::: National Institute of Technology Raipur :::

Renewable Energy Systems, Swarm and Evolutionary Optimization Techniques, Intelligent Control of Power Systems, Optimization and Control of Stochastic Systems, Power System Analysis and Optimization, FACTS Devices and Distributed Generation, Power System Planning and Reactive Power Planning

Department	Electrical Engineering
Designation	Assistant Professor Grade I
Educational Qualification	PhD (IIT Dhanbad)
E-Mail	sraj.ee@nitrr.ac.in
Contact Number	8470975763

Sl. No.	Author(s)	Title	Name of the Journal	Volume	Page	Year
1	Muhammad Suhail Shaikh, Chang Wang, Senlin Xie, Gengzhong Zheng, Xiaoqing Dong, Shuwei Qiu, Mohd Ashraf Ahmad, Saurav Raj	Coverage and connectivity maximization for wireless sensor networks using improved chaotic grey wolf optimization DOI: //doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00184-2	Scientific Reports, Nature IF: 3.9 Q1	15	15706	2025
2	Muhammad Suhail Shaikh, Saurav Raj, Gengzhong Zheng, Senlin Xie, Chang Wang, Xiaoqing Dong, Yifan Lin, Chunwu Wang, Naveed Ur Rehman Junejo	Applications, classifications, and challenges: a comprehensive evaluation of recently developed metaheuristics for search and analysis DOI://doi.org/10.1007/s10462-025-11377-6	Artificial Intelligence Review, Springer IF: 13.9 Q1	58	12	2025
3	Shahid A Iqbal, Saurav Raj*, Chandan Kumar Shiva	A chaotic chimp sine cosine algorithm for optimizing hydrothermal power scheduling DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2024.115972	Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Elsevier IF: 5.6 Q1	192	115972	2025
4	Prabhat Kumar Vidyarthi, Ashiwani Kumar, Saurav Raj	Chaos quasi-opposition sea-horse based modified new tilt controller designed for multi-area deregulated AGC using deep learning against cyber-attacks DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2024.115542	Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Elsevier IF: 5.6 Q1	188	115542	2024
5	Tanishq Prasad, Saurav Raj, Debashis Kundu	Artificial neural network framework for the selection of deep eutectic solvents promoted enhanced oil recovery by interfacial tension reduction mechanism DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.132602	Energy, Elsevier IF: 9.4 Q1	307	132602	2024
6	Shaikh, Muhammad Suhail, Saurav Raj*, Shah Abdul Latif, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, and Salah Kamel	Optimizing transmission line parameter estimation with hybrid evolutionary techniques DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/gtd2.13157	IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution IF: 2.6 Q3	18(9)	1795-1814	2024
7	Dey, Bishwajit, Saurav Raj*, Sheila Mahapatra, and Fausto Pedro García Márquez	A variegated GWO algorithm implementation in emerging power systems optimization problems DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engappai.2023.107574	Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Elsevier IF: 9.5 Q1	129	107574	2024
8	Shiva, Chandan Kumar, Basetti Vedik, Saurav Raj*, Sheila Mahapatra, and V. Mukherjee	A novel chaotic chimp sine cosine algorithm part-II: Automatic generation control of complex power system DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2023.113673	Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Elsevier IF: 5.6 Q1	173	113673	2023
9	Swetha Shekarappa G, Sheila Mahapatra, Saurav Raj*	A Novel Meta-Heuristic approach for Optimal RPP using Series Compensated FACTS Controller DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iswa.2023.200220	Intelligent Systems with Applications, Elsevier IF: 4.3 Q1	18	200220	2023
10	Vigya, Saurav Raj*, Chandan Kumar Shiva, Basetti Vedik, Sheila Mahapatra, and V. Mukherjee	A novel chaotic chimp sine cosine algorithm Part-I: For solving optimization problem DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2023.113672	Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Elsevier IF: 5.6 Q1	173	113672	2023
11	**Saurav Raj,*** Sheila Mahapatra, Rohit Babu, Sumit Verma	Hybrid intelligence strategy for techno-economic reactive power dispatch approach to ensure system security DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2023.113363	Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Elsevier IF: 5.6 Q1	170	113363	2023
12	Chandan Kumar Shiva, Basetti Vedik, Sheila Mahapatra, Mahendra Nandi, Saurav Raj,** and Vivekananda Mukherjee*	Load frequency stabilization of stand‐alone hybrid distributed generation system using QOHS algorithm DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jnm.2998	International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields, Wiley. IF:1.7 Q3	35	e2998	2022
13	Bishwajit Dey, Saurav Raj,* Sheila Mahapatra, and Fausto Pedro García Márquez*	Optimal scheduling of distributed energy resources in microgrid systems based on electricity market pricing strategies by a novel hybrid optimization technique DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107419	International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Elsevier IF: 5 Q1	134	107419	2022
14	Muhammad Suhail Shaikh, Changchun Hua, Saurav Raj,** Shubash Kumar, Mannan Hassan, Muhammad Mohsin Ansari, and Munsif Ali Jatoi.*	Optimal parameter estimation of 1-phase and 3-phase transmission line for various bundle conductor’s using modified whale optimization algorithm DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107893	International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Elsevier IF: 5 Q1	138	107893	2022
15	Swetha Shekarappa G, Sheila Mahapatra, and *Saurav Raj.**	VAR Strategic Planning for Reactive Power using Hybrid Soft Computing Techniques DOI: 10.1504/IJBIC.2022.126290	International Journal of Bio-Inspired Computation, Inderscience. IF: 1.4 Q2	20	38-48	2022
16	Rohit Babu, Saurav Raj,** Joddumahanthi Vijaychandra, and Bugatha Ram Vara Prasad*	Allocation of phasor measurement unit using an admissible searching‐based algorithm A‐star and binary search tree for full interconnected power network observability DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/oca.2843	Optimal Control Applications and Methods, Wiley IF: 1.5 Q2	43	687-710	2022
17	Sheila Mahapatra, Bishwajit Dey, and Saurav Raj*	A novel ameliorated Harris hawk optimizer for solving complex engineering optimization problems DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/int.22602	International Journal of Intelligent Systems, Wiley IF: 3.7 Q1	36	7641-7681	2021
18	Swetha Shekarappa G,, Sheila Mahapatra, and *Saurav Raj.**	Voltage constrained reactive power planning problem for reactive loading variation using hybrid harris hawk particle swarm optimizer DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15325008.2021.1970060	Electric Power Components and Systems, Taylor and Francis Ltd. IF: 1.5 Q3	49	421-435	2021
19	Muhammad Suhail Shaikh, Changchun Hua, Mannan Hassan, Saurav Raj, Munsif Ali Jatoi, and Muhammad Mohsin Ansari	Optimal parameter estimation of overhead transmission line considering different bundle conductors with the uncertainty of load modeling DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/oca.2772	Optimal Control Applications and Methods, Wiley IF: 1.5 Q2	43	652-666	2021
20	Rohit Babu, Saurav Raj, Bishwajit Dey, and Biplab Bhattacharyya	Modified branch‐and‐bound algorithm for unravelling optimal PMU placement problem for power grid observability: a comparative analysis DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/cit2.12038	CAAI transactions on intelligence technology, Wiley IF: 7.3 Q1	6	450-470	2021
21	Manjulata Badi, Sheila Mahapatra, and *Saurav Raj.**	Hybrid BOA‐GWO‐PSO algorithm for mitigation of congestion by optimal reactive power management DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/oca.2824	Optimal Control Applications and Methods, Wiley IF: 1.5 Q2	44(2)	1-32	2021
22	Rohit Babu, Saurav Raj, and Biplab Bhattacharyya	Weak bus-constrained PMU placement for complete observability of a connected power network considering voltage stability indices DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41601-020-00174-8	Protection and Control of Modern Power Systems, IEEE IF: 11.9 Q1	5	1-14	2020
23	**Saurav Raj,*** B. Bhattacharyya	Optimal placement of TCSC and SVC for reactive power planning using Whale optimization algorithm DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.swevo.2017.12.008	Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, Elsevier. IF: 8.5 Q1	40	131-143	2018
24	*Saurav Raj,* B. Bhattacharyya	Reactive power planning by Opposition based Grey Wolf optimization method DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/etep.2551	International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, Wiley IF: 1.9 Q3	28	e2551	2018
25	B. Bhattacharyya, Saurav Raj	Differential Evolution Technique for the Optimization of Reactive Power Reserves DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218126617501559	Journal of Circuits, Systems and Computers, World Scientific. IF: 0.9 Q4	26	1750155	2017
26	B. Bhattacharyya, Saurav Raj	Swarm intelligence based algorithms for reactive power planning with Flexible AC transmission system devices DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2015.11.086	International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Elsevier IF: 5 Q1	78	158-164	2016
27	B. Bhattacharyya, Saurav Raj	PSO based bio inspired algorithm for reactive power planning DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2015.07.037	International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Elsevier IF: 5 Q1	74	396-402	2016

Sl. No.	Author(s)	Title	Name of the Journal	Volume	Page	Year
1	Bishwajit Dey, Saurav Raj,* Rohit Babu, Tapas Chhualsingh*	An approach to attain a balanced trade-off solution for dynamic economic emission dispatch problem on a microgrid system DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13198-023-01932-1	International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, Springer IF: 1.4	14	1300–1311	2023
2	Swetha Shekarappa G., Sheila Mahapatra, and Saurav Raj*	Management of Var sources for the reactive power planning problem by oppositional Harris Hawk optimizer DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s43067-023-00111-3	Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology	10	45	2023
3	Shaikh, Muhammad Suhail, Saurav Raj,** Rohit Babu, Shubash Kumar, and Kapil Sagrolikar*	A hybrid moth–flame algorithm with particle swarm optimization with application in power transmission and distribution DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dajour.2023.100182	Decision Analytics Journal	6		2023
4	Rohit Babu, Saurav Raj, and Sheila Mahapatra	Allocation of synchronized phasor measurement units for power grid observability using advanced binary accelerated particle swarm optimization approach DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s43067-023-00110-4	Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology	10	42	2023
5	Rohit Babu, Vishnu Kumar, Chandan Kumar Shiva, Saurav Raj*, and Biplab Bhattacharyya	Application of Sine–Cosine Optimization Algorithm for Minimization of Transmission Loss DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40866-022-00136-z	Technology and Economics of Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy, Springer IF:1.9	7	1-12	2022
6	Sheila Mahapatra, Nitin Malik, Saurav Raj, and Mohan Krishna Srinivasan*	Constrained optimal power flow and optimal TCSC allocation using hybrid cuckoo search and ant lion optimizer DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13198-021-01334-1	International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, Springer. IF: 1.4	13	721-734	2022
7	Chandan Kumar Shiva, Swetha Shekarappa Gudadappanavar, Basetti Vedik, Rohit Babu, Saurav Raj,** and Biplab Bhattacharyya*	Fuzzy-Based Shunt VAR Source Placement and Sizing by Oppositional Crow Search Algorithm DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40313-022-00903-4	Journal of Control, Automation and Electrical Systems, Springer IF: 1.3	33	1576–1591	2022
8	Manjulata Badi, Sheila Mahapatra, Bishwajit Dey, and *Saurav Raj.**	A hybrid GWO-PSO technique for the solution of reactive power planning problem DOI: 10.4018/IJSIR.2022010104	International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research, IGI Global	13	1-30	2022
9	Rohit Babu, Saurav Raj, Bishwajit Dey, and Biplab Bhattacharyya*	Optimal reactive power planning using oppositional grey wolf optimization by considering bus vulnerability analysis DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/enc2.12048	Energy Conversion and Economics, Wiley	3	38-49	2022
10	Saurav Raj*, Sheila Mahapatra, Chandan Kumar Shiva, and Biplab Bhattacharyya	Implementation and optimal sizing of TCSC for the solution of reactive power planning problem using quasi-oppositional salp swarm algorithm DOI: 10.4018/IJEOE.2021040104	International Journal of Energy Optimization and Engineering, IGI Global	10	74-103	2021
11	Bishwajit Dey, Biplab Bhattacharyya, Saurav Raj, and Rohit Babu	Economic emission dispatch on unit commitment-based microgrid system considering wind and load uncertainty using hybrid MGWOSCACSA DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s43067-020-00023-6	Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology, Springer	7	1-26	2020

Sl. No	Title	Author’s Name	Publisher	Year of Publication
1	Book: The Internet of Energy (IoE): A Pragmatic Approach Towards Sustainable Development DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003399827	*Editors:* Sheila Mahapatra, Mohan Krishna S., B. Chandra Sekhar, *Saurav Raj*	*Apple Academic Press, Taylor and Francis Group* ISBN: 9781003399827	2024
2	Innovation in Smart Grids and E-Mobility Ecosystem DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-5247-2.ch001	Sheila Mahapatra, Saurav Raj, Rohit Babu, G Swetha Shekarappa	A Sustainable Future with E-Mobility: Concepts, Challenges, and Implementations, IGI Global *ISBN: 9798369352472*	2024
3	Innovation, Opportunities, and Ongoing Challenges of AI and IOE in the Power and Energy Sector DOI: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10173473	Badi, Manjulata, Shekarappa G. Swetha, Sheila Mahapatra, and *Saurav Raj*	Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Energy Systems, River Publishers, IEEE ISBN: 9788770228268.	2023
4	Introduction to Smart Energy Systems DOI: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10137409	Badi, Manjulata, *Saurav Raj*, Sheila Mahapatra, and G. Swetha Shekarappa	*Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Energy Systems Smart Energy System: Design and its State-of-The Art Technologies: Volume 1, River Publishers, IEEE.* ISBN: 9788770228251	2023
5	Badi, Manjulata, Sheila Mahapatra, and *Saurav Raj* DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0744-1.ch017	Future Indian Smart Cities' Renewable Energy Scenarios	*Handbook of Research on Network-Enabled IoT Applications for Smart City Services, IGI Global.* ISBN: 9798369307441	2023
6	Swetha Shekarappa G, Badi, Manjulata, *Saurav Raj* and Sheila Mahapatra DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99503-0.00016-8	An overview of smart city planning—The future technology	*Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Smart City Planning, Elsevier.* ISBN: 978-0-323-99503-0	2023
7	Swetha Shekarappa G; Sheila Mahapatra; Saurav Raj; Manjulata Badi DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99503-0.00018-1	Smart transportation based on AI and ML technology	*Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Smart City Planning, Elsevier.* ISBN: 978-0-323-99503-0	2023
8	Role of Renewable Energy Sources and Storage Units in Smart Grids DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119760597.ch7	Swetha, Shekarappa G., Manjulata Badi, *Saurav Raj*, and Sheila Mahapatra	*Smart Grids and Microgrids: Technology Evolution, Wiley ISBN:* 9781119760597	2022
9	Economic Feasibility Studies of Simple and Discounted Payback Periods for 1 MWp Ground Mounted Solar PV Plant at Tirupati Airport DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119760597.ch3	Mohan, Krishna S., Sheila Mahapatra, Daya JL Febin, Thinagaran Perumal, *Saurav Raj,** and Prajof Prabhakaran	*Smart Grids and Microgrids: Technology Evolution, Wiley ISBN*: 9781119760597	2022
10	Impacts of Computational Techniques for Wireless Sensor Networks DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6195-9_6	Chandan Kumar Shiva, Basetti Vedik, Ritesh Kumar, Sheila Mahapatra, and *Saurav Raj*	*Nature-Inspired Computing for Smart Application Design, Springer* ISBN: 978-981-33-6195-9	2021