Dr Vanika Sharma

Lecturer UniSA STEM

email Vanika.Sharma@unisa.edu.au

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Research Degree Supervisor

About me

UniSA STEM

Harnessing connections across science, technology, engineering and mathematics, UniSA STEM creates innovative solutions and groundbreaking developments across teaching, learning and research.

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About me

In the media

Date	Title
11/07/2019	South Australian homes can save money with a home battery: UniSA research, https://www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-news/domestic-solar-batteries-save-money-sa/
10/07/2019	UniSA research finds solar batteries can make economic sense in SA, https://www.miragenews.com/unisa-research-finds-solar-batteries-can-make-economic-sense-in-sa/
10/07/2019	UniSA research finds solar batteries can make economic sense in SA, https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/unisa-research-finds-solar-batteries-can-make-economic-sense-in-sa/
10/07/2019	UniSA research finds solar batteries can make economic sense in SA, http://getstem.com.au/unisa-study-finds-solar-batteries-can-make-economic-sense-in-sa/
24/06/2019	New research finds battery storage can save families money, https://www.9news.com.au/national/new-research-finds-battery-storage-can-save-families-money/c09411f6-4dfe-4127-a7a2-ddc7dcf62a6f

About me

Experience

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Master of Technology (Power Engineering) Punjab Technical University
Bachelor of Technology (Electrical Engineering) Punjab Technical University

Work history

2017- 2021: Casual Tutor and Practical Supervisor in UniSA STEM

Courses: EEET 3050 - Renewable Energy Systems

EEET 4074 - Operation and Control of Modern Power System

EEET 3032 - Electrical Machines 1 (Tutorials only)

2017: Volunteer Researcher in School of Engineering UniSA
2015: Assistant Professor in DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology - India

Courses: Power System Analysis

Synchronous Machines

Transformers and Direct Current Machines

Basic of Electrical and Electronics

2013-2015: Part-time Teaching Assistant in Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College - India

Courses: Digital Control System

Asynchronous Machines

Electromagnetic Field Theory

Fundamental of Electrical Machines

Basic of Electrical & Electronics

2013: Lecturer in Gurukul Vidyapeeth Institute of Engineering & Technology - India

Courses: Electrical Measurements

Basic of Electrical & Electronics.

Research

Research focus

Battery Energy Storage
Control of Power Systems
Distribution System and Operation &Amp
Electrical Power Generation &Amp
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Highlights

My research areas include Renewable Energy Integration, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Battery Energy Storage, Household Energy Cost Minimization, Electric Vehicles, Electrical Power Generation & Distribution Systems, Operation & Control of Power Systems.

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Highlights

Year	Output
2021	Sharma, V, Haque, MH, Aziz, SM & Kauschke, T 2021, 'Reduction of PV curtailment through optimally sized residential battery storage', 2020 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES), IEEE, pp. 1-6. Open access 10
2020	Sharma, V, Aziz, SM, Haque, MH & Kauschke, T 2020, 'Effects of high solar photovoltaic penetration on distribution feeders and the economic impact', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 131, article no. 110021, pp. 1-11. Open access 78 58 12
2019	Sharma, V, Haque, MH & Aziz, SM 2019, 'Annual electricity cost minimization for South Australian dwellings through optimal battery sizing', 13th IEEE PowerTech, IEEE, pp. 1-6. 6
2019	Sharma, V, Haque, MH & Aziz, SM 2019, 'Energy cost minimization for net zero energy homes through optimal sizing of battery storage system', Renewable Energy, vol. 141, pp. 278-286. Open access 106 91 9
2017	Sharma, V, Haque, MH & Aziz, SM 2017, 'Optimal battery size for grid Connected rooftop solar photovoltaic systems in South Australia', Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), IEEE, pp. 1-6. 6 4

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2024	Sharma, V, Haque, MH, Aziz, SM & Kauschke, T 2024, 'Reducing overvoltage-induced PV curtailment through reactive power support of battery and smart PV inverters', IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 123995-124008. Open access 3
2023	Sharma, V, Haque, MH, Aziz, SM & Kauschke, T 2023, 'Smart inverter and battery storage controls to reduce financial loss due to overvoltage-induced PV curtailment in distribution feeders', Sustainable Energy Grids and Networks, vol. 34, article no. 101030, pp. 1-15. 14 11 14
2022	Sharma, V, Aziz, SM, Haque, MH & Kauschke, T 2022, 'Energy economy of households with photovoltaic system and battery storage under time of use tariff with demand charge', IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 33069-33082. Open access 21 13
2020	Sharma, V, Aziz, SM, Haque, MH & Kauschke, T 2020, 'Effects of high solar photovoltaic penetration on distribution feeders and the economic impact', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 131, article no. 110021, pp. 1-11. Open access 78 58 12
2019	Sharma, V, Haque, MH & Aziz, SM 2019, 'Energy cost minimization for net zero energy homes through optimal sizing of battery storage system', Renewable Energy, vol. 141, pp. 278-286. Open access 106 91 9
2019	Sharma, V, Haque, MH & Aziz, SM 2019, 'PV generation and load profile data of net zero energy homes in South Australia', Data in Brief, vol. 25, article no. 104235, pp. 1-5. Open access 27 21

Conferences

Year	Output
2021	Sharma, V, Haque, MH, Aziz, SM & Kauschke, T 2021, 'Reduction of PV curtailment through optimally sized residential battery storage', 2020 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES), IEEE, pp. 1-6. Open access 10
2020	Sharma, V, Haque, MH & Aziz, SM 2020, 'Comparative evaluation of alternative tariffs on energy cost of households with PV and battery', 29th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), IEEE, article no. 9084492, pp. 1-7. Open access 5
2019	Sharma, V, Haque, MH & Aziz, SM 2019, 'Annual electricity cost minimization for South Australian dwellings through optimal battery sizing', 13th IEEE PowerTech, IEEE, pp. 1-6. 6
2017	Sharma, V, Haque, MH & Aziz, SM 2017, 'Optimal battery size for grid Connected rooftop solar photovoltaic systems in South Australia', Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), IEEE, pp. 1-6. 6 4

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Organisation	Country
SA Power Networks	AUSTRALIA
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA

External engagement & recognition

Engagement/recognition	Year
Joint Technical Program Representative, IEEE South Australia Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers	2024
Joint Technical Program Representative, IEEE South Australia Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers	2023
IEEE UniSA Student Branch Advisor Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers International	2022
Joint Technical Program Representative, IEEE South Australia Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers International	2022
Chair of IEEE UniSA Student Branch Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers International	2021
Treasurer of IEEE Power Energy Society, South Australia Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers International	2021
Vice-Chair and Secretary of Institute of Engineering and Technology, South Australia Chapter Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers International	2021
IEEE PES Day Ambassador Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers International	2020

Other

Volunteer positions (2021)

Chair, IEEE Student Branch, UniSA
Treasurer, IEEE South Australia (SA) PES Chapter
Vice-Chair and Secretary, IET SA Chapter
PES Day Ambassador, IEEE SA PES Chapter

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Dr Vanika Sharma

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External engagement & recognition

Joint Technical Program Representative, IEEE South Australia

Joint Technical Program Representative, IEEE South Australia

IEEE UniSA Student Branch Advisor

Joint Technical Program Representative, IEEE South Australia

Chair of IEEE UniSA Student Branch

Treasurer of IEEE Power Energy Society, South Australia

Vice-Chair and Secretary of Institute of Engineering and Technology, South Australia Chapter

IEEE PES Day Ambassador

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