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Lakehead University: Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

2019-08 to present | Assistant Professor (Electrical Engineering)
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Apparao Dekka

Toronto Metropolitan University: Toronto, ON, CA

2017 to 2019 | Postdoctoral Fellow (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
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Apparao Dekka

Petroleum Institute: Abu Dhabi, AE

2010-09-20 to 2012-08-14 | Research Engineer (Electrical Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (3)

Ryerson University: Toronto, Ontario, CA

2012-09-01 to 2016-11-22 | Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay: Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

2008-07-16 to 2010-07-31 | Master of Technology (Electrical Engineering)
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Raghu Engineering College: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IN

2004-07-20 to 2007-05-31 | Bachelor of Technology (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
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Works (47)

Optimal Voltage Level-Based Sequential Predictive Current Control With Reduced Complexity for Multilevel Inverters

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2025-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2024.3481452
Contributors: Hoang Le; Apparao Dekka
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Model Predictive Control With Inherent CMV Reduction Capability for Multilevel Inverters

IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
2024-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2023.3296824
Contributors: Hoang Le; Apparao Dekka; Deepak Ronanki
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Modeling and Control of a New Five-Level Converter for Medium-Voltage Drive Systems

IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification
2024-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TTE.2023.3312211
Contributors: Hoang Le; Apparao Dekka; Deepak Ronanki
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Low-Complexity Heun's Method-Based FCS-MPC With Reduced Common-Mode Voltage for a Five-Level Inverter

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2024-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2023.3342756
Contributors: Dharmikkumar Prajapati; Apparao Dekka; Deepak Ronanki; Jose Rodriguez
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High-Performance Sequential Model Predictive Control of a Four-Level Inverter for Electric Transportation Applications

IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics
2024-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/JESTIE.2023.3314342
Contributors: Dharmikkumar Prajapati; Apparao Dekka; Deepak Ronanki; Jose Rodriguez
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A New Predictive Current Control With Reduced Current Tracking Error and Switching Frequency for Multilevel Inverters

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2023-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2023.3287139
Contributors: Hoang Le; Apparao Dekka; Deepak Ronanki; Jose Rodriguez
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Phase Current Reconstruction Method With an Improved Direct Torque Control of SRM Drive for Electric Transportation Applications

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
2022-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2022.3196329
Contributors: Deepak Ronanki; Krishna Reddy Pittam; Apparao Dekka; Parthiban Perumal; Abdul R. Beig
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Direct Predictive Current Control of a New Five-Level Voltage Source Inverter

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
2021-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2021.3065320
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Ahoora Bahrami; Mehdi Narimani
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Modular Multilevel Series/Parallel Converter for Bipolar DC Distribution and Transmission

IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics
2021-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2020.2998738
Contributors: Ricardo Lizana F.; Sebastian Rivera; Zhongxi Li; Apparao Dekka; Luis Rosenthal; Hans Bahamonde I.; Angel V. Peterchev; Stefan M. Goetz
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Modulation and Voltage Balancing of a Five-Level Series-Connected Multilevel Inverter With Reduced Isolated Direct Current Sources

IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
2020-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2019.2949537
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Omid Beik; Mehdi Narimani
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A New Five-Level Voltage Source Inverter: Modulation and Control

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
2020-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2020.3000712
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Ali Ramezani; Saeed Ouni; Mehdi Narimani
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A Series-Connected Multilevel Converter: Topology, Modeling, and Control

IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
2019-08 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2018.2875642
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Bin Wu; Mehdi Narimani
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Corrections to “Model Predictive Control With Common-Mode Voltage Injection for Modular Multilevel Converter”

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2019-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2018.2868888
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Bin Wu; Venkata Yaramasu; Navid R. Zargari
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Model Predictive Control of High-Power Modular Multilevel Converters—An Overview

IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics
2019-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2018.2880137
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Bin Wu; Venkata Yaramasu; Ricardo Lizana Fuentes; Navid R. Zargari
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A new modular neutral point clamped converter with space vector modulation control

Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology
2018 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2018.8352244
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2-s2.0-85046943574
Contributors: Beik, O.; Dekka, A.; Narimani, M.
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Model predictive control of a five-level nested neutral point clamped converter

Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology
2018 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2018.8352273
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2-s2.0-85046973547
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Narimani, M.
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Capacitor Voltage Balancing and Current Control of a Five-Level Nested Neutral-Point-Clamped Converter

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2018-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2018.2810818
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Mehdi Narimani
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Voltage Balancing of a Modular Neutral-Point-Clamped Converter With a Carrier-Based Modulation Scheme

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2018-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2018.2807800
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Ricardo Lizana Fuentes; Mehdi Narimani; Bin Wu
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Capacitor voltage balancing method for modular multilevel converter with flying capacitor submodules

Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology
2017 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2017.7913059
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2-s2.0-85019554275
Contributors: Lizana, R.; Perez, M.; Dekka, A.; Wu, B.
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Integrated model predictive control with reduced switching frequency for modular multilevel converters

IET Electric Power Applications
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1049/iet-epa.2016.0454
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2-s2.0-85019580270
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Yaramasu, V.; Zargari, N.R.
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Minimization of DC-Bus Current Ripple in Modular Multilevel Converter under Unbalanced Conditions

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2016.2630921
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2-s2.0-85013036526
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Zargari, N.R.
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PMSG-based wind energy conversion systems: Survey on power converters and controls

IET Electric Power Applications
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1049/iet-epa.2016.0799
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2-s2.0-85021897878
Contributors: Yaramasu, V.; Dekka, A.; Durán, M.J.; Kouro, S.; Wu, B.
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Start-Up Operation of a Modular Multilevel Converter With Flying Capacitor Submodules

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2017.2660399
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2-s2.0-85017645857
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Zargari, N.R.
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Voltage-Balancing Approach With Improved Harmonic Performance for Modular Multilevel Converters

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2017.2661245
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2-s2.0-85017637495
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Fuentes, R.L.; Perez, M.; Zargari, N.R.
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Evolution of Topologies, Modeling, Control Schemes, and Applications of Modular Multilevel Converters

IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics
2017-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2017.2742938
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Bin Wu; Ricardo Lizana Fuentes; Marcelo Perez; Navid R. Zargari
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Model Predictive Control With Common-Mode Voltage Injection for Modular Multilevel Converter

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2017-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2016.2558579
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Bin Wu; Venkata Yaramasu; Navid Reza Zargari
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A comparison of voltage balancing versus energy balancing approach for modular multilevel converters

IECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)
2016 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2016.7794024
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2-s2.0-85010064911
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Lizana, R.; Zargari, N.R.
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A novel modulation scheme and voltage balancing algorithm for modular multilevel converter

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2015.2477481
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2-s2.0-84962236072
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Zargari, N.R.
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A Space-Vector PWM-Based Voltage-Balancing Approach with Reduced Current Sensors for Modular Multilevel Converter

IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2514346
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2-s2.0-84963891400
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Zargari, N.R.; Fuentes, R.L.
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A survey on energy storage technologies in power systems

2015 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference: Smarter Resilient Power Systems, EPEC 2015
2016 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/EPEC.2015.7379935
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2-s2.0-84966593239
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Ghaffari, R.; Venkatesh, B.; Wu, B.
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An improved indirect model predictive control approach for modular multilevel converter

IECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)
2016 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2016.7793081
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2-s2.0-85010029763
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Zargari, N.R.
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Dual-stage model predictive control of modular multilevel converter

Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology
2016 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2016.7474903
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2-s2.0-84974604380
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Yaramsu, V.; Zargari, N.R.
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Dynamic Voltage Balancing Algorithm for Modular Multilevel Converter: A Unique Solution

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2015.2419881
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2-s2.0-84944096265
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Zargari, N.R.; Fuentes, R.L.
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Modular Multilevel Converter based on 5-level submodule with DC fault blocking capability

IECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)
2016 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2016.7793119
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2-s2.0-85010058257
Contributors: Lizana, R.; Dekka, A.; Rivera, S.; Wu, B.
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Dual-Stage Model Predictive Control With Improved Harmonic Performance for Modular Multilevel Converter

IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
2016-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2571259
Contributors: Apparao Dekka; Bin Wu; Venkata Yaramasu; Navid R. Zargari
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A novel modulation scheme and voltage balancing algorithm for modular multilevel converter

Conference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC
2015 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/APEC.2015.7104504
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2-s2.0-84937963964
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Zargari, N.R.
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Control of HVDC transmission system based on MMC with three-level flying capacitor submodule

Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology
2015 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2015.7125548
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2-s2.0-84937695772
Contributors: Lizana, R.; Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Perez, M.
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Dynamic voltage balancing algorithm for modular multilevel converter with three-level flying capacitor submodules

2014 International Power Electronics Conference, IPEC-Hiroshima - ECCE Asia 2014
2014 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/IPEC.2014.6869994
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2-s2.0-84906656461
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Wu, B.; Zargari, N.R.
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Retrofitting of harmonic power filters in onshore oil drilling rigs: Challenges and solutions

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2013.2269895
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2-s2.0-84893314564
Contributors: Dekka, A.; Beig, A.R.; Kanukollu, S.; Al Rahis, M.S.
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Space-vector-based synchronized three-level discontinuous PWM for medium-voltage high-power VSI

IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2013.2288194
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2-s2.0-84894536180
Contributors: Beig, A.R.; Kanukollu, S.; Al Hosani, K.; Dekka, A.
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Space vector-based three-level discontinuous pulse-width modulation algorithm

IET Power Electronics
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2012.0405
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2-s2.0-84884577290
Contributors: Beig, A.R.; Kanukollu, S.; Dekka, A.
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Experimental verification of multilevel inverter-based standalone power supply for low-voltage and low-power applications

IET Power Electronics
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2011.0301
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2-s2.0-84865840664
Contributors: Beig, A.R.; Dekka, A.
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Harmonic power filters for oil drilling rigs: A case study

IECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)
2012 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2012.6388550
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2-s2.0-84872967765
Contributors: Rao Dekka, A.; Beig, A.R.; Abdel Magid, Y.; Al Rahis, M.S.
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Retrofitting of harmonic power filters in onshore oil drilling rigs: Challenges & solutions

Conference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC
2012 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/APEC.2012.6166007
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2-s2.0-84860150321
Contributors: Dekka, A.R.; Beig, A.R.; AlRahis, M.S.
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A new multilevel STATCOM based on cascaded two level inverters

International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives
2011 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/PowerEng.2011.6036464
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2-s2.0-82955175431
Contributors: Babu, N.N.V.S.; Apparao, D.; Fernandes, B.G.
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Comparison of passive and active power filters in oil drilling rigs

Proceeding of the International Conference on Electrical Power Quality and Utilisation, EPQU
2011 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/EPQU.2011.6128815
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2-s2.0-84857740687
Contributors: Dekka, A.R.; Beig, A.R.; Poshtan, M.
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Asymmetrical DC link voltage balance of a cascaded two level inverter based STATCOM

IEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON
2010 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/TENCON.2010.5686708
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2-s2.0-79951651986
Contributors: Babu, N.N.V.S.; Rao, D.A.; Fernandes, B.G.
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