Education:
Dr. Gagandeep Dua holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), India, completed in 2022. His doctoral research focused on “Monitoring and Protection of Reconfigurable Distribution Networks and Microgrids Using Synchrophasor Measurements.” He earned his Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh, India, in July 2015, with an impressive CGPA of 9.58/10. Prior to that, Dr. Dua completed his Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi, India, in June 2012, achieving a final percentage of 75.34.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Gagandeep Dua has extensive professional experience in the field of electrical engineering, particularly in power distribution networks, microgrids, and renewable energy integration. He is currently engaged at the DEWA R&D Center in Dubai, where he manages projects focused on grid simulation tools, real-time testbeds for network monitoring and protection, and the integration of virtual power plant platforms. Dr. Dua has played a key role in developing advanced grid solutions and has contributed to technical reports, demonstrations, and exhibitions, while also supervising interns and supporting various research initiatives.
Research Interests:
Dr. Gagandeep Dua’s research interests lie in the fields of renewable energy integration, power distribution network protection, and microgrids. His expertise includes the application of Micro-Phasor Measurement Units (μPMUs) for power network monitoring and protection, synchrophasor estimation, and system restoration through self-healing techniques. Dr. Dua is also deeply involved in the study of distributed energy resources (DERs), power quality analysis, and smart grid technologies. His research extends to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, digital design using FPGA, and the development of intelligent control techniques for enhancing the resilience and efficiency of modern power systems.
Skills:
Dr. Gagandeep Dua possesses a diverse skill set that includes project management, relationship building, and grid modeling. His technical expertise spans wide-area monitoring systems (WAMS), power quality analysis, and renewable energy integration. He is proficient in real-time monitoring and control systems such as RMS and EMS, steady-state analysis, and communication technologies for power systems. Dr. Dua has experience in technical reporting, stakeholder analysis, and research, with hands-on skills in handling complex simulation tools, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and protection schemes for reconfigurable distribution networks and microgrids. His work reflects a strong understanding of grid modernization and renewable energy solutions.
Conclusion:
Dr. Gagandeep Dua’s impressive educational background, extensive research contributions, and leadership in smart grid technologies make him a strong candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award. His work in power network protection, renewable integration, and smart simulation tools positions him as a leading young researcher in the field of electrical engineering.
Publication Top Noted:
Performance assessment of a serpentine tube PVT system using Cu and TiO2 nanofluids: an experimental study
- Journal: Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering
- Volume: 44
- Year: 2022
- Contributors: S. Diwania, R. Kumar, S.K. Singh, G.S. Dua, P. Khetrapal
- Citations: 23
A novel approach for configuration identification of distribution network utilizing μPMU data
- Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
- Volume: 57(1)
- Pages: 857-868
- Year: 2020
- Contributors: G.S. Dua, B. Tyagi, V. Kumar
- Citations: 14
Microgrid differential protection based on superimposed current angle employing synchrophasors
- Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics
- Volume: 19(8)
- Pages: 8775-8783
- Year: 2022
- Contributors: G.S. Dua, B. Tyagi, V. Kumar
- Citations: 12
Deploying micro-PMUs with channel limit in reconfigurable distribution systems
- Journal: IEEE Systems Journal
- Volume: 16(1)
- Pages: 832-843
- Year: 2021
- Contributors: G.S. Dua, B. Tyagi, V. Kumar
- Citations: 12
Enhancement of Power Quality in distribution network using DVR
- Conference: 2015 Annual IEEE India Conference (INDICON)
- Year: 2015
- Pages: 1-6
- Contributors: G.S. Dua, R. Kaur
- Citations: 11
Fault detection technique for distribution networks and microgrids using synchrophasor data
- Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
- Year: 2023
- Contributors: G.S. Dua, B. Tyagi, V. Kumar
- Citations: 8
Milp based deployment of micro-PMU in reconfigurable active distribution network
- Conference: 2019 North American Power Symposium (NAPS)
- Year: 2019
- Pages: 1-6
- Contributors: G.S. Dua, B. Tyagi, V. Kumar
- Citations: 5
Design of Grounding System for an Electrical Substation: An Overview
- Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research
- Volume: 5(11)
- Year: 2014
- Contributor: G.D. Maneesh Kumar
- Citations: 4