Dr. Ajay Sharma
Assistant Professor
B.E., M.Tech. Ph.D. (RTU Kota)
Date of Joining: 30.06.2021
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
M: 09413943189
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ajay-Sharma-29
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YZd-
bOMAAAAJ&hl=en
Field of specialization: Power system, Soft computing techniques, Swarm
intelligence, Optimization of real-world engineering problems.
International journal (SCI)
1. Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, Jagdish Chand Bansal, Annapurna Bhargava, & Nirmala Sharma,
“Optimal placement and sizing of capacitor using Limacon inspired spider monkey optimization
algorithm”, Memetic computing, Springer, pp 1-21, 2016 (SCI).
2. Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, Annapurna Bhargava, & Nirmala Sharma, “Power law based local
search in spider monkey optimization for lower order system modeling”, International journal of
system sciences, Taylor and Francis, 48 (1), pp 150-160, 2016 (SCI).
3. Ashish Khandelwal, Annapurna Bhargava, Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, “Modified grey wolf
optimization algorithm for transmission network expansion planning problem” Arabian Journal of
Science and Engineering, Springer, 43 (6), 2899-2908, 2017 (SCI).
4. Ashish Khandelwal, Annapurna Bhargava, Ajay Sharma, “Voltage stability constrained
transmission network expansion planning using fast convergent grey wolf optimization
algorithm” Evolutionary Intelligence, Springer, 1-10, 2018 (ESCI, SCImago, SCOPOUS).
5. Nirmala Sharma, Harish Sharma, Ajay Sharma, “Beer froth artificial bee colony algorithm for
job-shop scheduling problem”, Applied Soft Computing, Elsvier, 68, 507-524, 2018 (SCI).
6. Nirmala Sharma, Harish Sharma, Ajay Sharma, Jagdish Chand Bansal, “Grasshopper inspired
artificial bee colony algorithm for numerical optimisation”, Journal of Experimental &
Theoretical Artificial Intelligence, Taylor and Francis, 2018 (SCI).
7. Nirmala Sharma, Harish Sharma, Ajay Sharma, “An effective solution for single machine total
weighted tardiness problem using lunar cycle inspired artificial bee colony algorithm”, IEEE
Transactions on computational biology and bioinformatics, 2019 (SCI).
8. Nirmala Sharma, Harish Sharma, Ajay Sharma, Jagdish Chand Bansal, “Dung beetle inspired
local search in artificial bee colony algorithm for unconstrained and constrained numerical
optimisation”, International Journal of Intelligent Engineering Informatics 8 (4), 268-304, 2020
(ESCI, SCOPOUS).
9. Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, Annapurna Bhargava, & Nirmala Sharma, “Economic load
dispatch problem using spider monkey optimization algorithm”, International Journal of
Intelligent Engineering Informatics 2021 (ESCI, SCOPOUS).
10. Ajay Sharma, Nirmala Sharma, Harish Sharma, “Hermit crab shell exchange algorithm: a new
metaheuristic”, Evolutionary Intelligence, Springer (SCImago-SCOPOUS), pp 1-27 (2022).
11. Divya Rajoria, Ajay Sharma, “Nature inspired algorithms for transmission network expansion
planning problems: a review”, International Journal of Intelligent Engineering Informatics 10 (6),
435-463 (ESCI) 2022.
International journal (Peer Reviewed, Non-SCI)
1. Ajay Sharma, Dr.Annapurna Bhargava, R.D.Rathor, F.B. Sharma, Nirmala Sharma, “Short Term
Load Forecasting a Case Study of Kota City”, Research Journal of Engineering and Technology
vol 1, issue 2, pp 58-64, ISSN 0976-2973, 2010.
2. F.B. Sharma, Ajay Sharma, Nirmala Sharma, “Fuzzy logic applications for traffic control an
optimum and adaptive controlling application”, International Journal On Emerging Technology
I(1), pp 41-45 year 2010.
3. F.B. Sharma, A. K. Sharma, Ajay Sharma & Nirmala Sharma, “Recent Power Quality Analysis
A Comparative Study” Canadian Journal on Electrical and Electronics Engineering ISSN No:
1923-0540, Vol. I, no. 6, pp. 141-149, 2010.
4. Antim bala Sharma, Dr. T. Vigneswaran, Ajay Sharma, F.B. Sharma, Nirmala Sharma, ‘Design
of High Performance Digital FIR Filter Using Distributed Arithmetic Algorithm With Residue
Number System’ Accepted for publication in Research Journal of Engineering and Technology,
2011.
5. Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, Annapurna Bhargava, Nirmala Sharma, & Jagdish Chand Bansal
“Optimal power flow using l ́evy flight spider monkey optimization algorithm”, International
Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing, Inderscience 5(4), pp 320-352, 2016
(UGC-Care).
6. Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, Annapurna Bhargava,& Nirmala Sharma, “Transmission
expansion planning problem using Fibonacci inspired spider monkey optimization
algorithm”,International Journal of Swarm Intelligence, Inderscience 2016.
7. Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, Annapurna Bhargava, & Nirmala Sharma, “Design of PIDA
controllers for induction motors using spider monkey optimization algorithm”, International
journal of metaheuristics, Inderscience, 5(3-4), pp 278-290, 2016.
8. Ashish Khandelwal, Annapurna Bhargava, Ajay Sharma, Nirmala Sharma “Security constrained
transmission network expansion planning using grey wolf optimization algorithm”, Journal of
Information and Optimization Sciences, Taylor and Francis, 7(22), 12-39-1249, 2019
(SCOPOUS).
9. Ashish Khandelwal, Annapurna Bhargava, Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, “Transmission
network expansion planning using state-of-art nature inspired algorithms: a survey”, International
Journal of Swarm Intelligence, Inderscience, 4 (1), 73-92, 2019.
10. Akash Saxena, Shalini Shekhawat, Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma & Rajesh Kumar, “Chaotic step
length artificial bee colony algorithms for protein structure prediction’’ Journal of
interdisciplinary Mathematics, Taylor and Francis, PP(617-629 ) 2020 (ESCI).
11. Nirmala Sharma, Harish Sharma, Ajay Sharma, Jagdish Chand Bansal, “A new effective
solution for wind farm layout optimization problem using self-sacrificing artificial bee colony
algorithm”, Int. J. of Renewable Energy Technology, Inderscience (UGC care) 2022.
International Conference
1. Nirmala Sharma, Harish Sharma, Ajay Sharma, J.C.Bansal “Black Hole Artificial Bee Colony
Algorithm”6th International Conference SEMCCO Hyderabad, LNCS, Springer, 2015.
2. Nirmala Sharma, Harish Sharma, Ajay Sharma, J.C.Bansal” Disruption Artificial Bee Colony
Algorithm” 5th International Conference SocProS, Springer Saharanpur campus IIT Roorkee,
2015.
3. Ashish Khandelwal, Annapurna Bhargava, Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, ” ACOPF based
transmission network expansion planning using Grey wolf optimization algorithm” 7th
International Conference SocProS, Springer IIT Bhubneshwar, 2017.
4. Nirmala Sharma, Avinash Kaur, Harish Sharma, J.C. Bansal, Ajay Sharma, “Chaotic spider
monkey optimization algortihm with enhanced learning” 7th International Conference SocProS,
Springer IIT Bhubneshwar, 2017.
5. Nirmala Sharma, Harish Sharma, Ajay Sharma, J.C. Bansal ” Fibonacci Series-Inspired Local
Search in Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm” 7th International Conference, Harmony Search and
Nature Inspired Optimization Algorithms, 1023-1040, ICSHA, Springer BML Munjal, Gurugaon,
2018.
6. Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, Nirmala Sharma, and Ashish Khandelwal “Designing Controller
Parameter of Wind Turbine Emulator Using Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm” Congress on
Intelligent Systems, 143-151, 2020, Springer.
7. Ashish Khandelwal, Nirmala Sharma, Ajay Sharma, and Harish Sharma, “Dynamic Stability
Enhancement of Grid Connected Wind System Using Grey Wolf Optimization Technique”,
Congress on Intelligent Systems, 147-155, 2020, Springer.
8. Ajay Sharma, Harish Sharma, Nirmala Sharma, and Ashish Khandelwal, “Fuzzy Dynamic
Adaption Strategy Using ABC to Design Controller Parameter of Wind Turbine Emulator”,
ICSC2021, Springer.
9. Mukesh Kumar, Ajay Sharma, “Wind farm layout optimization problem using teaching learning
based optimization algorithm”, 4th International Conference on Communication and Intelligent
Systems (ICCIS 2022), Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems: SCOPUS (presented).
Short Term Courses
1. MNIT Jaipur sponsored faculty development program at MAIIT Kota on “Entrepreneurship
Development” 15 Sep. 2008 to 26 Sep. 2008. (Two Week).
2. AICTE sponsored staff development program at R.T.U Kota on “Challenges for engineers
towards development of the nation” 22 Dec. 2008 to 03 Jan 2009. (Two Week).
3. TI University Program and Cranes software sponsored workshop on DSP &MSP from 28-30
January 2011 at Rajasthan Technical University, Kota.
4. DST sponsored national training program at ABV-IIIT Gwalior on “Soft Computing techniques
for optimization” 4 March to 9 march 2013 (One Week).
5. TEQIP sponsored Short Term course at RTU Kota on “Optimization Techniques for engineering
Applications” 8 May to 12 May 2013 (one week).
6. TEQIP sponsored Short Term course at Govt.Engg.College, Ajmer on “Promoting excellence in
research” 4Feb. to 8Feb. 2014 (One Week).
7. TEQIP sponsored Short Term course at Govt.Engg. College ,Jhalawar on “Role of Latex and
MATLAB in the field of Research”10 Nov. to 14 Nov.2014 (One Week).
8. NITTTR Goa, MHRD sponsored Short term program on “Role of teachers in entrepreneurship
development amongst students” 8-12 Dec.,2014. (One Week).
9. TEQIP-II sponsored Short term course on Advances in Power Electronics Drives 24-28
December 2015. (One Week).
10. TEQIP sponsored Short term course at RTU Kota on “Optimization Techniques using nature
inspired algorithms (OTNIA 2015) “ 19 Jan to 23 Jan 2015 (One Week).
11. TEQIP-II sponsored Short term Course at IIT Delhi on ” Power System Optimization A journey
from conventional to meta heuristic techniques” from 5-6 June 2015.
12. MHRD sponsored STTP on “Recent innovations of technical terminology in engineering” from
21 July to 22 July 2015.
13. TEQIP-II sponsored training program on “Engineering applications of MATLAB” from 4 August
to 8 August 2015 (One week).
14. TEQIP-II sponsored FDP on “Advancement in nature inspired algorithms” from 31 August
to 4 September 2015 (One week).
15. TEQIP-II sponsored FDP on “Innovative pedagogy in professional education” from 5 October
to 9 October 2015 (One week).
16. MHRD sponsored FDP of NITTTR Chandigarh on “Smart grid and renewable energy sources
through ICT” from 18 January to 22 January 2016 (One week).
17. Training workshop on “Basics of MATLAB and LATEX” from 1 February to 2 February 2016.
18. TEQIP-II sponsored FDP on “MATLAB and LATEX” from 8 February to 12 February 2016
(One week).
19. TEQIP-II sponsored FDP on “Multi criteria decision making approach” from 22 February to 26
February 2016 (One week).
20. DST sponsored “Entrepreneurship awareness camp” from 16 March to 18 March 2017.
21. SCRS sponsored FDP in South Asian University, New Delhi on “Nature inspired optimization
techniques” on 19 March 2016.
22. TEQIP-II sponsored STTP on “Smart grid impact intermittent of renewable energy sources” from
18 February to 20 February 2017.
23. DST sponsored Entrepreneurship awareness camp from 20-22 March 2017 at GEC Jhalawar.
24. DST sponsored Intellectual property rights camp on 23 March 2017 at GEC Jhalawar.
25. TEQIP-III sponsored FDP on “Advancement in civil and mechanical engineering
(Interdisciplinary)” 8-11 November 2017 at GEC Jhalawar.
26. SCRS sponsored workshop on “Swarm and evolutionary algorithms: Theory and applications”
17-18 March 2018 at IIT Roorkee.
27. TEQIP-III sponsored one week FDP on “Recent developments in soft computing techniques for
engineering applications” during 14-18 May 2018 at GEC Jhalawar.
28. NITTTR Chandigarh ICT sponsored one week STC on “Optimization using MATLAB” at RTU,
Kota during 27-31 August 2018.
29. TEQIP III sponsored FDP on “Recent advancements in Computer engineering ” during 17-19
December 2018.
30. TEQIP-III sponsored FDP on “Recent optimization techniques for engineering applications” 7-
18 January, 2019 (Two weeks) at GEC Jhalawar.
31. KITE-TEQIP, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Incubation (EI2), 8-12.07.2019 (One Week) at
IIT Bombay.
32. TEQIP III, Design, Innovation and Research, GEC Jhalawar (TEQIP III) 16-20.07.202016-
20.07.2020 (One Week), GEC Jhalawar.
33. NITTTR Chandigarh, Optimization using MATLAB through ICT, 27-31. 08. 2020 (One Week),
(RTU, Kota).
34. TLC-TEQIPIII, Teaching, Learning and Assessment with MOOCs & Open Education Resources:
Hands on Approach, 8-12.02. 2020 (One Week) , CIT Coimbatore.
35. TEQIP III, Introduction to Artificial Neural Network, 6-10.01.2020 (One Week) GEC Jhalawar.
36. NITTTR Chandigarh, Artificial Neural Network and its Application, 27-31.01.2020 (One Week),
through ICT RTU, Kota.
37. NITTTR Chandigarh, Leadership and Team Work for performance Excellence, 18-
22.05.2020 (One Week) , (Online ICT Mode), RTU Kota.
38. TEQIP III, Green Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development training program, 11-
20.06.2020 (Two week online short term Training Course, GEC Bikaner and NIT Kurukshetra).
39. Data handling and data visualization using python, 06-10.07.2020 (One Week) , NIT Nagaland
and GCE Tirunveli, GCE Tirunveli.
40. Creative adaption with latest IT trends, 13-17. 07. 2020 (One Week) , YIMS Palakkad, Kerala,
YIMS Palakkad, Kerala.
41. Emerging Trends in Data Science & IoT, 20-25.07.2020 (One Week), Arka Jain University,
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, Arka Jain University, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
42. Recent Trends in Engineering Research, 05-09.10. 2020 (One week), GEC Jhalawar (TEQIP-III),
TEQIP-III.
43. Entrepreneurship, 02-06.11. 2020 (One Week) , Incubation center and LBI GEC Jhalawar
(TEQIP-III)., TEQIP III.
44. Machine Learning Using Python, 07-11.12.2020 (One Week), GIT Jaipur, RTU-ATU TEQIP III,
TEQIP III.
45. Intelligent Transportation Systems for Sustainable Development in India, 11-15.01.2021 (One
Week), PITE, Jaipur, RTU-ATU TEQIP III, TEQIP III.
46. Industrial Training at KSTPS Kota, 01-15.03.2021 (Two week), KSTPS Kota, GEC Jhalawar.
47. AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Frontiers of
Green technoloy: Sustainable Engineering” from 21/09/2021 to 25/09/2021 at Government
Women Engineering College, Ajmer.
48. AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Waste
Technology” from 11/01/2022 to 15/01/2022 at Govt. Mahila Engineering College Ajmer.
49. AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Recent Advances
In Nanoscience And Nanotechnology” from 17/01/2022 to 21/01/2022 at Rajasthan Technical
University.
50. Online Two Week Multidisciplinary Faculty Development Program on “Advancement in
Engineering Applications” organized by Department of Electrical Engineering, Engineering
College, Jhalawar during 14th to 25th March 2022.
51. Operational Research with Engineering Applications through ICT conducted by Applied Science
Department From 07.03.2022 to 11.03.2022 (One Week) at Government Engineering College,
Jhalawar.
52. NPTEL-AICTE Fuzzy sets, logic and systems, and applications, 12 week MOOC course, Jan-
April 2022 Elite + Gold Certificate (Topper).
53. NITTTR Sponsored One week STC on “Tools for Engineering Research” through ICT
conducted at RTU Kota from 19 September-23 September 2022 .
54. NITTTR Sponsored One week STC on “Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Applications”
through ICT conducted at RTU Kota from 31 October-04November2022 .
55. NITTTR Sponsored One week STC on “MATLAB Applications in Engineering” through ICT
conducted at RTU Kota from 09 January -13 January 2022 .
56. NPTEL-AICTE NBA Accreditation and Teaching Learning in Engineering, 12 week MOOC
course Swayam-IISC Bangelore, Jan-April 2023 Elite Certificate.
National Seminar /FDP Conducted
1. Conducted Maharishi Arvind Conclave-2010 a seminar entitled “Improving teaching
methodology”
2. Conducted national seminar entitled new initiatives in technical education for self development in
year 2010.
3. Conducted one week Faculty development program on “MATLAB and LATEX” under TEQIP-II
from 10-14 November 2014.Conducted one week Faculty development program on
“Advancement in nature inspired algorithms” under TEQIP-II from 31 August-4 September
2015.
4. Conducted one week Faculty development program on “Innovative pedagogy in professional
education” under TEQIP-II from 5-10 October 2015.
5. Conducted 2 days workshop on “MATLAB and LATEX” from 1-2 February 2016.Coordinated
DST sponsored Intellectual property rights camp on 23 March 2017 at GEC Jhalawar.
6. Coordinated two days workshop on MATLAB and LATEX during 13-14 March 2018 at GEC
Jhalawar.
7. Coordinated one week FDP on “Recent developments in soft computing techniques for
engineering applications” during 14-18 May 2018.
8. Convener TEQIP-III sponsored two week FDP on “Recent optimization techniques for
engineering applications” during 7-18 January, 2019 at GEC Jhalawar.
Patent/IPR
1. Ajay Sharma, Design patent 322079-001 for Reflective belt to prevent accidents of Animals,
13.09.2021.
Editor
1. Guest Editor: Special issue on “Analysis and implementation of nature inspired algorithms”
International journal of Metaheuristics, Inderscience 2019.
2. Guest Editor: Special issue on “Design, analysis and applications of recent swarm intelligence based
optimization algorithms” International Journal of Swarm Intelligence, Inderscience 2019.
3. Edited Proceedings Springer (AIS Series), Recent trends in communication of and intelligent systems
ICRTCIS 2019 pp. XX, 264. ISBN:978-981-15-0428-0 DOI:10.1007/978-981-15-0426-6.
Prizes and Medals Won:
1. High merit certificate for Secondary Board examination.
2. Merit Cum Means Scholarship for high merit in Senior Secondary Board Examination.
3. Best Paper Award :“Fuzzy Dynamic Adaption Strategy Using ABC to Design Controller
Parameter of Wind Turbine Emulator”, ICSC2021, Springer.
4. NPTEL-AICTE (IIT Kanpur) on Fuzzy sets, logic and systems, and applications, 12 week MOOC
course, Elite + Gold Certificate (Topper), Jan-April 2022.
Professional Affiliation:
1. Member DRC, Electrical Engineering, Bikaner Technical University, Rajasthan.
2. Involve in question paper setup for examinations of various universities and evaluation of answer
sheets at university level.
3. Reviewer of various research journal of repute like Elsvier, Inderscience, Springer, Taylor and
Francis, etc.
4. Incharge Finance Committee, CIS World Conference, 2020
5. Program Committee Member and Reviewer, ICCCT 2021
6. Program Committee Member and Reviewer, ICDSA 2021
7. Program Committee Member and Reviewer, PCCDS 2021
8. Program Committee Member and Reviewer, ICCIS 2020
9. Associate Chairman Exam University Departments.
Membership
1. Life member Institution of Engineers (IE) India (M-144230-3).