Professor & Head,
Department of Electrical Engineering,
L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad (GUJ) - 380015, INDIA
Academic Background
Ph.D. (IIT-Bombay)-2013
M.E. High Voltage (IISc-Banglore)-2007
B.E. Electrical (LDCE-Ahemdabad)-1997
Awards
01. TAG Corporation Gold Medal, IISc Banglore 2009.
02. GTU Pedagogical innovation Award 2013
03. IEEE INDICON Best paper award 2013.
04. POSOCO Power system research award 2014.
05. Outstanding contribution to Accreditation Award 2014 by GOG.
06. GTU Pedagogical Innovation Award 2017.
07. IEEE PES appreciation letter for outstanding contribution as a reviewer. 2017.
08. Outstanding Contribution for Placement Cell Activity 2018 by GOG.
Publications
01. Ketan Badgujar, Lokesh Chadokar, Adit Gupta, and S. V. Kulkarni, Air Core Model for Determining Frequency Response of Transformer Coils, 3rd International Advanced Research Workshop on Transformers, 3-6 October, 2010, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, pp. 463-468.
02. K. P. Badgujar, A. Gupta, and S. V. Kulkarni, “A hybrid modeling approach for determining frequency response of transformer coils,” 11th International Conference on Transformers, TRAFOSEM-2011, New Delhi, November 2011, Session-IV, pp. 25-34.
03. K. Kale, K. P. Badgujar, G. Surya Narayana, and S. V. Kulkarni, A parametric study for aiding deformation diagnostics of transformer windings,” International Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Transformer Technology organized by Central Power Research Institute - India, New Delhi, 13-14 September 2012, pp. 93-100.
04. K. P. Badgujar and S. V. Kulkarni, “Fuzzy Logic Based Identification of Deviations in Frequency Response of Transformer Windings” in Proceedings of 17th NPSC 2012, IIT BHU, Varanasi, India, Session 5, paper ID 12145, Dec 2012.
05. K. P. Badgujar, M. Maoyafikuddin, and S. V. Kulkarni, “Alternative statistical techniques for aiding SFRA diagnostics in transformers,” IET Proceedings-Generation Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 6, No. 3, 2012, pp. 189-198.
06. G. Surya Narayana, K. P. Badgujar, and S. V. Kulkarni, “Factorization based transfer function estimation technique for deformation diagnostics of windings in transformers,” IET Electric Power Applications, Vol. 7, 2013, pp. 39-46.
07. Ketan P. Badgujar, A. P. S. Baghel, and S. V. Kulkarni, “A Coupled Field-Circuit Formulation and a Duality Based Approach for Analysis of Low-Frequency Response of Transformers,” Annual IEEE India Conference (INDICON), Mumbai, 2013. Best Paper Award in Power and Energy Track.
08. P.M. Joshi, K. P. Badgujar, and S.V. Kulkarni “Localization of Deformations in Transformer Windings Using Terminal Capacitance Measurements,” IEEE 1st International Conference on Condition Assessment Techniques in Electrical Systems, 2013, Kolkata, pp. 318-324.
09. K. P. Badgujar, T. Patel, S. Mehta, and S. V. Kulkarni, “Frequency Response Analysis: Theory and Practice,” International Conference on Transformers, TRAFOTECH-2014, Bangalore, pp. V31-V36.
10. K. R. Gandhi and K. P. Badgujar, "Artificial neural network based identification of deviation in frequency response of power transformer windings," 2014 Annual International Conference on Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives (AICERA/iCMMD), Kottayam, 2014.
11. A. F. Pagi and K. P. Badgujar, "Review on transmission line right of way," 2017 IEEE International Conference on Power, Control, Signals and Instrumentation Engineering (ICPCSI), Chennai, 2017, pp. 1419-1424.
12. H. C. Kherala and K. P. Badgujar, "Review on Injection of False Data Attack into Power System State Estimation," 2018 2nd International Conference on Trends in Electronics and Informatics (ICOEI), Tirunelveli, 2018, pp. 1222-1226.
13. C. S. Dixit and K. P. Badgujar, "Field Investigation for Application of Existing FDS Based Moisture Diagnostic Tool for Power Transformer Insulation System," 2019 International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control Systems (ICCS), Madurai, India, 2019, pp. 559-565.
14. Suthar Payal and Ketan Badgujar, "Unbalanced Magnetic Pull in 3-Phase Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Due to Eccentric Rotor: A Review," The IUP Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Vol. XII, No. 3, July 2019, pp. 7-22.
15. MV Gojiya and KP Badgujar,"Frequency Response Analysis - A Condition Monitoring Tool for Transformer Winding: A Review," IUP Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Vol. 13 Issue 3, Jul 2020, p23-43.
16. Shaikh A.F., Badgujar K.P. (2022) Impact of Geomagnetically Induced Current on the Power System and Its Components. In: Shah J., Arkatkar S.S., Jadhav P. (eds) Intelligent Infrastructure in Transportation and Management. Studies in Infrastructure and Control. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6936-1_19
Expert talks
1. In-house CEP for BHEL on, Recent Trends in Transformer Technology, Bhopal, 15 Apr, 2010
2. In-house CEP for BHEL on, Transformer Diagnostics, Bhopal, 16 Apr, 2010
3. In-house CEP for Crompton Greaves Limited on, Recent Trends in Transformer Technology, Mumbai, 07 Jun, 2010
4. In-house CEP for Crompton Greaves Limited on, Surge Phenomenon, Mumbai, 13 Jul, 2010
5. In-house CEP for Crompton Greaves Limited on, Transformer Diagnostics, Mumbai, 13 Jul, 2010
6. In-house program for AREVA on, Recent Trends in Transformer Technology, Allahabad, 20 Dec, 2010
7. In-house program for AREVA on, Transformer Diagnostics, Allahabad, 21 Dec, 2010
8. In-house program for Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Ltd, Recent Trends in Transformer Technology, Ahmedabad, 14 Dec, 2010
9. In-house program for Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Ltd, Transformer Diagnostics, Ahmedabad, 15 Dec, 2010
10. STTP on, Transformer Diagnostics, LDCE Ahmedabad, 30 Dec, 2013
11. TEQIP Research Component on, Research Building Environment, GEC Patan, 19 Oct, 2013
12. One day FDP on Advancements in Electrical Machine and Control, Condition Monitoring and Fault diagnostics of Transformers, GPERI, Mehsana, 06 Jul, 2014
13. Expert lecture for ME Students on, Recent Trends in Transformer Technology, LDCE Ahmedabad, 30 Aug, 2014
14. Introduction to Accreditation, entitled under National Board of Accreditation, Vadodara Institute of Technology, 10 Mar, 2015
15. Expert talk for Engineers on, Transformers, Niram Chemicals, Bhavnagar, 12 Aug, 2016
16. Monitoring, modeling and analysis of Power Transformer, Transformer Basics, IITRAM Ahmedabad, 05 Nov, 2018
17. Monitoring, modeling and analysis of Power Transformer, Transformer Diagnostics, IITRAM Ahmedabad, 15 May, 2018
18. Hands-on-Experience in Advanced Laboratory Practices in Electrical Engineering, FEM Laboratory Session, Electrical Department, Niram Institute of Technology, Ahmedabad, 30 Jun, 2018
19. One day seminar on “CONDITION MONITORING AND FAULT DIAGNOSIS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS”, which was sponsored by GUJCOST, Fault Diagnosis of Transformer, Marvadi University, 29 Jan, 2018
20. One Day workshop on NBA, LDCE Ahmedabad, 09 Jan, 2018
21. One Day workshop on NBA, VGEC Chandkheda, 15 Sep, 2018
22. Recent Trends in Power System Operation and Control, Power system Earthing, VGEC Chandkheda, 30 Nov, 2019
23. Recent Trends in Power System Operation and Control, Rotating Machine Diagostics, VGEC Chandkheda, 30 Nov, 2019
24. One day Workshop on NBA, Babaria Institute of Technology, Vadodara, 12 Oct, 2019
25. One Day workshop on NBA, GP Kheda, 23 Aug, 2019
26. One Day workshop on NBA, GP Ahmedabad, 08 May, 2019
27. One Day workshop on NBA, GEC Surat, 13 Aug, 2019
28. Expert lecture for Students, High Voltage Generation and Measurement, Marvadi University, 03 Aug, 2019
29. One Day Workshop on NBA, GEC Modasa, 20 Jul, 2019
30. STTP on Recent trends in power system, Fuzzy Logic and its application to transformer protction, Govt. Polytechnic Surat, 08 Apr, 2020
31. STTP on High Voltage Testing Techniques, Frequency Response Analysis, SVNIT, Surat, 09 Dec, 2020
32. Electromagentics, Introduction to FEMM, SCET Surat, 6-12-2020 to 10-12-2020
33. Electromagentics, Electrostatics Lab FEM, SCET Surat, 6-12-2020 to 10-12-2020
34. Electromagentics, Electromagnetics Lab FEM, SCET Surat, 6-12-2020 to 10-12-2020
35. STTP on, Laboratory on FEM, LDCE Ahmedabad, 11 Mar, 202
36. Research Opportunities in Electrical Engineering, Fundamentals of Finite element method, GEC Karad (online), 05 Oct, 2020
37. Research Opportunities in Electrical Engineering, Hands-on Session on FEM, GEC Karad (online), 05 Nov, 2020
38. Expert lecture for Students and Faculty, Online Webinar on“Finite Element Method, a tool for mathematical evaluation of the product, SSIP, GEC Dahod, 14 Oct, 2020
39. SSIP, Webinar on Transformers, KJ Polytechnic Bharuch, 07 Apr, 2020
40. Expert lecture for students, FEMM Tool, Gyanmanjari Institute of technology, Bhavnagar, 02 Oct, 2020
41. One day workshop on NBA for faculty, L.E.C Morbi, 08 Jan, 2020
42. One-week Online Short Term Training Programme on "Outcome-Based Education and NBA Accreditation Process", LDCE Ahmedabad, 28 Dec, 2020
43. Expert Lecture for students on, Transformer Diagnostics, Dr.S.&S.S.Ghandhy College Of Engineering & Technology, Surat, 16 Jan, 2021
Students
PhD (4 Students in Progress)
1. Mayur Gojiya
2. Payal Mistry
3. Hormaz Amrolia
4. Darshit Brahmbhatt
M.Tech. (11 completed, 2 in progress)
1. Ketan Gandhi, 2013
2. Amit Pagi, 2014
3. 2015
4. Meghna Astik, 2016
5. Hiren Kherala, Detection Of False Data Injection Attacks In Power System State Estimation, 2017
6. Ajudiya Yagnik, FRA Band Selection Algorithm of Transformer With the Help of Simulation and Experimental Results, 2017
7. Narendra Agrawal, 2018
8. Chintan Dixit, Transformer Insulation Diagnostics Through Dielectric Frequency Response Method, 2019
9. Ankur, Performance Improvement Of Permanent Magnet Bldc Motor Through Cogging Torque Reduction Techniques, 2020
10. Ajaj Shaikh, Impact of Geomagnetically Induced Current on the Power System and its Components, 2021
11. Divya Nayka (In progress)
Institute attended
1. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering (LDCE) Ahmedabad from 29-6-1998 to 31-8-2007 as Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Electrical Egnineering.
2. Government Engineering College, Modasa from 1-9-2007 to 18-12-2015 as Lecturer/Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering
3. Shantilal Shah Engineering College, Bhavnagar from 19-12-2015 to 30-04-2022 as Professor and HEAD in Electrical Engineering
4. L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad from 01-05-2022 till date as Professor and HEAD in Electrical Engineering
Contributions
1. Worked as AAA strand Coordinator, from 2013 to 2015 at Commissionerate of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat
2. Worked as Degree Equivalency committee member for Academic recruitments in 2015 & 2018.
3. Worked as Central NBA committee member secretary during 2019-2020
4. Worked as Placement Cell Coordinator, Education Department, Gujarat State in 2018