Particularly interested in real-world driven problem-solving. Related research topics include: Current : Renewable energy Integration, Energy Storage, Electric Vehicle, Energy management and Intelligent control in smart distribution grid. Past : Evolutionary optimization, Optimal power flow,Optimal DG placement, Optimal Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) placement.

Total Journal Publications : 16 Total Conference Publications : 22 Total Book Chapters : 4

 Kumari Kasturi , M. R. Nayak and C.K.Nayak “PV/BESS to support electric vehicle charging station integration in a capacity constrained power distribution grid using MCTLBO”, Scientia Iranica , Accepted Paper in Press., 2018. Science citation index expanded (SCIE) & Scopus indexed .

 Kumari Kasturi , C.K.Nayak and M. R. Nayak “Impacts of PV integrated Smart Charging Facilities for Electric Vehicles Enabling G2V & V2G in Distribution Network”, Electric Power Components and Systems , Accepted Paper in Press., 2018. Science citation index expanded (SCIE) & Scopus indexed .

Kumari Kasturi  and M. R. Nayak “Multi-objective MCTLBO approach to allocate renewable energy system (PV/BESS) in electricity grid: assessing grid benefits” International Journal of Energy  Technology and Policy, Accepted Paper in Press., 2018, Scopus indexed.

 Kumari Kasturi  and M. R. Nayak , “Assessment of techno-economic benefits for smart charging scheme of electric vehicle in residential distribution system”, Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, Accepted Paper in Press, DOI: 10.3906/elk-1801-34, 2018 , Science citation index expanded (SCIE), Web of Science & Scopus indexed.

C. K. Nayak, K. Kasturi and M.R.Nayak,“ Electric Vehicles Management Enabling G2V & V2G in Smart Distribution System for Maximizing Profits using MOMVO”, International Transaction on Electrical Energy Systems, Accepted Paper  in Press., 2018, Science citation index expanded (SCIE) & Scopus indexed .

 C.K.Nayak , K. Kasturi and M.R.Nayak,“ Economical Management of Microgrid for Optimal Participation in Electricity Market ” , Journal of Energy Storage - Elsevier, Vol.21, February, pp. 657 - 664, 2019 , Scopus indexed.

 C. K. Nayak, M. R. Nayak & R. Behera ,“Simple moving average based capacity optimization for VRLA battery in PV power smoothing application using MCTLBO” , Journal of Energy Storage - Elsevier, Vol.17, June, pp. 20 - 28, 2018 , Scopus indexed.

C.K.Nayak & M.R.Nayak , “Techno-economic analysis of a grid-connected PV and battery energystorage system considering time of use pricing” , Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, Vol.26, No.1,  pp. 318 - 329, 2018 ,Science citation index expanded (SCIE),Web of Science & Scopus indexed .

M. R. Nayak, Kaveri Mohapatra and P. K. Rout, “Multi-objective artificial bee colony based optimal  PMU placement with considering zero injection bus in power network” International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology, Vol.9, No.1, pp. 102-122., 2017,Scopus indexed.

M. R. Nayak and Lipika Dash “Application of NSTLBO for Optimal distributed generator sources allocation in a distribution system”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER),Vol.10, No.6, pp. 14093-14114., 2015, Scopus indexed.

M. R. Nayak, Kumari Kasturi   & Abhipsa  Rout “  Multi-objective Approach for Optimal DG   Placement in a  Smart  Distribution  Grid using  NSTLBO”, Wulfenia  , Vol.22, No.3, pp .131-154 ,  March,2015. Science citation index expanded (SCIE) & Scopus indexed.

M. R. Nayak, B. K. Panigrahi and P. K. Rout “Optimal reactive power dispatch based on the  improved seeker optimization algorithm and statistical analysis”, International Journal of Power and Energy Conversion (IJPEC), Vol.5, No. 3, pp. 250-273, July 2014. Scopus indexed.

M. R. Nayak “Optimal Feeder reconfiguration of distribution system with distributed generation units using HC – ACO,” International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics (IJEEI), Vol.6, No.1, pp. 107-128., March 2014, Scopus indexed.

M. R. Nayak& C. K. Nayak “Distributed generation optimal placement and sizing to enhance power distribution network performance using MTLBO,” International Review of Electrical Engineering  (I.R.E.E.), Vol.8, No.6, pp. 1857 – 1869 , December 2013, Scopus indexed

M. R. Nayak, Kumari Kasturi & P. K. Rout “Optimal Placement and Sizing of Multiple Capacitors  in Radial Distribution Systems using Modified TLBO Algorithm,” International Review of Automatic Control (IREACO), Vol.6, No.6, pp.701 – 713,November 2013, Scopus indexed.

M. R. Nayak, R. Ray & P. K. Rout “OPF solution for thermal power plant generating units with valve – point loading effects and multiple fuels using IGSA,” International  Review of Modelling and Simulations (IREMOS), Vol.6, No.4, pp.1314 – 1326,August 2013, Scopus Indexed.

K. Kasturi, C.K. Nayak and M.R. Nayak; “Power Sharing Strategy of Renewable Energy Sources in Microgrid Considering Economic Aspects” , IEEE International Conference on Recent Innovations in Electrical , Electronics & Communication Engineering (ICRIEECE-2018), KIIT University , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India during 27-28, July 2018, Scopus indexed.

K. Kasturi, C.K. Nayak, M.R. Nayak:”Economic and Technical Analysis of the Power System with Electric Vehicles Enabling G2V & V2G”, International Conference on Manufacturing  Advanced Computing , Renewable Energy and Communication (MARC-2018) , HMR Institute of Technology & Management , New Delhi ,India during 19-20, July 2018 . Scopus indexed.

C.K. Nayak and M.R. Nayak; “Battery Energy Storage System for Solar PV & Wind Power Smoothing Considering Economic Aspects”, International Conference on Manufacturing  Advanced Computing , Renewable Energy and Communication (MARC-2018) , HMR Institute of Technology & Management , New Delhi ,India during 19-20, July 2018 . Scopus indexed.

A. Nayak , K.Kasturi & M. R. Nayak; “Cycle-charging dispatch strategy based performance analysis for standalone PV system with DG & BESS ”, 2018  IEEE International  Conference  on  Technologies for smart city energy security and power (ICSESP-2018), C.V. Raman College of Engineering , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India during 28-30, March 2018, Scopus indexed.

A.Nayak & M. R. Nayak; “Load Following Control Strategy for Microgrid with Photovoltaic/Battery Storage System/Diesel Generator”, 2018 International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering & Sciences (ICRTES 2018), Hotel Keys,Daba Gardens, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India during 20-21, February 2018, Scopus indexed.

K.Kasturi & M.R.Nayak;“Optimal planning of charging station for EVs with PV-BES unit in   distribution system”, 2017 2nd IEEE International  Conference  on  Man and Machine Interfacing  (MAMI 2017), C.V. Raman College of Engineering , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India during 21-23, December 2017, Scopus indexed.

K.Kasturi & M.R.Nayak; “Techno-economic analysis of conductor & capacitor allocation in RDS using ICSA”, 2017 2nd IEEE International  Conference on Man  and  Machine Interfacing  (MAMI 2017), C.V. Raman College of Engineering , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India during 21-23, December 2017,  Scopus indexed.

K.Kasturi & M.R.Nayak; “Multi-objective assessment of Wind / BES siting and sizing in electric distribution network”, 2017 Springer International Conference on Computing , Analytics and  Networking(ICCAN-2017), KIIT University , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India during 15-16, December 2017, Scopus indexed.

G.Mohapatra & M.R.Nayak; “Switching angle and power loss calculation for THD minimization in CHB – multilevel inverter using DEA”, 2017 Springer 6th International Conference on Frontiers of Intelligent Computing: Theory and Applications (FICTA-2017) , KIIT University , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India during 14-15, October 2017, Scopus indexed.

Riti Panda & M.R.Nayak, “Optimal sizing of a hybrid PV, Wind and Micro-Hydro system for rural electrification using LPO ”, Proceedings-2017 IEEE International Conference on Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies , i-PACT 2017,VIT University , Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India during 21-22, April 2017, Scopus indexed.

C.K. Nayak & M.R.Nayak, “Optimal Design of Battery Energy Storage System for Peak Load Shaving and Time of Use Pricing”, Proceedings-2017 IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies, IEEE ICECCT-2017,SVS College of Engineering , Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India during 22-24,February 2017,Scopus indexed.

K.Kasturi, C.K. Nayak & M.R.Nayak, “Optimal PV & BES Units Integration to Enhance Power Distribution Network Performance”, Proceedings-2017 IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies, IEEE ICECCT-2017,SVS College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India during 22-24, February 2017, Scopus indexed.

C.K.Nayak and M.R.Nayak “Optimal Battery Energy Storage Sizing for Grid Connected PV System Using IHSA”, Proceedings-2016 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing,   Communication, Power and Embedded System, SCOPES-2016,Scopus indexed.

C. K. Nayak & M.R.Nayak “Optimal size and cost analysis of standalone PV system with Battery energy storage sing IHSA”, Proceedings-2016 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication, Power and Embedded System, SCOPES-2016, Scopus indexed.

 B.Mishra, F.K.Sahoo, K.Kasturi  & M.R.Nayak, “Optimal Conductor Size Selection in Radial Distribution Systems Using MDE” IEE International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Signals,  Communication and Optimization – 2015 , Scopus indexed.

 Kaveri Mohapatra , M.R.Nayak & P. K. Rout, “Multi-objective Discrete Artificial Bee Colony based Phasor Measurement Unit Placement for Complete and Incomplete Observability Analysis”,   Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (Intelligent Computing, Communication and Devices),  308 AISC,Vol.1, 2014, pp.255-266, Springer , Scopus indexed.

N. C. Sahoo ,Kaveri Mohapatra, M.R.Nayak & P. K. Rout, “A Probabilistic Approach based on Multidimensional Fibonacci search for optimal PMU placement in a power system”, IASTED International Symposium on Power and Energy, November 11-13, 2013, Marina Del Rey, USA. Scopus Indexed.

M.R.Nayak, R. Ray & P. K. Rout “Multi-Objective Optimal Reactive Power   Dispatch in Power System using Differential Evolution Algorithm’’, Proceedings-2012 International Conference on  Emerging Trends in Electrical, Electronics and Communication Technologies, ICECIT - 2012, Elsevier Science and Technology , Elsevier India Pvt. Ltd.,Vol.2, pp. 16-26, 2013. Scopus Indexed.

M.R.Nayak, S. K . Dash & P. K. Rout “Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Generation in Radial Distribution System Using Differential Evolution Algorithm’’, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics),7677 LNCS, pp.133-142, 2012 , Springer Verlag, Scopus indexed.

M.R.Nayak, C. K. Nayak & P. K. Rout “Application of Multi-Objective Teaching Learning Based Optimization Algorithm to Optimal Power Flow Problem’’, Elsevier, Procedia Technology, Vol.6, pp.255-264, 2012. Scopus Indexed.

M. R. Nayak, Krishnan K. R & P. K. Rout “Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch based on Adaptive Invasive Weed Optimization Algorithm”, Proceedings-2011 IEEE International Conference on Energy, Automation, and Signal, ICEAS-2011, IEEE, art. no. 6147112, pp.237 – 243,2011.Scopus Indexed.

M. R.Nayak, Krishnan K. R & P. K. Rout “Modified Differential Evolution Optimization Algorithm for Multi-constraint Optimal Power Flow”,Proceedings-2011 IEEE International Conference on Energy, Automation, and Signal, ICEAS-2011, IEEE, art. no. 6147113, pp.244 – 250, 2011. Scopus indexed.

Power System Studies & Simulation using Mipower, at Power Research & Development Consultants Private Limited, June. 16-30, 2009, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Management Development Programme at O.H.P.C. Training Centre, Bhubaneswar from 8th March, 2007 to 9th March, 2007 organised by Orissa Hydro Power Corporation Ltd., Corporate Office, Bhubaneswar.

Micro Processor Based Static Excitation Equipment, HMI and Governing System at BHEL EDN, Bangalore from 11th September, 2006 to 16th September, 2006 organised by Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd., Electronic Division, Bangalore.

Energy Conservation in Electrical Sector at Hotel Prasanti, Angul on 9th January, 2006 organised by Small Industries Service Institute, Ministry of Small Scale Industries, Govt. of India, Cuttack.

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