Thanikanti Sudhakar Babu (Senior Member, IEEE)Received the M.Tech. degree in power electronics and industrial drives from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2011, and the Ph.D. degree from VIT University, Vellore, India, in 2017. He has completed his Postdoctoral Research fellowship from the Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Institute of Power Engineering, University Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia. He was also associated with University of Johannesburg, South Africa as Senior Research Associate. Currently he is working as Associate Director R & D, and Associate professor in the Department of EEE, Chaitanya Bharati Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India. He has published more than 200 research articles in various renowned international journals. He has receive various awards like IEI Young Engineer award, Vice-Chancellors Research Excellence Award, and Listed among the top 2% of researchers in the world - electrical & electronics engineering, power, and energy areas, Information provided by Elsevier BV, Stanford University. He has been acting as an Editorial Board Member and a Reviewer for various reputed journals, such as the IEEE and IEEE Access, IET, Elsevier, EPCS and Taylor and Francis.Balasubbareddy Mallala (Senior Member, IEEE)Received the Bachelor of Engineering degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Madras University, in 2000, the master’s degree from NIT Trichy, in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree from JNTUK, Kakinada, in 2015. Currently, he is a Professor in EEE with the Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. His research interests include power quality, machine learning techniques, soft computing techniques, and FACTS controllers. He received ‘‘Best Researcher of the Year 2009’’ Award from JNT University, Kakinada, and National Award for Teaching Excellence—2013 from Indus Foundation.Subramaniam M (1974)Is a Professor & Head, Dept. of Computer Engineering and Technologyg, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad - 500075, (INDIA). He obtained his Bachelor’s degree (B.E) in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Madras (1998), Master’s degree (M.E) in Software Engineering, and Ph.D from College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University Main Campus, Chennai -25 in the year 2003 and 2013 respectively. His research focuses are Computer Networks, Cloud, Big-data and Software Engineering, AI & ML. He is an active life member of the Computer Society of India (CSI) and the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). He has produced four Ph.D’s and currently two Research scholars are pursuing Ph.D. under his guidance. He published many research papers in reputed journals. He is also a reviewer in IEEE- International Journal of Communication.Nnamdi Nwulu (Senior Member, IEEE)Is currently a Full Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, and the Director of the Centre for Cyber-Physical Food, Energy and Water Systems (CCP-FEWS). His research interests include the application of digital technologies, mathematical opti[1]mization techniques, and machine learning algorithms in food, energy, and water systems. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), a Senior Member of South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SMSAIEE), and a Y-Rated Researcher by the National Research Foundation of South Africa. He is theEditor-in-Chief of the Journal of Digital Food, Energy and Water Systems (JDFEWS) and an Associate Editor of IET Renewable Power Generation (IET-RPG) and African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (AJSTID).Vigna Kumaran Ramachandaramurthy (Senior Member, IEEE)Received the bache[1]lor’s degree (Hons.) and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), U.K., in 1998 and 2001, respectively. In 2002, he joined as an Electrical Engineer with Malaysian Electrical Utility. In 2005, he moved to Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), where he is currently a Professor with the Institute of Power Engineering. He is also a Principal Consultant with RE Industry, Malaysia, and has done the due diligence study for more than 250 projects in renewable energy. He led the development of technical guidelines for the interconnec[1]tion of distributed generation, solar PV, electric vehicles, and energy storage, in Malaysia. His research interests include power system-related studies, renewable energy, energy stor[1]age, power quality, electric vehicles, and smart grids. He is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, and the Institution of Engineers, India, a Chartered Engineer, regis[1]tered with the Engineering Council, U.K., and a Professional Engineer, registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia. He is also the Editorial Board Member/ Associate Editor of IET Smart Grid, IET Renewable Power Generation (RPG), IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SMART GRID, and IEEE ACCESS.Renu Sharma (Senior Member, IEEE)Is currently with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India. She has published around 100 journals and conference articles of international repute. Her research interests include smart grids, soft computing, solar photovoltaic systems, power system scheduling, evolutionary algorithms, and wireless sensor networks. She has organ[1]ized several national and international conferences. She is a Life Member IE (India), ISTE, and ISSE; a member of IET; and the Past Chair of WIE IEEE Bhubaneswar Sub Section. She is a guest editor of several reputed journals. She has coordinated AICTE sponsored FDP programs. She was one of the Plenary Chair PEDES 2020. She has around 21 years of leading impactful technical, professional, and educational experience.

• 1. A Classical H6 Topology for Modern PV Inverter DesignNamburi Nireekshana, A. Archana, K. Pullareddy and Rajini kanth P.2. Enhancing Solar Power Generation Efficiency and Grid Interfacingthrough Improved MPPT and OFOPID PWM ControllersTippa Venkateswara Rao, Ch Venkateswara Rao and Kappagantula BVSR Subrahmanyam3. Implementation and Analysis of Fuzzy Logic Control and DirectTorque Control in Brushless DC MotorsRamya L. N., Abhishek Raj, Mordhwaj Thakur and MD Zibran Alam4. A Multi Objective Cost Effective Approach of Energy Management ofMulti-Microgrid Environment using Hybrid Jaya-PSO OptimizationTechniqueM. Sri Suresh, Mandla Chandana, Essam Bhargavi, Solleti Rahul, Vaddi Mithileshand Thamatapu Eswara Rao5. Implementation of Automatic Speed Control System for Electric VehiclesPydikalva Padmavathi, Yaganti Krishna priya, Talari Manohar, Gautham L., Navya Sree A.and Pasala Pratheep6. Predicting Optimal Crops Using Environmental and Soil DataSwarup Parua, Subir Gupta, Dhiman Debsarma, Soumitra Samanta, Sudipta Hazraand Devareddy Harsha7. An Improved Neutral Point Clamped Heric Based Transformerless PvInverter TopologyN. Santosh Kumar, Ahmad Syed, P. Hemeshwar Chary, Syed Sarfaraz Nawaz, Abu Tayaband Zia Ur Rehman8. Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Autonomous Vehicle Platoons UsingDeep Reinforcement LearningAbu Tayab, Yanwen Li, Ahmad Syed and Zia Ur Rehman9. Enhancing BTST Trading with Sentiment Analysis and AIRitambhar Ray, Subir Gupta, Vikas Kumar Bhandari, Sudipta Hazra, Saikat Kumar Sau,and Cholleti Harish10. Online Block Chain Based Certificate Generation and ValidationP. Vinayasree, J. Siva Prashanth, P. Narsimhulu and P. Saiganesh11. Grid Integration of Inverter Based Generation and Battery EnergyStorage Systems: A Review of ChallengesMahabaleshwara Sharma K. and Nagesh Prabhu12. Video Secure Storage System Using Blockchain and IPFS for Enhanced SecurityPrem A. M., Hirthick T., Ram Kumar S. S. and Dheenathayalan S.13. Machine Learning in Phishing URL Detection: A Review of Recent ProgressAdhit Simhadri, M. Rishikesh, and M. Subramaniam14. A Review of Deep Learning Techniques for Earthquake Early Warning SystemsShrina Tyarla, Masuna Hemashree and M. Subramaniam15. Esterification and Property Assessment of Hybrid Biodiesel from PalmKernel-Waste Cooking Oil: Case of Pretreatment by Taguchi TechniqueOlusegun D. Samuel, Ufuoma Peter Anaidhuno, Fidelis I. Abam, Christopher C.Enweremadu and B. Krishna Chaitanya16. White Shark Optimization Approach for Optimal Voltage RegulationCoordination between PV Smart Inverters and Traditional Volt-VARControl DevicesRavindhar Banothu, B. Suresh Kumar and B. Mangu17. A Decentralized, Lightweight, and Resilient Group Key Agreement ProtocolUsing Shamir Secret Sharing and Hash-Based Message Authentication Codefor IoT DevicesKavya Sri Yakkala, Naga Mohith Reddy Konireddy, Kavita Agrawal, Suresh Chittineniand P. V. G. D. Prasad Reddy18. Revolutionizing Agriculture: A Fuzzy Logic System Approach for OptimizedOperations, Precision Outputs, and Enhanced ProductivityK. Vinitha, G. Arul Freeda Vinodhini and R. Hariharan19. Advanced Phishing Prediction on Website Through Novel Machine LearningTechniquesMadhubaalakrishnam, Gavaskar K., Vishwanathan K. K and R. Rajakumari20. Enhancing Grasshopper Techniques to Reduce Torque Ripples in SwitchedReluctance MotorDeepa N., Krishnaveni K. and Mallesham G.21. Electromagnetic Design of an Energy Efficient BLDC Motor Using AltairFlux—A ReviewM. Sindhu, K. Meghana, D. Rohan and G. Sureshbabu22. Techno-Economic Analysis and Optimization of an Off-Grid Hybrid Systemsfor Sustainable Energy SolutionsPujari Harish Kumar, N. Chinna Alluraiah, Sunil Kumar P., Soumya Mishra,Nagraja K. G., and Rashmi G.23. Innovative Concept of Dual-StatorDual-Rotor Radial Flux Permanent Magnet MotorAishwarya Bura, Dasari Sai Kiran, Komma Ganesh, and Umakanta Choudhury24. Optimal DG Placement Using Realistic MethodEkkati Manoj, Bantupavani Lalitha, Mohammad Almas, and P. Venkata Prasad25. Blockchain Based Intelligent Product Expiry Management System usingImage Recognition (OCR)Keerthana Birelli, Sushma Siluveru and Sangeeta Gupta26. ML-Based Time Series Forecasting for Microgrid Power GenerationBalasubbareddy Mallala, Maloth Anusha, Sastry V. Pamidi, Md Omar Faruqueb,and Rajasekhar Reddy M.27. A Decentralised Blockchain Framework for Enhanced Crowdfunding SecurityOwais Siddiqui, Karen R. Johnson and Sangeeta Gupta28. System-Level Security Framework Using Virtualization and NeuralCryptography for Encryption in Edge DevicesBharath Devaraju, Kovith Chinthala and Kavitha Agarwal29. Plasmonic Structured CuO Nanofoams for Optical Absorption EnhancementsTowards Water-Splitting ApplicationsVenumbaka Maneesh Reddy, D. Nagadevi, Saravanan Gengan, Selvakumar Duraisamy,T. Vasist Vikas Reddy, U. Harshith Varma, S. Srikar Reddy and Marepally Bhanu Chandra30. Design and Implementation of Automatic Photovoltaic Panel CleaningUsing IOTM. Perarasi, Priscilla Whitin, Pavaiyarkarasi R., Chintala Venkatesh, Sai Sharan P. and B. Sarala31. Exploitation of Spectrum White Spaces by Using Energy Based PrimaryTransmitter Detection Approach for Cognitive Radio NetworksK. Jeevitha, R. Srinath, V. Vinoth Kumar, C. Shalini, B. Sarala, J. Jasmine Hephzipah,and M. Perarasi32. Solar PV Panel Cleaning Techniques and Dust Accumulation Analysis-Review 244M. Perarasi, Priscilla Whitin, Anil Kumar N., Chintala Venkatesh, Sai Sharan P.5 and B. Sarala33. Smart Home Security and Monitoring SystemKavitha P. , Sukhi Y., Mehul Anand G., Arigonda Roshan Kiruthik, Amith R. R.,Fayaz Ahamed A., Perarasi M., Sarala B. and Jeyashree Y.34. Design and Implementation of an IoT-Enabled Smart Energy MeterUsing ArduinoSukhi Y., Kavitha P., Adlin Sharo E. J., Bavithra Jayamohan1, Kanimozhi M. N.,Fayaz Ahamed A., Sarala B., Perarasi M. and Jeyashree Y.35. A Framework for Patient Specific Drug Recommendation and Side-EffectPrediction SystemMorarjee Kolla, Vemula Ishitha Reddy and Rddhi Reddy36. Enhancing Electricity Forecasting with Random Forest: UtilizingCorrelation Metrics for Advanced Feature EngineeringBalasubbareddy Mallala, Azka Ihtesham Uddin Ahmed, Sastry V. Pamidi, Md Omar Faruque,Rajasekhar Reddy M and V. Lakshmi Chetana37. Image Processing Smart Glasses for Visually ImpairedK. Kanchana, V. Babu and S. Nithyasree38. Integrated Deep Learning Framework for Weapon—Behavior AnalysisShanthi P. and Manjula V.39. Optimization of Power Loss Mitigation in Distribution Systems UsingHunter-Prey Optimization Algorithm for Multiple Types of DFACTSThirumalai M., Ulagammai M., Suresh T. D., John De Britto C., Hemalatha R., Yuvaraj T.and Farooq Sunar Mahammad40. Optimal Placement of Renewable Based DG and DSTATCOM in DistributionSystems to Alleviate the Effects of EVCSSuresh T. D., Thirumalai M., Ulagammai M., Hemalatha R., John De Britto C., Yuvaraj T.,and Farooq Sunar Mahammad41. Intelligent Residential Energy Control with Demand Response IncorporatingRenewable Power Sources and Electric Vehicle IntegrationUlagammai M., Hemalatha R., John De Britto C., Suresh T. D., Thirumalai M. and Yuvaraj T.42. Strengthening Resilience in Distribution Networks through MicrogridDevelopment and Integration of Distributed Energy Resources Using theGroup Instruction Optimization AlgorithmJohn De Britto C., Suresh T. D., Hemalatha R., Thirumalai M., Ulagammai M., and Yuvaraj T.43. Reliability Analysis of Distribution Systems with Solar-Based DG and CapacitorIntegration Using the Water Cycle Optimization AlgorithmHemalatha R., John De Britto C., Yuvaraj T., Ulagammai M., Suresh T. D., and Thirumalai M.44. Blackout Restoration at Short Period of Time using PPSR and PPPSRAlgorithms with PHEV Systems in IEEE 39 Bus SystemK. Vinitha, G. Arul Freeda Vinodhini, R. Hariharan and T. Yuvaraj45. Optimizing mmWave Network Performance by Utilizing Proximal V2IConnected Vehicles during BlockagesVinodh Kumar Minchula, Venkata Aniruddh Kalyan Tallur, and Sharathchand Kodam46. Loss Reduction and Bus Voltage Improvement in Distribution Network underUnbalanced Conditions using Cat Swarm Optimization AlgorithmChava Hari Babu and R. Hariharan47. Hardware in the Loop (HIL) Implemented for an Investigation to UnityInput Power Factor in Presence of Permanent Magnet SynchronousMotor DriveR. Hariharan and M. Deva Darshanam48. Improvisation of Electric Vehicle Battery Charging Efficiency Using SupervisoryPower Management Control Algorithm Compared With Cell BalancingOptimization Algorithm by Reducing the Power LossR. Hariharan and Rambabu Yerra49. India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission: Barriers and Climatic ImpactRajeev Kumar, Sonali Goel, Renu Sharma and Belqasem Aljafari50. Testing of Hardware in the Loop to maintain Unity Input Power FactorBased on Artificial Intelligent Controller with Power Electronic DriveR. Hariharan and M. Deva Darshanam51. SPWM Fed MLI (Multi-level Inverter) Configuration for Induction MotorDrive with Minimal Switch CountShaik Rahimpasha, V. Sivarama Krishna, Karamalla Haleema, and Farooq Sunar Mahammad

Thanikanti Sudhakar Babu (Senior Member, IEEE)Received the M.Tech. degree in power electronics and industrial drives from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2011, and the Ph.D. degree from VIT University, Vellore, India, in 2017. He has completed his Postdoctoral Research fellowship from the Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Institute of Power Engineering, University Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia. He was also associated with University of Johannesburg, South Africa as Senior Research Associate. Currently he is working as Associate Director R & D, and Associate professor in the Department of EEE, Chaitanya Bharati Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India. He has published more than 200 research articles in various renowned international journals. He has receive various awards like IEI Young Engineer award, Vice-Chancellors Research Excellence Award, and Listed among the top 2% of researchers in the world - electrical & electronics engineering, power, and energy areas, Information provided by Elsevier BV, Stanford University. He has been acting as an Editorial Board Member and a Reviewer for various reputed journals, such as the IEEE and IEEE Access, IET, Elsevier, EPCS and Taylor and Francis.Balasubbareddy Mallala (Senior Member, IEEE)Received the Bachelor of Engineering degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Madras University, in 2000, the master’s degree from NIT Trichy, in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree from JNTUK, Kakinada, in 2015. Currently, he is a Professor in EEE with the Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. His research interests include power quality, machine learning techniques, soft computing techniques, and FACTS controllers. He received ‘‘Best Researcher of the Year 2009’’ Award from JNT University, Kakinada, and National Award for Teaching Excellence—2013 from Indus Foundation.Subramaniam M (1974)Is a Professor & Head, Dept. of Computer Engineering and Technologyg, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad - 500075, (INDIA). He obtained his Bachelor’s degree (B.E) in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Madras (1998), Master’s degree (M.E) in Software Engineering, and Ph.D from College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University Main Campus, Chennai -25 in the year 2003 and 2013 respectively. His research focuses are Computer Networks, Cloud, Big-data and Software Engineering, AI & ML. He is an active life member of the Computer Society of India (CSI) and the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). He has produced four Ph.D’s and currently two Research scholars are pursuing Ph.D. under his guidance. He published many research papers in reputed journals. He is also a reviewer in IEEE- International Journal of Communication.Nnamdi Nwulu (Senior Member, IEEE)Is currently a Full Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, and the Director of the Centre for Cyber-Physical Food, Energy and Water Systems (CCP-FEWS). His research interests include the application of digital technologies, mathematical opti[1]mization techniques, and machine learning algorithms in food, energy, and water systems. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), a Senior Member of South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SMSAIEE), and a Y-Rated Researcher by the National Research Foundation of South Africa. He is theEditor-in-Chief of the Journal of Digital Food, Energy and Water Systems (JDFEWS) and an Associate Editor of IET Renewable Power Generation (IET-RPG) and African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (AJSTID).Vigna Kumaran Ramachandaramurthy (Senior Member, IEEE)Received the bache[1]lor’s degree (Hons.) and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), U.K., in 1998 and 2001, respectively. In 2002, he joined as an Electrical Engineer with Malaysian Electrical Utility. In 2005, he moved to Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), where he is currently a Professor with the Institute of Power Engineering. He is also a Principal Consultant with RE Industry, Malaysia, and has done the due diligence study for more than 250 projects in renewable energy. He led the development of technical guidelines for the interconnec[1]tion of distributed generation, solar PV, electric vehicles, and energy storage, in Malaysia. His research interests include power system-related studies, renewable energy, energy stor[1]age, power quality, electric vehicles, and smart grids. He is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, and the Institution of Engineers, India, a Chartered Engineer, regis[1]tered with the Engineering Council, U.K., and a Professional Engineer, registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia. He is also the Editorial Board Member/ Associate Editor of IET Smart Grid, IET Renewable Power Generation (RPG), IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SMART GRID, and IEEE ACCESS.Renu Sharma (Senior Member, IEEE)Is currently with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India. She has published around 100 journals and conference articles of international repute. Her research interests include smart grids, soft computing, solar photovoltaic systems, power system scheduling, evolutionary algorithms, and wireless sensor networks. She has organ[1]ized several national and international conferences. She is a Life Member IE (India), ISTE, and ISSE; a member of IET; and the Past Chair of WIE IEEE Bhubaneswar Sub Section. She is a guest editor of several reputed journals. She has coordinated AICTE sponsored FDP programs. She was one of the Plenary Chair PEDES 2020. She has around 21 years of leading impactful technical, professional, and educational experience.

• 1. A Classical H6 Topology for Modern PV Inverter DesignNamburi Nireekshana, A. Archana, K. Pullareddy and Rajini kanth P.2. Enhancing Solar Power Generation Efficiency and Grid Interfacingthrough Improved MPPT and OFOPID PWM ControllersTippa Venkateswara Rao, Ch Venkateswara Rao and Kappagantula BVSR Subrahmanyam3. Implementation and Analysis of Fuzzy Logic Control and DirectTorque Control in Brushless DC MotorsRamya L. N., Abhishek Raj, Mordhwaj Thakur and MD Zibran Alam4. A Multi Objective Cost Effective Approach of Energy Management ofMulti-Microgrid Environment using Hybrid Jaya-PSO OptimizationTechniqueM. Sri Suresh, Mandla Chandana, Essam Bhargavi, Solleti Rahul, Vaddi Mithileshand Thamatapu Eswara Rao5. Implementation of Automatic Speed Control System for Electric VehiclesPydikalva Padmavathi, Yaganti Krishna priya, Talari Manohar, Gautham L., Navya Sree A.and Pasala Pratheep6. Predicting Optimal Crops Using Environmental and Soil DataSwarup Parua, Subir Gupta, Dhiman Debsarma, Soumitra Samanta, Sudipta Hazraand Devareddy Harsha7. An Improved Neutral Point Clamped Heric Based Transformerless PvInverter TopologyN. Santosh Kumar, Ahmad Syed, P. Hemeshwar Chary, Syed Sarfaraz Nawaz, Abu Tayaband Zia Ur Rehman8. Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Autonomous Vehicle Platoons UsingDeep Reinforcement LearningAbu Tayab, Yanwen Li, Ahmad Syed and Zia Ur Rehman9. Enhancing BTST Trading with Sentiment Analysis and AIRitambhar Ray, Subir Gupta, Vikas Kumar Bhandari, Sudipta Hazra, Saikat Kumar Sau,and Cholleti Harish10. Online Block Chain Based Certificate Generation and ValidationP. Vinayasree, J. Siva Prashanth, P. Narsimhulu and P. Saiganesh11. Grid Integration of Inverter Based Generation and Battery EnergyStorage Systems: A Review of ChallengesMahabaleshwara Sharma K. and Nagesh Prabhu12. Video Secure Storage System Using Blockchain and IPFS for Enhanced SecurityPrem A. M., Hirthick T., Ram Kumar S. S. and Dheenathayalan S.13. Machine Learning in Phishing URL Detection: A Review of Recent ProgressAdhit Simhadri, M. Rishikesh, and M. Subramaniam14. A Review of Deep Learning Techniques for Earthquake Early Warning SystemsShrina Tyarla, Masuna Hemashree and M. Subramaniam15. Esterification and Property Assessment of Hybrid Biodiesel from PalmKernel-Waste Cooking Oil: Case of Pretreatment by Taguchi TechniqueOlusegun D. Samuel, Ufuoma Peter Anaidhuno, Fidelis I. Abam, Christopher C.Enweremadu and B. Krishna Chaitanya16. White Shark Optimization Approach for Optimal Voltage RegulationCoordination between PV Smart Inverters and Traditional Volt-VARControl DevicesRavindhar Banothu, B. Suresh Kumar and B. Mangu17. A Decentralized, Lightweight, and Resilient Group Key Agreement ProtocolUsing Shamir Secret Sharing and Hash-Based Message Authentication Codefor IoT DevicesKavya Sri Yakkala, Naga Mohith Reddy Konireddy, Kavita Agrawal, Suresh Chittineniand P. V. G. D. Prasad Reddy18. Revolutionizing Agriculture: A Fuzzy Logic System Approach for OptimizedOperations, Precision Outputs, and Enhanced ProductivityK. Vinitha, G. Arul Freeda Vinodhini and R. Hariharan19. Advanced Phishing Prediction on Website Through Novel Machine LearningTechniquesMadhubaalakrishnam, Gavaskar K., Vishwanathan K. K and R. Rajakumari20. Enhancing Grasshopper Techniques to Reduce Torque Ripples in SwitchedReluctance MotorDeepa N., Krishnaveni K. and Mallesham G.21. Electromagnetic Design of an Energy Efficient BLDC Motor Using AltairFlux—A ReviewM. Sindhu, K. Meghana, D. Rohan and G. Sureshbabu22. Techno-Economic Analysis and Optimization of an Off-Grid Hybrid Systemsfor Sustainable Energy SolutionsPujari Harish Kumar, N. Chinna Alluraiah, Sunil Kumar P., Soumya Mishra,Nagraja K. G., and Rashmi G.23. Innovative Concept of Dual-StatorDual-Rotor Radial Flux Permanent Magnet MotorAishwarya Bura, Dasari Sai Kiran, Komma Ganesh, and Umakanta Choudhury24. Optimal DG Placement Using Realistic MethodEkkati Manoj, Bantupavani Lalitha, Mohammad Almas, and P. Venkata Prasad25. Blockchain Based Intelligent Product Expiry Management System usingImage Recognition (OCR)Keerthana Birelli, Sushma Siluveru and Sangeeta Gupta26. ML-Based Time Series Forecasting for Microgrid Power GenerationBalasubbareddy Mallala, Maloth Anusha, Sastry V. Pamidi, Md Omar Faruqueb,and Rajasekhar Reddy M.27. A Decentralised Blockchain Framework for Enhanced Crowdfunding SecurityOwais Siddiqui, Karen R. Johnson and Sangeeta Gupta28. System-Level Security Framework Using Virtualization and NeuralCryptography for Encryption in Edge DevicesBharath Devaraju, Kovith Chinthala and Kavitha Agarwal29. Plasmonic Structured CuO Nanofoams for Optical Absorption EnhancementsTowards Water-Splitting ApplicationsVenumbaka Maneesh Reddy, D. Nagadevi, Saravanan Gengan, Selvakumar Duraisamy,T. Vasist Vikas Reddy, U. Harshith Varma, S. Srikar Reddy and Marepally Bhanu Chandra30. Design and Implementation of Automatic Photovoltaic Panel CleaningUsing IOTM. Perarasi, Priscilla Whitin, Pavaiyarkarasi R., Chintala Venkatesh, Sai Sharan P. and B. Sarala31. Exploitation of Spectrum White Spaces by Using Energy Based PrimaryTransmitter Detection Approach for Cognitive Radio NetworksK. Jeevitha, R. Srinath, V. Vinoth Kumar, C. Shalini, B. Sarala, J. Jasmine Hephzipah,and M. Perarasi32. Solar PV Panel Cleaning Techniques and Dust Accumulation Analysis-Review 244M. Perarasi, Priscilla Whitin, Anil Kumar N., Chintala Venkatesh, Sai Sharan P.5 and B. Sarala33. Smart Home Security and Monitoring SystemKavitha P. , Sukhi Y., Mehul Anand G., Arigonda Roshan Kiruthik, Amith R. R.,Fayaz Ahamed A., Perarasi M., Sarala B. and Jeyashree Y.34. Design and Implementation of an IoT-Enabled Smart Energy MeterUsing ArduinoSukhi Y., Kavitha P., Adlin Sharo E. J., Bavithra Jayamohan1, Kanimozhi M. N.,Fayaz Ahamed A., Sarala B., Perarasi M. and Jeyashree Y.35. A Framework for Patient Specific Drug Recommendation and Side-EffectPrediction SystemMorarjee Kolla, Vemula Ishitha Reddy and Rddhi Reddy36. Enhancing Electricity Forecasting with Random Forest: UtilizingCorrelation Metrics for Advanced Feature EngineeringBalasubbareddy Mallala, Azka Ihtesham Uddin Ahmed, Sastry V. Pamidi, Md Omar Faruque,Rajasekhar Reddy M and V. Lakshmi Chetana37. Image Processing Smart Glasses for Visually ImpairedK. Kanchana, V. Babu and S. Nithyasree38. Integrated Deep Learning Framework for Weapon—Behavior AnalysisShanthi P. and Manjula V.39. Optimization of Power Loss Mitigation in Distribution Systems UsingHunter-Prey Optimization Algorithm for Multiple Types of DFACTSThirumalai M., Ulagammai M., Suresh T. D., John De Britto C., Hemalatha R., Yuvaraj T.and Farooq Sunar Mahammad40. Optimal Placement of Renewable Based DG and DSTATCOM in DistributionSystems to Alleviate the Effects of EVCSSuresh T. D., Thirumalai M., Ulagammai M., Hemalatha R., John De Britto C., Yuvaraj T.,and Farooq Sunar Mahammad41. Intelligent Residential Energy Control with Demand Response IncorporatingRenewable Power Sources and Electric Vehicle IntegrationUlagammai M., Hemalatha R., John De Britto C., Suresh T. D., Thirumalai M. and Yuvaraj T.42. Strengthening Resilience in Distribution Networks through MicrogridDevelopment and Integration of Distributed Energy Resources Using theGroup Instruction Optimization AlgorithmJohn De Britto C., Suresh T. D., Hemalatha R., Thirumalai M., Ulagammai M., and Yuvaraj T.43. Reliability Analysis of Distribution Systems with Solar-Based DG and CapacitorIntegration Using the Water Cycle Optimization AlgorithmHemalatha R., John De Britto C., Yuvaraj T., Ulagammai M., Suresh T. D., and Thirumalai M.44. Blackout Restoration at Short Period of Time using PPSR and PPPSRAlgorithms with PHEV Systems in IEEE 39 Bus SystemK. Vinitha, G. Arul Freeda Vinodhini, R. Hariharan and T. Yuvaraj45. Optimizing mmWave Network Performance by Utilizing Proximal V2IConnected Vehicles during BlockagesVinodh Kumar Minchula, Venkata Aniruddh Kalyan Tallur, and Sharathchand Kodam46. Loss Reduction and Bus Voltage Improvement in Distribution Network underUnbalanced Conditions using Cat Swarm Optimization AlgorithmChava Hari Babu and R. Hariharan47. Hardware in the Loop (HIL) Implemented for an Investigation to UnityInput Power Factor in Presence of Permanent Magnet SynchronousMotor DriveR. Hariharan and M. Deva Darshanam48. Improvisation of Electric Vehicle Battery Charging Efficiency Using SupervisoryPower Management Control Algorithm Compared With Cell BalancingOptimization Algorithm by Reducing the Power LossR. Hariharan and Rambabu Yerra49. India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission: Barriers and Climatic ImpactRajeev Kumar, Sonali Goel, Renu Sharma and Belqasem Aljafari50. Testing of Hardware in the Loop to maintain Unity Input Power FactorBased on Artificial Intelligent Controller with Power Electronic DriveR. Hariharan and M. Deva Darshanam51. SPWM Fed MLI (Multi-level Inverter) Configuration for Induction MotorDrive with Minimal Switch CountShaik Rahimpasha, V. Sivarama Krishna, Karamalla Haleema, and Farooq Sunar Mahammad

Thanikanti Sudhakar Babu (Senior Member, IEEE)Received the M.Tech. degree in power electronics and industrial drives from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2011, and the Ph.D. degree from VIT University, Vellore, India, in 2017. He has completed his Postdoctoral Research fellowship from the Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Institute of Power Engineering, University Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia. He was also associated with University of Johannesburg, South Africa as Senior Research Associate. Currently he is working as Associate Director R & D, and Associate professor in the Department of EEE, Chaitanya Bharati Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India. He has published more than 200 research articles in various renowned international journals. He has receive various awards like IEI Young Engineer award, Vice-Chancellors Research Excellence Award, and Listed among the top 2% of researchers in the world - electrical & electronics engineering, power, and energy areas, Information provided by Elsevier BV, Stanford University. He has been acting as an Editorial Board Member and a Reviewer for various reputed journals, such as the IEEE and IEEE Access, IET, Elsevier, EPCS and Taylor and Francis.Balasubbareddy Mallala (Senior Member, IEEE)Received the Bachelor of Engineering degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Madras University, in 2000, the master’s degree from NIT Trichy, in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree from JNTUK, Kakinada, in 2015. Currently, he is a Professor in EEE with the Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. His research interests include power quality, machine learning techniques, soft computing techniques, and FACTS controllers. He received ‘‘Best Researcher of the Year 2009’’ Award from JNT University, Kakinada, and National Award for Teaching Excellence—2013 from Indus Foundation.Subramaniam M (1974)Is a Professor & Head, Dept. of Computer Engineering and Technologyg, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad - 500075, (INDIA). He obtained his Bachelor’s degree (B.E) in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Madras (1998), Master’s degree (M.E) in Software Engineering, and Ph.D from College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University Main Campus, Chennai -25 in the year 2003 and 2013 respectively. His research focuses are Computer Networks, Cloud, Big-data and Software Engineering, AI & ML. He is an active life member of the Computer Society of India (CSI) and the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). He has produced four Ph.D’s and currently two Research scholars are pursuing Ph.D. under his guidance. He published many research papers in reputed journals. He is also a reviewer in IEEE- International Journal of Communication.Nnamdi Nwulu (Senior Member, IEEE)Is currently a Full Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, and the Director of the Centre for Cyber-Physical Food, Energy and Water Systems (CCP-FEWS). His research interests include the application of digital technologies, mathematical opti[1]mization techniques, and machine learning algorithms in food, energy, and water systems. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), a Senior Member of South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SMSAIEE), and a Y-Rated Researcher by the National Research Foundation of South Africa. He is theEditor-in-Chief of the Journal of Digital Food, Energy and Water Systems (JDFEWS) and an Associate Editor of IET Renewable Power Generation (IET-RPG) and African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (AJSTID).Vigna Kumaran Ramachandaramurthy (Senior Member, IEEE)Received the bache[1]lor’s degree (Hons.) and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), U.K., in 1998 and 2001, respectively. In 2002, he joined as an Electrical Engineer with Malaysian Electrical Utility. In 2005, he moved to Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), where he is currently a Professor with the Institute of Power Engineering. He is also a Principal Consultant with RE Industry, Malaysia, and has done the due diligence study for more than 250 projects in renewable energy. He led the development of technical guidelines for the interconnec[1]tion of distributed generation, solar PV, electric vehicles, and energy storage, in Malaysia. His research interests include power system-related studies, renewable energy, energy stor[1]age, power quality, electric vehicles, and smart grids. He is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, and the Institution of Engineers, India, a Chartered Engineer, regis[1]tered with the Engineering Council, U.K., and a Professional Engineer, registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia. He is also the Editorial Board Member/ Associate Editor of IET Smart Grid, IET Renewable Power Generation (RPG), IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SMART GRID, and IEEE ACCESS.Renu Sharma (Senior Member, IEEE)Is currently with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India. She has published around 100 journals and conference articles of international repute. Her research interests include smart grids, soft computing, solar photovoltaic systems, power system scheduling, evolutionary algorithms, and wireless sensor networks. She has organ[1]ized several national and international conferences. She is a Life Member IE (India), ISTE, and ISSE; a member of IET; and the Past Chair of WIE IEEE Bhubaneswar Sub Section. She is a guest editor of several reputed journals. She has coordinated AICTE sponsored FDP programs. She was one of the Plenary Chair PEDES 2020. She has around 21 years of leading impactful technical, professional, and educational experience.

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