1. BVRIT Hyderabad College of Engineering for Women

Assistant Professor  (October 2022-present)

Role: Teaching and Research

2. Vignan's Institute of Information Technology, Visakhapatnam

Assistant Professor  (July 2015 - March 2017)

Role: Teaching

1. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), Assam, India

PhD, Power Engineering (2017 - 2023)

2.  National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK Surathkal), Karnataka, India

M.Tech, Power and Energy Systems (2013 - 2015)

3. Vasavi College of Engineering (VCE), Hyderabad, Telangana, India

B.E, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2009 - 2013)

• Editorial board member of Scientific Reports since July, 2025 

• Early career board member of International Journal of Ambient Energy since July, 2024

• Guest editor of PLOS ONE journal since June, 2024

Journal Publications

1. R. Manojkumar, K. P. Inala, “Optimised rule-based peak shaving and its impact on annual energy cost reduction. International Journal of Ambient Energy, 45(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2024.2397672.

2. J. Hossain, N. Saeed, R. Manojkumar, M. Marzband, A. Abusorrah, " Optimal Peak-Shaving Control Strategy Utilizing an Efficient PV-BES System for Dynamic Demand Response in Smart Malaysian Commercial Buildings," in Sustainable Cities and Society, doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2023.105107.

3. R. Manojkumar, C. Kumar, S. Ganguly and J. P. S. Catalão, "Net Load Forecast Error Compensation for Peak Shaving in a Grid-Connected PV Storage System," in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2023.3317309.

4. J. Hossain, A. F. A Kadir, H. Shareef, R. Manojkumar, N. Saeed, A. N. Nur Hanafi, "A Grid Connected Optimal Hybrid PV-BES System Sizing for Malaysian Commercial Buildings", in Sustainability 2023; 15(13):10564, July, 2023. 

5. D. Das, R. Manojkumar, C. Kumar and S. Ganguly, "Power Loss Minimization in Smart Transformer Enabled Low Voltage Islanded Meshed Hybrid Microgrid," in IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 123259-123270, 2022, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3224001. 

6. R. Manojkumar, C. Kumar, S. Ganguly, H. B. Gooi and S. Mekhilef, and J. P. S. Catalão "Rule-based Peak Shaving Using Master-Slave Level Optimization in a Diesel Generator Supplied Microgrid", in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, , doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2022.3187069.

7. C. Kumar, R. Manojkumar, S. Ganguly and M. Liserre, "Impact of Optimal Control of Distributed Generation Converters in Smart Transformer Based Meshed Hybrid Distribution Network," in IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 140268-140280, 2021, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3119349. 

8. R. Manojkumar, C. Kumar, S. Ganguly, "Optimal Demand Response in a Residential PV Storage System Using Energy Pricing Limits," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 2021, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2021.3103014 

9. R. Manojkumar, C. Kumar, S. Ganguly and J. P. S. Catalão, "Optimal Peak Shaving Control Using Dynamic Demand and Feed-In Limits for Grid-Connected PV Sources With Batteries," in IEEE Systems Journal, doi: 10.1109/JSYST.2020.3045020. 

10. R. Manojkumar, Kumar, C., Ganguly, S., Gooi, H.B. and Mekhilef, S. (2020), Voltage control using smart transformer via dynamic optimal setpoints and limit tolerance in a residential distribution network with PV sources. IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, 14: 5143-5151. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-gtd.2020.0213 

11. R. Manojkumar, Jayaprakash. B, PV Nagaraju, "An Overview of Power  System State Estimation from  Static State Estimation to  Dynamic State Estimation", International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 2017, Vol. 114, 8, pp. 123-129.

12. R Manojkumar, PV Nagaraju, "A working methodology of applying Unscented Kalman Filter Technique for Power System dynamic State Estimation," International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 2017, Vol. 114, 8, pp. 255-263.

13. R. Manojkumar and D. Jena, "Advantage of extended kalman filter over discrete kalman filter in dynamic state estimation of power system network" International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, 2016, Vol.9, 10, pp.4795-4800.

Book Chapter Publications

1. Manojkumar, R., Srinivasulu, G., Anusha, P., Rathnamma, K., Bodupalli, A., & Kanumuri, D. (2025). Rule-Based Energy Management Optimized With Artificial Intelligence and a Case Study Analysis. In J. Garwi & R. Masengu (Eds.), AI and Ecological Change for Sustainable Development (pp. 343-382). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

2. Manojkumar, R., Vaidya, S.P., Jena, P.K., Ashok, S. and Dasari, S., 2025. Machine Learning and Federated Learning in Industrial Cybersecurity. In AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation (pp. 407-438). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Conference Publications

3. R. Manojkumar and S. Krishnan, “Open Discussion Forums and Effective Group Division for Improved Student Engagement in Teaching Learning Process”, International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education, Jan, 2025, Hyderabad, India (Accepted).

4. R. Manojkumar and K. P. Inala, "Rule-Based Peak Shaving Using Battery Energy Storage with a Case Study Analysis," 2024 2nd International Conference on Cyber Physical Systems, Power Electronics and Electric Vehicles (ICPEEV), Hyderabad, India, 2024, pp. 1-6 (Scopus)

5. C. K. Reddy, R. Manojkumar, P. K. Jena and B. S. Rao, "Electrical Parameters Data Extraction for Effective Monitoring and Controlling of Smart Buildings," 2024 International Conference on Sustainable Power & Energy (ICSPE), Raigarh, India, 2024, pp. 1-6 (Scopus)

6. C. K. Reddy, R. Manojkumar, B. S. Rao and P. K. Jena, "Modbus Communication Based Data Extraction Energy Monitoring System," 2024 International Conference on Smart Electronics and Communication Systems (ISENSE), Kottayam, India, 2024, pp. 1-5 (Scopus).

7. R. Manojkumar, P. Aruna, N. Nabieha, M. Niteesha, R. Chandana and S. Nithya, "Voltage Control in Low Voltage Distribution Systems Using Smart Power Converter," 2024 International Conference on Electrical Electronics and Computing Technologies (ICEECT), Greater Noida, India, 2024, pp. 1-5.

8. Inala, K. P., & Manojkumar, R. (2023, April). Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Applications in Smart Grid Security: A Survey. In XVIII International Conference on Data Science and Intelligent Analysis of Information (pp. 299-307). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

9. Hossain, J., Marzband, M., Saeed, N., Kalam, A., Hossain, M.A., Manojkumar, R. (2024). Optimal Sizing Capacities of Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Systems for Grid-Connected Commercial Buildings in Malaysia. In: Zhao, J., Kadam, S., Yu, Z., Li, X. (eds) IGEC Transactions, Volume 1: Energy Conversion and Management. IAGE 2023. Springer Proceedings in Energy. Springer, Cham.

10. J. Hossain, H. Shareef, M. A. Hossain, R. Manojkumar, Q. Abdullah and A. H. H. Al-Masoodi, “Optimizing Battery Energy Storage and Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Commercial Buildings in Malaysia: A Case Study,” 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ETFG), Wollongong, Australia, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ETFG55873.2023.10408468.

11. Arunima Dutta, R. Manojkumar, Chandan Kumar, “Power Management of a Smart Transformer based Ship Microgrid”, in 11th National Power Electronics Conference (NPEC), Guwahati, IIT Guwahati, India, 14-16 Dec. 2023, , pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/NPEC57805.2023.10385022. 

12. J. Hossain, M. Marzband, A. Kalam, M. Alamgir Hossain, R. Manojkumar and N. Saeed, "Optimizing PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems for Peak Demand Reduction and Cost Savings in Malaysian Commercial Buildings," 2023 IEEE IAS Global Conference on Emerging Technologies (GlobConET), London, United Kingdom, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/GlobConET56651.2023.10149980.

13. Chandan Kumar, R. Manojkumar, Sanjib Ganguly, "Optimal Placement of Smart Transformer Low Voltage Converter in Meshed Hybrid Distribution Network" 12th IEEE 2021 - Energy Conversion Congress & Exposition - Asia (ECCE Asia 2021), 2021, pp. 1795-1800, doi: 10.1109/ECCE-Asia49820.2021.9479233. 

14. Dwijasish Das, R. Manojkumar, Chandan Kumar, Sanjib Ganguly, "Optimal Power Management for Islanded Operation of ST-based Meshed Hybrid LV Microgrid"12th IEEE 2021 - Energy Conversion Congress & Exposition - Asia (ECCE Asia 2021), 2021, pp. 183-188, doi: 10.1109/ECCE-Asia49820.2021.9479110. 

15. R. Manojkumar, C. Kumar and S. Ganguly, "Optimal Demand Response Using Dynamic Electricity Price Limit in a Hybrid AC/DC System," 2020 21st National Power Systems Conference (NPSC), 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/NPSC49263.2020.9331852. 

16. C. Kumar, R. Manojkumar, S. Ganguly and M. Liserre, "Power Loss Minimization in Smart Transformer Based Meshed Hybrid Distribution Network," IECON 2020 The 46th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 2020, pp. 1670-1675, doi: 10.1109/IECON43393.2020.9254324. 

17. R. Manojkumar, V. M. Hrishikesan, C. Kumar and S. Ganguly, "Voltage Control Using Smart Transformer for Increasing Photovoltaic Penetration in a Distribution Grid," 2019 20th International Conference on Intelligent System Application to Power Systems (ISAP), 2019, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ISAP48318.2019.9065949. 

18. R. Manojkumar and D. Jena, "Advantage of Unscented Kalman Filter over Extended Kalman Filter in dynamic state estimation of power system network," Michael Faraday IET International Summit 2015, 2015, pp. 278-283, doi: 10.1049/cp.2015.1644. 

1.  Network Analysis and Synthesis

2.  Basic Electrical Engineering

3.  Renewable Energy Sources

4.  Energy Audit Conservation and Management

5.  Power Quality

• Operation and planning of power systems

• Energy management using energy storage and power electronics converters

• Power systems state estimation

• Meshed and hybrid power systems

• Optimal power flow

• Voltage control

• Data analysis and artificial Intelligence for power systems

• Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics (SCI)

• Reviewer for IEEE Systems Journal (SCI)

• Reviewer for IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society (SCI)

• Reviewer for IEEE Access Journal (SCI)

• Reviewer for IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy (SCI)

• Reviewer for Applied Energy (SCI)

• Reviewer for International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems (SCI)

• Reviewer for Energy Reports (SCI)

• Reviewer for Journal of Energy Storage (SCI)

• Reviewer for Journal of Building Engineering (SCI)

• Reviewer for Results in Engineering (SCI)

• Reviewer for Energy and Buildings (SCI)

• Reviewer for Energy Nexus (SCI)

• Reviewer for Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (SCI)

• Reviewer for Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (SCI)

• Reviewer for Energy Science & Engineering (SCI)

• Reviewer for Knowledge-Based Systems (SCI)

• Reviewer for Grid Energy Integration (SCI)

• Reviewer for Energy Policy (SCI)

• Reviewer for International Journal of Green Energy (SCI)

• Reviewer for Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks (SCI)

• Reviewer for Peer to Peer Networking and Applications (SCI)

• Reviewer for Scientific Reports (SCI)

• Reviewer for Energy Conversion and Management (SCI)

• Reviewer for Energy and Built Environment (Scopus)

• Reviewer for Next Energy (Scopus)

• Reviewer for Discover Internet of Things (Scopus)

• Reviewer for International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (Scopus)

• Reviewer for International Journal of Ambient Energy (Scopus)

• Reviewer for Data Science and Management (Scopus)

• Resource person for a guest lecture on “Rule-based approach for Peak Shaving with Energy Storage”, Organized By Dept. of EEE in Association With Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science IEEE & ISTE Chapter, Andhra Pradesh, held on 02.11.2023.

• Resource person for the talk on "Optimal Rule-based Energy Management and Voltage Control Using Battery Energy Storage and Smart Power Converters" conducted by VEDIC – Research Enabling Program [V-REP], Faculty Research Colloquium, SVES on 09.06.2023.

• Speaker of IEEE Smart grid webinar titled "Smart Power Converters for Steady State Voltage Support" held on Mar, 2023, https://smartgrid.ieee.org/resources/webinars/distribution/smart-power-converters-for-steady-state-voltage-support 

• Resource person for a session of a two-week short-term training program on fundamentals of MATLAB conducted under student chapter of The Institution of Engineers (India).

• Received gold medal in the NPTEL course titled "Operation and Planning of Power Distribution Systems".

• Received silver medal in the NPTEL Course "MATLAB Programming for Numerical Computation".

• Received the best paper award in 2nd International Conference on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (ICDSAI) 2023 for the paper titled "Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Applications in Smart Grid Security: A survey". 

• Obtained a percentile of 98.66 in GATE EE-2016, a test conducted to know the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science.

• Secured Second rank in 3-minute Thesis competition conducted by IEEE student chapter, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

• Received Scholarship from Ministry of Education, Government of India during M.Tech.

• Received Scholarship from Ministry of Education, Government of India during PhD.

• Teaching assistant for the NPTEL online course “Operation and Planning of Power Distribution Systems”, conducted by Government of India. 

• Author at Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing where handwritten notes of several subjects are available. 

• Youtuber at https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeLearningStudio where lecture videos of few important points of topics in Electrical & Electronics Engineering are presented.