Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Kumar Hota is working as Professor and Head of Training & Placement Department at the University College of Engineering, Burla. He has passed his B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in first class with distinction from National Institute of Technology (Formerly REC), Tiruchirapalli and M.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering from Sambalpur University.

Dr. Hota received the Q.I.P. scholarship from MHRD, New Delhi and then obtained his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He is the author of many articles published in reputed international and national journals on applications of soft-computing techniques. Dr. Hota has actively participated in various sponsored projects supported by AICTE, New Delhi. He has organized many AICTE-ISTE sponsored short term courses and seminars in the field of soft-computing techniques & their applications and advanced microprocessors & microcontrollers. He has been honored with Best Engineering College Teacher Award - 2002 in the Orissa State by Indian Society For Technical Education, New Delhi for his outstanding contribution to academic and student community and Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Memorial Award - 2000 by Institution of Engineers (India) for his research publication "Radial Basis Function Network applied to Economic Generation Scheduling". Besides, he has received various recognitions at the state, national and international levels. His name has been listed in "The Contemporary Who's Who" 2002-2003, published by American Biographical Institute, USA on the basis of merited accomplishment and success in Contemporary Society. He is also a Life Member of ISTE and IE(I).

Academic Specialization

Dr. P. K .Hota completed his B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with distinction from N.I.T., Tiruchirapalli (formerly R.E.C.) in the year 1985. He did his M. Sc. (Engg.) from U.C.E., Burla in 1992 with first class in Industrial Power Control and Electric Drives. He successfully completed his Ph D(Engg.) at Jadavpur University, Kolkata in 1999. His thesis title was - Some studies on applications of intelligent techniques to multi objective generation dispatch and hydro-thermal scheduling. His field of specialization includes Soft Computing Applications to Electric Power System, Microprocessors & Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers & Embedded systems.

Teaching Experience

Has a teaching experience of over 20 years and 6 months at U.C.E., Burla. He joined here on 5th September 1987 as a lecturer and over the time, has turned out as one of the most efficient Professors. The various courses taught by him at B. Tech level are Digital Electronics, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, Computational Intelligence and Advanced Computer Architecture. At M. Tech level, he teaches Advanced Microprocessors & their applications, Power System Dynamics, Computer Analysis of Power Systems and Operation and Control of Deregulated Power Systems. He also teaches at MCA level in Microprocessors & Assembly Language Programming, Simulation and Modeling and Computer System Architecture.

Research Experience

Dr. Hota has got ample research experience over the years. He has published 07 papers in reputed International journals and 11 papers in National Journals. He has also published 27 papers in National/International Conferences/Seminars. He has guided 13 M.Tech Theses and 01 Ph.D thesis. 03 scholars are undergoing their doctoral works under him and he has completed 03 sponsored research projects successfully

Industrial Experience

One year (1986-1987) industrial experience as a scientist at National Council for Cement and Building Materials, New Delhi.

Awards and other recognition received:

i). State Gold Medal-1998, conferred by Orissa Engineering Congress for the paper, "A New Indicator of the Risk of Voltage Instability".

ii).Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Memorial Award-2000, given by The Institution of Engineers(India), Kolkata for research work.

iii).Certificate of Merit-2001, given by The Institution of Engineers(India), Kolkata for research work.

iv).Rajalaxmi Memorial Best Engineering College Teacher Award for Orissa State - 2002, given by The Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi for outstanding contribution to academic and student community.

v). Certificate of Merit-2003, given by The Institution of Engineers(India), Kolkata for research work.

vi).Nominated for the prestigious title MAN OF THE YEAR-2003, by American Biographical Institute, USA for overall accomplishments and contributions to society.

vii).Nominated for the American medal of honour -LIMITED STRIKING-2003, by American Biographical Institute, USA.

viii).Name listed in “The Contemporary WHO’s WHO” 2002-2003, published by The American Biographical Institute, USA on the basis of merited accomplishment and success in Contemporary Society.

ix). The Union Ministry of Energy - Department of Power Prize, 2004, given by The Institution of Engineers(India), Kolkata for research work.

x).Vijay Shree Award along with Certificate of excellence given by India International Friendship Society (IIFS), New Delhi in 2006.

xi). Name listed in 1st Edition of "MARQUIS WHO's WHO in ASIA", 2007, published by original Who's Who in America.

xii). A listee of IBC Leading Engineers of the World - 2007.

xiii). Name listed in "2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century", due for publication in 2008, by International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.

xiv). Name listed in the Thirty-Fourth Edition of the Dictionary of International Biography, to be published in Spring 2008, by International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.

Administrative & Academic Responsibilities hold

i). Head of Dept. Electrical Engineering, UCE, Burla from 2001 to 2003

ii). Prof. In-charge Central Computer Facility, UCE, Burla from 2000 to 2004

iii).Chairman, Board of Study, Electrical Engg., UCE, Burla from 2001 to 2003

iv). Member, Academic Committee, UCE, Burla

v). Member, Board of Study in Engg., Sambalpur University, Burla

vi). Member, Board of Study in M.Sc. Computer Science, M.C.A Sambalpur University, Burla

vii).Member, Board of Study in Information Technology, Electronics & Tele-Comm. Engg., Sambalpur University, Burla

viii). Member, Academic Council, Sambalpur University, Burla

ix). Member, Admission Sub-Committee, Joint Entrance Examination, Orissa State ( Engg. & Medical)-2000

x).Vice-chairman, Examination Sub-Committee, Joint Entrance Examination, Orissa State (Engg.& Medical)-2002

xi) Chairman, Joint Entrance Examination - 2007, Orissa

Other Administrative & Academic Assignments

i) Principal Investigator, AICTE R&D Project

ii) Chief Coordinator, AICTE MODROB Project

iii) Member, BOS in Electrical Engg., UCE, Burla

iv) Member, BOS in Computer Sc. & Engg., UCE, Burla

v) Chairman, BOS in MCA, UCE, Burla

vi) Member, BOS in M.Sc. Computer Science, Sambalpur University

vii) Member, BOS in M.Sc. Computer Science, G.M. Autonomous College, Sambalpur University

viii) Member, BOS in BCA, MCA, PGDCA Programme, Directorate of Distance Education, Sambalpur University.

ix) Member, BOS in Information & Communication Technology, Fakir Mohan Univrsity, Balasore.

x) Member, Board of Conducting Examinations in MCA, G.M. Autonomous College, Sambalpur.

xi) Member, Advisory Committee to the MCA and M.Sc (Computer Science) Courses, Sambalpur University.

xii) Member, Academic Committee, G.M. Autonomous College, Sambalpur.

Member of Professional Bodies

He is a Life Member of ISTE, New Delhi and also Life Member of Institution of Engineers (India).

Short term training programmes organized as Principal Coordinator

i). AICTE-ISTE Short-Term Training Programme on “Intelligent Systems & their Applications to Modern Power Networks”, May 14th to May 26th, 2001, at University College of Engineering, Burla.

ii). AICTE-ISTE Short-Term Training Programme on “Architecture. Programming and Applications of Advanced Microprocessors and Microcontrollers”, March 15th to March 27th, 2004 at University College of Engineering, Burla.

Seminar organized as Convener

He conducted a seminar organized on "Power Quality Issues and Its Solutions", 9th February, 2002 at University College of Engineering, Burla, Sponsored by Department of Industries, Govt. of Orissa under Industry-Institute Interaction Programme.

Details of technology development/transfer

Hydro Control group of BHEL, Bangalore has worked on his published paper "Short-Term Hydrothermal Scheduling through Evolutionary Programming Technique.

Details of sponsored projects

He has completed various projects sponsored by AICTE. He completed a project on Intelligent Soft Computing Approach to Power System Operational and Control funded under AICTE, New Delhi, R&D scheme worth Rs. 9 lacs in 2001 to 2003. Another project titled Modernization of Power Electronics and Drives laboratory, funded by AICTE, New Delhi, MODROBS scheme amounting Rs. 12 lacs was completed under him between 2003 and 2005. Finally, a project titled Power quality improvement of distribution system, funded by AICTE, New Delhi, R&D scheme of worth Rs. 3.5 lacs was successfully accomplished under him between 2004 and 2007.

Laboratories/Facilities Developed

He is the mastermind behind some of the best cutting edge technological facilities setups of the college. He developed the Digital Electronics Laboratory and a Microprocessor Laboratory for a batch of 35 B.Tech students respectively. He also set a Soft-computing Laboratory for B.Tech/M.Tech/Research Scholars. He also set the ERNET's VSAT Broadband based (64 kbps) internet connectivity for 10 user's in the Central Internet Facility. Currently he is busy in the extension of existing 64kbps internet connectivity to 2mbps and Modernization of Power Electronics and Drives Laboratory.

International Journals

[1]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.K.Chattopadhyay, “An Integrated Approach to Economic emission Load Dispatching using Neural Network and Goal-attainment Methods”, Electric Machines and Power Systems, Vol. 27, No. 10, 1999, pp. 1085- 1096.

[2]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.K.Chattopadhyay, “Short-term Hydro-thermal Scheduling through Evolutionary Programming Technique”, Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 52, 2000, pp. 189-196.

[3]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.K.Chattopadhyay, “Economic Emission Load Dispatch through an Interactive Fuzzy Satisfying Method”, Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 54(3), 2000, pp. 151-157.

[4]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.K.Chattopadhyay, “A Simulated Annealing based Goal-attainment Method for Economic Emission Load Dispatch with Non-smooth Fuel Cost and Emission Level Functions”, Electric Machines and Power Systems, Vol. 28, No. 11, 2000, pp.1037-1051.

[5]. S.Mishra, P.K.Dash, P.K.Hota, M.Tripathy, "Genetically Optimized Neuro-Fuzzy IPFC for Damping Modal Oscillations of Power System", IEEE Trans. on Power Systems, Vol.17, No.4, Nov.2002, pp. 1140-1147.

[6]. P.K.Hota, S.K.Dash,“Multiobjective Generation Dispatch through a Neuro-Fuzzy technique”, Electric Power Components and Systems, Vol. 32, No. 11, 2004, pp.1191-1206.

[7]. B.K.Panigrahi, P.K.Hota & S.Dash, "Power Quality Analysis Using Phase Corrected Wavelet Transform", Iranian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 2, SUMMER-FALL, 2004.

National Journals

[8]. P. K. Hota, S. Mishra, and A. K. Pradhan, “Prediction of rotor angle variations using Neural Network”, Journal of Electrical Division of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 77, Feb-1997, pp 220-223.

[9]. A.K. Pradhan, S. Mishra, and P. K. Hota, “ANN based indicator of the risk of voltage instability”, Journal of Electrical Division of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 79, Dec-1998, pp 146-149.

[10]. S. Mishra, A. K. Pradhan, and P. K. Hota, “Development and Implementation of a fuzzy logic based constant speed D. C. Drive”, Journal of Electrical Division of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 81, june-2000, pp 10-13.

[11]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.Guha, ”Economic Load Scheduling applying Artificial Neural Networks”, Journal of Electrical Division of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 83, June-2002.

[12]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.K.Chattopadhyay, “Radial Basis Function Network applied to Economic Generation Scheduling”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), pt.EL, Vol. 80, May-1999, pp 31-35.

[13]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.K.Chattopadhyay, “A Fuzzy-set based Optimization Technique for Economic Emission Load Dispatch”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), pt.EL, Vol. 80, November-1999, pp 99-103.

[14]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.K.Chattopadhyay, “Economic Emission Load Dispatch with Line Flow Constraints using a Sequential Quadratic Programming Technique”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), pt.EL, Vol. 81, June-2000, pp 21-25.

[15]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.K.Chattopadhyay, “Comparison of ANN models for Economic Load Dispatch”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), pt.EL, Vol. 81, September-2000, pp.49-53.

[16]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.K.Chattopadhyay, “Multiobjective Generation Dispatch using Goal-attainment Method”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), pt.EL, Vol. 82, September-2001, pp. 122-127.

[17]. S.Mishra, P.K.Hota, and P.K.Mohanty “Design of an Intelligent UPFC for Improving Transient Stability Performance”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), pt.EL, Vol. 84, Decenber-2003, pp. 148-153.

[18]. P.K.Hota, and S.K.Dash “Economic Load Dispatching of Generating Units with Multiple Fuel Options”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), pt.EL, Vol. 88, June 28, 2007, pp. 22-28.

Paper communicated to International Journals

[1]. P.K.Hota, R.R.Panda, "Development of an On-line Intelligent Scheme for Estimation of Power System Harmonics", Electric Power Systems Research, 2005

[2]. P.K.Hota, R.R.Panda "An Intelligent Scheme for Estimation of Power System Harmonics through Adaptive Bacterial Foraging Optimization", Electric Power Components and Systems, 2005.

[3]. P.K.Hota, S.K.Dash "An Evolutionary Programming based Neuro-Fuzzy technique for Multiobjective Generation Dispatch with Non-smooth Fuel Cost and Emission Level Functions ", Electric Power Components and Systems, 2005.

[4]. P.K.Hota, S.K.Dash "An Artificial Neural Network Technique for Intelligent Scheme for Optimal Generation Dispatch with Multiple Fuel Options ",Electric Power Components and Systems, 2005
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[5]. P.K.Hota, S.K.Dash " Short-term Generation Scheduling with Take-or-Pay Fuel Contract using an Evolutionary Programming Technique", Electric Power Components and Systems, 2005.

International/National Conferences/seminar Proceedings

[1]. P. K. Hota, S. Mishra, and A. K. Pradhan, “Neural Network as power system static state estimator”, Proceedings of International Conference on automation (ICAUTO-95), Indore, India, 11-14 Dec-1995, pp 453-456.

[2]. P. K. Hota, S. Mishra, A. K. Pradhan, Dipak Rath “Computation of Optimum Economic schedule of a Gas-fired steam plant using artificial Neural Network”, Proceedings of International Seminar on Grid Stability and Load Management (GRIDSAFE-1995), I. E. (I). Nagpur, India, 12-14 Jan-1996, pp 208-210.

[3]. P. K. Hota, S. Mishra, A. K. Pradhan S. K. parida “Artificial Neural Network for Optimum Generation Scheduling of Thermal Units”, Proceedings of International Seminar on Grid Stability and Load Management (GRIDSAFE-1995), I. E. (I). Nagpur, India, 12-14 Jan-1996, pp 211-214.

[4]. P. K. Hota, A. K. Pradhan, S. Mishra, “Development of a Neural-Network Based Predictor for fast swing stability”, published in the proceeding of 9th National Power System Conference (NPSC-1996), I.I.T. Kanpur, India, pp 67-70.

[5]. S.Mishra, P.K.Hota, K.Vijaya Kumar and B.K.Panigrahi “A Hybrid ANN Controller for UPFC”, Proceedings of IEEE ACE-2001: 27th Annual Convention and Exhibition of IEEE India Council, New Delhi, November 2-3, 2001, pp.107-112.

[6]. B.K.Panigrahi, S.Mishra, P.K.Dash and P.K.Hota “Enhancement of Power System Performance using STATCOM”, Proceedings of IEEE ACE-2001: 27th Annual Convention and Exhibition of IEEE India Council, New Delhi, November 2-3, 2001, pp.113-119.

[7]. S.Mishra, P.K.Hota, and R.Mallick “Design of a Soft Computing based UPFC for improving Transient Stability Performance”, Proceedings of International Conference ON Energy, Automation and Information Technology (EAIT-2001), I.I.T., Kharagpur, December 10-12, 2001, pp.137-141.

[8]. P.K.Hota, “A Rom-based Digital Meter for Measurement of Slip”, Proceedings of National Symposium on Systems, Madras, October-3, 1993, pp. 85-89.

[9]. P.K.Hota, S.das and B.K.Panigrahi, “A Simple Digital Torque Angle Transducer using a Phase Locked Loop”, Proceedings of National Symposium on Energy, System Management and Control, Hyderabad, January, 7-8, 1994, pp. I-50 – I-53.

[10]. P.K.Hota and N.G.P.C Mahalik, “A Frequency Independent Rom-based Digital Meter for Measurement of Dissipation Factor”, Proceedings of 4th IEEE International Conference on Properties and Applications of Dielectric Materials (ICPADM-94), Brisbane, Australia, July 3-8, 1994, pp. 690-692.

[11]. P.K.Hota, B.K.Panigrahi and S.Das “Design and Implementation of a Microprocessor based Instrumentation System for Measurement of Dissipation Factor”, Proceedings of IEEE Seminar on Microprocessor Applications in Industrial Instrumentation System,Energy, Bhubaneswar, August-27, 1994, pp. 89-96.

[12]. P.K.Hota, R.Chakrabarti and P.K.Chattopadhyay, “Optimal Dispatch of a Gas-fired Steam Plant through a Sequential Quadratic Programming Technique”, Proceedings of All India Seminar on Electric Energy System Management-Indian Scenario, Roorkee, September 4-5, 1998, pp.33-37.

[13]. B.K.Panigrahi, P.K.Hota, et al. “Interactive Learning of Electrical Engg. through Computer Tools”, Proceedings of National ISTE Convention, ITER, Bhubaneswar, November -22, 2001, pp.37-41.

[14]. A. K. Pradhan, S. Mishra, P. K. Hota and S. K. Purohit’ "Multistage Dynamic Braking of Induction Motor: Capacitor excitation approach", IDCOTS, Jan 1997, pp. 173-176.

[15]. S.Mishra, P.K.Hota, P.Mohanty, "Design of an intelligent UPFC for improving transient stability performance", Proceedings of 47th Annual Session of Orissa Engg. Congress, Bhubaneswar, 2002, pp. EECS-72 to EECS-83.

[16]. P.K.Hota, S.Mishra, "Power Quality Awareness", Proceedings of seminar on Power Quality Issues, Burla, 2001, pp.43-45.

[17]. P.K.Hota, S.Mishra, "Radial basis function network applied to energy management system", Proceedings of 2nd National seminar on Business Process Re-Engineering using Information Technology, Burla, 2002, pp.55-58.

[18]. S.Mishra, P.K.Hota, "An intelligent UPFC for improving transient stability performance", Proceedings of 2nd National seminar on Business Process Re-Engineering using Information Technology, Burla, 2002, pp.63-70.

[19]. P.K.Hota, S.K.Dash and D.Jena, "Environmental Marginal Cost Evaluation for Optimal Power Dispatching Through Fuzzy-Set Theory", Proceedings of International Conference on Power Systems, Kathmandu University, Nepal, December, 2004.

[20]. P.K.Hota, B.K.Panigrahi, "Understanding Microcontroller and Interfacing of LCD to 8051", Proceedings of National Seminar on Challenges and Trends in Microprocessor and Microcontroller Applications, Synergy Institute of Engineering & Technology, Dhenkanal, 29th September 2004, pp.9-18.

[21]. P.K.Hota,"Restructuring of Electricity Power Industry and Deregulation", Proceedings of National Workshop on Recent Trends in Power Systems, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg (C.G), August 4-5, 2005, pp.6-18.

[22]. P.K.Hota, S.K.Dash, "Short-term Generation Scheduling with Take-or-Pay Fuel Contract", Proceedings of National Workshop on Recent Trends in Power Systems, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg (C.G), August 4-5, 2005, pp.19-25.

[23]. P.K.Hota, S.K.Dash "Optimal Generation Dispatch with Multiple Fuel Options", Proceedings of National Workshop on Recent Trends in Power Systems, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg (C.G), August 4-5, 2005, pp.26-36.

[24]. P.K.Hota, "Power Quality: Issues, Assessment and Modern Trends", Proceedings of National Seminar on Power Quality Benefits and Constraints, NM Institute of Engineering Technology, Bhubaneswar, November 18, 2006.

[25]. P.K.Hota, P.K.Modi "Auto-configuring Superfast Artificial Neural Network Applied to Energy Management System", Proceedings of All India Seminar on Advances in Industrial Automation, 18-19, Nov.-2006 organized by IE (India), Angul, Orissa, pp.161-163.

[26]. P.K.Hota, R.K.Swain & R. Chakrabarti "An Auction based Dispatch Algorithm for Deregulated Power Systems using Soft Computing Technique", Proceedings of National Conference on Recent Trends in Emerging Technology RTET-2006, Kolkata, February 25, 2006, pp.15-20.

[27]. A.K.Barisal, P.K.Hota & R.Chakrabarti, "Large Scale Economic Dispatch by Bacterial Foraging Algorithm", Proceedings of XXXI National System Conference (NSC-2007) on Emerging Trends in Intelligent System Design & Analysis, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, December 14-15, 2007, Paper No. P-97.