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Staff Id : 00925
Name : Dr. P. ARAVINDHABABU
Designation : PROFESSOR
Department : ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Qualification : B.E.,M.E.,Ph.D.,
Specialization : Power Systems Analysis, Swarm Intelligence Based Optimization
Date of Birth : 25-06-1966
Date of Joining : 14-12-1992
Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
16, Murali's Park Avenue,
Annamalai Nagar - 608 002
8870566266aravindhababu@gmail.com
Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 221
Ph.D. 104


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 31---
Conducted ----1


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed ---
Ongoing ---
Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
31 Years -
Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
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List of Publications - International
Arun Nambi, P. and Aravindhababu, P, "Metaheuristic optimization based placement of SVCs with multiple objectives.", Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Volume 19, Number 3, May 2021, pp. 1-15. 10.1108/JEDT-08-2020-0349.
Koganti Srilakshmi, P. Ravi Babu, P. Aravindhababu. , "An enhanced most valuable player algorithm based optimal power flow using Broyden's method.", Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (Elsevier), Volume 42, Number 1, Dec 2020, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2020.100801.
Arun Nambi, P. and Aravindhababu, P. , "Multi-objective FACTS placement using improved harmony search optimization.", Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, Volume 39, Number 3, Oct 2020, pp. 1-13. doi: 10.3233/JIFS-192178.
T.K. Abhiraj, Bos Mathew Jos and P. Aravindhababu, "Firefly Optimization based DG Placement for Improving Voltage Profile of Distribution Networks.", ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 12, Number 11, Jun 2017, pp. 3411-3414. 2017.
T.K. Abhiraj, Bos Mathew Jos and P. Aravindhababu, "Sensitivity based load shedding strategy for avoiding voltage instability.", International journal of emerging trends in science and technology , Volume 4, Number 4, Apr 2017, pp. 5056-5060. 2017.
T.K. Abhiraj, Bos Mathew Jos and P. Aravindhababu, "Dragonfly Optimization Based Reconfiguration for Voltage Stability Enhancement in Distribution Systems.", International journal of electronics engineering research, Volume 9, Number 3, Mar 2017, pp. 323-330. 2017.
T.K. Abhiraj, Bos Mathew Jos and P. Aravindhababu, "Firefly optimization based DG placement for voltage stability enhancement in distribution systems.", Advances in natural and applied sciences , Volume 11, Number 3, Mar 2017, pp. 49-53. 2017.
T.K. Abhiraj and P. Aravindhababu, "Dragonfly optimization based reconfiguration for voltage profile enhancement in distribution systems.", International journal of computer applications , Volume 158, Number 3, Jan 2017, pp. 1-4. 2017.
T.K. Abhiraj, Bos Mathew Jos and P. Aravindhababu, "Elegant reconfiguration strategy for loss minimization using dragonfly optimization.", Australian journal of basic and applied sciences , Volume 11, Number 1, Jan 2017, pp. 78-82. 2017.
V.Vasudevan and P.Aravindhababu, "An Efficient Analytical Technique for Fixed-Head Hydrothermal Scheduling.", International Journal of Computer Applications, Volume 134, Number 3, Jan 2016, pp. 30-34. 2016.
V.Vasudevan and P.Aravindhababu, "Biogeography based Optimization for Unit Commitment With Wind Farms.", Global Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Volume 12, Number 1, Jan 2016, pp. 493-506. 2016.
V.Vasudevan and P.Aravindhababu, "Fixed Head Hydrothermal Scheduling with wind farms.", International Journal of Modern Engineering Research, Volume 6, Number 2, Feb 2016, pp. 22-29. 2016.
P. Aravindhababu, "Teaching-Learning based optimal load shedding for enhancing voltage stability of transmission systems.", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 5, Number 5, May 2016, pp. 8115-8118. 2016.
V.Vasudevan and P.Aravindhababu, "An Elegant method for Unit Commitment Using Biogeography based Optimization.", ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 11, Number 5, Mar 2016, pp. 2900-2907. 2016.
P. Aravindhababu, "Flower pollination based load shedding for enhancing voltage stability in distribution networks.", International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Volume 5, Number 3, Mar 2016, pp. 327-330. 2016.
P.S. Prakash and P. Aravindhababu, "Firefly Optimization based Design for Improving Efficiency of Induction Motor.", ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 10, Number 4, Mar 2015, pp. 1711-1716. 2015.
P. Aravindhababu, "Flower pollination based design for enhancing starting torque of induction motor.", International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Volume 4, Number 2, Feb 2015, pp. 1123-1126. 2015.
P. Aravindhababu, "Flower pollination based design for enhancing efficiency of induction motor.", International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering , Volume 3, Number 5, May 2015, pp. 4648-4651. 2015.
P. Aravindhababu, "Teaching-Learning based design for reducing the active material cost of induction motor.", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 4, Number 6, Jun 2015, pp. 4857-4860. 2015.
P. Aravindhababu, "Dragonfly optimization based load shedding for avoiding voltage collapse in distribution networks.", International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering , Volume 3, Number 11, Nov 2015, pp. 10441-10444. 2015.
P.S. Prakash and P. Aravindhababu, "Ant Colony Optimization based Design for Minimizing Temperature Rise of Induction Motor.", Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 9, Number 11, May 2015, pp. 59-65. 2015.
P.S. Prakash and P. Aravindhababu, "Multiobjective Design of Induction Motor using Harmony Search Optimization.", International Journal of Computer Applications, Volume 116, Number 23, Apr 2015, pp. 38-42. 2015.
V.Vasudevan and P.Aravindhababu, "Biogeography based Optimization for Dynamic Economic Load Dispatch.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 10, Number 24, Dec 2015, pp. 44012-44017. 2015.
P. S. Prakash and P. Aravindhababu, "Multiobjective design of induction motor using ant colony optimization.", ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 10, Number 10, Jun 2015, pp. 4449-4455. 2015.
P.S. Prakash and P. Aravindhababu, "GA based design for improving starting torque of induction motor.", International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Volume 6, Number 12, Dec 2014, pp. 816-821. 2014.
P.S. Prakash and P. Aravindhababu, "Harmony search optimization based design of cost effective induction motor.", International Review on Modelling and Simulations, Volume 7, Number 6, Dec 2014, pp. 912-917. 2014.
P. Aravindhababu, "Combined dynamic economic emission dispatch using teaching learning based optimization.", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 3, Number 6, Jun 2014, pp. 13533-13538. 2014.
P. Aravindhababu, "HSO based dynamic emission dispatch.", International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering , Volume 3, Number 3, Mar 2014, pp. 7581-7586. 2014.
P. Aravindhababu, "Flower pollination based dynamic economic load dispatch.", , International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering , Volume 1, Number 9, Nov 2013, pp. 2030-2035. 2013.
P. Aravindhababu, "Teaching-Learning based optimization for economic emission dispatch.", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology , Volume 2, Number 1, Jan 2013, pp. 334-338. 2013.
P. Aravindhababu, "Firefly optimization based economic load dispatch.", International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering , Volume 1, Number 3, May 2013, pp. 765-768. 2013.
S. Rajasomashekar and P. Aravindhababu, "Biogeography-based optimization strategy for dynamic economic emission dispatch.", International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Volume 5, Number 2, Feb 2013, pp. 419-429. 2013.
G. Balamurugan and P. Aravindhababu, "Online VAR support estimation for voltage stability enhancement.", International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Volume 49, Number ISSN: 0142-0615 , Jan 2013, pp. 408-413. 2013.
P. Aravindhababu, "Nature inspired optimization for emission dispatch.", International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering , Volume 1, Number 3, Sep 2012, pp. 173-175. 2012.
G. Balamurugan and P. Aravindhababu, "ANN based online voltage estimation,.", Applied Soft Computing (Elsevier). , Volume 12(2), Number ISSN:1568-4946, Apr 2012, pp. 313-319. 2012.
S.Rajasomashekar and P. Aravindhababu, "Biogeography-based optimization technique for best compromise solution of economic emission dispatch.", Swarm and Evolutionary Computations (Elsevier), Volume 7, Number ISSN: 2210-6502, Jan 2012, pp. 47-57. 2012.
M. Arun and P. Aravindhababu, " Load shedding algorithm for avoiding voltage collapse in distribution systems,.", International Journal of Integrated Energy Systems, Volume 3(1), Number ISSN: 0975-2978, Jan 2011, pp. 57-63. 2011.
P. Aravindhababu and R. Ashokkumar, "A robust decoupled power flow for distribution systems.", Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 52, Number ISSN:0196-8904, Oct 2011, pp. 1930-33. 2011.
R. Ashokkumar and P. Aravindhababu., "An efficient decoupled power flow for radial distribution systems.", Journal of Electrical Engineering, Volume 10(2) , Number ISSN 1582-4594, Apr 2010, pp. 77-82. 2010.
G. Mohan and P. Aravindhababu, "Load shedding algorithm for avoiding voltage collapse in distribution systems.", Journal of Electrical Engineering, Volume 10(1), Number ISSN 1582-4594, Jan 2010, pp. 202-207. 2010.
M. Arun and P. Aravindhababu, "An elegant VAR support algorithm for voltage stability enhancement of distribution systems.", Journal of Electrical Engineering, Volume 10(1), Number ISSN 1582-4594, Jan 2010, pp. 59-64. 2010.
G. Mohan and P. Aravindhababu, "Optimal Locations and Sizing of Capacitors for Voltage Stability Enhancement in Distribution Systems.", International Journal of Computer Applications, Volume 1(4), Number ISSN:0975-8887 , Oct 2010, pp. 55-67. 2010.
M. Arun and P. Aravindhababu, "Fuzzy based Reconfiguration Algorithm for Voltage Stability Enhancement of Distribution Systems.", Expert Systems with Applications, Volume 37(10), Number ISSN:0957-4174, Oct 2010, pp. 6974--78. 2010.
G. Balamurugan and P. Aravindhababu, "ANN based online estimation of voltage collapse proximity indicator.", International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Volume 2(7), Number ISSN:0975-5462,, Jan 2010, pp. 2869--2875. 2010.
R. Neela, R. Ashokkumar and P. Aravindhababu, "A robust decoupled WLAV state estimation for power systems.", International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Volume 2(8): , Number ISSN:0975-5462, Jan 2010, pp. 3590--3596. 2010.
G. Mohan and P. Aravindhababu, "Load shedding algorithm for avoiding voltage instability in distribution systems.", International Journal of Power Engineering and Green technology, Volume 1(1): , Number ISSN:0976-6286, Jan 2010, pp. 39-45. 2010.
G. Balamurugan and P. Aravindhababu. , "Fuzzy based capacitor placement for avoiding voltage instability in distribution systems.", International Journal of Power Engineering, Volume 1(2), Number ISSN:0975-380X, Oct 2009, pp. 123--34. 2009.
M. Arun and P. Aravindhababu, "new reconfiguration scheme for voltage stability enhancement of radial distribution systems.", Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 50(9), Number ISSN:0196-8904, Apr 2009, pp. 2148--51. 2009.
R. Neela and P. Aravindhababu, "A new decoupling strategy for power system state estimation.", Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 50(8) , Number ISSN:0196-8904 , Apr 2009, pp. 2047-2051. 2009.
G. Mohan and P. Aravindhababu, "Optimal capacitor placement for voltage stability enhancement in distribution systems.", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume 4(2), Number ISSN: 1819-6608, Oct 2009, pp. 20-26. 2009.
G. Mohan and P. Aravindhababu, "A novel capacitor placement algorithm for voltage stability enhancement in distribution systems.", International Journal of Electronics Engineering, Volume 1(1), Number ISSN:0973-7383, Apr 2009, pp. 83-87. 2009.
P. Aravindhababu and R. Neela, " A robust decoupling strategy for WLS state estimation for power systems.", International Journal of Electronics Engineering, Volume 1(1), Number ISSN:0973-7383, Apr 2009, pp. 79-82. 2009.
R. Ashokkumar and P. Aravindhababu., "An improved power flow technique for distribution systems.", Journal of Computer Science, Informatics & Electrical Engineering, Volume 3(1) , Number ISSN: 1556-6757, Apr 2009, pp. 1-8. 2009.
P. Aravindhababu and R. Neela, "A reliable and fast decoupled WLS state estimation for power systems.", Electric Power Components and Systems, Volume 36(11), Number ISSN: 1532-5008, Aug 2008, pp. 1200-1207. 2008.
P. Aravindhababu and R. Ashokkumar. , "A fast decoupled power flow for distribution systems,.", Electric Power Components and Systems, Volume 36(9), Number ISSN: 1532-5008, Jan 2008, pp. 932-940. 2008.
P.Aravindhababu, "A new fast decoupled power flow method for distribution systems.", International Journal of Electric Power Components and Systems, Volume 31(9). , Number ISSN: 1532-5008,, Jan 2003, pp. 869-878. 2003.
P.Aravindhababu and K.R.Nayar, "Economic dispatch based on optimal lambda using radial basis function network.", International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems, Volume 24(3), Number 0142-0615, Apr 2002, pp. 551-556. 2002.
P.Aravindhababu, S.Ganapathy and K.R.Nayar, "A novel technique for the analysis of radial distribution systems.", International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems, Volume 23(3), Number 0142-0615, Jan 2001, pp. 167-171. 2001.
List of Conferences - National
P.Aravindhababu and Dr.K.R.Nayar,, An extremely fast weighted least absolute value algorithm for state estimation, Proceedings of Eleventh National Power System Conference, Dec 20-22, 2000, Bangalore, pp. 261-266. Bangalore, I.I.Sc.
P.Aravindhababu and Dr.K.R.Nayar, , Genetic algorithm based economic load dispatch using non-quadratic cost characteristics,, Proceedings of National Seminar on Applied Systems Engineering and Soft Computing, Mar 4-5, 2000, Agra, pp. 251-256. Agra, Agra.
23. P.Aravindhababu, G.Balamurugan, V.Arunkumar and J.Sasikala, Issues in Energy Transfer from space to earth, National Seminar on “Electronics – Advances and trends, Jan 23-24, 2000, Tiruvannamalai, pp. 310-317. Tiruvannamalai, organised by Arunal Engineering College.
P.Aravindhababu, L.Lakshminarasimman, R.Ashokkumar and J.Sasikala, , A new pollution-free hybrid car for next millennium, National Seminar on “Electronics – Advances and trends” , Jan 23-24, 2000, Tiruvannamalai, pp. 171-177. Tiruvannamalai, organised by Arunal Engineering College.
L.Lakshminarasimman, G.Balamurugan, and P.Aravindhababu, Biomass based peaking power ststion using aero-derivative gas turbine, 23rd National Renewable Energy Convention’99 on “Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for substainable development, Dec 20-22, 1999, organised by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, pp. 182-186. Indore, Indore.
R.Ashokkumar, G.Balamurugan and P.Aravindhababu, , A solar based green power plant for continuous power supply in rural areas, , 23rd National Renewable Energy Convention’99 on “Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for substainable development, Dec 20-22, 1999, Indore, pp. 331-335. Indore, organised by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.
G.Balamurugan, J.Sasikala and P.Aravindhababu, Environmental Impact Assessment of Power Projects,, 23rd National Renewable Energy Convention’99 on “Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for substainable development, Dec 20-22, 1999, Indore, pp. 134-140. Indore, organised by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.
G.Balamurugan, P.Aravindhababu and J.Sasikala, Electrical Energy Conservation and its Application in Sugar Industries, 23rd National Renewable Energy Convention’99 on “Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for substainable development, Dec 20-22, 1999, Indore, , pp. 142-148. Indore, , organised by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.
R.Ashokkumar, L.Lakshminarasimman and P.Aravindhababu, A novel approach for electric power generation using AMTEC from geothermal energy, , 23rd National Renewable Energy Convention’99 on “Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for substainable development”, Dec 20-22, 1999, Indore, pp. 163-169. Indore, organised by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.
V.Arunkumar, P.Aravindhababu and R.Ashokkumar, Wind power scenario in India, 23rd National Renewable Energy Convention’99 on , “Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for substainable development”, Dec 20-22, 1999, Indore, pp. 243-248. Indore, organised by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.
V.Arunkumar, P.Aravindhababu and L.Lakshminarasimman, new scheme for energy recovery in industries using hydraulic turbines, 23rd National Renewable Energy Convention’99 on “Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for substainable development”, Dec 20-22, 1999, Indore, pp. 334-340. Indore, organised by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.
P.Aravindhababu G.Mohan and J.Sasikala, Emerging Energy Conversion Techniques for next millennium, 23rd National Renewable Energy Convention’99 on “Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for substainable development, Dec 20-22, 1999, Indore, pp. 270-276. Indore, organised by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.
P.Aravindhababu, G.Mohan and J.Sasikala,, Alternative Energy Storage methods for meeting peak loads,, 23rd National Renewable Energy Convention’99 on “Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for substainable development” , Dec 20-22, 1999, Indore, pp. 312-317. Indore, organised by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.
L.Lakshminarasimman, R.Ashokkumar and P.Aravindhababu,, STATCOM: An active exciter for induction generator in WECS,, 23rd National Renewable Energy Convention’99 on “Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency for substainable development, Dec 20-22, 1999, organised by Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, pp. 212-219. Indore, Indore.
G.Balamurugan, G.Mohan, J.Sasikala and P.Aravindhababu,, A novel scheme of electric power generation using Stirling engines from geothermal energy, 15th National Convention of Electrical Engineers on “Power options – problems and prospects” , Dec 14-16, 1999, organised by the Institution of Engineers,, pp. 373-378. Kerala State Centre, , Kerala.
10. P.Aravindhababu, L.Lakshminarasimman, R.Ashokkumar and J.Sasikala, A biomass based eco-friendly electric power plant for next millennium,, , 15th National Convention of Electrical Engineers on “Power options – problems and prospects, Dec 14-16, 1999, organised by the Institution of Engineers, pp. 232-238. Kerala State Centre, kerala.
R.Ashokkumar, V.Arunkumar, G.Balamurugan and P.Aravindhababu,, , An efficient and effective way of improving stability of transmission lines using STATCOM in rural electrification,, Seminar on “Power Electronic Applications to Power Systems” organised by CPRI,, Aug 26-27, 1999, Bangalore, pp. 322-328. Bangalore. , Bangalore.
G.Balamurugan, R.Ashokkumar, L.Lakshminarasimman and P.Aravindhababu, An effective way of enhancing power quality by fast acting STATCOM, Seminar on “Power Electronic Applications to Power Systems” organised by CPRI, Aug 26-27, 1999, Bangalore, pp. 362-369. Bangalore. , Bangalore.
G.Balamurugan, L.Lakshminarasimman, R.Ashokkumar and P.Aravindhababu, Power quality problems, its effects and remedial measures-an overview, Seminar on “Power Electronic Applications to Power Systemsorganised by CPRI , Aug 26-27, 1999, Bangalore, pp. 241-247. Bangalore. , Bangalore.
L.Lakshminarasimman, V.Arunkumar, G.Balamurugan and P.Aravindhababu, Various mitigation techniques against the effects of power quality on motors,, Seminar on “Power Electronic Applications to Power Systems” organised by CPRI, Aug 26-27, 1999, Bangalore, pp. 212-218. Bangalore. , Bangalore.
5. L.Lakshminarasimman, J.Sasikala and P.Aravindhababu, Improved Active Power Factor Correction in AC-DC Converters using Zero Voltage Switching Technique, Seminar on “Power Electronic Applications to Power Systems” organised by CPRI, Aug 26-27, 1999, Bangalore, pp. 242-248. Bangalore. , Bangalore.
R.Ashokkumar, J.Sasikala and P.Aravindhababu, , Static Synchronous Series Compensator: An ideal Compensator for very long transmission lines, Seminar on “Power Electronic Applications to Power Systems” organised by CPRI, Aug 26-27, 1999, Bangalore, pp. 124-130. Bangalore, Bangalore.
P.Aravindhababu, L.Lakshminarasimman and R. Ashokkumar, A new efficient scheme for WECS, National Conference on Wind Energy Commercialisation , Mar 5-6, 1999, Maulana Azad College of technology, pp. 345-349. Bhopal, Bhopal.
P.Aravindhababu, R. Ashokkumar, T. Karunanithi, P.Kantha Bhabha and L.Govindarajan, , Wind enerygy: An Indian initiative, National Conference on Wind Energy Commercialisation, Mar 5-6, 1999, Maulana Azad College of technology, pp. 245-249. 1999, Bhopal.
P.Aravindhababu, L.Lakshminarasimman and R. Ashokkumar, An efficient inverter for stand-alone renewable energy systems, National Seminar on Energy Crisis, Jan 23-24, 1999, Tiruvannamalai, pp. 234-238. chennai, Arunai Engineering College.
List of Conferences - International
1. P.Aravindhababu, L.Lakshminarasimman, R.Ashokkumar and Dr.K.R.Nayar, Genetic algorithm based economic emission load dispatch with line flow constraints, Proceedings of International Conference on Cognitive Systems, Dec 15-17, 1999, New Delhi, pp. 353-357. New Delhi, NIT.
List of Popular Article
S.Rajasomashekar and P. Aravindhababu, Biogeography-based optimization technique for economic emission dispatch, Springer, India: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, ISSN: 1876-1100 / ISBN: 978-81-322-1034-4, pp. 463-474. Dec 2012, https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-81-322-1035-1.