GAYATRI TANUKU
Cambridge
Summary
Electrical engineer offering expertise in power systems, automation and controls. Well-versed in developing technical studies and investigations. Efficient and focused on proficiency in electrical engineering design and applications. Accustomed to leading highly effective multidisciplinary teams to complete projects in alignment with corporate goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electrical Engineer
Generac Industrial
Cambridge
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Microgrid Design & ROI Analysis – Review customer requirements (load profiles, tariffs, bills) and design optimal microgrid solutions (BESS, Solar, Diesel Generators) in XENDEE for reasonable ROI.
- Control & System Design – Create flowcharts/drawings (Visio) for Generac control and container philosophy, parameter testing, and vendor RFIs.
- Testing & Validation – Develop validation test plans, assist automation teams with test case generation in CODESYS-Test Manager, and debug programming issues.
- Transformer Inrush & System Analysis – Analyze transformer inrush currents/harmonics in PSCAD and conduct in-depth research on control, installation, operation, and commissioning manuals.
Project Engineer
Sungrid Solutions
Cambridge
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Product Engineering & Ownership – Lead BESS system development, analyze and design control philosophies, and create test reports.
- Testing & Validation – Conduct controller testing (SIOS & MGC) on test benches, identify eHMI bugs, and develop detailed FAT and validation test plans.
- Project Execution– Design control philosophies, update controls as per customer needs, coordinate I/O lists, and prepare RFIs for vendors.
- Research & Documentation – Review technical manuals, engineering documents, and conduct research for system improvements.
- Team Collaboration – Present weekly research findings, engage in stakeholder meetings, and ensure smooth project implementation.
Postdoctoral Researcher
McGill University
Montreal
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Design & Development – Develop power system models and control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink and Hypersim, integrating them with DER controller hardware (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Texas Instruments).
- Real-Time Implementation – Run models on real-time simulators, establish I/O connections, and create control loops between the simulator and hardware.
- Testing & Validation – Test algorithms on CHIL test benches with various microgrid topologies, transient conditions, and nonlinear loads using Opal-RT tools.
Intern
Opal-RT Technologies
Montreal
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Design & Development – Develop real-time interface algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink, generate FPGA HDL code using RTXSG, and create circuit-based models in FPGA with eHS solver.
- Firmware & Implementation – Generate firmware and integrate FPGA models for PHIL-based grid emulation.
- Testing & Validation – Test algorithms with various loads under transient conditions using Opal-RT tools and different power amplifier configurations.
Project Assistant
Concordia University
Montreal
09.2018 - 08.2022
- PHIL Emulator Development – Research and develop a robust PHIL test bench for machine emulation, ensuring accuracy across different machines and transients.
- Modeling & Implementation – Design mathematical models and controller algorithms, implementing them in real-time using RT-Lab/MATLAB/Simulink.
- Testing & Research – Validate machine emulators against physical machines, adapt to various software tools, publish IEEE papers, and contribute as a reviewer and presenter at conferences.
Assistant Professor
VELTECH UNIVERSITY and other Engineering Colleges
CHENNAI
06.2009 - 05.2016
- Teaching & Academic Leadership – Served as an Assistant Professor for 5 years, conducted courses and labs, guided projects, and mentored students for competitive exams.
- Research & Development – Led an R&D project on grid-integrated DFIG for wind energy, installed new electrical machines and simulation labs, and delivered guest lectures.
- Administration & Coordination – Managed departmental responsibilities, organized academic events, played a key role in NAAC/NBA accreditations, and contributed to the Board of Studies
Education
Ph.D. - Emulation of Induction Machine- Power Sys. Faults
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada10-2022
M.Tech - Electrical Power Systems
JNTU
India12-2013
Skills
- Optimized Microgrid/ Smartgrid Design
- Unit Controller and site controller Testing BESS
- BMS/PCS Testing (CAN and MODbus)
- Test Plan Development (FAT/SAT)
- Design of Controller and Container Control Philosophy
- XENDEE Microgrid Optimization
- CODESYS Test Case Creation
- I/O List Coordination
- Power System Analysis PSCAD
- IEC/IEEE Standards Compliance
- Simulation Tools Proficiency
- DFIG Fault Behavior Analysis
- Power System Studies
- Matlab/C Programming
- Research Paper Presentation
- Critical Decision Making
- CHIL/DER Controller Implementation
- PHIL Emulator Design
- Grid Emulator Development
- Testing & System Validation
- Error Debugging & Resolution
- Four Quadrant Emulator
- Linear Amplifier Emulator
- Mathematical Modeling Accuracy
- FPGA Modeling & Simulation
- Firmware Development & Integration
- Motor Drive Control
- Research & System Design
- Power Hardware Development
- Software Packages Expertise: XENDEE
PSCAD, HOMER, RET-SCREEN, MOTOR SOLVE
MATLAB, RT-LAB, HYPERSIM, D-SPACE, Codesys-Test Manager, ePYQ (EPC power PCS)
CATL ESS, PSIM, LTSPICE, PSPICE, Easy EDA
Python (Thonny IDE), Virtual Panels, C, C, Structured Text, PSCAD Simulation Expertise
Accomplishments
- Awarded “Excellent” ranking in Ph.D defense.
- Awarded for “International Tuition Award of Excellence ENCS – 35000 CAD”, Concordia University.
- Awarded for “Concordia University Scholarship (Ph.D.) ENCS – 10000 CAD” for 2018-2021.
- Received “Concordia University Conference and Exposition Award” for Fall-2020, Winter-2022.
- Secured highest grades in Ph.D. semester courses.
- Received best teacher certificate in the Electrical department on Teacher’s Day in an Engineering College, India.
- Ratified by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, India as Assistant Professor.
- Topper in Tenth and 12th standards with an overall percentage of 95.31% and 100% marks in Mathematics.
Publications
- G. Tanuku and P. Pillay, "Emulation of an Induction Machine for Unbalanced Grid Faults," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 57, no. 5, pp. 4625-4635, Sept.-Oct. 2021, doi: 10.1109/TIA.2021.3086083.
- G. Tanuku and P. Pillay, "Induction Machine Emulation for Open Circuit and Short Circuit Grid Faults," in IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion early access, 2022, doi: 10.1109/TEC.2022.3196850.
- G. Tanuku and P. Pillay, "Induction Machine Emulation for Variable Frequency Drive Converter Faults," in IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics early access, 2022, doi: 10.1109/JESTIE.2022.3195094.
- G. Tanuku and P. Pillay, "Induction Machine Emulation under Asymmetric Grid Faults," 2020 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Detroit, MI, USA, 2020, pp. 2351-2356, doi: 10.1109/ECCE44975.2020.9235830.
- G. Tanuku and P. Pillay, "Emulation of induction machines subject to industrial grid harmonics," 2022 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid, and Renewable Energy (PESGRE), 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/PESGRE52268.2022.9715819.
- G. Tanuku, K. S. Amit Kumar, J. -N. Paquin, S. A. Raza Naqvi, M. Stevic and R. Venugopal, "Ideal Transformer Method Optimization for Power Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulations of Grid Connected Inverters," PCIM Europe 2022; International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, Nuremberg, Germany, 2022, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.30420/565822045.
- G. Tanuku and P. Pillay, "Induction Machine Emulation for Extreme Weather Conditions," 2022 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Denver, CO, USA, 2022, pp. 1-5, doi:10.1109/PESGM48719.2022.9917225.
- G. Tanuku, D. V. N. Ananth, G. V. N. Kumar, and G. Sivanagaraju, "Enhancement in dynamic and LVRT behavior of an EFOC controlled DFIG with integrated Battery Energy Storage System," 2013 Annual IEEE India Conference (INDICON), Mumbai, India, 2013, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/INDCON.2013.6726139.
- D. V. N. Ananth, G. V. N. Kumar, and G. Tanuku, "Analysis and design of enhanced real and reactive power control schemes for grid connected Doubly Fed Induction Generator," 2013 Annual IEEE India Conference (INDICON), Mumbai, India, 2013, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/INDCON.2013.6725980.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Electrical Engineer
Generac Industrial
06.2024 - 11.2024
Project Engineer
Sungrid Solutions
09.2023 - 09.2024
Postdoctoral Researcher
McGill University
03.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
Opal-RT Technologies
06.2021 - 11.2022
Project Assistant
Concordia University
09.2018 - 08.2022
Assistant Professor
VELTECH UNIVERSITY and other Engineering Colleges
06.2009 - 05.2016
Ph.D. - Emulation of Induction Machine- Power Sys. Faults
Concordia University
M.Tech - Electrical Power Systems
JNTU
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