Shiv Prakash Bihari | Educational Research | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Shiv Prakash Bihari
Raj Kumar Goel Institute Of Technology, India
Shiv Prakash Bihari
Affiliation Raj Kumar Goel Institute Of Technology
Country India
Scopus ID 57210217880
Documents 21
Citations 186
h-index 6
Subject Area Educational Research
Event Top Teachers Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-9467-2945
Google Scholar aFusRTgAAAAJ

The Innovative Research Award recognition highlights the academic, research, teaching, and scholarly contributions of Shiv Prakash Bihari, an Indian electrical engineering academic and researcher associated with Raj Kumar Goel Institute Of Technology. His professional activities encompass higher education, renewable energy systems, smart grid technologies, power quality enhancement, control systems, electrical machines, and hybrid renewable energy integration. His scholarly profile includes peer-reviewed publications, patents, books, conference participation, and more than two decades of academic service.[1][2]

Abstract

Shiv Prakash Bihari has established an academic profile that integrates engineering education, renewable energy research, power electronics, smart grid technologies, and applied electrical engineering. His research activities have focused on grid-integrated renewable energy systems, photovoltaic technologies, intelligent control approaches, and power quality enhancement. Through scholarly publications, patents, textbooks, and sustained teaching leadership, he has contributed to both engineering education and research dissemination.[1][3]

Keywords

Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems, Smart Grid Technologies, Power Electronics, Educational Research, Engineering Education, Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems, Power Quality Analysis, Photovoltaic Systems, Control Systems.

Introduction

Shiv Prakash Bihari earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Nagpur University in 2001, followed by a Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Industrial Systems and Drives from Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, in 2004. He subsequently completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, with research focused on performance enhancement of grid-integrated hybrid renewable energy systems. His academic career spans more than twenty years in engineering education and research.[2]

Research Profile

Currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad, Shiv Prakash Bihari has held multiple academic leadership and teaching positions. His expertise includes power systems, renewable energy integration, control systems, electrical machines, and engineering pedagogy. He has taught a broad range of undergraduate engineering courses and has participated extensively in faculty development programs, workshops, conferences, and academic capacity-building initiatives.[2]

  • More than 21 years of academic experience.
  • Professor and Head of Department in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
  • Author and co-author of multiple engineering textbooks.
  • Contributor to renewable energy and smart grid research.
  • Active participant in national and international academic forums.

Research Contributions

His research portfolio addresses contemporary challenges in renewable energy integration and power system optimization. Areas of investigation include microgrid control mechanisms, intelligent controllers for photovoltaic systems, power quality enhancement, energy storage integration, machine-learning-assisted grid systems, and renewable energy reliability analysis. He has also contributed to patent activity involving photovoltaic systems, IoT-enabled solar tracking, and advanced grid-integrated renewable technologies.[3][4]

Publications

Selected publications associated with Shiv Prakash Bihari demonstrate scholarly engagement in renewable energy systems, photovoltaic technologies, microgrid operation, energy storage, and intelligent control methodologies.[3][5]

  1. A comprehensive review of microgrid control mechanism and impact assessment for hybrid renewable energy integration. IEEE Access.
  2. Design analysis of high level inverter with EANFIS controller for grid connected PV system. Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing.
  3. Techno-economic analysis and optimized PV-powered EV charging facilities under various climate conditions in India.
  4. A novel function approach and intelligence control technique for power quality improvement in grid incorporated solar photovoltaic system.
  5. Photovoltaic integrated optimized energy storage drives for electric vehicles.

Research Impact

According to the provided scholarly metrics, the researcher has accumulated 21 indexed documents, 186 citations, and an h-index of 6. These indicators suggest measurable engagement with the academic community and demonstrate the visibility of his work within electrical engineering and renewable energy research domains. His contributions also extend to patents, conference activities, textbook authorship, and academic administration.[1]

Award Suitability

The academic profile of Shiv Prakash Bihari aligns with criteria commonly associated with educational and research recognition programs. His long-standing teaching career, departmental leadership responsibilities, publication record, patents, engineering textbooks, faculty development engagement, and research focus on sustainable energy technologies collectively demonstrate a sustained commitment to academic excellence and innovation. These attributes support consideration for recognition within the framework of the Top Teachers Awards and related academic distinction programs.[2][3]

Conclusion

Shiv Prakash Bihari represents an academic profile characterized by extensive teaching experience, research productivity, scholarly publication, patent activity, and leadership within engineering education. His work in renewable energy systems, smart grid technologies, power quality enhancement, and electrical engineering education reflects ongoing engagement with contemporary scientific and technological challenges. The available evidence indicates a sustained contribution to both academic development and applied engineering research.[1][2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Shiv Prakash Bihari, Author ID 57210217880. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57210217880
  2. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Scholar profile of Shiv Prakash Bihari. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=aFusRTgAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
  3. Bihari, S. P., Sadhu, P. K., et al. A comprehensive review of microgrid control mechanism and impact assessment for hybrid renewable energy integration. IEEE Access. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3090266
  4. Bihari, S. P., Sadhu, P. K. A novel function approach and intelligence control technique for power quality improvement in grid incorporated solar photovoltaic system. International Journal of Green Energy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2021.1986403
  5. Bhattacharjee, B., Sadhu, P. K., Ganguly, A., Naskar, A. K., Bihari, S. P. Photovoltaic integrated optimized energy storage drives for electric vehicles. Journal of Energy Storage. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.113098

Hasan Gilani | Educational Research | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Hasan Gilani
University of Brighton, United Kingdom

Hasan Gilani
Affiliation University of Brighton
Country United Kingdom
Google Scholar UW5jXfkAAAAJ
Documents 51
Citations 649
h-index 7
Subject Area Educational Research
Event Top Teachers Awards
Scopus ID 55840213500

Hasan Gilani is a British-based academic, researcher, educational leader, and specialist in marketing, retail management, branding, international business, strategic management, sales, customer services, and higher education development. He currently serves as Principal Lecturer in Marketing and Retail at the University of Brighton and has established an international academic reputation through teaching, research, curriculum innovation, quality assurance, and institutional leadership across multiple regions and higher education systems.[1]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of Hasan Gilani in relation to the Innovative Research Award. His scholarly activities encompass marketing, retail branding, corporate identity, digital marketing, international business, consumer behaviour, sustainability, higher education, and organizational studies. Through more than three decades of academic leadership and international engagement, he has contributed to research dissemination, curriculum development, academic governance, doctoral supervision, and evidence-based consultancy.[1][2]

Keywords

Retail Branding, Corporate Branding, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, International Business, Customer Services, Consumer Behaviour, Higher Education, Strategic Management, Employee Branding, Corporate Identity, Research Leadership.

Introduction

Hasan Gilani has developed an academic career characterized by interdisciplinary scholarship and leadership in business and management education. His work integrates research, teaching, curriculum design, quality assurance, and external academic review activities. He has served in numerous academic and governance positions while contributing to institutional development across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and other international regions.[1]

His career objective emphasizes academic leadership in branding, digital marketing, retail management, sales, and customer service excellence while promoting evidence-based solutions for industry and public-sector organizations. This combination of scholarly inquiry and practical engagement forms a significant component of his professional profile.[2]

Research Profile

Hasan Gilani’s primary areas of specialization include Retail Management, Brand Management, International Business, Strategic Management, Sales, Customer Services, Corporate Branding, Digital Marketing, Hospitality, Islamic Finance, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Organizational Behaviour, and Higher Education Studies. His research frequently examines the relationships between organizational identity, employee engagement, consumer perceptions, and strategic brand development.[3]

His academic qualifications include a PhD in Retail Corporate Branding from the University of Brighton, an MPhil in Retail Corporate Brand Management from Warwick Business School, an MSc in International Marketing Management from the University of Surrey, an MBA in Finance from Philippines Christian University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Industrialization, Trade and Economic Policy from the University of Strathclyde, an MA in Archaeology, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Peshawar.[2]

Research Contributions

Hasan Gilani’s contributions span academic publishing, doctoral supervision, peer review, curriculum innovation, and professional development. His research has addressed topics such as employer branding, employee retention, corporate brand citizenship behaviour, recruitment process outsourcing, ethical dimensions of Islamic banking, operational excellence, and organizational performance.[3][4]

  • Development of conceptual frameworks linking corporate identity and employee brand citizenship behaviour.
  • Research on employer branding and organizational talent retention.
  • Studies exploring recruitment outsourcing and employer brand perceptions.
  • Contributions to sustainability, operational excellence, and organizational improvement research.
  • International academic leadership in quality assurance and curriculum development.

Publications

Hasan Gilani’s publication record focuses on employer branding, corporate identity, employee engagement, ethical finance, operational excellence, and organizational performance. His research has contributed to contemporary discussions in marketing, branding, strategic management, and business education, with scholarly impact demonstrated through citations, international visibility, and sustained academic engagement.[3][4][5][6][7]

Selected publications associated with Hasan Gilani’s research portfolio include peer-reviewed studies in marketing, branding, organizational behaviour, logistics, and finance.[3]

Research Impact

The research profile of Hasan Gilani demonstrates measurable scholarly influence through publications, citations, academic leadership appointments, and international engagement. His work has informed discussions on branding, employee engagement, organizational identity, retail management, and educational development. His role as supervisor, examiner, reviewer, editor, and academic leader has extended the impact of his research beyond publication outputs into institutional practice and professional education.[1][3]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award recognizes individuals whose scholarly activities demonstrate originality, academic influence, leadership, and contribution to knowledge development. Hasan Gilani’s extensive record of international teaching, research publication, curriculum innovation, academic governance, doctoral supervision, and interdisciplinary scholarship aligns with these criteria. His sustained contributions to marketing, branding, retail studies, higher education, and organizational research support consideration for recognition within academic excellence frameworks.[1][2]

Conclusion

Hasan Gilani’s academic career reflects a combination of research achievement, educational leadership, international engagement, and institutional service. His work in branding, retail management, marketing strategy, organizational behaviour, and higher education has contributed to scholarly understanding and professional practice. The breadth of his academic experience and publication record provides a substantial foundation for recognition within research and teaching excellence initiatives.[1][3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Hasan Gilani, Author ID 55840213500. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55840213500
  2. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Google Scholar Profile: Hasan Gilani. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UW5jXfkAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
  3. Gilani, H., & Cunningham, L. (2017). Employer branding and its influence on employee retention: A literature review. The Marketing Review. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1362/146934717X14909733966209
  4. Gilani, H. (2013). Exploring the ethical aspects of Islamic banking. International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1108/IMEFM-09-2012-0087
  5. Muhammad, N., Upadhyay, A., Kumar, A., & Gilani, H. (2022). Achieving operational excellence through the lens of lean and Six Sigma during the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Journal of Logistics Management. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-06-2021-0343
  6. Gilani, H., & Jamshed, S. (2016). An exploratory study on the impact of recruitment process outsourcing on employer branding of an organisation. Strategic Outsourcing: An International Journal. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/SO-08-2015-0020
  7. Gilani, H. (2019). Corporate brand identity and employee brand citizenship behaviour: A conceptual framework. The Marketing Review. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1362/146934719X15633618140783