Current Graduate Students
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I am from Mumbai, Maharashtra, in India. I received my BTech in Electrical Engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai in 2012, my MTech in Power Electronics and Power Systems from Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai in 2016, and my MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, Gainesville in 2021. I am currently a Research Assistant at the SCALE lab pursuing my Ph.D. in Electrical engineering and MS in Computer Science from WSU where my advisor is Dr. Anamika Dubey. My current research focuses on developing computationally efficient representations of building thermal models for intelligent control of networked buildings. My other research interests include employing Model Predictive Control (MPC) and Reinforcement Learning (RL) techniques for optimal control of energy systems and forecasting of renewable energy generation. I aim to work as a researcher at a national laboratory after graduation and get back into academia at some point. During my free time, I like to take long road trips and play table tennis and guitar. I chose the research program at ESIC in WSU for its strong and vibrant Power Program in addition to its research collaborations with national laboratories and industry.
Ninad Kiran Gaikad
ninad.gaikwad@wsu.edu
Charlotte Wertz
charlotte.wertz@wsu.edu
I’m a 2nd year PhD student here at WSU supervised under Dr. Anamika Dubey. My research focuses on the intersection between climate resiliency and equity in electric power systems. I received my bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering here at WSU in May 2023. I am under the Distinguished Graduate Research Program (DGRP), which is in partnership with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Once I’m done with my coursework and preliminary exams at WSU, I will be transitioning to PNNL to finish my dissertation. I chose to stay at WSU for my graduate studies because I enjoyed doing undergraduate research under my advisor and to participate in the DGRP program. A fun fact about me is that I grew up on a cattle ranch!
Previous education: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Currently enrolled in the doctoral program
Current research: Oscillation analysis and source localization with SCADA measurements
Reason to pursue a degree through ESIC at WSU: Prestigious power engineering program, well-renowned faculty, industry collaboration
Salman Siddique Shiuab
s.shiuab@wsu.edu
Athul Jose P
athul.p@wsu.edu
I am a first-year PhD student in Electrical Engineering at the School of EECS, Washington State University. I earned my Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Government Engineering College Thrissur, India, and my Master of Technology in Power Systems from the National Institute of Technology Calicut, India. My current research interests focus on flexibility and aggregation of Distributed Energy Resources, utilizing optimal control and reinforcement learning techniques. The innovative and impactful contributions of previous lab members motivated me to join the Energy Systems Innovation Center (ESIC) at WSU. I am privileged to work under the guidance of Dr. Anamika Dubey, whose expertise and award-winning research in the DER domain have further fueled my passion and ambition to excel in this field. I am an enthusiastic badminton player during leisure.
My name is Kunal Shankar, and I am currently pursuing my PhD in Electrical Engineering at the School of EECS, Washington State University. I hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, India. Prior to enrolling at WSU, I served as a Deputy Manager Energy Analyst at Schneider Electric. My research is centred on system identification and estimation, with a particular focus on applying scientific grey box methods to buildings. I joined the Energy Systems Innovation Center (ESIC) at WSU, inspired by the pioneering and influential work of its former members. Under the mentorship of Dr. Anamika Dubey, whose recognized expertise and seminal contributions to the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) field have greatly motivated me, I am committed to making significant advancements in my field.
Kunal Shakar
kunal.shakar@wsu.edu
Yashvardhan Singh Raghuwanshi
y.raghuwanshi@wsu.edu
I am a PhD candidate at Washington State University (WSU), specializing in optimal power flow and reinforcement learning for distribution system regulation and restoration. I come from Madhya Pradesh, India. I am always excited to solve difficult problems in the domain and beyond. At WSU, I am under the supervision of Dr. Anamika Dubey and Dr. Anjan Bose. Before this, I did both B.Tech. and M.Tech. (5-year dual degree course) from an institute of national importance and eminence, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, under the supervision of Dr. Chandrashekhar N. Bhende. I enjoy collaborating with others and approaching research problems that transcend branch-boundaries of engineering and science.