE), July 3 - 5, 2013, Valencia, Spain
4. CASCADE, Developing a Multi-Agent Model of the UK Electricity System. Satellite Workshop: Sustainable Energy, Complexity Science and the Smart Grid, 9^th European Conference on Complex Systems (ECCS 2012), Sept 3 - 7, 2012, Brussels, Belgium
5. Old hat? Modelling the effect of age on electricity consumption practice. Annual International Conference of Royal Geographical Society (RGS-IBG 2011), London, Aug 31 - Sept 2, 2012
6. Agent-based modelling of the UK short term electricity market: Effects of intermittent wind power. 9^th Intl Conf of European Energy Market (EEM 2012), May 10 - 12, 2012, Florence, Italy
7. Correlated Fluctuations Probe Dynamics of Transcriptional Regulation. Proceedings of 6^th International Workshop on Computational Systems Biology (WCSB 2009), June 10 - 12, 2009, Aarhus, Denmark
8. Time-Covariance Functions to Structurally Distinguish Gene Regulatory Networks. 7^th International Conference on Complex Systems (ICCS 2007), Oct 28 - Nov 2, 2007, NECSI, Boston, USA
9. Detection of Fault Location in Distribution Systems using Artificial Neural Networks. Proceedings of the 13^th National Power System Conference (NPSC 2004), Dec 27 - 30, 2004, IIT Madras, Chennai, India
10. Estimation of Multi-pattern-to-Single-pattern Functions by combining Feedforward Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines. Proceedings of the 7^th Seminar on Neural Network Applications in Electrical Engineering (NEUREL 2004), Sept 23 - 25, 2004, Belgrade, Serbia

• Mr. Samuel Dada. MSc, June 2024 "Techno-Economic feasibility of Hybrid Renewable System with a focus on storage system: A Case Study for Pepel". (Winner of Best Postgraduate Project Prize in Energy and Sustainable Development).
• Ms. Meenu Eldhose. MSc, September 2023 "Investigating the possibility of Locational Marginal Pricing in UK".
• Ms. Maryam Omotayo Giwa-Atoyebi. MSc, September 2021 "Recycling: A Useful Circularity Strategy in Manufacturing Single Use Plastic Products".
• Ms. Ami Bhaskarray Shah. MSc, May 2021 "Sustainable energy management for Microgrid through voltage and current control".
• Mr. Omkar Aneesh Kancherla. MSc, June 2020 "The Role of Mechanical Engineering in Sustainable Development: Case Studies of Automation in the production industry". 

• Mr. Matthew Chadwick. MSc, September 2019. "Electrical Demand Response Strategies for Time-Shifting Household Electrical Consumption", (Student of the year and best dissertation award).

• Mr. Yagnesh Bhatt. MSc, Completed May 2018 “Improvement in Voltage Stability and Power Factor by Optimal Placement and Sizing of Capacitors in Radial Distribution Networks”
• Mr. Dhruvkumar Bhatt. MSc, Completed May 2018 “Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Generators for Loss Minimization and Improvement of Voltage Profile”
• Mr. Salem Alrajeh. MSc, Completed Sept 2017 “Investigation of the Socio-Economic and Technical Impacts of Smart Grids and a simple case study for Smart Meter Adoption in Hail City, Saudi Arabia”
• Dr. Richard Snape. PhD, Completed May 2016. “Incorporating human behaviour in an agent based model of technology adoption in the transition to a smart grid”

• Dr. Tobore Ekwevugbe. PhD, Completed January 2014. “Advanced Occupancy Measurement Using Sensor Fusion”

• Ms. Shu Su. MSc, Completed May 2016. “A comparative study of generation costs of electricity, market structures and renewable support schemes in the UK”.

• Mr. Peter Rayson. MSc, Completed September 2013.  “Optimizing the physical & commercial balancing positions of UK renewable generators within an EU single market”.

• Mr. Timothy Aldridge. MSc, Completed September 2011. “The net effects of intermittent generation renewable energy support schemes on electricity prices”.

• Electricity Market design and operation within the UK system
• Object-oriented Framework for Analysis of Electric Distribution Systems
• Market induced Aggregated Demand Response
• Integration of Wind power and its influence on Electricity Market prices
• Distribution System Voltage Control using Genetic Algorithms
• Smart Grid Scheduling Algorithm using Multi-Agent Systems

• Poetry - English
• Classical Language – Sanskrit (Advanced level)
• Cricket – captained staff club at University of Southampton
• Astronomy