Dr. Yashwant Kashyap

Assistant Professor

AI and intelligent control for sustainable energy.

My research develops methods for solar forecasting, airborne wind energy, and electric mobility.

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Dr. Yashwant Kashyap
48
Research Works / Publications
650+
Google Scholar Citations
13
Google Scholar h-index
16
Google Scholar i10-index
₹0.95 Cr
Total Research Funding

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01 / RESEARCH

Energy research, connected.

Dr. Kashyap’s work lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, renewable energy systems, smart grids, and airborne wind energy. His research integrates machine learning, remote sensing, numerical modelling, real-time simulation, and prototype-based validation for intelligent and sustainable energy systems.

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AI-based Solar Forecasting

Machine learning, cloud motion vectors and remote sensing for solar energy nowcasting and PV planning.

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Airborne Wind Energy

Kite-based wind power systems, real-time emulation and flight-control oriented energy conversion research.

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EV & Storage Systems

Hybrid energy management, battery systems, BMS concepts and intelligent power allocation for EVs.

AI + EnergyMachine learning, neural networks, forecasting and optimization for renewable energy systems.
Airborne Wind EnergyKite-based wind power systems, emulation, control and performance assessment.
Solar AnalyticsSolar radiation assessment, PV estimation, nowcasting and remote-sensing based modelling.
EV & Smart GridHybrid source energy management, storage systems and data-driven grid operation.
02 / PUBLICATIONS

Selected publications

Multi-Layer Cloud Motion Vector Forecasting for Solar Energy Applications
Applied Energy, 2024. (High Impact)
Ray-Tracing Modeling for Urban Photovoltaic Energy Planning and Management
Applied Energy, 2024. (High Impact)
Laboratory-Scale Airborne Wind Energy Conversion Emulator Using OPAL-RT
Energies, 2023.
Exploring the Potential of Kite-Based Wind Power Generation
Energies, 2023.
Rooftop Photovoltaic Energy Production Estimations in India Using Remotely Sensed Data and Methods
Remote Sensing, 2023.
View complete publication record on Google Scholar
03 / SPONSORED RESEARCH

Sponsored Projects

DST-SERB

Laboratory Scale Demonstration of a Kite-Based Wind Power System

Role: Co-PI | Duration: 02/2022–02/2025

CPRI

Development and Validation of a Solar Energy Nowcasting System in India in support to local TSO/DSO

Role: Lien-PI | Duration: 12/2020–12/2022

DHI

Development of Brushless DC Motor for Automotive Power Window

Role: Lien-PI | Duration: 12/2020–12/2022

CAMP-81

High Altitude Wind Power Generator Using Parafoil Kites

Role: PI | Duration: 11/2018–11/2020

04 / MENTORSHIP

Research Guidance

CategoryStatus
Ph.D.Ongoing: 2 — Chaithrasree C. N., Pankaj Kumar
Ph.D.Completed: 3 — Roystan Vijay Castelino, Vishnu Sidharthan P., Anil Kumar
M.TechCompleted / Ongoing Projects: 8+
B.TechMajor & Minor Projects Guided: 35+
M.Tech / B.TechProjects in AI-enabled forecasting, EV energy management, airborne wind energy and renewable energy analytics
05 / TEACHING

Courses Taught

EE276Digital Electronic Circuits
EE311Digital System Design
EE335Digital System Design Laboratory
EE265Power Transmission and Distribution
EE319Neural Networks and Applications
EE432Introduction to Machine Learning
EE403Deep Neural Networks and Applications
EE404Soft Computing and Applications
EE918Selected Topics in Alternative Energy Sources
EE853Renewable Energy Systems
EE917Electric Vehicle
06 / ACADEMIC LIFE

Achievements & Professional Activities

🏆 Key Highlights
  • Best Paper Award – NIT Raipur (2020)
  • DAAD International Fellowship – Germany (2015)
  • IEEE Transactions Reviewer
🌍 Global & Academic Strength
  • MHRD PhD Fellowship
  • GATE Qualified (2005)
  • International Research Exposure
Administration
DUGC Secretary | Block Warden | Faculty Advisor
Coordination
Timetable | Software License | e-Yantra Robotics
Professional Bodies
IEEE, PES, GRSS, ISES, ASES, WWEA
Outreach
IIT Bombay Workshop | TEQIP-III Training | Reviewer

Research tools & background

Publication Trend

Annual values from the previous website are illustrative and require verification against the publication record.

Publication Master Slide
Research Publication Identity
AI-enabled Renewable Energy, Solar Analytics & Airborne Wind Systems

A compact one-slide view for webpage, presentation, proposal and academic dossier use.

Applied Energy Remote Sensing Energies Energy Storage RSER
2024
Applied Energy papers on solar forecasting and PV planning
2023
Airborne wind, EV energy management and remote sensing publications
48
Research works / publications
650+
Google Scholar citations
h-index 13
i10-index 16
Core Niche
AI + Renewable Energy + AWES + EV Systems
Academic Timeline
2018
Joined NITK Surathkal as Assistant Professor.
2020
Best Paper Award, NIT Raipur.
2022–2025
Kite-based wind power research under sponsored project.
2023
Major publications in Energies, Remote Sensing and Energy Storage.
2024–2026
High-impact Applied Energy publications and AI-driven renewable forecasting research expansion.
Real-Time / CSV Time-Series Data

Explore a CSV time series from an experiment, solar forecast or EV battery log. The initial chart shows sample data.

Recommended Google workflow: Google Sheet → File → Share/Publish CSV → paste CSV URL here. For Google Drive files, set sharing to “Anyone with the link” and use a direct-download/export CSV link.
Required CSV format:
time,value
2026-01-01 10:00,42.5
2026-01-01 10:05,43.1
2026-01-01 10:10,44.0
07 / CONNECT

Let’s work on the
future of energy.

I welcome conversations with prospective research students, academic collaborators and industry partners working on renewable energy, intelligent grids and electric mobility.

yashwant.kashyap@nitk.edu.in