Dr. Nishant Kumar, FIETE and SMIEEE, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur. He is the Principal Investigator of the Energy Management and Microgrid Laboratory (EMML). His research focuses on renewable energy systems, power electronics, microgrids, and electric vehicle technologies, with particular emphasis on optimization algorithms, adaptive control, and intelligent energy management systems.

He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, where he was awarded the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award in 2019. He completed his M.Tech. from the National Institute of Technology Durgapur, where he was awarded a Gold Medal, and his B.Tech. from Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, where he received the Best Technical Student Award. He also carried out postdoctoral research at the National University of Singapore, contributing to a university-supported startup initiative.

Dr. Kumar has published more than 120 research articles, including over 50 papers in IEEE Transactions journals. He holds six granted Indian patents and has also filed a patent in the United States. In addition to his academic work, he is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of SCPscan Pvt. Ltd., a technology startup focusing on advanced energy solutions.

His research contributions have received several national and international recognitions, including the Young Researcher Award and Research Excellence Award at IIT Jodhpur (2024), the Global Distinguished Young Scientist Award at IEEE GlobConHT (2023), and the IEEE IAS Best Ph.D. Thesis Award (2020). He has also been honored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, as a BRICS Young Scientist, representing India at the 5th BRICS Young Scientist Forum (2020) and the 9th BRICS Young Scientist Conclave (2024).

Dr. Kumar is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE). He also serves as an Editor for several IEEE Transactions journals. His research interests include renewable power generation, microgrids, smart grids, optimization algorithm development, and intelligent control of modern power and energy systems.

Key Research Areas

• Digital Twin Frameworks for Power Electronic Systems
• Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems
• Power Electronic Converters and Control
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Real-Time Monitoring and Health Assessment of Power Systems
• Optimization Algorithms for Power Electronics

Recent Publications (Selected)

1. R. Pandey and N. Kumar, “State-Space Model Based Digital Twin with Real-Time Parameter Optimization Using MDA-EFO for Grid-Connected PV Inverter Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, 2026.
2. K. Dutt and N. Kumar, “Digital Twin Assisted Health Degradation Analysis and Control of Grid-Integrated PV Systems: Using UVISMC and EAAEFO Algorithm,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2025.
3. R. Pandey and N. Kumar, “A Digital Twin-Based Stability Monitoring and Parameter Estimation Framework for Three-Phase Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Inverters,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2025.
4. A. Kumar and N. Kumar, “Real-Time Digital Twin for Multi-Parameter Estimation and Health Assessment in a Two-Stage Grid-Connected Power Electronic Converter,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2025.
5. N. K. Kumawat and N. Kumar, “Framework of Digital Twin Based on State-Space Model for Stability Assessment of Two-Stage Three-Phase Grid-Connected PV Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, 2025.

Patents

1. Data-Driven Digital Twin Framework with Integrated Data Verification for Two-Stage Three-Phase Grid-Tied Photovoltaic System
   Indian Patent No.: 202511103766 (Filed October 2025)
2. Discrete-Time Digital Twin Framework for Real-Time Monitoring and Maintenance of Two-Stage Three-Phase Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems
   Indian Patent No.: 202511103765 (Filed October 2025)
3. Digital Twin Implementation Using Discrete Frequency Domain State-Space Modeling for Two-Stage Three-Phase Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems
   Indian Patent No.: 202511103764 (Filed October 2025)
4. Real-Time Digital Twin Operation of Two-Stage Single-Phase Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Inverter
   Indian Patent No.: 202511110128 (Filed November 2025)
5. Data-Driven Digital Twin Framework for Two-Stage Single-Phase Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems
   Indian Patent No.: 202511116162 (Filed November 2025)
6. Frequency-Domain Digital Twin Framework for Two-Stage Single-Phase Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Inverter
   Indian Patent No.: 202511116643 (Filed November 2025)
7. Data-Driven Digital Twin Framework for Single-Stage Three-Phase Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Inverter System
   Indian Patent No.: 202511133035 (Filed December 2025)
8. Frequency Domain Digital Twin System for Grid-Integrated Photovoltaic Assemblies
   Indian Patent No.: 202611001093 (Filed January 2026)
9. Photovoltaic Inverter Digital Twin System for Switching-Level Modeling, Control, and Stability Evaluation
   Indian Patent No.: 202611004336 (Filed January 2026)

Ongoing Projects

Intelligent Digital Twin Framework for Solar and Wind-Based Microgrid: Real-Time Health Monitoring, Control Optimisation, and Performance Assessment

• Funding Agency: ANRF – Advanced Research Grant (ARG)
• Duration: January 2026 – January 2031

PhD from

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Email ID

nishantkumar@iitj.ac.in

Office Phone No.

0291 280 1382

Personal Webpage

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