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Dhruv Sharma

@dhruvsharma19

Power systems researcher at Micro1 and Earthwise Academy developing QUBO economic dispatch and AED-based grid restoration methods.

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At the University of Oklahoma, I developed graph-theoretic methods for power network equivalence and an Approximate Dynamic Programming tool for grid restoration, reducing optimisation runtimes on 2000-bus systems to under five minutes. My work on solar PV variability received the Best Paper Award at the IEEE PES General Meeting.

I'm currently applying quantum optimisation and uncertainty quantification to unit commitment and economic dispatch, while developing an IEEE 14-bus QUBO benchmark and an AED-augmented reinforcement learning environment. At African Leadership University, I taught power systems and helped develop an AI and ML-based Electrical and Computer Engineering programme; I also co-founded Earthwise Academy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

EA
Current

Co-founder & Director

Earthwise Academy

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Co-founded and led an education venture from concept to full operation within six months, directing strategic planning, curriculum development, and the build-out of integrated ERP/LMS systems. Led teacher training and curriculum development initiatives.

AU

Associate Lecturer / Adjunct Faculty

African Leadership University

Jul 2020 - Sep 2025 (5 years 2 months)

Delivered modules covering Power System Dynamics, Smart Grid Integration, Renewable Energy Systems, Control Systems Engineering, and Power Electronics and Drive Systems. Supervised undergraduate and MEng theses and guided a team to the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) UK Grand Finals.

AU

Programme Lead, Electrical Power Systems Engineering

African Leadership University

Jan 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Led academic administration and operational delivery for the undergraduate EPSE programme in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University. Managed programmatic mapping and course documentation for IET UK professional accreditation.

VT

Programme Chair, Electrical Engineering | International Relations Coordinator

Vellore Institute of Technology

Nov 2019 - Jun 2020 (7 months)

Revised the Electrical and Electronics Engineering curriculum and launched a new Masters' Programme in Power Systems. Mentored PhD students on renewable energy research projects and coordinated international student exchange programmes.

UO

Co-Instructor & Graduate Research Assistant

University of Oklahoma

Nov 2015 - May 2019 (3 years 6 months)

Co-authored peer-reviewed papers on economic dispatch and network equivalence. Built an automated power grid restoration tool using Approximate Dynamic Programming, reducing runtimes on 2000-bus systems to under 5 minutes. Developed a solar-weather stochastic modelling framework that won Best Paper at IEEE PES General Meeting.

US

Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

Jul 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 1 month)

Designed and delivered curricula centred on power systems and renewable energy integration. Led a funded research initiative on solar PV monitoring systems.

SL

Technical Analyst, Business Development

Suzlon Energy Limited

Feb 2011 - Jul 2013 (2 years 5 months)

Conducted technical feasibility analyses for large scale wind energy projects and supported strategic business development initiatives to expand renewable energy infrastructure.

IU

Visiting Scientist

Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT), ICAI – Univers

Oct 2026 - Present (0 months)

Invited to work with Dr. José Pablo Chaves Ávila on the elaboration and planning of a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) research proposal.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Oklahoma logoUO

University of Oklahoma

Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with thesis focus on electric circuit foundation for structural analysis and applications in large-scale power systems. Awarded the university-wide Dissertation Excellence Award.

New York University logoNU

New York University

M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering

M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with specialization in Power Systems Analysis.

CR

College of Engineering Roorkee

B.Tech., Electrical and Electronics Engineering

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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