DR. DHEERAJ KUMAR DHAKED WON DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD IN THE FIELD OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS Electrical Engineering INDIA

Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Dhaked is a dynamic and emerging scholar in the field of Electrical Engineering, currently serving as a Tenure Faculty at VJTI Mumbai, one of India's premier technical institutions. He earned his Ph.D. from Rajasthan Technical University, Kota in 2023, and has since held prestigious postdoctoral fellowships at IIT Roorkee and IIT Guwahati, supported by CHANAKYA Fellowship (iHub-IIIT Delhi) and TIDF-IIT Guwahati respectively.

With over 4 years of academic and research experience, Dr. Dhaked’s expertise spans Microgrids, Distributed Generation Systems, Renewable Energy, and AI/ML applications in Electrical Engineering.

Significant Achievements

  • Research Publications:

    • 26 journal papers and 10 conference publications on contemporary challenges and innovations in electrical systems and intelligent energy management.

    • Two book chapters published by Elsevier and Springer on smart battery systems and medical cyber-physical systems.

  • Funded Project:

    • Principal Investigator for the project “Reconfigurable Multipurpose Remotely Operated Vehicle (Rem-ROV)” funded with INR 5 Lakhs by IIT Guwahati-TIDF in 2025.

  • Patents:

    • Filed an Indian utility patent for a smart solar irrigation system for precision agriculture.

    • Filed a design patent for battery and charger design for underwater ROVs.

  • Awards:

    • Young Researcher Award at the RAISE Conference, HPU Shimla, December 2024.

    • Awarded the prestigious CHANAKYA Postdoctoral Fellowship by iHub-Anubhuti IIIT Delhi.

Notable Contributions

Dr. Dhaked has made impactful contributions at the intersection of energy systems and intelligent technologies. His recent postdoctoral work at IIT Roorkee focused on the Development of a Digital Twin for Battery-Based Energy Systems for Electric Vehicles, while his tenure at IIT Guwahati contributed to underwater exploration technologies.

He has demonstrated strong leadership in innovation through:

  • Designing multi-domain robotic systems for surveillance.

  • Applying AI and machine learning techniques in distributed energy management.

  • Participating in national academic bodies through GATE qualifications, technical certifications (NPTEL), and student governance roles.

Eligibility for Distinguished Researcher Award

In recognition of his interdisciplinary research, technological innovation, and early-career academic excellence, Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Dhaked is highly eligible for the Distinguished Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. His exceptional trajectory across premier IITs, funded research, patents, and high-impact publications distinguishes him as a leading voice in the future of sustainable and intelligent electrical systems.