Portrait of Satya Vikram Pratap Singh

Satya Vikram Pratap Singh

Prime Minister’s Research Fellow (PMRF)
Grid Integration Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Smart Grid & Vehicle-Grid Integration (V2X) Electric Mobility & Transportation Electrification Energy Storage & Battery Management Power Electronics & Control for Energy Systems
🎓 M.Tech, IIT Bhilai (CGPA: 9.83/10)
🏅 GATE 2021 AIR-264
🥇 Director’s Gold Medal, IIT Bhilai

Profile

Overview

I am currently working as a Prime Minister’s Research Fellow (PMRF) and Doctoral Researcher under the supervision of Dr. Zakir Hussain Rather at the Grid Integration Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay.

My research focuses on the Application of Electric Vehicles for V2H systems and its direct and indirect impact of on battery health.

I completed my M.Tech at IIT Bhilai with a CGPA of 9.83/10, and my B.Tech from Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology (BIET), Jhansi with 83.34%. I secured AIR-264 in GATE-2021.

Research Snapshot

Current Focus

Application of Electric Vehicles for V2H systems and its direct and indirect impact analysis

My research area focuses on :

  • Grid-integrated electric vehicle operation and control
  • Battery degradation modelling and lifetime enhancement strategies
  • Smart grid applications of power electronics
  • Optimization and control algorithms for V2H/V2G systems
Academics

Education

Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Energy Science & Engineering
Department of Energy Science & Engineering, IIT Bombay
Jul 2023 – Jul 2026 (ongoing)
Master of Technology (M.Tech), Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai
2021 – 2023  ·  Grade: 9.83/10
Research topic: Intelligent controller designing for electric vehicle and smart grid applications
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Electrical Engineering
Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology (BIET), Jhansi
2015 – 2019  ·  First class with honours
Graduated with 83.34%; awarded a bronze medal by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh for securing 3rd rank among all B.Tech graduates of 2019; ranked 1st in batch and 3rd in college.

Coursework

M.Tech & PhD

M.Tech Courses

  • Design of Analog and Mixed Signal Circuits (Grade: A)
  • Power Electronics (Grade: A)
  • Solar Photovoltaic Devices and Systems (Grade: A-)
  • Advanced and Digital Control Systems (Grade: A)
  • Energy Storage Materials and Technologies (Grade: A)
  • Battery Chemistry, Components, and Manufacturing (Grade: A+)

PhD Courses

  • Power Electronics-I (Grade: AA)
  • Electric Vehicle Grid Integration (Grade: AB)
  • Power System Modeling and Control (Grade: AB)
  • Energy Resources, Economics and Environment (Grade: BC)
M.Tech Thesis

Robust Controller Design for Smart Grid & EV Applications

Jan 2022 – Apr 2023

Topic: Robust Controller Design for Smart Grid and Electric Vehicle Applications
Guide: Dr. Prashant Agnihotri

Major components of the thesis:

  • ANN-based modelling of optimal passive cell balancing
  • Fault detection and classification in DFIG and TCSC-connected transmission lines using Wavelet and ANN
  • Optimal closed-loop control of V2G/G2V action using Model Predictive Control (MPC)
Skills & Tools

Technical Skills

Tools & Platforms
MATLAB OPAL-RT Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) SCADA LTspice Jetson Nano Python Data analytics with Python Arduino IDE
Publications

Selected Publications & Book Chapters

Research Output

1. Book chapter: “Vehicle to Home (V2H) and Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Field Demonstration”, in Proceedings of the National Workshop on Integrated Local Energy Systems, Oct 9, 2024.

2. “Optimal Closed Loop Control of G2V/V2G Action Using Model Predictive Controller”, IEEE 20th India Council International Conference (INDICON), Feb 14, 2024.

3. “A Reliability Study of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Using Weibull Distribution”, IEEE International Conference on Power Systems and Electrical Technology (PSET), accepted for the 5th edition of the conference,2025.

4. S. V. P. Singh and P. Agnihotri, “ANN Based Modelling of Optimal Passive Cell Balancing”, IEEE 22nd National Power Systems Conference (NPSC), New Delhi, India, 2022, pp. 326–331, doi: 10.1109/NPSC57038.2022.10069440.

5. “Fault Detection and Classification using Wavelet and ANN in DFIG and TCSC Connected Transmission Line”, arXiv preprint (arXiv:2308.09046 [eess.SY]).

Experience & Training

Professional Experience

Research, Teaching & Industry

Current Role

  • Doctoral Researcher, Grid Integration Lab, IIT Bombay (Full-time)
    Aug 2023 – Oct 2025 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Teaching Assistant – IIT Bombay

  • Teaching Assistant, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
    Jan 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos
    TA in Grid Integration of Electric Vehicles and Electrical Energy Systems course.

NPTEL Teaching Assistantships

  • Teaching Assistant – Operation and Planning of Power Distribution Systems
    NPTEL (Part-time) · Dec 2025 – Present
  • Teaching Assistant – Probability Foundations for Electrical Engineers
    NPTEL (Part-time) · Jul 2025 – Oct 2025 · 4 months
  • Teaching Assistant – Network Analysis
    NPTEL (Part-time) · Jan 2025 – Apr 2025 · 4 months · Remote
  • Teaching Assistant – DC Microgrid and Control
    NPTEL · Jul 2024 – Sep 2024 · 3 months
  • Teaching Assistant – Smart Grid: Basics to Advanced Technologies
    NPTEL (Part-time) · Jan 2024 – Apr 2024 · 4 months

Teaching Assistant – IIT Bhilai

  • Teaching Assistant, Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai
    Apr 2022 – Nov 2022 · 8 months
    TA in Power Electronics, Analog and Digital Logic Design (ADLD), and Power Engineering.

Industry Internships

  • E-mobility Intern, Labdox Private Limited
    Feb 2022 – Sep 2022 · 8 months
    Analysed existing battery charging infrastructure across the world.
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle Design Intern, Solar Secure Solutions
    May 2022 – Jul 2022 · 3 months · Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Created simulated models of hybrid electric vehicles.
  • Summer Trainee, Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi
    Apr 2018 – Jun 2018 · 3 months

Leadership & Activities

  • Student Representative – Institute Post Graduate Committee (IPGC), IIT, Bhilai
    May 2022 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr
  • E-Cell Advisory Board Member, Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jhansi
    2018 – 2019
  • EEF Coordinator, Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jhansi
    2016 – 2017

Earlier TA & Lab Roles

  • IC150: Analog and Digital Logic Design Lab, IIT Bhilai (Mar 2022 – May 2022)
    Supervised lab sessions; evaluated lab assignments, quizzes, and examination papers.
  • EE205: Power Engineering, IIT Bhilai (Jan 2023 – May 2023)
  • EE509: Power Electronics (Sep 2022 – Dec 2022)
Honors & Awards

Recognitions

Academic Excellence
  • Director's Gold Medal 🏅, IIT Bhilai · Oct 2024
    For all-round performance among all M.Tech graduates at IIT Bhilai in 2023.
  • Senate Award, IIT Bhilai · Oct 2024
    For securing the highest CGPA among all graduating students in the M.Tech EE program in 2023.
  • Institute Medal 🥉, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow · Sep 2019
    Awarded bronze medal for securing the 3rd highest marks among all B.Tech graduates of 2019 (associated with BIET Jhansi) by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
Licenses & Certifications

Certifications

Credentials
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle Design Intern, Solar Secure Solutions
    Issued Jul 2022 · Credential ID: CERT/INTERNSHIP/2022/672
  • PLC and SCADA, CETPA Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Summer Training, Diesel Locomotive Works Varanasi
Contact & Resume

Contact

Get in Touch

Address:
Grid Integration Laboratory,
Department of Energy Science and Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
Powai, Maharashtra – 400076, India

Contact No.: +91-7897642931

Email: 23D0632@iitb.ac.in