Onkar Ramchandra Jog

Postgraduate Electrical Engineering student at RMIT with hands-on experience in power systems, renewable energy integration, and converter-based grid stability. Skilled in MATLAB/Simulink with a strong foundation in grid-forming inverters and transfer function analysis. Passionate about energy transition and sustainability, with academic and project work aligned to battery energy storage, power system control, and future-ready infrastructure.

Grid-Forming Converter for Inertia Control (Master's Thesis Project)

Tools Used: MATLAB/Simulink

• Modeled and simulated a Grid-Forming Converter (GFM) to provide virtual inertia support in renewable-heavy power systems
• Implemented PI-based control for voltage and current loops with droop control for autonomous power sharing achieved
• Validated stability using transfer function analysis (Bode, Nyquist, Step response)
• Proposed AI and Optimal Power Flow (OPF) integration for future smart grid applications

Electric Vehicle Battery Prognostics

Tools Used: Research & MATLAB (conceptual)

• Conducted research on health estimation and remaining useful life (RUL) prediction for EV batteries
• Analyzed degradation patterns and proposed a prognostic approach
• Published in IJRESM (Vol. 6, Issue 5, May 2023) with a focus on reliability and predictive maintenance

Solar Tracking Without Power.

Tools Used: Mechanical Design, Passive Materials

• Built a self-adjusting solar tracking system without electrical input
• Utilized thermal expansion and gravitational mechanisms for panel movement
• Enhanced solar exposure and output efficiency for off-grid use

• Published research paper on "Electric Vehicle Battery Prognostics" in IJRESM, focused on RUL estimation and performance degradation in EV battery systems.
• Selected as Secretary of the Institute of Engineers (India) Student Chapter and led multiple technical workshops and national-level events at DKTE
• Volunteered in multicultural student groups at RMIT and actively contributed to Indian Club and RUSU events, enhancing interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Organized "NAVYUVA 2K20" National Technical Event at DKTE in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers (India)

• Honours Degree in Electric Vehicles – DKTE's Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji
• Renewable Power and Electricity Systems – Coursera (University of Colorado Boulder)
  Completed a verified course on power generation, transmission, and renewable integration
• Wind Energy – Coursera (Technical University of Denmark – DTU)
  Completed an in-depth course on wind energy systems, aerodynamics, and turbine design
• Introduction to Electric Vehicles – HSBPVT's GOI Parikrama College of Engineering
  Completed a certified short course on EV fundamentals and industry trends
• Tech Symposium Participation – DKTE, Ichalkaranji
  Engaged in an interdisciplinary symposium exploring modern engineering solutions
• Power Factor Correction Techniques – DKTE's IEI Chapter
  Webinar attended under The Institution of Engineers (India) on 18th Oct 2020