Advancing solar photovoltaic technologies through research on Floating Solar PV, Canal Top Solar PV, photovoltaic reliability, performance optimization, and sustainable energy systems.
Publications
Years Experience
Electrical Engineering
ABOUT ME
I am an Electrical Engineer, Renewable Energy Researcher, and Lecturer with over a decade of combined academic and industrial experience in solar photovoltaic technologies.
My research focuses on enhancing the performance, reliability, and sustainability of photovoltaic systems, with particular emphasis on Floating Solar PV and Canal Top Solar PV through modelling, field investigations, diagnostics, and performance optimization.
Alongside my research, I am committed to engineering education and mentoring future electrical engineers while contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy technologies through teaching, research, and industry collaboration.
Lecturer in Electrical Engineering Department
Government Polytechnic College, Himatnagar
Government of Gujarat, India
2020 – 2026
Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
Research Focus:
Water Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Systems
2013 – 2015
(Focused on Solar Energy)
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)
🥇 Gold Medalist
CPI: 8.60 / 10
2009 – 2013
Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT)
10+
Years
2
Sectors
Academic & Industry
My doctoral research integrates solar resource modelling, photovoltaic simulation, system optimization, long-term performance evaluation, and advanced diagnostics to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of water-mounted solar photovoltaic systems.
Developed an empirical anisotropic solar radiation model tailored to Indian climatic conditions using sunshine duration as the primary meteorological input, significantly improving tilted irradiance estimation for photovoltaic performance prediction.
Conducted comprehensive validation of commercial PV simulation platforms including PVsyst, SAM, Helioscope, and PV*SOL using field-monitored data from water-mounted solar PV systems, identifying modelling limitations and improving prediction reliability.
Developed a unified Response Surface Methodology (RSM)-based optimization framework for canal-top and floating solar PV systems to optimize critical design parameters and enhance energy yield while improving techno-economic performance.
Performed a decade-long in-situ performance and degradation assessment of the world's pilot canal-top solar PV system and evaluated the operational performance of floating solar PV installations under real environmental conditions.
Investigated degradation mechanisms and failure modes in operational water-mounted solar PV systems using infrared thermography, electroluminescence, ultraviolet fluorescence imaging, and electrical characterization techniques.
Established an integrated research framework combining solar resource modelling, simulation validation, design optimization, long-term performance evaluation, and advanced diagnostics for water-mounted photovoltaic systems.
My research has contributed to advancing photovoltaic science through competitive research funding, peer-reviewed scholarly publications, and academic service activities in the international research community.
My research integrates advanced photovoltaic simulation software, programming environments, statistical optimization techniques, experimental diagnostic instruments, and field characterization methods for investigating the performance, reliability, and degradation of photovoltaic systems.
Primary Applications
Primary Applications
Primary Applications
Primary Applications
Primary Applications
Primary Applications
Primary Applications
Primary Applications
Primary Applications
Primary Applications
Extensive hands-on experience in photovoltaic field investigation, module characterization, degradation assessment, thermal diagnostics, and long-term performance evaluation of utility-scale photovoltaic systems.
Building upon my doctoral research on water-mounted photovoltaic systems, my future research aims to develop intelligent, data-driven and sustainable photovoltaic technologies by integrating renewable energy engineering with artificial intelligence, advanced diagnostics and digital technologies.
To establish an internationally recognised interdisciplinary research programme dedicated to intelligent photovoltaic technologies, sustainable energy systems, and AI-enabled renewable energy solutions through global collaborations, competitive research funding, and impactful engineering research.
Over a decade of combined academic and industrial experience spanning higher education, photovoltaic engineering, research, curriculum development, accreditation, and utility-scale solar power projects.
Years Academic Experience
Years Industrial Experience
Core Courses Taught
Major Solar PV Projects
Government Polytechnic Colleges under GTU
Government of Gujarat (GES Class II Gazetted Officer)
Azure Power Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
June 2015 – September 2016
Jun 2015 – Sep 2016
Azure Power Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Oct 2016 – Feb 2022
Government Polytechnic, Kheda
2020 – May 2026
Gujarat Technological University
Feb 2022 – Present
Government Polytechnic, Himatnagar
My professional expertise integrates engineering education, photovoltaic research, academic leadership, accreditation, industrial engineering, and sustainable energy technologies, enabling the effective translation of research into education and real-world engineering practice.
Outcome-based education, curriculum delivery, laboratory instruction and student mentoring.
Photovoltaic systems, performance assessment, reliability analysis and scientific publications.
PV design, simulation, optimization, energy yield assessment and field investigations.
NBA accreditation, OBE implementation, curriculum mapping and quality assurance.
Academic planning, committee coordination, examination management and institutional activities.
Project supervision, technical guidance, innovation activities and career mentoring.
Renewable energy technologies, performance optimization and clean energy research.
Industry interaction, funded research, interdisciplinary collaboration and technology development.
Continuous learning has been central to my academic career. Over the past decade, I have successfully completed more than twenty Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), Short-Term Training Programmes (STTPs), NPTEL certification courses, workshops, and professional trainings in renewable energy, photovoltaic engineering, artificial intelligence, research methodology, engineering education, intellectual property rights, and sustainable development.
Professional Development Programmes
NPTEL Certifications
National Ranking Achieved
Continuous Learning
My professional Faculty Development trainings encompasses multidisciplinary areas that strengthen teaching, research, engineering practice, and academic leadership.
Successfully completed multiple NPTEL certification courses from premier Indian Institutes of Technology, achieving Top 1% and Top 5% national rankings in several courses.
NPTEL • IIT Madras
NPTEL • IIT Roorkee
NPTEL • IIT Madras
NPTEL • IIT Kanpur
NPTEL • IIT Roorkee
NPTEL • IIT Madras
Continuous professional development through faculty development programmes, certification courses, workshops, and technical training.
A decade-long commitment to continuous professional development through nationally recognized certification programmes, faculty development initiatives, research training, and emerging technologies.
Disseminating research through international conferences and invited expert lectures while promoting photovoltaic engineering education, renewable energy technologies, and industry-oriented training.
Land-neutral Power: National-scale Assessment and Techno-economic Analysis of Canal-top and Floating Solar PV Systems in India.
Design Identities Conference
25–27 February 2026
Optimizing Critical Parameters Influencing Floating Solar PV System Performance Using Response Surface Methodology.
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Optimum Design and Analysis for Ascending Elevated Structure for Solar Photovoltaic Rooftop System.
IEEE International Conference
Innovation in Technology
Centre of Continuing Education (CCE)
Surat, Gujarat
Recognition received for academic excellence, research contributions, competitive research funding, and outstanding professional achievements throughout my academic and research career.
M.Tech in Energy Systems & Technology
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Achievement
First Rank in the Programme
Awarded
2015
Optimizing Critical Parameters Influencing Floating Solar PV System Performance Using Response Surface Methodology.
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Competitive research funding awarded by the Commissionerate of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat, for research on accelerated degradation testing of photovoltaic technologies.
Funding
₹2.0 Lakh
Role
Principal Investigator
Consistently ranked among the top-performing learners in nationally recognised NPTEL certification programmes, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous professional learning and academic excellence.
NPTEL – IIT Madras • 93%
NPTEL – IIT Roorkee • 100%
NPTEL – IIT Kanpur • 92%
NPTEL – IIT Madras • 79%
NPTEL – IIT Madras • 83%
A visual journey through my academic milestones, research activities, professional experiences, conferences, and engineering career.
Higher Education
Higher Education
M.Tech in Energy Systems & Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, 2015.
Higher Education
Higher Education
Final PhD defence in Electrical Engineering at Gujarat Technological University, May-2026.
Research
Research
Field investigation and performance assessment of a 1 MW canal-top solar photovoltaic system in Gujarat.
Research
Research
Field research and performance investigation of a 732 kW floating solar photovoltaic system.
Research
Research
Drone-based aerial inspection and thermal characterization of solar photovoltaic installations.
Research
Research
Electroluminescence and UV fluorescence imaging for photovoltaic module anomaly detection and characterization.
Research
Research
I-V curve characterization for performance evaluation and diagnostic assessment of solar PV strings.
Conferences
Conferences
Presenting research findings at an international technical conference (SETCOM 2025).
Institute
Institute
Government Polytechnic, Himatnagar, Gujarat, where I serve as Lecturer in Electrical Engineering.
Industry
Industry
Professional experience at Azure Power in solar photovoltaic project engineering (2015-2016).
I welcome opportunities for research collaboration, academic partnerships, invited lectures, consultancy, and discussions related to renewable energy, photovoltaic systems, and sustainable engineering.
Department
Department of Electrical Engineering
Government Polytechnic, Himatnagar
Gujarat, India
Office
(02772) 229285
Institute Email
gp-himatnagar-dte@gujarat.gov.inExplore my scholarly publications, citations, and research contributions through my academic profile.
I welcome opportunities for research collaboration, academic partnerships, invited expert lectures, and discussions related to renewable energy, photovoltaic systems, and sustainable engineering.