Area Of Specializations/ Interest
- Robust Control
- Flight Dynamics, UAV, Satellites
Publications
Journal Publications (international)
- Johnson & S. Dasgupta, “Robust Hurwitz Stability and Performance Analysis of H-Infinity Controlled Forward-Velocity Dynamics of UAVs in Close Formation Flight Using Bounded Phase Conditions in a Kharitonov Framework”, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India)(Springer Publications): Series C: Vol 95, Issue 3 (2014), pp 223-231. [indexed in Scopus, Google Scholar etc.] (awarded with Aerospace Engineering Division Prize(2014) as the best research article in aerospace stream among all the IE(I) international journals in 2014)
- Johnson Y & Imthias Ahamed T. P., “Nonlinear Modeling of Leader-follower UAV Close Formation Flight with Dynamic Inversion based Control,” International Journal of Modeling, Identification and Control (IJMIC), Vol. 30, No. 2, 2018 DOI:1504/IJMIC.2017.10011686, Inderscience Publications [indexed in Scopus, Google Scholar etc., RG Journal impact-1.57, H-index:22]
- Johnson Yohannan & Imthias Ahamed T. P., “Aerodynamic Stability Analysis of Two Heterogeneous UAVs in Close Formation Flight System”, Fluid Mechanics, Science Publishing Group, 3, Issue.3, May, 2017, pp:13-19
- Johnson Y. & Imthias Ahamed T. P., “Robust Analysis with Controller Design of Forward-velocity Dynamics of UAVs in Close Formation Flight”, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Vol.6, Issue-4, April, 2017
- Sumayya N., Laila Beebi M. and Johnson Y., “Robust Reaction Wheel Attitude Control of Satellites”, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, ISSN 2229-5518, special issue
Conference Papers (international)
- Johnson Y & S. Dasgupta, “Control and Tracking of Roll Dynamics of UAVs in Close Formation Flight”, IEEE SPICES-2015,International Conference, Feb 2015, NIT, Calicut.
- Johnson Y & S. Dasgupta, “Robust Performance and Controller Design of Forward-velocity Dynamics of UAVs in Close Formation Flight”, IEEE International Conference on Advanced Green Energy (I-CAGE-2014), December, 2014, Trivandrum
- Johnson Y & S. Dasgupta , “Pitch Attitude Dynamics Control and Tracking of UAVs in Close Formation Flight”, ELSEVERE publications ( ICETREE-2014, International Conference on Emerging TRends in Electrical Engineering, July,2014, TKMCE, Kollam)
- Johnson and S. Dasgupta , “Control and Tracking of Longitudinal Dynamics of UAVs in Synchronized Motion”, IEEE Xplore, pp:56-61(ICCC-2013, IEEE International Conference on Control, Communication and Computing, December 13-15, 2013, Trivandrum)
- Jinu Vijay, Johnson Y, Karuppiah N and Sugirtha M.G., “Real Power Loss reduction in Distribution system by optimal placement and sizing of DSTATCOM using Harmony Search Algorithm”, IDEAS-17, Int. Conference on., May 11-12, 2017, Kollam
- Tharun Guru T., Johnson Y., Karuppiah N and Sugirtha M.G., “Congestion Management of Transmission line by Rescheduling with UPFC using Evolutionary Algorithms”, IDEAS-17, Int.Conference on., May 11-12, 2017, Kollam
- Johnson Y. & Aswin S. Babu, “Prepaid Energy Meter based on Arduino and GSM module with Bidirectional Communication Feature” , IDEAS-17, Int. Conference on., May 11-12, 2017, Kollam
Conference Papers (national)
- Johnson and S. Dasgupta, “Analysis of Forward Velocity Dynamics, Control and Tracking of UAVs in Close Formation Flight,”,TECHSYNOD’15(National Conference on Recent Trends in Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering), Dept of Electrical & Electronics Engg., MCET, Nedumangad, Trivandrum, December 14-17, 2015
- Johnson and S. Revathi,“ Mathematical Modeling and Controller Design of Switched Mode Power Supply” ,RETREW 09(National Conference on Recent Trends in Wireless Communication) ,Dept of Electronics and Communication Engg. , T.K.M. Institute of Technology, Kollam,February,2009
- Johnson, V. S. Ajith kumar and V. S. Arun kumar, “Computerized ECG using Descrete Fractal Technology”, Proceedings of 20th Kerala Science Congress(20th Kerala Science Congress, Govt. of Kerala, Trivandrum, January,2008)
- Johnson, V.S. Ajith kumar and V.S. Arun kumar, “DNA separation using Discrete Fractal Cubism and Enform Symmetry on Nanotechnology”, National Conference,2003 at Indian Institute of Management (IIM),.Ahammedabad, Gujarath.
- Johnson and Abhilash T. Vijayan, “Microprocessor based speed control of Single Phase Induction Motor ” Proceedings of 12th Kerala Science Congress(12th Kerala Science Congress, Govt. of Kerala, Kumily, Idukky, January 2000
Professional Memberships
- Member of Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Kolkata from 2011 to 2015
- Life member of Kerala Academy of Sciences (KAS), (membership no: L 226) from 2011
- Life member of Institution of Engineers (India) –MIE (membership no: M-1562503) from 2016
- Verified Reviewer in Publons.com with ID publons.com/a/1422443/
Recognitions & Awards
- “Aerospace Engineering Division Prize” (for the best research paper published in international journals of Institution of Engineers(India) under Aerospace stream 2014
- CERD Research Fellowship from Govt. of Kerala during 2011 to 2015
- National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)-preliminary phase winner in 1993
- Upper Secondary Scholarship (USS) from Govt of Kerala during 1990 to 1993
- As Principal Investigator for the funded Project “Prepaid Energy meter based on Arduino and GSM module with bidirectional Communication Feature” from KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala (Council (P) Order No. 313/2017/KSCSTE dtd 04/08/2017 vide sanction No. 309/DIR/2017-18/KSCSTE dtd 04/08/2017)
- Got appointment from Indian Railways to work as Senior Section Engineer through RRB.
- Editorial Board Member of the international journal ‘Control Science and Engineering’
- Got 4th prize in poetry writing (malayalam) in the south zone M. G. University Youth Festival held at Thiruvalla on 1998.
- Got certificates of merit from RIT Govt. Engg. College in creative writing (story, essay & poetry) and speeches.
- Received Certificate of Competency from KSEB to function as Supervisor Grade-B to supervise electrical installations.
- Received Certificates of Appreciation from UKFCET, Kollam for the contribution to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre & Roboclub
- Best university results for the academic years 2016-17 & 2017-18
Experience
TEACHING cum Research
- (i) UKF College of Engineering & Technology, Kollam during 2015 – 2019 as HOD cum Coordinator of M. Tech Program, EEE
- (ii) College of Engineering Trivandrum during 2011 – 2015 as CERD PhD Research Scholar, Dept. of EEE
- (iii) Bishop Jerome Institutions, Kollam during 2010 to 2011 as Assistant Professor& HOD, Dept. of EEE
- (iv) TKM College of Engineering, Kollam during 2009 – 2010 as Lecturer, P.G. Studies (Industrial Instrumentation & Control), of EEE
- (v) Institute of Advanced Research Studies, Trivandrum during 2003-2005 as Research Scientist
- (vi) Govt. Engineering College, Calicut during 2002 – 2003 as Lecturer, Dept. of AE&I
- (vii) IHRD College of Engg., Chengannoor in 2000 as Lecturer, Dept. of ECE
INDUSTRY cum ADMINISTRATIVE
- (i) Commercial Taxes Department, of Kerala during 2005 – 2007 as System Administrator
- (ii) IGA-TECH UPS Electronics (P) Ltd in 2002 as Sales and Service Engineer
- (iii) KELTRON, Trivandrum during 2000 – 2001 as Graduate Apprentice Trainee
- (iv) KSEB (Sholayar Power Station in 2000 as Assistant Engineer
Any Other
Industrial Trainings/ Short Term Courses/ Faulty Development Programs/ Seminars/ Workshops attended
Industrial Training
- Two months at Kerala Electrical & Allied Engg. Co Ltd (KEL), Kundara- (Feb-March,2008)
Short term courses & Faulty Development Programs on
- Entrepreneurial Development Program by SBT at R.I.T, Kottayam on March, 1999
- Digital Signal Processing, by TKMCE, Kollam-18th -24th December, 2009
- Stochastic Process and Linear Algebra, by TKMCE, Kollam-10th June, 2010
- Climate Change and the Future, by IISc, Bangalore-6th August, 2011
- Research Methodology, by CET, Trivandrum-6th -7th January, 2012
- Raman Spectroscopy, by KSCSTE, Trivandrum-10th August, 2012.
- Advanced Control System Design – CSD’ 2012 by IIST, Valiyamala, Trivandrum- 4th -8th, December 2012
- Optimization Techniques at College of Engineering Trivandrum on January, 2013
- SMART INDIA HACKATHON’17 by AICTE at CET on 19th Nov, 2016
- IT Tools for Academic and Research by ICT Academy of Kerala-3rd -5th January, 2017
- Advanced Topics in Robust & Nonlinear Control by IIT(BHU),Varanasi -14th -20th February, 2017
- NPTEL Workshop by IIT Madras on 21/07/2017
- Recent Trends in Power Systems by KSEB Engineers’ Association at TKMCE – 15th Sept, 2017
- Design and Engineering by TEQIP at College of Engineering Cherthala, Kerala
- Embedded System Design for Power Electronic Converters by CET from 3/12/18 to 7/12/18
- Machine Learning by UKFCET, Paripally – 24th – 25th, January, 2019
- Smart Grid and Solar PV System by UKFCET- 9th-10th, July, 2018
- Presented a paper titled “Education in Government and Self-financing Sectors-Some Thoughts” at the National Seminar on Higher Education in the Knowledge Economy on 18, September, 2010 by YMCA, Trivandrum
- College of Engineering Trivandrum – Industry Institute Interaction Awareness Program, by ISTE- 23rd, May, 2014
- Attended Accreditation Awareness Program by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) on 27th November, 2014 and the national workshop on National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF), funded by AICTE on 28th November, 2014 at the ISTE 44th Annual National Convention at CET
- Participated in the International Symposium on Photochemistry & Dr. Hisham Endowment Award Ceremony by Kerala Academy of Science (KAS) on 25th Aril, 2015 at KSST Museum, Trivandrum.
- Participated in programs conducted by TPLC, GEC, Barton Hill, Trivandrum
(i)3-days workshop on Identification and Execution of Socially Relevant Projects in association with ISTE (Kerala section) at GEC, Barton Hill during 27th-29th, January, 2016
(ii) 4-days training program on Self-awareness and Integral Education from 21st to 24th , November, 2016
(iii) 4-days training program on Life Skills & Transformational Leadership at Trivandrum – 11th -14th July, 2017
- Participated in programs conducted by The Institution of Engineers (India), Kerala State center
(i)Building up Societal Innovators at Trivandrum on 26 July, 2016
(ii)Societal Engineers Musical Performance by Corporate members and members of student chapters at IE(I), Trivandrum on 0/12/2016
(iii) Strategic Innovation and Problem Solving for Engineers & Entrepreneurs at Trivandrum- 21st– 22nd, April, 2018
- Participated in programs conducted by Energy Management Centre, Govt of Kerala
(i)Resource Person (Technical) Training on December, 2016
(ii)International Seminar on “Impacts of Climate Change and Imperatives for Rapid Transition”, 14th -15th November 2016 in association with ASATSC, JCIC, KSERC, ANERT, INGCORE, SEEM, CISSA
(iii)Energy Management & Audit from 14th to 15th, December, 2016
(iv)Kerala State Energy Conservation Award-2017—Sensitization Program and Best Practices Case Sharing Workshop on 29th July, 2017
- As Technical Resource person in the workshops conducted by National Translation Mission, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Govt. of India, Mysore
(i)on “Compiling Glossaries for the disciplines of Mathematics, Physics and Mechanical Engineering” from 23rd to 27th, May, 2016
- (ii)on “Editing and Finalization of the Malayalam Translations: Heat Transfer by P. Holman & Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy by Colin N. Banwell, Elaine M. MacCash” from 1st to 4th March, 2018
Other Responsibilities Held
- Participation in Smart Mentor Contest during UKF National Employability Conclave on 22nd to 23rd January, 2018
- Founder and Staff Advisor, Institution of Engineers (India) Students Chapter, EEE, UKF CET