ANGURAJA. R M.Tech, (Ph.D) is a prominent professor and distinguished researcher of Electrical & Electronics Engineering having more than 19 years of experience spread across the gamut of High Voltage Engineering. He has received Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bharathidasan University and Master of Technology Degree in High Voltage Engineering from SASTRA University. He is presently pursuing his PhD in High Voltage Engineering.
His exposure to the industry for a span of 6 years in the field of testing and quality control provided him the insight about the on-going trends in the industry and equipped him with the knowledge of the operations of the electrical industries.
He has published about 15 research papers in various national and international journals & conferences. He has guided over 30 projects of Master degree and Bachelor degree students. He also has to his credit two projects appreciated and funded by KSCST .
He has excellent inter and intra communication skills. His strengths are self-motivation and ability to take the initiatives, ability to work well under pressure, able to take on responsibility, Good organisation with attention to details, Teamwork skills, Quick learner, keen to learn and improve skills, Creativity, Adaptability, Tenacity, Negotiation and Leadership skills.
He is an expert in the field of Relays and High Voltage Engineering. His area of interest includes : Transformers, Insulations, Reactive power management etc.

Academic and Co-curricular Responsibilities :
The Primary nature of the job being teaching, I got into the most revered profession by choice and not by chance and hence I enjoy teaching. Various initiatives were designed to help students succeed academically as well as other assigned duties like NBA co-ordinator for the departmental NBA activities, co-ordinator for SPARK-AURA students’ forum, participated as judge for different activities held in college cultural and technical fests.
Has organised national and international conferences, symposiums, seminars and workshops. Other responsibilities involves Class teacher, Seminar Co-ordinator, proctor, Time table Co-ordinator, Lab in charge, and Cultural Committee Chairperson, Magazine Editorial Committee Member, Single Point of Contact for Infosys Campus Connect Programme, Sports Committee Member, Member – VTU squad, Member of Anti-Ragging committee and Disciplinary committee at the institute level.

Courses Handled :
Mr. Anguraja R shares strong ties with the college since the past 12 years and has also headed the department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
He handles a wide range of subjects for both in UG and PG from High voltage Engineering to Field Theory, Basic Electrical Engineering, Power System Analysis, Switch gear & Protection, Electrical Power Generation, Network Analysis, Electrical & Electronic Measurements, Re-newable Energy Sources, Reactive Power Management in Power System, High Voltage Power Apparatus, Computer relaying for Power System, Electro –Magnetic Compatibility, Electrical Machines etc.
He has contributed immensely in the process of setting up the laboratories such as Digital Electronics lab, Analog Electronics Lab, Power Electronics Lab, Relay & High Voltage Lab, Control Systems Lab, Power System Simulation lab etc.

Additional Responsibilities as per NAAC or NBA :
• NBA Co-ordinator
• Time – table coordinator
• Lab in charge
• Departmental Forum Member
• Short Term Programme / Seminar /Conference / Symposium Organising Member

Paper publications and Presentation :
• Soumita Ghosh, Arun Kumar M, Prakash R, Anguraja.R, “ PV Array with Cascaded Multilevel Inverter and Medium Frequency Transformer for grid Connection” International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), Vol. 5 Issue 11, ISSN: 2278-0181.
• Meghana BN, Sindhuja G, Anguraja.R, Prakash R, “An approach to control of photovoltaic micro grid based on net power flow ” International Journal of Electrical & Electronics engineering(IJEEE), Volume-03, Issue-04, ISSN: 1694-2426
• Aparna B R, Shivasharanappa G C , Anguraja.R, Prakash R, “Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) in Alleviation of Power Quality Issues” International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume-06, Issue-0 8, ISSN 2250-3153
• Ranjitha R, Sulochana I A , Anguraja.R, Prakash R, “PMU based protection for 14-bus transmission system” International Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (IJEEE), Volume-03, Issue-04, ISSN: 1694-2426.
• Santhosh E, Nilakantha Roy, Anguraja.R, “Power quality and reliability improvement in Distributed Generation system using SVC ”, International Journal of Engineering Research and management(IJERM), Volume-03, Issue-05, ISSN : 2349- 2058.
• Anguraja.R, Nischay M Doyeejode, “Sustainable use of thin film solar cell in Power generation”, National Conference on Sustainable Emerging Intelligent Technologists (SEITCON 2016), ISBN: 978-93-84935-79-5
• Anguraja R, “Performance analysis of HV synchronous generator using kVAR”, 4th National Conference on Advanced Techniques in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Anguraja R, Dr. Pradip Kumar Dixit, “Field Analysis of High Voltage transformer bushing using quick field”, National conference on Zen & Tao At Electrical & Electronics Engineering, MSRIT, ISBN:978-93-82880-98-1
• Srikanth B S , Anguraja R, Pooja Rani Khatei, “Experimental investigation on an Induction motor to work as an Alternator”, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering research, Volume 4,Issue 5, ISSN 2229-5518.
• Anguraja R, Shrikanth B S , Venkatesh, “Modified approach of an induction motor to work as a synchronous motor”, National Conference on Recent trends and applications in Electrical & Electronics System, Pg. no 45-48.
• Anguraja R, Ambadas V H,” Power Supply Monitoring & Control of Generator using PLC”, National conference on Emerging Trends in Electronics & Communication, Pg. No. 30-35
• Anguraja R, Sahana R, “Digital Testing of High Voltage Circuit Breakers”, National Conference on Recent trends and applications in Electrical & Electronics System, Pg. No. 14-18
• Anguraja R, “An Adaptive Fuzzy logic controller for Power Oscillation damping by STATCOM with energy storage”, International Journal of Electrical & Electronics engineering (IJEEE), Vol 3, Issue – 4, ISSN: 1694-2310.
• Anguraja R, Dr.Pradip Kumar Dixit,“Electric Field Analysis of High Voltage Condensor Bushing ”, Grenze scientific society, ISBN : 978-81-931119-5-6
• Anguraja R presented the paper on “Selection of bushings for power transformers” , 6th National Conference on “Advanced Techniques in Electrical & Electronics Engineering” held on 9th May 2015 at SJBIT, Bengaluru.
• Anguraja R presented the paper on “Wireless charging of Electric Vehicles using SMFIR Technology” in 6th National Conference on “Advanced Techniques in Electrical & Electronics Engineering” held on 9th May 2015 at SJBIT, Bengaluru.
• Anguraja R presented the paper on “Embedded based wireless speech security for electrical engineers” in National Conference on “ Emerging trends in power system” held on 13th Oct 2012 at AIT, Bengaluru

Workshops / STTP/ FDP/ Seminar attended :
• A 5 day Faculty Development Workshop on Raspberry Pi3 and its applications from 18th to 22nd July 2016 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
• A 2 day Faculty Training Programme on ‘Power System Simulation Part – II using MiPower on 3rd and 4th of March 2015 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
• A 1 day Workshop on LATEX and its applications on 20th March 2014 organised by ISTE – DBIT Chapter at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore
• A 5 day Faculty Training Programme on ‘Power System Simulation Part – I using MiPower from 1st - 5th of December 2014 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology.
• A 3 day National workshop on ‘Importance of Electrical Energy Conservation in the Present day Energy Crisis” held on 29th -31st Oct 2014 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
• A 2 day National Workshop on “Scope and Challenges in Sustainable Technologies – a present day scenario” from 22nd – 23rd August – 2013 at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering.
• A 2 day Faculty Development Programme on ‘Personality Development for Teachers’ on 28th & 29th of Nov 2011 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
• A 5 day Faculty Training Programme on ‘Recent trends in SCADA and Energy Management Systems’ from 26th - 30th of July 2011 at SJBIT, Bangalore
• A 3 day Faculty Development Workshop on “ Prospects, Challenges, Developments and issues in Power sector in Indian Context” from 21th to 23rd Dec 2009 at NMIT, Bangalore.
• A 1 day seminar on “Introduction to research investigations in Recent years in Electrical & Electronics Engineering” on 16th March 2009 at BNMIT , Bangalore
• A 3 day Workshop on “Applications of AUTO CAD in Electrical Engineering ” on 22nd - 24th Feb 2006 at Dr AIT, Bangalore.
• A 3 day Workshop on “Power System Simulation Laboratory ” on 29th - 30th Sept & 1st of Oct 2005 at BIT, Bangalore.

Workshops / STTP/ FDP/ Seminar/ Conferences organized :
• Organising member of International Conference on Current Trends in Engineering, Science & Technology- 2017 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore and KUHOME, KASETSART UNIVERSITY, Bangkok, Thailand from 5th – 7th January 2017.
• Organising member of A 5 day Faculty Development Workshop on Raspberry Pi3 and its Applications from 18th to 22nd July 2016 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
• Organised National workshop on “Importance of Electrical Energy Conservation in the Present day Energy Crisis” held on 29th -31st Oct 2014 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru – 560 074.
• Organised VTU Inter – Collegiate Single Zone archery Competition (Men/ Women Team Selection) on 13th & 14th Sept 2014 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
• Organised VTU Inter – Collegiate Bangalore South Zone Foot Ball Tournament (Men) from March 11th to 13th 2014 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
• Organised VTU Inter – Collegiate Bangalore South Zone Foot Ball Tournament (Men) from Feb 25th to 27th 2013 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
• Organised II National Conference on “Recent Trends & Applications in Electrical & Electronics Systems” on 12th & 13th October 2012 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru – 560 074.
• Organised Workshop on “Advanced Industrial Automation Systems” by Prolific Systems & Technologies Pvt Ltd” on 8th – 9th May 2012 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru – 560 074.
• Organised VTU Inter – Collegiate Single Zone Soft Ball Tournament (Men & Women team selection) from Aug 25th to 27th 2011 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
• Organised National Conference on “Recent Trends & Applications in Electrical & Electronics Systems” on 28th – 30th of April in 2011 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru – 560 074.
• Organised the release of department magazine – “SPARSH – 2010” on 13th May 2010 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru – 560 074.
• Organised the State Level Technical Symposium “SPARK Mania – 2009” on 4th May 2009 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru – 560 074.

Research Area :His research interest is focussed on high voltage engineering, loading and operation of transformers in Power system, Protective relays, Reactive Power Management etc.

Achievements :
• Participated in the Brain storming session in the National Seminar on Technology Roadmap of ICT organised by TECHNOLOGY VISION- 2035 on 17th Sept 2016 jointly organised by TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION, FORECASTING & ASSESSMENT COUNCIL (TIFAC) & NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SCIENCE MUSEUMS (NCSM). This seminar was graced by prominent figures such as Dr.Anil Kakodkar, Chairman, TIFAC, Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, IIT Madras, Chairman, Advisory Committee, Dr Prabhat Ranjan, Executive Director, TIFAC and T.V. Mohandas Pai, Chairman of Manipal Global Education.
• Participated in the brain storming sessions on Research Retreat: “Exploring pathways, Unblocking ideas” held at Jain University for three consecutive years - 2012, 2015 and 2016.
• The project titled “A novel approach for regulation and management of Traffic” has been sanctioned and funded by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology during May 2015.
• The project titled “Campus load management – a SCADA approach using PLC” has been sanctioned and funded by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology during May – June 2014.
• Bagged the recognition for achieving 100% results several times in various subjects such as High voltage Engineering, Electrical Power Generation, Switch gear and Protection, Reactive Power Management , Electrical Machines etc.