Dr. IMTIAZ ASHRAF
Professor,
Electrical Engineering Department,
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
Academic Qualifications
Field of specialty in PHD degree: Electric power System & Renewable Energy
Systems,
Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD), India on “Renewable
Energy Based Power Systems in India: Energetics and Environmental
Assessment”. (2005)
M. Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Power System & Drives) from Aligarh Muslim
University (AMU), Aligarh, India with first division. (1993).
B. Sc. in Electrical Engineering from AMU, Aligarh, India with first division (1988).
P.U.C. Science from AMU, Aligarh, India with first division (1981).
High School Examination from AMU, Aligarh, India with first division (1980).
Teaching and Research Experience: 27 years
Consultancy
Worked as one of the consultants in performing Energy Audit at Indian Agriculture
Research Institute, Pusa New Delhi in 2002, in association with HOD, Center for
Energy Studies Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India.
Professor, EED, AMU. October 2011 – till date
Associate Prof., EED, AMU. October 2008 to October 2011
Reader, EED, AMU. October 2005 to October 2008
Sr. Lecturer, EED, AMU. April 1996 to October 2005
Lecturer, EED, AMU. April 1990 to April 1996
Curriculum Development and Accreditation
Invited from All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for All India Electrical
Engineering Education Curriculum Development:
Invited as consultant by AICTE for the All India Curriculum Development of
Electrical Engineering syllabi for Engineering Colleges in India, organized by AICTE
and IIT Delhi from 29.12.1997 to 31.12.1997.
Member of Coordination committee for the preparation of the “Self Study Report” of
EED for AICTE Accreditation visit at Z. H .College of Engineering, AMU, 2008.
Departmental Co-ordinator for M. Tech Power System Drives.
Professional Membership
Life member of Indian Society for Theoretical Physics, India.
Fellow, Institute of Engineers (IE), India.
Fellow life member, IETE, India.
Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), India.
Contribution to University and Department
Worked as a Warden, Halls of Residence, AMU, Aligarh.
Worked as an Officer In-charge Central Automobiles Workshop, AMU, Aligarh.
Working as a Workshop In-charge in the Department of Electrical Engineering
Department, AMU, Aligarh.
Worked as a Tabulator for Masters of Technology courses in the Department of
Electrical Engineering Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology, AMU, Aligarh.
Introduced a new course “Wind and Small Hydro Energy System” for M.Tech.
(Power system & Drives) students of Department of Electrical Engineering, which
was approved by BOS held on 07.05.2005.
Organized one week training program as a Co-coordinator on Recent Trends in
Renewable Energy & Management 16th -21st March, 2006.
Books Authored
1. M. A. Mallick and Imtiaz Ashraf., “Basic Electrical Engineering”, Word-Press,
Publishing Division, Lucknow, India, January 2009. ISBN : 978-81-907505-4-7
2. Imtiaz Ashraf and M.A. Mallick., “Electrical Machines”, I.K. International
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India. October 2009. ISBN : 978-93-
80026-09-1. “Reprint 2010.”
Books/Papers Reviewed
1. “Solar Energy”, by S.P.Sukhatmi Third Edition, The McGraw-Hill Companies,
2008.
2. “Electrical Machines”, by D.P.Kothari & I.J. Nagrath, Third Edition, The
McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008.
3. Reviewer of International Journal of Sustainable Energy, (Taylor and Francis,
USA)
4. Editorial board of on line journal “i-manager's Journal on Electrical
Engineering”
Supervised Three Ph.Ds.
(i) Topic “DSM Based Electrical Energy Utilization in Urban Areas: A Case Study
of Aligarh City, India”. 2008
(ii) Topic “Modelling of Renewable Energy Systems”. 2011
(iii)Topic “Techno-economic Analysis of Distributed Generation of Electricity
through Renewable Energy in India”. 2014
(iv) Topic: The Reliability Evaluation with Intermittent Renewables in a Wind
Generation Systems. 2016
Publications
International Journals:
1. Imtiaz Ashraf, A. Chandra and M. S. Sodha “Techno-economic and
Environmental Analysis for grid interactive Solar Photovoltaic Power System
of Lakshadweep Islands” The International Journal of Energy Research.
2004; 28:1033-1042 (DOI:10.1002/er.1009)(John Wiley & Sons, Inc. USA )
2. Imtiaz Ashraf, A. Chandra “Artificial Neural Network Based Models for
Forecasting Electricity Generation of Grid Connected Solar PV Power Plant”
International Journal of Global Energy Issues.2004; Vol 21, Nos. ½,
pp119-130. (Science Direct Publications, U.K.)
3. Imtiaz Ashraf, Atif Iqbal, Md.Amanur Rehman, A. Chandra, “Multi-objective
optimization of renewable energy systems for pollution mitigation – A case study
of Kavaratti Island, India”, International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2008,
27:4,165-171 (Taylor and Francis, USA)
4. M.A. Mallick, I. Ashraf, M. I. Khan, S. Pandey,” Energy management using
solar and fuel cell based appliances in rural areas of India”, International
Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2011, pp. 265-
271.
5. Asif Jamil Ansari, Imtiaz Ashraf, Bal Gopal,” Integrated Fuzzy VIKOR and
AHP Methodology for Selection of Distributed Electricity Generation through
Renewable Energy in India”, International Journal of Engineering Research
and Applications (IJERA) ISSN: 2248-9622, Vol. 1, Issue 3,2011, pp.1110-1113
6. Asif Jamil Ansari and Imtiaz Ashraf, “Best Energy Option Selection using
Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision Making Approach”, International Journal Of
Advanced Renewable Energy Research, Vol. 1, Issue. 5, pp. 269- 275, 2012.
7. Shahbaz Tabish and Imtiaz Ashraf, “Simulation of partial shading on solar
photovoltaic modules with experimental verification” International Journal of
Ambient Energy, Taylor and Francis UK, 2015, DOI:
10.1080/01430750.2015.1074614.
8. Mohammed Asim, Mohd Tariq, M.A. Mallick, Imtiaz Ashraf “An Improved
Constant Voltage Based MPPT Technique for PMDC Motor” International
Journal of Power Electronics and Drives Systems, Vol 7, No.4, 2016, ISSN:
2088-8694
9. Shahbaz Tabish and Imtiaz Ashraf , “Performance evaluation of PV module
under various parametric conditions”, Taylor and Francis UK., 2017 DOI:
/10.1080/01430750.2017.1303632
10. Imtiaz Ashraf and HD Alsharari, “Energy Pay-Back Time and Air Pollution
Mitigation for a Working 100 kW Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Power
Plant” Journal of Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources 1 (3).
National Journal:
1. N.D.Kaushika, Imtiaz Ashraf, Kshitij, S.N.Singh “Solar Pond Electric
System for Rural Application” Journal of Rural Energy Vol. 2, No. 1, M.G.
Institute of Integrated Rural Energy Planning and Development, March 1993,
pp. 11-15.
2. M.A. Mallick, Imtiaz Ashraf and M. I. Khan, “Technology diffusion models
as a tool for demand supply management”, has been published in the ID,
Journal of ‘The Institution of Engineers’, India, Vol.91, Nov.2010, pp.18-22.
International Conferences:
1. Imtiaz Ashraf ,A. Iqbal, M. S .J Asghar "Performance Evaluation of an
Experimental 100 KW (Peak) Kalyanpur SPVPP - A Case Study" Proc.
IEEE (USA) International Conference on Power Electronics Drives and
Energy System for Industrial growth (PEDES) Delhi, India, 8-11 Jan.
1996, Vol. 1,pp 107-113.
2. E. Husain, K. Khan, Imtiaz Ashraf, A. Iqbal "Study of Breakdown of
Transformer Oil in the presence of Barrier" Proc. 4th IEEE (USA)
International Conference on properties and Application of Dielectric
material (ICPDAM) Brisbane, Australia, 3-8 July, 1994, Vol.1, pp. 56-59.
3. Imtiaz Ashraf, A. Chandra. “Application of Artificial Neural Network in
Forecasting Electrical Energy Generation for Grid Connected Solar PV
system” Proceedings of 6th International Conference of the Association of
Asia-Pacific Operation Research Societies within International Federation of
Operation Research Societies (APORS 2003), on Operational Research:
Emerging Paradigms for Information Technology, The Operation Research
Society of India, New Delhi, India, 2003, Dec.08-11,
4. Imtiaz Ashraf, A. Chandra “Artificial Neural Network Based Forecasting of
Performance for Grid Connected Solar PV system” Proceedings of the HiPC
Workshops 2003, International Conference on High Performance
Computing, Hyderabad, India, Dec.07, pp. 1-8 (2003). Best Paper Award
(Application).
5. Imtiaz Ashraf, A. Chandra “Renewable Energy Resources for Pollution
Mitigation of Lakshadweep Islands” Proceedings of International
Conference on Energy and Environment-Strategies for Sustainable
Development (ICEE-SSD), 23- 24 Jan, New Delhi-25, 2004, pp. 117-128.
6. Imtiaz Ashraf, A. Chandra. “Techno Economic Viability of a Rooftop
Hybridized Solar PV-AC Grid Assisted Power System for Peak Load
Management” Proceedings of Second IEEE (USA) International
Conference on Power Electronics Machines and Drives (PEMD),
University of Edinburgh, UK: 31 March – 2 April, 2004, Vol.1, pp 442-446.
7. Imtiaz Ashraf, A. Chandra. “Energy pay-back time and air pollution
mitigation for a 100-kWp grid connected solar photovoltaic power plant
for lakshadweep islands” Proceedings of IEEE (USA) 39th International
Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2004), University of
West England (UWE), Bristol, UK: September 6-8, (2004),Vol. 2,pp 639-
634.
8. A. Iqbal, A. Lamine, Imtiaz Ashraf, Mohibullah “Matlab/Simulink Model for
Space vector modulation of three-phase VSI”, Proceedings of IEEE (USA)
Universities Power Engg. Conf. (UPEC) 2006, Sept. 5-7, New Castle, UK ,
pages :1096-1100.
9. Imtiaz Ashraf, A.M. Rahman, A. Iqbal, A. Chandra “Multi-objective
optimization of Energy Systems for pollution Mitigation in Kavaratti Island”,
Proceedings of IEEE (USA) Universities Power Engineering Conf. (UPEC)
2006, Sept. 5-7, New Castle, UK pages :60-64.
10. E. Fernandez, Imtiaz Ashraf, A.K. Bharadwaj “Attitude Of Consumers Towards
DSM Measures: A Case Study Of Residential Loads For Aligarh City, Uttar
Pradesh, (India), IEEE (USA) Universities Power Engineering. Conf. (UPEC)
2006, Sept. 5-7, New Castle, UK (Accepted for Presentation).
11. Imtiaz Ashraf, M. Danish, A. Chandra “Solar Photo Voltaic For Power
Generation In India: Projected Level Of Dissemination Using Technology
Diffusion Models” Proceedings of IEEE (USA) Universities Power
Engineering. Conf. (UPEC) 2006, Sept. 5-7, New Castle, UK , pages :89-93.
12. A. Iqbal, A., S. Moinuddin, M.R. Khan, Imtiaz Ashraf “Indirect rotor flux
oriented control of a seven-phase induction motor drive”, Proceedings of IEEE
(USA) International Conf. On Industrial Technology (ICIT06) 15-17 Dec.
2006, Mumbai, India pages: 440-445.
13. Mohibullah, Imdadullah and Imtiaz Ashraf “Estimation of CO2 Mitigation
Potential Through Renewable Energy Generation,” Proceedings of First
International Power and energy IEEE (USA) Coference, PECon
2006,Putrjaya,Malaysia,28-29 Nov.2006. pages :24-29.
14. Imdadullah, Mohibullah, Imtiaz Ashraf, Mohd.Liakot. “Estimation of CO2
Mitigation Potential Through Renewable Energy Generation,” Proceedings of
IEEE (USA) International Conference on Electrical and Computer
Engineering, ICECE 2006,Bangladesh ,28-29 DEC.2006. pages :225-228.
15. Imtiaz Ashraf, M.A.Mallick, M.Shariz Ansari and A.Chandra “Renewable
Energy for Power Generation in Androth Island: Projected Level Dissemination
Using Technology Diffusion Models”,” Proceedings of International Congress
on Renewable Energyng, ICORE 2007,New delhi, India ,27-28 November
2007. pages :188-192.
16. A. Tariq, M.S.J.Asghar, and Imtiaz Ashraf, “A Novel Maximum Power Point
Tracking Algorithm for a Photovoltaic Panel”, International Conference on
Electrical energy System and Power electronics in Emerging economies
(ICEESPEEE 2009), April 16-17, 2009, SRM University, Chennai, India.
Note: This paper was awarded as the Best Paper of the Session.
17. Asif Jamil Ansari, Imtiaz Ashraf,” A Neuro-fuzzy Multi-criteria methodology
for selection of Distributed Electricity Generation through Renewable Energy in
India, GCREEDER 2011, Amman-Jordan, April 26th – 28th 2011.
18. S Tabish, A Iqbal, I Ashraf, K Rahman. "Enhanced Energy Extraction from a
Solar Panel, Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference Proceedings 2016
(1), EESP2290
National Conferences:
1. N.D. Kaushika, Imtiaz Ashraf, ”Solar Pond Electric System For Rural
Electrification” Proceedings of Electrical Energy Conservation And Semi
Annual Paper Meeting, Institute of Engineers (India), August 30, 1991,
Calcutta, pp. 1-9
2. K.P.Basu, Imtiaz Ashraf., “Time of use tariff for efficient load management
“ Proceedings of the Seventh National Power System Conference (NPSC),
Calcutta, 15-18 Feb. 1993, pp.466-470.
3. K.P.Basu, Imtiaz Ashraf, “A Low Cost Ballast Circuit For Energy Efficient
Fluorescent Lamps” Proceedings of Work Shop on Future Vision of Energy
System Planning, CES, FITT, IIT Delhi and IEEE Delhi section, 16 April
1993.
4. Imtiaz Ashraf, and A. Iqbal "Improvement in efficiency of three phase
induction motor at partial load by reduced voltage application" Proc.
National Conference on Power Apparatus and Industrial Application,
Institute of Engineers, 1994, Ahmad Nagar centre pp. 102-107.
5. E. Husain, K. Khan, Imtiaz Ashraf , A. Iqbal "Study of Porcelain Insulator
under Artificial pollution tested under Natural Fog Condition" Proc. 18th
National System Conference (NSC) Agra, India, 1995, pp. 78-81.
6. A. Iqbal, Imtiaz Ashraf, M.S.J. Asghar “IGBT based charge controller for
Solar Photo-voltaic system”, International Conference on Power Generation
System Planning and Operation IIT Delhi, India, 1997.
7. Iqbal, A., Imtiaz Ashraf ., and Asghar, M.S.J., “Peak Load Management
through Grid Interactive 100 KW (Peak) Experimental SPVPP" Proc.
National Conference on Application of Solar Energy - A Recent Trend
Thiruvanthapuram, India, 1997, pp. 244 –250.
8. J. Ahmed, A. Iqbal, Imtiaz Ashraf “Power electronics controller for
hybridization of solar photovoltaic system with grid,” Proceedings of 12th
Power Systems Conference (NPSC 2002), Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur, Dec.27-29, 2002, pp. 14-18.
9. Mallick.M.A, Ashraf I., “Estimation of appropriate technology using Diffusion
Models,” presented paper in National Seminar on “Energy Management and
Energy Audit”, organized by Institution of Engineers (Lucknow) at Engineers
Bhawan on 17-18 January 2010.
10. Mallick.M.A, Khan.M.I, Ashraf I., “Estimation of environmental friendly
sources for power generation in India using technology diffusion models,” paper
accepted in national conference at GGITS, Jabalpur on 18th February, 2011.
M. Tech Dissertation & PhD Guided
1. Four Research Scholars have been awarded and currently four are working
under my guidance.
2. Guided Fifteen (15) Post Graduate students of Power System & Drives stream
and Instrumentation & Control stream in projects and Dissertations.
Participation in Training Programs/Workshops/Refresher Courses
Participated in a Quality Improvement Program (QIP) Short Term course on
“Renewable Energy sources “conducted by Center for Energy Studies IIT. Delhi,
New Delhi, from 06.06.1991 to 16.06.1991.
Participated in a special Short Term course on “Electrical Drives and Control”,
organized by The Indian society of Technical Education (ISTE) and The Tata Iron &
Steel Company Limited, Jamshedpur from 16.12.1991 to 21.12.1991.
Participated in a Short Term Refresher Course on “Solar Energy Engineering and
Instrumentation”, organized by from 05.06.1995 to 16.06.1995.
Participated in “Induction Training Program” sponsored by All India Council
Technical Education, New Delhi and organized by Academic Staff College, AMU in
collaboration with Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology, AMU, Aligarh from
05.05.97 to27.05.1997.
Participated in a Short Term Course on “Energy –An IT Perspectives”, organized by
Center for Energy Studies IIT Delhi, New Delhi, from 27.11.2000 to 06.12.2000.
Participated in a Short Term Course on “High Voltage Engineering & Insulation
Systems as Applied to Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering”,
organized by Department of Electrical Engineering, Z.H. College of Engineering &
Technology, AMU, Aligarh from 07.12.2000 to 31.12.2000.
Participated in a training course on “Renewable Energy sources & Energy Audit
“conducted by Power system training Institute, Ministry of Power, Govt. of
India, Bangalore, from 07.01.2002 to 11.01.2002.
Participated in a Short Term Training Programme on “Logic Programming and
Artificial Intelligence Tools”, sponsored by All India Council of Technical Education
and organized by ISTE at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. from 06.12.2004 to
18.12.2004.
Participated in a Short Term Training Programme on “Quality Assurance in higher
Education”, sponsored by Al-jouf University , AlJouf ,KSA. April,2009.
Participated in a Short Term Training Programme on “e- Learning and its application
in higher Education”, sponsored by Al-jouf University , Al-Jouf ,KSA. From
23.05.2009 to 24.05.2009.
Attended a Training Program on “Research Methodology & Intellectual Property
Rights -Innovative Researchers” from 4th to 7th February, 2014,at Conference
Hall of “Corporate Suites Hotel", C30/4, Sector-62, NOIDA organized by Effective
Quality Up gradation Assistance for Technical Education.
Attended a workshop on “Smart Transmission Grid Challenges – Integration of
renewable” from 20th march to 21st March 2014 ,at CPRI, Bengaluru. under TEQIP
– II, “Faculty & Staff Development”.
Organized An expert lecture delivered by Prof. A. Chandra, Ex-HOD, CES,
IIT DELHI on 1st March 2014 at 11:00 a.m. on the topic “Distributed Energy
Generation System and Its Environmental Benefits”, in the committee room
of the department under TEQIP – II, “Faculty & Staff Development”, with
around thirty participants (faculty members, M.tech & B.Tech students).
Organized two days’ workshop under TEQIP-II project entitled
“Energy Conservation and Management in a University “on September
21-22, 2016, in the committee room of the department under TEQIP – II,
“Faculty & Staff Development”, with around fifty participants (faculty
members, M.tech & B.Tech students).
Workshops/Lecture Delivered/session Chaired
Date Place Topic Participation 19 September,
2015
IIT Delhi TEQIP- II, IITD, Short
Term Course on ‘Big Data
& Ontology’
Attended workshop
8-9 October, 2015 IIT Delhi Electrochemical
Technologies in Hydrogen
Production and Utilization
for Electrical Energy
Attended workshop
Attended , under
IOC, TEQIP-II,
AMU Aligarh
23-28 November,
2015
AMU Smart Grid Technologies Delivered a lecture
on ‘Sustainable
Development’
14-18 December,
2015
NIT Patna
Short Term Course on
‘Advanced Power
Electronic Converters for
Renewable Energy &
Industrial Drives’ (Under
the aegis of TEQIP, NIT
Patna)
Delivered a lecture
on ‘Sustainable
Development
Goals’
20 December, 2015 EED, JMI,
New Delhi
Chaired a session MS I
smart grid
12 th IEEE
INDICON 2015
14-18 JANUARY EED, AZAD
TECHNIVAL
CAMPUS,
Faculty Development
Programme ‘MATLAB
AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Delivered a lecture
on ‘ Renewable
Energy :
2016
LUCKNOW
IN ENGINEERING (Under
the aegis of DR. APJ
ABDUL KALAM
TECHNICAL
UNIVERSITY, UTTAR
PRADESH, LUCKNOW.
Sustainable
Development
Goals’ 15/01/2016
21-23 Jan. 2016 Amrita
School of
Engineering,
Bengaluru.
2016-Biennial International
Conference on Power &
Energy Systems: Towards
Sustainable Energy 21-23
Jan. 2016.
Attended , under
IOC, TEQIP-II,
AMU Aligarh
15 Feb, 2016 Integral
University,
Lucknow
Short Term Course
organized by Department of
Electrical Engineering,
Integral University in
association with Academic
Staff College, Integral
University, Lucknow.
Guest of Honor
And delivered guest
lectures
On “Sustainable
Development Goals
through Renewable
Energy Sources”
October 22, 2016
Integral
University,
Lucknow
1st National Conference
on Emerging Trends in
Non Conventional Energy
Resources
October 22, 2016
Organizers: Departments. of
ECE, Physics & EE ,
Integral University,
Lucknow
Guest of Honor
And delivered guest
lecture on “ Future
Trends in RES”
September 21-22,
2016
EED, AMU,
Aligarh
Two days’ workshop under
TEQIP-II project entitled
“Energy Conservation and
Management in a
University” EED, AMU, Aligarh
Convener of the
two days’
workshop under
TEQIP-II project
and
Delivered lectures
on “ Power quality
and energy
conservation ”
September 23,
2016
National
Instruments,
Greater Noida
Engineering Education &
Research Seminar,
conducted by National
Instruments.
Attended seminar
Under TEQIP-II
project and
Participated in the
discussion.
September 24-25,
2016
Z.H. College
of
Engineering
&
Technology
AMU,
Aligarh
Two days’ National
workshop on “Higher
Technical Education:
Themes, Challenges &
Opportunities under
TEQIP-II , AMU, Aligarh
Attended under
TEQIP-II project
and
Participated in
panel discussion.
October 22, 2016
Integral
University,
Lucknow
1st National Conference
on Emerging Trends in
Non Conventional Energy
Resources October 22,
2016
Organizers: Deptts. of ECE,
Physics & EE , Integral
University, Lucknow
Guest of Honor
And delivered guest
lecture on “ Future
Trends in RES”
Feburary 25, 2017
I.E. India,
Aligarh
Chapter,
Aligarh, UP.
Invited lecture on “Future
Renewable Energy
Resources”
Organizers: I.E. India,
Aligarh Chapter, Aligarh,
UP.
Delivered invited
lecture on “ Future
Renewable Energy
Resources”
March 27, 2017
MACET,
Department
Electrical &
Electronics
Engineering
at Neora,
Patna 801115,
Bihar.
Invited lecture on “Recent
Trends in Renewable
Energy ”
Organizers: MACET,
Department Electrical &
Electronics Engineering of
Neora, Patna 801115,
Bihar.
Delivered invited
lecture on “ Future
Trends in
Renewable Energy
”