Contact

Sumit Paudyal, PhD
Assistant Professor
Michigan Technological University
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
EERC Building 611
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan, 49931-1295
USA
Phone: 906-487-2186

Research Interests

  • Smart Distribution Grid Operations
  • Power System Protection
  • Power System Real-time Hardware Simulations
  • Optimization Techniques in Power Systems
  • Sustainable Distributed Generations
  • Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

    Education

    PhD in Electrical Engineering, 2008-2012
    University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
    Supervisors: Claudio A. Cañizares, Kankar Bhattacharya
    Thesis Title: Optimal Distribution System Operation in the Context of Smart Grids


    Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, 2006-2008
    University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
    Supervisors: Ramakrishna Gokaraju, Mohindar S. Sachdev
    Thesis Title: Out-of-step Protection Using Energy Equilibrium Criterion in the Time Domain


    Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, 1999-2003
    Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
    Project Title: PC-based Peak Demand Controller [View]

    Work Experience

    Teaching Assistant positions: University of Waterloo, Canada, 2008-2012
    • GENE.123 Electrical Engineering [Winter'12]
    • ECE.390 Engineering Design, Economics, and Impact on Society [Fall’11-Spring'12]
    • ECE.467 Power System Operation and Markets [Winter’11]
    • ECE.140 Linear Circuits [Fall’10]
    • ECE.467 Power System Operation and Markets [Winter’10]
    • ECE.760T06 Power System Management & Electricity Markets [Winter’10]
    • ECE.261 Energy Systems [Fall’09]
    • ECE.261 Energy Systems [Spring’09]
    • ECE.100 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering [Winter’09]

    Research Assistant, University of Waterloo, Canada, 2008-2009

    Teaching Assistant positions: University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 2006-2008
    • EE.341 Electric Machines I
    • EE.442 Power System Operation & Control

    Research Assistant, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, 2006-2008

    Electrical Engineer, Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2004-2006

    Lecturer, Kathmandu Engineering College, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2003-2004

    • Electric Machines I
    • Control System I

    Hardware/Software Knowledge

    RTDS, RSCAD, PSCAD, Visual DSP++, FORTRAN, C, C++, Visual Basics, MATLAB, AMPL, GAMS

    Publications

    Journals:
    • S. Paudyal, C. A. Cañizares, and K. Bhattacharya, “Optimal Operation of Industrial Energy Hubs in Smart Grids”, IEEE Trans. Smart Grid, Jul. 2012 [Submitted].
    • S. Paudyal, C. A. Cañizares, and K. Bhattacharya, “Optimal Operation of Distribution Feeders in Smart Grids”, IEEE Trans. Industrial Electronics, vol. 58, no. 10, pp. 4495-4503, Oct. 2011 [View]
    • S. Paudyal, R. Gokaraju, and M. S. Sachdev, “Application of Equal Area Criterion Condition in Time Domain for Out-of-step Protection”, IEEE Trans. Power Delivery, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 600-609, Apr. 2010 [View]
    • S. Paudyal, R. Gokaraju, M. S. Sachdev, and S. Chen “Out-of-step Detection Using Energy Equilibrium Criterion in Time Domain ”, Electric Power Components & Systems, Vol. 37, issue 7, pp. 714-739, 2009 [View]
    Conferences:
    • S. Paudyal, C. A. Cañizares, and K. Bhattacharya, “Three-phase Distribution OPF in Smart Grids: Optimality versus Computational Burden”, IEEE PES ISGT 2011, Manchester, UK, 5–7 Dec. 2011 [View]
    • S. Paudyal, G. Ramakrishna, and M. S. Sachdev, "Mapping of Equal Area Criterion Conditions to the Time Domain for Out-of-Step Protection", 5th International Conference on Power System Protection and Automation, New Delhi, India, 8-9 Dec. 2010 [View]
    • S. Paudyal, E. F. El-Saadany, L. El Chaar, and L. A. Lamont, "Optimal size of Distributed Generation to minimize distribution loss using Dynamic Programming," IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon) 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 527-532, 29 Nov.-1 Dec. 2010. [View]
    • S. Paudyal, G. Ramakrishna, and M. S. Sachdev, “Out-of-step protection using the equal area criterion in time domain - SMIB and 3-machine case studies”, TENCON 2008 - 2008 IEEE Region 10 Conference, pp.1-6, 19-21 Nov. 2008 [View]
    Magazine Article:
    • S. Paudyal, G. Ramakrishna, and M. S. Sachdev, “Mapping of Equal Area Criterion Conditions to the Time Domain for Out-of-Step Protection”, PULSE, Manitoba HVDC Research Centre, Nov. 2009 [View]

    Technical Presentations

    • S. Paudyal, C. A. Cañizares, and K. Bhattacharya, “Three-phase Distribution OPF in Smart Grids: Optimality versus Computational Burden”, IEEE PES GM, July 24 - 28, 2011, Detroit, USA [View]
    • S. Paudyal, C. A. Cañizares, and K. Bhattacharya, “Optimal Operation of Distribution Feeders in Smart Grids”, IEEE PES GM, July 25 - 29, 2010, Minneapolis, USA [View]
    • S. Paudyal, R. Gokaraju, and M. S. Sachdev, “Application of Equal Area Criterion Condition in Time Domain for Out-of-step Protection”, IEEE PES GM, July 25 - 29, 2010, Minneapolis, USA [View]
    • S. Paudyal, C. A. Cañizares, and K. Bhattacharya, “Optimal Operation of Distribution Feeders in Smart Grids”, MITACS/CORS 2010 Annual Conference, May 25 - 28, 2010, Edmonton, Canada [View]

    Invited Seminars

    • S. Paudyal, "Optimal Operation of Distribution System Resources in Smart Grids", The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, April 2012.
    • S. Paudyal, "Optimal Operation of Distribution System Resources in Smart Grids", The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, March 2012.
    • S. Paudyal, "Optimal Operation of Distribution System Resources in Smart Grids", Michigan Technological University, Houghton, USA, February 2012.
    • S. Paudyal, "Optimal Operation of Distribution System Resources in Smart Grids", Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, USA, February 2012.
    • S. Paudyal, "Optimal Operation of Distribution System Resources in Smart Grids", University of Wyoming, Laramie, USA, February 2012.

    Reviewer

    • IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECON), Kwala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 2012.
    • IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2011.
    • IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technology (ISGT) Conference, Manchester, UK, Dec. 2011.
    • IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECON), Kwala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 2010.

    Scholarships/Awards

    • Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), 2011-2012
    • President's Graduate Scholarship, University of Waterloo, 2011-2012
    • TD Bank Graduate Scholarship in the Environment, University of Waterloo, 2011
    • Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), 2010-2011
    • President's Graduate Scholarship, University of Waterloo, 2010-2011
    • Graduate Research Studentship, University of Waterloo, 2010-2011
    • Graduate Research Studentship, University of Waterloo, 2009-2010
    • International Doctoral Student Award, University of Waterloo, 2008-2009
    • University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship, 2007
    • Himal Power Limited Excellence Award, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 2004, Value: Cash prize+Gold Medal
    • University Stipends, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 1999-2003

    Nominations

    • Nominated for the Governor’s Gold Medal, University of Saskatchewan, 2009
    • Nominated for the Best MSc Thesis Award, University of Saskatchewan, 2009

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