Dr. Divya Vedullapalli has over 4 years of practical experience in power system optimization problems focusing on restoration after multiple simultaneous faults and demand response applications for commercial buildings. Divya optimized the restoration of unbalanced distribution systems using graph theory and prioritized the fault clearance on Duke energy feeders. She also performed studies on scheduling the behind-the-meter energy storage system and utilization of thermal mass of a university building in response to time-of-use and maximum demand pricing. Divya’s areas of expertise include power system analysis, power system economics and optimization, distribution system restoration, fault analysis, optimization techniques for demand response applications, model predictive control, daily load forecasting techniques, and building energy modeling. Divya is proficient in MATLAB, OpenDSS, PowerWorld, EnergyPlus, eQUEST, and BCVTB software.
Divya holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal (India), Master’s Degree in Power Systems from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University, SC, USA.