RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Dr. C.GOVINDARAJU
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Government College of Engineering,
Salem-636011, Tamilnadu
Email: drcgovindaraju@gmail.com , govindaraju@gcesalem.edu.in
Phone: 6369501991, 9790189777
Number of Publications : 85
Journal Publications (SCI Indexed): 27
Journal Publications (Scopus Indexed): 11
Area of Specialization : Power Electronics and Drives

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4885-5852
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
2023
1. Mahendran G , and Govindaraju C “ Numerical investigation of ultra-wideband solar
wave absorber with multiring resonator gold and composited MgF2-Tungsten
substrate”, Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics (Elsevier),
vol.273, doi.org/ 10.1016/j.ijleo.2022.170392, 2023. (SCIE Indexed Journal).
2022
2. S. Vijayakumar, and Govindaraju C “Generation of Maximum Power in Grid
Connected PV System Based MPPT Control Using Hybrid Elephant Herding
Optimization Algorithm”, Electric Power Components and Systems (Taylor &
Francis Group), DOI: 10.1080/15325008.2022.2136293, 2022 (SCIE Indexed
Journal).
3. Janarthanan B, and Govindaraju C “Multi-Phase Permanent Magnet Generator with
Halbach Array for Direct Driven Wind Turbine: A Hybrid Technique”, Energy
Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects (Taylor &
Francis Group), doi.org/ 10.1080/15567036.2022.2086324, Vol. 44, No. 3, pp. 5699-
5717, 2022 (SCIE Indexed Journal).
4. Lakshmiprabha K. E , Govindaraju C and Mahendran G “Broadband plus shaped
met surface absorber based on graphene for visible and ultraviolet regions”, Optical
and Quantum Electronics (Springer), vol.54,doi.org/ 10.1007/s11082-022-04165-x,
2022. (SCIE Indexed Journal).
5. Jaya Brindha J and Govindaraju C “Design of Solar based Multilevel DC to DC
Converter for High Voltage DC based Applications”, International Journal of
Advances in Engineering and Management, vol.4, no.1, pp. 156-165, 2022.
2021
6. Palanisamy S , and Govindaraju C “Design and Realization of Ultra Gain Boost
Seven Level Inverter for Solar PV System”, Journal of Electrical Engineering &
Technology (Springer), doi.org/10.1007/s42835-021-00959-3, 2021 (SCIE Indexed
Journal).
7. Venkateswaran M., Govindaraju C., Santhosh T.K. “Capacitor voltage based
predictive voltage control and fault diagnosis for four-port converter”, Journal of
Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing (Springer Journal), doi.org/
10.1007/s12652-021-03083-2, 2021. (SCIE Indexed Journal).
8. Kanagavel K, and Govindaraju C “Adaptive single carrier multilevel modulation
for grid connected single phase modular multilevel inverter”, Journal of Ambient
Intelligence and Humanized Computing (Springer Journal), doi.org/ 10.1007/s12652-
021-03087-y, 2021. (SCIE Indexed Journal).
9. Mahendran G, and Govindaraju C “Combined phase balancing and
reconfiguration for unbalanced distribution system optimization through hybrid
fuzzy-MFOA”, Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing (Springer
Journal), doi.org/ 10.1007/s12652-021-02966-8, 2021. (SCIE Indexed Journal).
10. A. Franklin Alex Joseph and C.Govindaraju ‘Minimizing electrodes for effective
brain computer interface,’ Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, Elsevier
Journal, DOI 10.1016/j.bspc.2020.102201, Vol.23, pp1-7, 2021. (SCIE Indexed
Journal)
11. R.Logavignesh and Govindaraju C “ Three Phase to Single Phase Matrix Converter for
High Frequency Metal Heating PSIM Software”, International Journal of Engineering
Research, vol.9, no.2, pp. 1-6, 2021.
2020
12. Mahendran G , and Govindaraju C “Flower pollination algorithm for distribution
system phase balancing considering variable demand”, Microprocessor and
Microsystems (Elsevier), vol.74, doi.org/10.1016/j.micpro.2020.103008, 2020. (SCIE
Indexed Journal).

13. Kumaresan J, and Govindaraju C “Development of a Power Management Algorithm

for PV/Battery Powered Plug-In Dual Drive Hybrid Electric Vehicle”, Electric
Power Components and Systems (Taylor & Francis Group), vol.48, DOI:
10.1080/15325008.2020.1736212, 2020. (SCIE Indexed Journal).
14. Kumaresan J and Govindaraju C “PV-tied three-port DC–DC converter-operated
four-wheel-drive hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), Electrical Engineering (Springer),
DOI: 10.1007/s00202-020-01030-6, 2020. (SCIE Indexed Journal).
15. Venkateswaran M., Govindaraju C., Santhosh T.K. “Integrated Predictive Control
and Fault Diagnosis Algorithm for single inductor-based DC-DC Converters”,
Circuit World (Emerald Publishing Limited), doi.org/10.1108/CW-11-2019-0166,
2020. (SCIE Indexed Journal).
16. Lakshmiprabha K.E , and Govindaraju C “An integrated isolated inverter fed bldc
motor for photovoltaic agric pumping systems”, Microprocessor and Microsystems
(Elsevier), vol.79, doi.org/ 10.1016/j.micpro.2020.103276, 2020. (SCIE Indexed
Journal).
17. P.K Banushya, and Govindaraju C “Direct Power Conversion Battery Charger for
Low Electric Vehicles”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring
Engineering, vol.9, no.6, pp. 811-816, 2020.

2019
18. A. Franklin Alex Joseph and C.Govindaraju ‘Channel selection using glow swarm
optimization and its application in line of sight secure communication,’ Cluster
Computing, Springer Journal, DOI 10.1007/s10586-017-1177-9, Vol.22, pp10801-
10808, 2019. (SCIE Indexed Journal)
19. Lakshmiprabha K.E , and Govindaraju C “Hydroponic‐based smart irrigation
system using Internet of Things”, International Journal of Communication Systems
(John Wiley), DOI:10.1002/dac.4071 , 2019. (SCIE Indexed Journal)
20. Kathiravan P, and Govindaraju C ‘Design and Evaluation of Ultra Gain Isolated
DC-DC Converter for Photovoltaic System”, International Journal of Engineering
and Advanced Technology, vol.8, no.5, pp. 2646-2651, 2019. (Scopus Indexed
Journal)
21. Kathiravan P, and Govindaraju C “A Grid Connected Photovoltaic- Fuel Cell and
Super Capacitor Hybrid Energy System”, International Journal of Recent
Technology and Engineering, vol.7, no.5S4, pp. 843-849, 2019. (Scopus Indexed
Journal)
22. Kathiravan P, and Govindaraju C “Fuzzy Model Predictive Control for Grid Tied
Inverter with Multiport Renewable Energy Systems”, International Journal of
Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, vol.8, no.11, pp. 3044-3049, 2019.
(Scopus Indexed Journal)
23. C.Nivetha and C.Govindaraju ‘Design of Grid tied bi-directional inverter for
Battery energy storage system,’ International Journal of Electrical Engineering
& Technology, vol.10, no.2, pp. 1-12, ISSN: 0976-6545, 2019.
24. Sakthivel and C.Govindaraju ‘Design and Analysis of Quasi Cascaded Multilevel
Inverter,’ International Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology, vol.10,
no.2, pp. 13-23, ISSN: 0976-6545, 2019.

2018
25. Kathiravan P, Govindaraju C and Suresh R M ‘Centralized hybrid renewable power
generation using DISO-buck boost converter for Micro Grid’s’, International Journal
of Pure and Applied Mathematics , vol.119, no.7, pp. 1849-1856, 2018.
2017
26. Santhosh T K and Govindaraju C, ‘Dual Input Dual Output Power Converter with
One-step-ahead Control for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications’, IET Electrical
Systems in Transportation, vol.7, no.3, pp. 190-200, 2017. (SCIE Indexed
Journal)
27. K.Natarajan and C.Govindaraju ‘Analysis of a Nine-level Inverter Topology with
Hybrid Input Sources,’ Journal of Electrical Engineering, vol.17, no.3, pp. 139-146,
ISSN: 1582-4594, 2017. (Scopus Indexed Journal)
28. K.Natarajan and C.Govindaraju ‘Analysis of Five Switch Seven-Level Inverter with
Modified SEPIC Converter for Fuel Cell Energy Conversion System,’ Journal of
Electrical Engineering, vol.17, no.3, pp. 147-156, ISSN: 1582-4594, 2017. (Scopus
Indexed Journal)
29. S.Subasri and C.Govindaraju ‘Design and Analysis of LUO Converter based LED
Driver,’ International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Research, vol.5, no.2,
pp. 20-26, 2017.
30. M.Sathya and C.Govindaraju ‘Solar Water Pumping System Employing ZETA
Converter and BLDC Motor,’ International Journal of Electrical and Electronics
Research, vol.5, no.2, pp. 27-34, 2017.
31. Sowmiya.P and C.Govindaraju ‘Design and Analysis of Composite DC-DC
Converter for Electric Vehicle,’ IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics
Engineering, vol.12, no.6, pp. 01-10, 2017.
32. Sowmiya.P and C.Govindaraju ‘Closed Loop Control of Composite DC-DC
Converter for Electric Vehicle,’ IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics
Engineering, vol.12, no.6, pp. 59-68, 2017.
2016
33. Haripriya D, Govindaraju C and Sumathi M “A novel input data transition aware
dynamic voltage scaling based low power MAC architecture for DSP applications ”,
Design Automation for Embedded Systems (Springer Journal), Vol.21, No.3, pp 265-
281, 2016. (SCIE Indexed Journal)
34. Mohamed Asiq, T S and Govindaraju, C “Design of Two Inductor Boost Converter
for Photovoltaic Applications”, Singaporean Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 8,
No. 2, pp. 12-19, 2016.
35. Thirumalaiselvi, A and Govindaraju, C “A Single Stage MOSFET Based
Transformerless Inverter For Nonisolated Grid Tied PV Inverter Applications”,
Singaporean Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 115-120, 2016.
36. Haripriya D, Govindaraju C and Sumathi M “Time and Power Reduction of
Embedded DSP Systems using Register-program Execution”, International Journal
of Control Theory and Applications, vol.9, no.2, pp. 1155-1168, 2016.
37. K.Natarajan & C.Govindaraju ‘Review of Multilevel Inverter and Various Suitable
PWM Techniques,’ International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical,
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, vol.5, no.11, pp. 8769-8775., 2016.
38. Kumaresan, J and Govindaraju, C “Bidirectional Charger for Plugged In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering
Science and Technology, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 81-86, 2016.
39. K.Natarajan and C.Govindaraju ‘Isolated Five Level SEPIC Fuel Cell Converter for
Residential Application,’ International Journal of Printing, Packaging and Allied
Sciences, vol.4, no.3, pp. 2046-2062. ISSN: 2320-4387, 2016.
40. K.Natarajan and C.Govindaraju ‘Analysis of Reduced Switch Seven level Inverter
for Fuel Cell System,’ Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, vol.24, no.12,
pp. 3820-3825, ISSN: 1990-923, 2016.
41. K.Natarajan and C.Govindaraju ‘Closed loop control analysis of modified SEPIC
converter,’ International Journal of Engineering Technology and Computer
Research, vol.4, no.6, pp. 1-8, ISSN: 2348-2117, 2016.
42. K.Natarajan and C.Govindaraju ‘Design and Analysis of Fuel Cell fed SEPIC
Converter,’ International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical Electronics
and Instrumentation Engineering, vol.5, no.12, pp. 9051-9056, ISSN: 2320-3765,
2016.
2015
43. Santhosh T K, Natarajan, K and Govindaraju C, ‘Synthesis and Implementation of a
Multi-Port DC/DC Converter for Hybrid Electric Vehicles’, Journal of Power
Electronics, vol.15, no.5, pp. 1178-1189, & 2015. (SCIE Indexed Journal)
44. Santhosh T K and Govindaraju C, ‘Development of Predictive Current Controller for
Multi-Port DC/DC Converter’, International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive
Systems, vol.6, no.4, pp. 683-692, 2015. (Scopus Indexed Journal)
45. Santhosh T K and Govindaraju C, ‘Modeling and Simulation of Predictive Voltage
Control for a Multi-Port DC/DC Converter’, Middle East Journal of Scientific
Research, vol.23, no.12, pp. 2913-2919, 2015. (Scopus Indexed Journal)
46. Santhosh T K and Govindaraju C, ‘Inductor Current Based Fault Diagnostic System
for Four Port DC/DC Converter’, International Journal of Electrical Electronics
and Computer Science Engineering, vol.2, no.5, pp. 43-48, 2015.
47. Santhosh T K and Govindaraju C, ‘Stability Analysis and Control Design of a Four
Port DC/DC Converter’, Journal of Electrical Engineering and Power Electronics,
vol.1, no.1, pp. 8-18, 2015.
48. Haripriya D, Sumathi M and Govindaraju C, ‘Low Power Design for Embedded
Processors’, International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical,
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, vol.4, no.4, pp. 1031-1037, 2015.
49. Haripriya D, Sumathi M and Govindaraju C ‘Analysis of Power Management in
Portable Embedded DSP Applications’, APRN Journal of Engineering and Applied
Sciences, vol.10, no.7, pp. 3185-3192, 2015. (Scopus Indexed Journal)
50. Priyatharshini C , Kathiravan P and Govindaraju C ‘Power Management by using
Multiport DC-DC Converter For Renewable Energy’, International Journal of
Research in Engineering and Technology, vol.4, no.4, pp. 823-832, 2015. (Scopus
Indexed Journal)
2014
51. Kumaresan, J and Govindaraju, C “Smart Battery Charger for Electric Mobility in
Smart Grids”, International Journal on Engineering Technology and Sciences,
Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 63-68, 2014.
2013
52. Govindaraju, C. “Hybrid phase shifted carrier modulation fed five-phase multilevel
inverter for multiphase induction motor drive”, International Journal on Power
Electronics, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp.45-55, 2013. (Scopus Indexed Journal)
53. Saravanan, D and Govindaraju, C “ Analysis and Design of high step up DC to DC
converter for Photovoltaic Application”, IOSR Journal of Electrical and
Electronics Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 17-22, 2013.
2012
54. Marimuthu, P and Govindaraju, C “Simulation of Bilateral contracts in multi-area
Hydrothermal system under open market system”, International Journal of
Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering,
Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 159-167, 2012.
55. Marimuthu, P and Govindaraju, C “Load Frequency Control of Hydrothermal
System Under Open Market Considering Capacitive Energy Storage”, International
Review on Modeling and Simulations, Vol. 5, No. 5, pp. 2307-2313, 2012. (Scopus
Indexed Journal)
2011
56. Govindaraju, C and Baskaran, K “Efficient sequential switching hybrid modulation
techniques for cascaded multilevel inverter”, IEEE Transactions on Power
Electronics (Impact Factor: 5.967), Vol. 26, No. 6, pp.1639-1648, 2011. (SCI
Indexed Journal, ISSN: 1941-0107)
57. Govindaraju, C “Efficient sequential switching hybrid modulation techniques for
multiphase multilevel inverters”, IET Power Electronics Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. 557-569,
2011. (SCI Indexed Journal)
58. Govindaraju, C and Baskaran, K “Sequential switching hybrid single-carrier
sinusoidal modulation for cascaded multilevel inverter”, Electric Power
Components and Systems (Taylor & Francis Group), Vol. 39, No. 4, pp. 303-316,
2011. (SCIE Indexed Journal)
59. Govindaraju, C. and Baskaran, K. “Multiphase Multilevel Hybrid Carrier Based
Space Vector PWM Algorithm”, Journal of Electrical Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 4,
pp. 1-9, 2011. (Scopus Indexed Journal)
2010
60. Govindaraju, C and Baskaran, K “Efficient hybrid carrier-based space vector
modulation for cascaded multilevel inverter”, Journal of Power Electronics, Vol. 10,
No. 3, pp. 277-284, 2010. (SCIE Indexed Journal)
61. Govindaraju, C and Baskaran, K “Analysis and implementation of multiphase
multilevel hybrid single carrier sinusoidal modulation”, Journal of Power
Electronics, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 365-373, 2010. (SCIE Indexed Journal)
62. Govindaraju, C. and Baskaran, K. “Performance analysis of cascaded multilevel
inverter with hybrid phase shifted carrier modulation”, Australian Journal of
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 121-132, 2010. (Scopus
Indexed Journal)
63. Govindaraju, C and Baskaran, K “Power loss minimizing control of cascaded
multilevel inverter with efficient hybrid carrier based space vector modulation”,
International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering Systems, Vol. 1,
No. 1, pp. 49-57, 2010. (Scopus Indexed Journal)
64. Govindaraju, C and Baskaran, K “Performance improvement of multiphase
multilevel inverter using hybrid carrier based space vector modulation”,
International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vol. 2, No. 2,
pp. 137-149, 2010. (Scopus Indexed Journal)
65. Govindaraju, C and Baskaran, K “A cascaded multilevel photovoltaic inverter
topology with hybrid phase disposition modulation for grid connected PV system”,
Journal of Electrical Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 141-148, 2010. (Scopus
Indexed Journal)
International Conferences
2016
1. Mohamed Asiq, T S and Govindaraju, C “Implementation of Two Inductor Boost
Converter for Solar PV Systems”, International Conference on Electrical, Electronics
and Communication, Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology,
Karaikudi, pp. 343-348, 2016.
2. Thirumalaiselvi, A and Govindaraju, C “Design of Phase Leg Splitted Non-Isolated
Transformerless Inverter”, Second International Conference on Electrical, Electronics
and Computer Engineering, Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women,
Tiruchengode, pp. 52-56, 2016.
2015
3. T. K. Santhosh, N.Balaji and C. Govindaraju, “Development of Quasi Multiple Input
Converter for Dynamic Stability of Renewable Systems", National Conference on
Recent Trends in Power Engineering, , Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras December 2015
2014
4. Santhosh, T K and Govindaraju, C, ‘Simulation and Analysis of a Four Port DC/DC
Converter for Hybrid Electric Vehicle’, Power and Energy Systems: Towards
Sustainable Energy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bangalore, pp. 236-240, 2014,
DOI:10.1109/PESTSE.2014.6805292. (Scopus Indexed Conference)
5. Santhosh, T K and Govindaraju, C, ‘Ultracapacitor as Power Assist in Acceleration
of Electric Vehicle’, International Conference on Advancements in Electrical and
Electronics Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Salem, pp. 164-168,
2014.
6. K.Natarajan and C.Govindaraju ‘A Standalone Fuel Cell Converter for Domestic
Load,’ International Conference on Advancements in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Salem pp. 288-293, 2014.
7. Palanisamy S and Govindaraju C “Battery – Supercapacitor Hybrid Energy Storage
System for Peak Power Management” International Conference on Advancements in
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICAEEE-2014), Government College of
Engineering, Salem, pp. B301-B305, 2014.
8. Venkateswaran M and Govindaraju C “A Comprehensive Study on DC/DC Boost
Converters and MPPT Techniques” International Conference on Electrical,
Electronics, Robotics & Mechanical Engineering (ICEERME), pp.68-72, Institute of
Research and Journals, Bengaluru, 2014.
9. Suresh S and Govindaraju C “Speed Sensorless Control of Induction Motor with
Predictive Current Controller” in Proc. International Conference on Recent
Advancements in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Government College of
Engineering, Salem, PP. B236-244, 2014.
10. Govindaraju C and Natarajan K “A Standalone Fuel Cell Converter for Domestic
Load” in Proc. International Conference on Recent Advancements in Electrical and
Electronics Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Salem, PP. B306-310,
2014.
2013

11. Kumeresan J a n d Govindaraju, C “Development of plugged in hybrid electric

vehicle on board charger using small link capacitor”, in Proc. International conference
on Innovations in communication, Information and Computing, Erode, India, 2013.
12. Saravanan D and Govindaraju, C “High Step-up DC-DC converter for Photovoltaic
Application”, in Proc. NCETEIA, Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India,
2013.
13. Kumeresan J and Govindaraju, C “Single phase plug-in hybrid electric vehicle on
board charger”, in Proc. NCAPEID, Government College of Engineering, Salem, India,
2013.
2011
14. Saranya M G and Govindaraju, C “Supervisory Control of an Inverter based
Modular Smart Grid”, in Proc. NCVIT, Government College of Technology,
Coimbatore, India, 2011.
15. Saranya M G and Govindaraju, C “A Universal Grid Connected Fuel Cell Inverter
for Residential Application”, in Proc. NCICE, Anna University of Technology,
Coimbatore, India, 2011.
2010

16. Govindaraju, C, Baskaran, K. and Nadhakumar, A. “FPGA based digital

controller for cascaded multilevel photovoltaic inverter”, in Proc. ICRAES,
KSR.C.E, Tiruchencode, India, Vol. 1, pp. 375-385, 2010.
2009
17. Karthika P a n d Govindaraju, C “Active Harmonic Elimination in Multilevel
Converters using FPGA Control”, in Proc. NCIES, Maha College of Engineering,
Salem, India, 2009.
18. Jayalakshmi M and Govindaraju, C “The Development of FPGA Based Digital
Controller for PV Inverter”, in Proc. CSIR Sponsored Conference on Advanced
Computing, Control and Automation, KSR College of Technology, Tiruchengode, India,
2009.
19. Jayalakshmi M and Govindaraju, C “PWM Generation of FPGA Based Digital
controller for PWM Inverter”, in Proc. RETEEICOM, Mahendra Engineering College,
Tiruchengode, India, 2009.
20. Govindaraju, C. and Baskaran, K “Optimized hybrid PWM control scheme for
multilevel inverter with low total harmonic distortion”, in Proc. TEQIP Sponsored
ICEICT, Trivandrum, India, pp. 605-609, 2009. (Best Research Paper Award)