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Overview

Raja Ayyanar is affiliated with Arizona State University in the United States, specializing in engineering with a focus on electrical and electronic engineering, as well as related subfields. Their research portfolio spans key areas including control and systems engineering, renewable energy, sustainability, automotive engineering, and energy engineering and power technology.

The scientist's work addresses several main topics, notably microgrid control and optimization, optimal power flow distribution, multilevel inverters and converters, advanced DC-DC converters, smart grid energy management, silicon carbide semiconductor technologies, and power system optimization and stability.

Raja Ayyanar has contributed extensively to scientific literature, with a record of publications across diverse venues. The most frequent publication platforms include:

  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics
  • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
  • IEEE Access
  • IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy

Notable recent papers authored by Raja Ayyanar cover a range of topics within power electronics and smart grid domains:

  • Spatial-Temporal Deep Learning for Hosting Capacity Analysis in Distribution Grids, 2022, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
  • Comprehensive Analysis and Experimental Validation of 240°-Clamped Space Vector PWM Technique Eliminating Zero States for EV Traction Inverters With Dynamic DC Link, 2020, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
  • A High Performance Communication Architecture for a Smart Micro-Grid Testbed Using Customized Edge Intelligent Devices (EIDs) With SPI and Modbus TCP/IP Communication Protocols, 2021, IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics
  • Machine Learning for Solar Array Monitoring, Optimization, and Control, 2020, Synthesis lectures on power electronics
  • Performance Analysis and Experimental Validation of 240°-Clamped Space Vector PWM to Minimize Common Mode Voltage and Leakage Current in EV/HEV Traction Drives, 2021, IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification

In addition to journal articles, Raja Ayyanar authored a book titled Machine Learning for Solar Array Monitoring, Optimization, and Control, published in 2020 by Morgan & Claypool Publishers.

Collaboration is another aspect of their research career, working frequently with several co-authors, including:

  • Nikhil Korada
  • Vivek Narayanaswamy
  • Andreas Spanias
  • Devarajan Srinivasan
  • Sameeksha Katoch

This profile reflects a concentrated research expertise in power electronics, smart grid technologies, and applications of machine learning within renewable energy systems, supported by diverse publications and collaborations.

Best Publications

  • Pwm control of dual active bridge: Comprehensive analysis and experimental verification

    A K Jain;R Ayyanar

  • A DC–DC Multiport-Converter-Based Solid-State Transformer Integrating Distributed Generation and Storage

    S. Falcones;R. Ayyanar;Xiaolin Mao

  • Control Strategy to Mitigate the Impact of Reduced Inertia Due to Doubly Fed Induction Generators on Large Power Systems

    D Gautam;L Goel;R Ayyanar;V Vittal

  • Common-duty-ratio control of input-series connected modular DC-DC converters with active input voltage and load-current sharing

    R. Giri;V. Choudhary;R. Ayyanar;N. Mohan

  • Probabilistic Power Flow Studies for Transmission Systems With Photovoltaic Generation Using Cumulants

    Miao Fan;V. Vittal;G. T. Heydt;R. Ayyanar

  • Active input-voltage and load-current sharing in input-series and output-parallel connected modular DC-DC converters using dynamic input-voltage reference scheme

    R. Ayyanar;R. Giri;N. Mohan

  • Space Vector Based Hybrid PWM Techniques for Reduced Current Ripple

    G. Narayanan;V.T. Ranganathan;D. Zhao;H.K. Krishnamurthy

  • Fault Current Contribution From Synchronous Machine and Inverter Based Distributed Generators

    N. Nimpitiwan;G.T. Heydt;R. Ayyanar;S. Suryanarayanan

  • Topology comparison for Solid State Transformer implementation

    Sixifo Falcones;Xiaolin Mao;Raja Ayyanar

  • Space-Vector-Based Hybrid Pulsewidth Modulation Techniques for Reduced Harmonic Distortion and Switching Loss

    Di Zhao;V S S Pavan Kumar Hari;Gopalaratnam Narayanan;Rajapandian Ayyanar

  • Novel soft-switching DC-DC converter with full ZVS-range and reduced filter requirement. I. Regulated-output applications

    R. Ayyanar;N. Mohan

  • Advanced bus-clamping PWM techniques based on space vector approach

    G. Narayanan;Harish K. Krishnamurthy;Di Zhao;Rajapandian Ayyanar

  • Optimal Variable Switching Frequency Scheme for Reducing Switching Loss in Single-Phase Inverters Based on Time-Domain Ripple Analysis

    Xiaolin Mao;R. Ayyanar;H.K. Krishnamurthy

  • Fault Tolerant Circuit Topology and Control Method for Input-Series and Output-Parallel Modular DC-DC Converters

    V. Choudhary;E. Ledezma;R. Ayyanar;R.M. Button

  • Probabilistic Power Flow Analysis With Generation Dispatch Including Photovoltaic Resources

    Miao Fan;Vijay Vittal;Gerald T. Heydt;Raja Ayyanar

  • Reduction of Torque Ripple in Induction Motor Drives Using an Advanced Hybrid PWM Technique

    Kaushik Basu;J S Siva Prasad;G Narayanan;Harish K Krishnamurthy

  • Convex Optimization for DES Planning and Operation in Radial Distribution Systems With High Penetration of Photovoltaic Resources

    Qifeng Li;Raja Ayyanar;Vijay Vittal

  • Input-series and output-series connected modular DC-DC converters with active input voltage and output voltage sharing

    Ramesh Giri;Raja Ayyanar;E. Ledezma

  • A Capacitance-Minimized, Doubly Grounded Transformer less Photovoltaic Inverter With Inherent Active-Power Decoupling

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  • Design and Strategy for the Deployment of Energy Storage Systems in a Distribution Feeder With Penetration of Renewable Resources

    Adarsh Nagarajan;Raja Ayyanar

  • Building Block Converter Module for Universal (AC-DC, DC-AC, DC-DC) Fully Modular Power Conversion Architecture

    H.K. Krishnamurthy;R. Ayyanar

  • Series-parallel connection of DC-DC converter modules with active sharing of input voltage and load current

    A. Bhinge;N. Mohan;R. Giri;R. Ayyanar

  • Converter Model for Representing Converter Interfaced Generation in Large Scale Grid Simulations

    Deepak Ramasubramanian;Ziwei Yu;Rajapandian Ayyanar;Vijay Vittal

  • Common duty ratio control of input series connected modular DC-DC converters with active input voltage and load current sharing

    R. Giri;R. Ayyanar;N. Mohan

Frequent Co-Authors

Ned Mohan
Ned Mohan University of Minnesota
Vijay Vittal
Vijay Vittal Arizona State University
Andreas Spanias
Andreas Spanias Arizona State University
Cihan Tepedelenlioglu
Cihan Tepedelenlioglu Arizona State University
Gerald T. Heydt
Gerald T. Heydt Arizona State University
G. Narayanan
G. Narayanan Indian Institute of Science
Enrique J. Lavernia
Enrique J. Lavernia Texas A&M University
Iqbal Husain
Iqbal Husain North Carolina State University
James D. McCalley
James D. McCalley Iowa State University

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