Vasudev Gharpure, PhD

Dr. Vasudev Gharpure, Principal Advisor, is the lead developer for synchrophasor based wide-area situation awareness application software and specifications. He is also involved in PMU (Phasor Measurement Unit) and PDC (Phasor Data Concentrator) applications, qualification, performance testing and standards development.

Areas of Expertise

Protection and automation of power systems
Power electronic based utility applications
Embedded control applications

Experience and Background

Number of years of experience in the electric power industry 25
Consulting Design Engineer, ABB 1999 - 2009
Principal Design Engineer, Basler Electric 1994 - 1999
Research Associate, Virginia Tech 1991 - 1994
Development Associate, Tata Electric Companies, Mumbai, India 1982 - 1987

Accomplishments and Industry Recognition

Member of the IEEE
Member of C37.118 synchrophasor standard working group
Member of the phasor data concentrator working group

Education

Ph. D - Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India - 1983
B. Tech - Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India - 1977

Personal

Married with 2 daughters; Hiker / trekker, theater lover.