CV
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Education
- Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University — 2026 (expected)
- B.Tech., Electrical Engineering, University of Mumbai — 2018
Work experience
- Graduate Research Assistant, Texas A&M University — Aug 2021 to present
- Upgraded a 2016 synthetic grid to reflect 2030 load and renewable scenarios for ARPA-E GO.
- Quantified Area Sparsity and incorporated areas in synthetic-grid transmission planning.
- Performed transient studies on WECC, EI, and ERCOT synthetic cases to analyze inter-area modes.
- Research Intern, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Spring and Summer 2026
- Developed multidimensional contingency severity index (SI) framework for AC power flow contingency screening of large power systems across multiple operating points.
- Developed a MILP-based optimal placement framework in Python (using PuLP/HiGHS and PowerWorld/SimAuto) for siting series-compensation devices on an actual transmission system to eliminate post-contingency thermal overloads.
- Power System Engineer, Intern, Electric Power Engineers, LLC — Summer 2023
- Built a study-area selection tool using PSS/E and TARA Python APIs.
- Consolidated ERCOT Generic Transmission Constraints for engineering use.
- Technical Professional, Siemens Ltd. India — Jul 2018 to May 2021
- Coordinated cross-functional switchboard manufacturing timelines.
- Specified and communicated technical requirements across teams and customers.
Publications
Journal papers
- J1
Phase Shift Groups in Power Flow Analysis for Improved Power Systems Modeling
- J2
Toward Realism: Sparse Matrix Statistics in the North American and Synthetic Electric Grid ModelsPDF
- J3
A Scalable Automatic Model Generation Tool for Cyber-Physical Network Topologies and Data Flows for Large-Scale Synthetic Power Grid ModelsPDF
Conference papers
- C1
Modeling Electric Grid Topology with Spatially-Aware Degree-Corrected Stochastic Block ModelPDF
- C2
Improving Power Flow Convergence By Leveraging Region of Attraction VisualizationPDF
- C3
Study Area Selection Tool to Enhance System Impact Analysis of Generator InterconnectionsPDF
- C4
Visualizing Volt-Var Distributions in Large-Scale Electric Grid ModelsPDF
- C5
On the Existence of Dominant Inter-Area Oscillation Modes in the North American Eastern Interconnect Stability SimulationsPDF
- C6
Developing a Dashboard to Enhance Visualization of Similar Historical Weather Patterns and Renewable Energy GenerationPDF
- C7
A Description of the Texas A&M University Electric Grid Test Case Repository for Power System StudiesPDF
- C8
Undergraduate Research on Improving Power Grid Planning ModelsPDF
- C9
Quantification of Area Sparsity for Large-Scale Electric GridsPDF
- C10
Pedagogical Application of Visualization and Eye Tracking for Electrical Grid ManagementPDF
- C11
On the Existence of Distinct Inter-Area Electro-Mechanical Modes in North American Electric GridsPDF
- C12
Creating Active and Reactive Power Reserve Zones for Large-Scale Electric GridsPDF
- C13
On the Sensitivity of Ring-Down Observed Inter-Area Modes in Large-Scale Electric Grids Using a Simulation ApproachPDF
- C14
Case Study of Enhancing the Matpower Polish Electric GridPDF
Teaching
Instructor of record
- ECEN 314 – Signals and Systems — Texas A&M University, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Fall 2026 — Course page
Guest lectures
- ECE 715: Physical and Economical Operations of Sustainable Energy Systems, Texas A&M University, Spring 2026
- ECE 340: Electric Energy Conversion, Texas A&M University, Fall 2025
- ECE 460: Power System Operation and Control, Texas A&M University, Spring 2024
Teaching assistantships
- ECEN 615 – Elements of Power System Analysis — Texas A&M University, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Fall 2025 — Course page
- ECEN 667 – Power System Dynamics and Stability — Texas A&M University, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Fall 2023 — Course page
- ECEN 615 – Elements of Power System Analysis — Texas A&M University, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Fall 2022 — Course page
Honors and Awards
- Research Travel and Presentation Award (RAP), GPSG, Texas A&M University, 2025
- Research Travel Award, ECE, Texas A&M University, 2025
- Thomas W. Powell’62 and Powell Industries Inc. Fellowship, 2022–2025
- Best Intern Presentation on “Improving for Tomorrow” Scholarship, Electric Power Engineers, 2023
- Graduate Research Assistantship, ECE, Texas A&M University, 2021–present
- ECE Department Scholarship, Texas A&M University, 2021
Service and Leadership
- Chair, Women in IEEE, 2024–present
- Logistics Executive, Grad Camp, Graduate and Professional Student Government, 2024
- Committee Member, Texas Power and Energy Conference, 2025
- Co-director, Texas Power and Energy Conference, 2024
- Logistics Chair, Texas Power and Energy Conference, 2023
- Technical Chair, Texas Power and Energy Conference, 2022
- General Officer, IEEE PES-IAS-PELS TAMU Joint Student Chapter, 2022–present
- Vice President, Editorial team, Indian Graduate Student Association, 2021–2023
- Presenter, “Nurturing Intelligence in Curious Engineers,” IET, 2017
Professional Membership and Activities
- IEEE — Graduate Student Member, 2021–present
- IEEE Power and Energy Society — Graduate Student Member, 2021–present
- IEEE Young Professionals — Graduate Student Member, 2021–present
- IEEE Women in Engineering — Graduate Student Member, 2021–present