Dr. K. S. Swarup

Research Interests

Power System Computer Applications: Modeling, Simulation and Analysis; Power System Operation and Control, Optimization Techniques in Power systems; Deregulation and Restructured Power Systems.
Energy Management Systems and Network Applications; Power System Automation, Digital / Numerical Protection and Web-based SCADA.
Smart Grid Control, Demand Response, Restoration, Smart Micro Energy Grids; Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Power Systems.
Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing Applications for Power Systems. Distributed Artificial Intelligence and Multi Agents; Distributed Computing and Processing for Power Systems.

Shell Energy [2023-2025]: Micro services for Power Distribution Systems.
Accenture: IITM Pravartak[2022-2024]: Digital Twins for Smart Power Grids.
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen (MR)GmbH[2020-2025]: Active Power Flow Control on Transmission Networks.
TANGEDCO: Design of Circuit Breakers for 400 kV GIS Substation, Koyambedu, Chennai.
Easun MR Chennai – Transformers Modeling and Simulation.
Hitachi India Limited: Wind Energy Conversion Systems; Micro Grid Optimization Studies.
BHEL: Distribution Network Energy Management System Studies.
ABTS: Series Capacitor Protection and MOV System Studies.
Honeywell: ANN Based Fault Identification in Aircraft Systems.
English Electric: Industrial Protection of Induction Motors.

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Aprajay Verma; K. Shanti Swarup, “A sequential conic relaxation based OPF incorporating Dynamic Line Rating considering uncertainty” Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, Vol. 41(2025), pp 1-15.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2024.101603.
Aprajay Verma; K. Shanti Swarup, “Distribution system planning considering analytical reliability and regulated monopoly” Electric Power Systems Research, 2025-06. Journal article, pp 1-12. DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2025.111504.

Anoop V. Eluvathingal; K. Shanti Swarup, “A Novel Solution for Overcoming Conflicts Between Line Protection and LVRT in MV Solar PV Interconnections”, IEEE Access, 2024. Journal article, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3510415.
Upendran Mukundarajan; K. Shanti Swarup, Maloperation of Zone-3 Distance Relay Prevention Using Distribution Entropy, IEEE Access, 2024. Journal article, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3423343.
Amulya Amulya; K. S. Swarup; Ramu Ramanathan, Cyber Security of Smart-Grid Frequency Control: A Review and Vulnerability Assessment Framework, ACM Transactions on Cyber-Physical Systems, 2024-10-31. Journal article, DOI: 10.1145/3661827.

L. Lavanya; K. Shanti Swarup Continuous Real-Time Estimation of Power System Inertia Using Energy Variations and Q-Learning, IEEE Open Journal of Instrumentation and Measurement, 2023. Journal article, DOI: 10.1109/OJIM.2023.3239777.
Amulya Amulya; K. Shanti Swarup; Ramu Ramanathan, Multivariate Spectral Analysis and Hypothesis Testing-Based Robust Attack Detection for Multiarea Frequency Control, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 2023. Journal article, DOI: 10.1109/TSMC.2023.3254212.

Himanshu Goyel; K. Shanti Swarup, Data Integrity Attack Detection Using Ensemble-Based Learning for Cyber–Physical Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2023-03. Journal article, DOI: 10.1109/TSG.2022.3199305.
Amulya A.; Shanti Swarup K.; Ramu Ramanathan, Spectral analysis based robust multi-level intrusion detection in wide area frequency control, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 2022-12. Journal article, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.108430.
R. Chendur Kumaran; T.G. Venkatesh; K.S. Swarup, Stochastic delay differential equations: Analysis and simulation studies, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 2022-12. Journal article, DOI: 10.1016/j.chaos.2022.112819.
P. M. Naina; K. S. Swarup, Double-Consensus-Based Distributed Energy Management in a Virtual Power Plant, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2022-11. Journal article, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2022.3201060.
Pranjal P. Verma; Mohammad R. Hesamzadeh; Ross Baldick; Darryl R. Biggar; Kesanakurthy Shanti Swarup; Dipti Srinivasan, Bayesian Nash Equilibrium in Electricity Spot Markets: An Affine-Plane Approximation Approach, IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems, 2022-09. Journal article, DOI: 10.1109/TCNS.2021.3128510.

Ampolu Maneesha; K. Shanti Swarup, Stochastic Optimal Bidding Strategy for Energy and Ancillary Services in Microgrid, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2021-11. Journal article, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2021.3112936.

Book Chapter [2024]: “Industrial Demand Response Methods, best practices, case studies, and applications”, Edited by Hassan Haes Alhelou, Antonio Moreno-Muñoz and Pierluigi Siano, Publishers, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2022. (1) K. S. Swarup and Devika Jay, “Price-based demand response for thermostatically controlled loads”, Chapter 5, pp. 77-102. (2) K. S. Swarup and T.Vidyamani, “Transactive energy industry demand response management market, Chapter 8, pp. 163-186.

Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras (2009 - till date).
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras (2006 - 2009).
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras (2000 - 2006).
Visiting Professor, Kitami Institute of Technology, Hokkaido, Japan (1996 - 1999).
Visiting Researcher, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Osaka, Japan (1992 - 1995).

University of Bradford, UK Joint Research Guidance and Research Project Joint PhD Guidance.
Deakin University, Australia Joint PhD Guidance.
University of Sydney, Australia.