Dr. A. M. Patel

Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering

Palanpur, Gujarat

CONTACT

Cabin :    4103 (Building No : 4 )

E-mail:  amp@gecpalanpur.ac.in

AREA OF INTEREST

  • Renewable Energy and its Applications
  • Power System
  • Engineering Optimization
  • Electric Vehicle

COURSE TAUGHT

  • Electrical Power Generation
  • Power System-I
  • Power System-II
  • Interconnected Power System
  • Switchgear and Protection
  • Electrical and Hybrid Vehicle
  • Power System Planning and Design
  • Wind and Solar Energy
  • Summer Internship
  • Power System Operation and Control

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Renewable Resources Assessment
  • Site Selection for Renewable Energy Project Implementation
  • Designing of Stand-alone Power Generation System
  • Estimation of Scope of On-grid and Off-grid Power System
  • Techno-economic Analysis
  • Operational Research
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Computer Software

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Integrated Renewable Energy System
  • Distributed Generation: On-grid and Off-grid Applications
  • Decision making tools for Engineering Applications
  • Engineering Optimization

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, 2019

M.E. in Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Power System, L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) (Gujarat University) Year 2010

B. E. Electrical Engineering from Government Engineering College, Bhuj (Gujarat) (Gujarat University), Year 2004.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Government Engineering College, Palanpur (Gujarat) from 21 December, 2013 to Continue…

Assistant Professor, Government Engineering College, Patan (Gujarat) from 21 April, 2011 to 20 December, 2013.

Lecturer, Government Engineering College, Patan (Gujarat) from 23 March, 2010 to 20 April, 2011.

Lecturer, L. C. Institute of Technology, Bhandu (Gujarat) from 02 January, 2006 to 31 July, 2008.

Graduate Trainee Engineer, Nirma Limited, Bhavnagar (Gujarat) from 09 August, 2005 to 13 December, 2005.

PORTFOLIO

  • Convener, Faculty/Staff Training/Research Process/Compilation
  • Convener, Alumni Association
  • Convener, Anti-Ragging Committee
  • Convener, NBA Activities at Institute Level
  • Convener, Academic Inspection Committee
  • Convener, Academic Calendar Preparation Committee
  • Coordinator, NBA Activities at Department Level

MEMBERSHIP

Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education (LM48153)

PUBLICATIONS

International Journal

  1. Patel, A. M., and Singal, S. K. (2018), “LCC analysis for economic feasibility of rural electrification by hybrid energy systems”, Materialstoday: Proceedings, 5(1), 1556-1562, July 29-30, 2016, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India.
  2. Patel, A. M., and Singal, S. K. (2018), “Economic analysis of integrated renewable energy system for electrification of remote rural area having scattered population”, International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, 8(1), 523–539
  3. Patel, A. M., and Singal, S. K. (2019), “Optimal component selection of integrated renewable energy system for power generation in stand-alone applications”, Energy,175(May 2019), 481–504.
  4. Makwana, N.,Patel, A. M., and Patel, P. (2014), “Series active filter configuration and formulation for harmonics reduction in power system”, International Journal for Technological Research in Engineering, 2(1), 60-63.
  5. Patel, M. K., Patel, A. M., and Patel, B. K. (2014), “Analysis of concentrating solar power plant in renewable energy sources”, International Journal for Technological Research in Engineering, 2(1), 64-67.
  6. Prajapati, B. J., Patel, A. M., and Patel, V. Y. (2014), “An overview on hybrid solar-wind generation system”, International Journal for Technological Research in Engineering, 2(3), 139-144.
  7. Patel, P. J., Raval H., and Patel, A. M. (2014), “Performance analysis of DFIG wind turbines with crowbar protection under short circuit”, International Journal for Technological Research in Engineering, 2(4), 325-330.
  8. Patel, M. K., and Patel, A. M. (2016), “Role of renewable energy sources in power system and future energy development”, International Journal of Applied Research in Science and Engineering.
  9. Patel, M. K., and Patel, A. M. (2021), “Simulation and Analysis of DGA for Power Transformer using Advanced Control Methods”, International Journal of Engineering Science Invention, 10(3), 53-68.

International Conference

  1. Patel, A. M., and Singal, S. K. (2016), “Design approach of integrated renewable energy system for small autonomous power system”, IEEE 7th Power India International Conference (PIICON 2016), Nov. 25-27, 2016, Bikaner, Rajasthank, India, 1-5.
  2. Patel, A. M., and Singal, S. K. (2016), “Off grid rural electrification using integrated renewable energy system”, IEEE 7th Power India International Conference (PIICON 2016), Nov. 25-27, 2016, Bikaner, Rajasthank, India, 1-5.
  3. Patel, A. M., and Singal, S. K. (2017), “Modeling of integrated renewable energy based power generation scheme for electrification of remote area having scattered population,” International Energy and Environment Summit (Green Energy Conference-2017), March 18-20, 2017,  Dubai.
  4. Patel, A. M., and Singal, S. K. (2018), “Renewable energy source based hybrid power generation scheme for off-grid rural electrification”, IEEE 14th India CouncilInternational Conference (INDICON 2017),Dec. 15-17, 2017, IIT Roorkee, India, 1–6.
  5. Patel, A. M., and Singal, S. K. (2019), “Implementation methodology of integrated renewable energy system modeling for off-grid rural electrification: A review”, 2018 International Conference and Utility Exhibition on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, Phuket, Oct 24-26, 2018, Thailand, 1-8.
  6. Kapadiya, H. B., Tejwani, V. S., Maheshwari, D. P., and Patel, A. M. (2010), “Smart Grid Security”, “Technology for Smart House and Smart Grid”, International Conference on Electrical Power and Energy Systems (ICEPES-2010), August 26-28, 2010, MANIT-Bhopal.
  7. Kapadiya, H. B., Tejwani, V. S., Maheshwari, D. P., and Patel, A. M. (2010), “Technology for Smart House and Smart Grid”, International Conference on Electrical Power and Energy Systems (ICEPES-2010), August 26-28, 2010, MANIT-Bhopal.
  8. Patel, A. M., Sandesara, P. V., and Kapadiya, H. B. (2011), “Automation and Control of Polyurethane Manufacturing Process”, International Conference on Industrial Engineering (ICIE-2011), November 17-19, 2011.
  9. Tejwani, V. S., Sandesara, P. V., Kapadiya, H. B., Patel, A. M. (2012), “Power Electronic Converter for Wind Power Plant”, International Conference on Computing, Electronics and Electrical Technologies (ICCEET-2012), March 21-22, 2012, Nagercoil, India.
  10. Patel, A. M., Patel, A. N., Patel, M. D., and Prajapati, S. G. (2014), “Indian Power Sector Reform”, 2nd Internationa Conference on Advance Trends in Engineering  & Technology (ICATET-2014), April 18-19, 2014, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  11. Patel, A. M., Patel, B. K., Chaudhari, H. N., and Kapadiya, H. B. (2014), “Integrated Automation for Monitoring & Controling of “Ghee” Manufacturing Process”, 2nd Internationa Conference on Advance Trends in Engineering  & Technology (ICATET-2014), April 18-19, 2014, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

National Journal

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National Conference

  1. · Patel, A. M. (2008), “Hybrid electric vehicle”, National Conference on Strategies for an Energy Sufficient India (NCSESI-2008), Feb. 8-9, 2008, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  2. ·Patel, A. M., Maheshwari, D. P., and Patel, T. (2010), “Automatic Paint shop using PLC, SCADA and Drive, National Conference on Power System & Renewable Energy Systems (PSRES-2010), March 8-9, 2010.
  3. ·Patel, T., Maheshwari, D. P., and Patel, A. M. (2010), “Extruder Machine Automation”, National Conference on Power System & Renewable Energy Systems (PSRES-2010), March 8-9, 2010.
  4. Kapadiya, H. B., Maheshwari, D. P., and Patel, A. M. (2010), “Automation, Control and Protection of Water Treatment Plant using PLC, SCADA and Drive, National Conference on Power System & Renewable Energy Systems (PSRES-2010), March 8-9, 2010.

BOOK PUBLICATION

Patel, A. M., and Singal, S. K. (2019), “Computing Technologies for Renewable Energy Sources Integration” in “Image Processing in Renewable Energy Resources: Opportunities and Challenges”, Bentham Science Publishers Pte. Ltd., Singapore, 2021, pp. 31-57

ACHIEVEMENTS

Expert Lectures Delivered

  1. Delivered an Expert Talk on “Integrated Renewable Energy System for Remote Rural Area” in “AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL)” sponsored One Week Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Role of Renewable Energy Sources in Power System” organized by Government Engineering College, Patan from July 05 to 09, 2021.
  2. Delivered an Expert Talk on “Assessment of Solar Energy Resources” in “AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL)” sponsored One Week Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Assessment and Utilization of Renewable Energy Resources” organized by Government Engineering College, Palanpur from September 13 to 17, 2021.
  3. Delivered an Expert Talk on “Chapter-4 of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020” in “Awareness Webinar on NEP-2020” organized by Government Engineering College Palanpur on March 30, 2021.
  4. Delivered an Expert Talk on “Solar Rooftop System Design and Applications” in “Short-Term Course (STC)” on “Solar System and Electric Vehicle” organized by Nirdhara Energy and IT Solutions from June 01 to 15, 2021.
  5. Delivered an Expert Talk on “Design Specification of Solar PV System” in Short-Term Course (STC)” on “Solar System and Electric Vehicle” organized by Nirdhara Energy and IT Solutions from June 01 to 15, 2021.
  6. Delivered an Expert Talk on “SPV Project Economics and Management” in Short-Term Course (STC)” on “Solar System and Electric Vehicle” organized by Nirdhara Energy and IT Solutions from June 01 to 15, 2021.
  7. Delivered an Expert Talk on “Benefits of ISTE Membership” in “Awareness Seminar on ISTE” organized by Government Engineering College Palanpur on July 09, 2021.
  8. Delivered an Expert Talk on “Assessment of Renewable Energy Resources” in “AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL)” sponsored One Week Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Recent Advancements in Power System with Renewable Energy Sources” organized by Government Engineering College, Patan from January 17 to 21, 2022.

Laboratory Development

Research Projects

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STTP/SEMINAR/Workshop Organized

  1. Co-ordinator in “AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) sponsored One Week Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Assessment and Utilization of Renewable Energy Resources” at Government Engineering College, Palanpur during September 13 to 17, 2021.
  2. Organized an Awareness Seminar on “GATE” for the final year students of Electrical Engineering Department on March 04, 2020.
  3. Organized an Awareness Webinar on “Preparation and Perspectives on Civil Services Exams” for final and pre-final year students of GEC Palanpur and surrounding Institutions on October 18, 2020.

Short Term Courses/Seminars/ Workshop Attended

Sr. No.

Course Title

Venue

Duration

1

Induction Training Program

RCTI, NITTTR Extension Centre, Ahmedabad

29-11-2010 to 10-12-2010

2

Procurement Management Support System

COE, Pune

13-06-2013 to 14-06-2013

3

Induction Training Program

(Phase-II, ICT-08)

K. D. Polytechnic, Patan.

02-12-2013 to 13-12-2013

4

Recent Trends in Advance Electrical Machine

EED, LDCE, Ahmedabad

30-12-2013 to 03-01-2014

5

Karmyogi Residential Training for Quality Improvement in Technical Education

Swaminarayan dham, Gandhinagar

14-02-2014 to 16-02-2014

6

Training of Trainers

RCTI, Ahmedabad

14-03-2014 to 15-03-2014

7

Right to Information (RTI) Act-2005

SPIPA, Ahmedabad

06-06-2014 to 07-06-2014

8

Recent Trends in Power Systems

SVNIT, Surat

16-06-2014 to 20-06-2014

9

Academic and Research Papers Writing

RCTI, NITTTR Extension Centre, Ahmedabad

23-02-2015 to 27-02-2015

10

Development of Lab-manual & Project Work for Electrical and Allied Program

RCTI, NITTTR Extension Centre, Ahmedabad

18-05-2015 to 22-05-2015

11

Optimization for innovation in research and practice

IIT Kharagpur

27-06-2016 to 08-07-2016

12

HVDC systems for bulk power transmission and grid integration of renewable energy sources

IIT Roorkee

27-02-2017 to 03-03-2017

13

Accreditation of Engineering Programme

NITTTR, Bhopal

10-06-2019 to 14-06-2019

14

Recent Trends in Power System Operation and Control

VGEC, Chandkheda

25-11-2019 to 30-11-2019

15

Non-Conventional Energy Resources

NPTEL (MOOC), IIT Madras

27-01-2020 to 17-04-2020

16

Comprehensive Online Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

i-HUB, Gujarat

06-07-2020 to 14-09-2020

17

Unlimited Digital Advanced Yearlong Academic Method of Learning (UDAYAM)

KCG, Gujarat

28-07-2020 to 18-08-2020

18

 

19

Elements of Solar Energy Conversion

 

Software Tools for Academicians, Researchers and Scientists

NPTEL (MOOC), IIT Kanpur

 

NIT, Hamirpur

18-01-2021 to 09-04-2021

 

20-12-2021 to 24-12-2021

Additional Achievement and Activities

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PhD SUPERVISON

  • Co-Supervisor of Mr. Harshad D. Patel, Research Scholar at IIT Roorkee.