Dr. Sonal is a Senior Member of Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), which is India’s distinguished community of engineering professionals. She holds Ph.D. in Power Systems from Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra, Ranchi, following her Master of Engineering (M.E.) in the same specialization from the same institute. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at BIT Mesra, Off-Campus. Prior to her academic tenure, she was associated for 3 years with Tata based project on the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, with a focus on quality assurance. Her core research areas include resilient distribution networks, integration of renewable energy sources, AI-driven optimization of solar PV systems, and advanced smart grid technologies. She has contributed to approximately eight national and international patents across jurisdictions including the UK, Australia, and Germany. Her scholarly work has appeared in globally renowned journals, notably in the Nature group and Elsevier’s Reliability Engineering & System Safety (Impact Factor 11). Her research has been widely recognized for its technical depth and applied significance, earning her numerous accolades, including First Prize for Oral Presentation at the Research Scholar Colloquium, BIT Mesra (2022) and multiple Best Paper Awards. She was also extended an offer for the position of Project Research Engineer at IIT Bombay, and holds distinguished academic honors such as the CBSE Certificate of Merit (0.1% certificate in Class XII) and the Coal India Scholarship.

1. Power System  Reliability 
2. Power System Resilience
3. Situational Awareness
4. Active Distribution Network
5. Floating Solar PV in abandoned coal mine pit

Conferences, Workshops, FDPs, Symposiums, etc. Organized

Invited Lectures, Resource Person Assignments, and Paper Presentations

Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Supervision: Madhukar Anand (Roll No. PHD/EE/10003/25) – Serving as Co-Guide for the Ph.D. scholar, Semester II (ongoing).

Awards, Recognitions, Fellowships, and Prizes

National/International Collaborations, MoUs, and Agreements

Journals:

1. Sonal, Debomita Ghosh, “Novel Trends in Resilience Assessment of a Distribution System using Synchrophasor Application: A Literature Review” International Transaction on Electrical Energy Systems, Wiley. Vol. 31, No. 8, pp. 1-48, June 19, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/2050-7038.12934 [Q2, IF: 2.3]
2. Sonal, Debomita Ghosh, “Hybrid Data-driven Resilience Assessment and Enhancement of Distribution System for Cyclone Susceptible Zones" Scientific Reports, Nature, Vol. 12, No. 9492, June 9, 2022.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13311-0 [Q1, IF: 4.6]
3. Sonal, Debomita Ghosh, “Impact of Situational Awareness Attributes for Resilience Assessment of Active Distribution Networks Using Hybrid Dynamic Bayesian Multi Criteria Decision-making Approach”, Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, Vol. 228, No. 108772, August 27, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2022.108772 [Q1, IF: 11]
4. Sourav Kumar Sahu, Sonal, Debomita Ghosh, Dusmanta Kumar Mohanta, and Soham Dutta. "Operational reliability and non-deterministic resilience estimation of active distribution network incorporating effect of real-time dynamic hosting capacity." Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, Elsevier, Vol. 40, No. 101541, October 11, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2024.101541 [Q1, IF: 5.6]
5. Sonal, Debomita Ghosh. "A data-driven agrivoltaic approach for adaptive irrigation and reduced grid dependence." Energy for Sustainable Development, Elsevier, Vol. 92, No. 101939, January 16, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2026.101939 [Q2, IF: 4.9]

International Conference:

1. Sonal, Sourav Sahu, Debomita Ghosh, Dusmanta Kumar Mohanta, “Reliability Analysis of a Distribution Network in Two State Weather Condition” International Conference on Computer, Electrical & Communication Engineering, Jan. 18-19, 2019, Kolkata, India, IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/ICCECE44727.2019.9001871
2. Sonal, Debomita Ghosh, “Impact of Distributed Generation on the Reliability Allocation of Distribution System : A mesh-Grid Approach”, International conference on Emerging Frontiers in electrical and electronic Technologies, Jul. 10-11, 2020, Patna, India, IEEE DOI: 10.1109/ICEFEET49149.2020.9187019
3. Sonal, Debomita Ghosh, “Resilience Assessment of Microgrid Using Complex Network Theory”, 1^st International Conference on Power Electronics and Energy (ICPEE), 2-3 January, 2021, Bhuwaneshwar, India, IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/ICPEE50452.2021.9358577
4. Divyangini Gyani, Sonal, Sourav Kumar Sahu, Debomita Ghosh, Pankaj Mishra and Deep Shekhar Acharya, “Data-Driven Apprehension of Cyber and Physical Anomalies in Distribution System”, 2^nd International Symposium on Sustainable Energy, Signal Processing and Cyber Security (ISSSC), December 15-17, 2022, Odisha, India, IEEE DOI: 10.1109/iSSSC56467.2022.10051628
5. Sonal, Debomita Ghosh,“Resilience Analysis of Mesh-Grid Integrated Distribution Network using Bayes’ Theorem”, 5^th International Conference on Power, Control & Embedded Systems (ICPCES), Prayagraj, India, January 06 – 08, 2023, Allahabad, India, IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/ICPCES57104.2023.10076022
6. Swarali Pujari, Divyangini Gyani, Sonal, Sourav Kumar Sahu, Debomita Ghosh, “A Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop based Approach for Testing Distribution System Protection”, International Conference on Emerging Frontiers in Electrical and Electronics Technologies, (ICEFEET), December 21-22, 2023, Patna, India, IEEE . DOI: 10.1109/ICEFEET59656.2023.10452184
7. Divyangini Gyani, Debomita Ghosh, Sonal, and T. Ghose, “Enhancing Soil Moisture Forecasting with Ensemble Learning: An Approach Towards Sustainable Agriculture” International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Sustainable Innovation in Technology, (IC-SIT-2024), November 21-23, 2024, Odisha, India, IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/IC-SIT63503.2024.10862487

8. Divyangini Gyani, Debomita Ghosh, Sonal, and T. Ghose, “IoT-Enabled Monitoring and Forecasting for Adaptive Irrigation System using CatBoost Algorithm”, International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, and Computing Technologies (ICEECT-2024), August 29-31, 2024, Noida, India, IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/ICEECT61758.2024.10738976

9. Swarali, Sonal, Sourav Kumar Sahu, Debomita Ghosh, Debasmita Mondal, “Enabling Network Protection Using Switching-Based Availability Analysis of IEC 61850”, International Symposium on Sustainable Energy and Technological Advancements, Springer, Feb 24-25, NIT Meghalaya, India. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-4175-9_49

10. Sonal, Aman Anand, Ankan Sarkar, Kumar Ayush, “AI-Driven Optimization of Photovoltaic Efficiency in Urban Buildings by Assessing the Impact of Soiling and Shading”, 1st International Conference on Energy, Environment, and Green Technology (ICEEGT 2025), April 3-4, NITTTR Kolkata, India. [Accepted]

11. Aman Anand, Ankan Sarkar, Kumar Ayush, Sonal, “Data-Driven Short-Term Solar Power Prediction Using Artificial Neural Networks”, 1st International Conference on Energy, Environment, and Green Technology (ICEEGT 2025), April; 3-4, NITTTR Kolkata, India. [Accepted]

12. Sonal, Nilesh Kumar Rajalwal, D. Ghosh, “AI-Enhanced Framework for Predicting Shading and Soiling Impacts in Photovoltaic Systems”, IEEE North-East India Internal Energy Conversion Conference and Exhibition (NE-IECCE 2025), July 4-6, NIT Silchar, Assam, India. DOI: 10.1109/NE-IECCE64154.2025.11183117

13. Nilesh Kumar Rajalwal, Sonal, D. Ghosh, “Machine Learning-Baed Backup Protection for Wind Farm Integrated Transmission System”, IEEE North-East India Internal Energy Conversion Conference and Exhibition (NE-IECCE 2025), July 4-6, NIT Silchar, Assam, India. DOI: 10.1109/NE-IECCE64154.2025.11183539

14. Gyan Prakash Kashyap, Arti Rani, Manisha Prasad Singh, Sonal, Anant Milan Khalkho, “Assessment of Seasonal Variability for Resilience and Reliability Analysis of Grid Integrated Photovoltaic Systems for Energy Management”, IEEE North-East India Internal Energy Conversion Conference and Exhibition (NE-IECCE 2025), July 4-6, NIT Silchar, Assam, India. DOI: 10.1109/NE-IECCE64154.2025.11182769
15. Yash Vardhan, Sonal, Aman Anand, Keshav Kha, “AI Enhanced Smart Collar for Military Working Dogs with Deep Learning Based ECG Classification and Real-Time Health Monitoring”, IEEE 1st International Conference on Smart Innovations in Systems, Infrastructure, Mechanical, Power, AI and Computing Technologies (SISIMPACT), Nov 28-29, 2025, SisTec RATIBAD, India. DOI: 10.1109/SISIMPACT67725.2025.11439084
16. Madhukar Anand, Sonal, Debomita Ghosh, “Microclimate-Driven Operational Resilience Enhancement of Floating Photovoltaic Systems over Abandoned Mine Pit Lakes”, Power and Energy Research Conclave (PERC2026), Feb 3-7, 2026, NIT Calicut, India [Presented]
17. K. Priya, Sonal, “Environmental Law Implications of Underground Coal Gasification”; International Conference on Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry & Allied Sciences for Sustainable Himalayan Ecosystem” (ICAHFAS-2026); March 18-20, 2026, ICFRE-HFRI, Shimla, India [Presented]
18. Sonal, B. Neeraja, K. Priya, K.P.S.S Pranathi, “Data-Driven Agrivoltaic Farming for Smart and Sustainable Agriculture”; International Conference on Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry & Allied Sciences for Sustainable Himalayan Ecosystem” (ICAHFAS-2026); March 18-20, 2026, ICFRE-HFRI, Shimla, India [Presented]

National Conference:

1. Sonal, Rajesh Kumar, Nishant Rishav, “Sustainable Open Cast Mining: AI Applications for Environmental Impact Mitigation and Resource Conservation”, 6^th International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology & Sustainability (ICOMS-2023), Northern Coalfields Ltd., Singrauli, India, Dec 22-23, 2023.

2. Sonal, Rajesh Kumar, Nishant Rishav, “Sustainable Open-Cast Mining: Utilizing AI for Mitigating Environmental Impact and Conserving Resources”, National Conference on Green Mining Initiatives Indian Mineral Industry Perspective (GMI-IMP 2024), Nagpur, India, Jan 13-14, 2024.

Book:

       1. M. Namdev, V. Sandeep Baste, Sonal, N. Dineshbabu, “Internet of Things (IoT) and It’s Application”, Scientific Publishing House, ISBN: 978-93-6674-489-6, 2024.

Book Chapters:

1. Sonal, Debomita Ghosh, Dusmanta Kumar Mohanta, “Resilience Trapezoid based Operational Reliability of Distribution System”, Advances in Smart Grid Automation and Industry 4.0. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 693, pp 639- 647, Springer, Singapore. Editors: Reddy, M.J.B., Mohanta, D.K., Kumar, D., Ghosh, D. (eds). April 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7675-1_64
2. Sonal, Debomita Ghosh, “Fuzzy Logic based Planning and Operation of a Resilient Microgrid”, Applications of Fuzzy Logic in Planning and Operation of Smart Grids, pp 23- 65, Editor: Rahmani-Andebili, Springer, May 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64627-1_2
3. Shruti Prajapati, Sonal, Sourav Kumar Sahu, Debomita Ghosh, “Network Reconfiguration based Outage Management for Reliability Enhancement of Microgrid: A Hardware in Loop Approach” Internet of Energy – A Pragmatic Approach to Sustainable Development, Apple Academic Press, exclusive co-publishing with CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group, 1^st Edition, Editors: Sheila Mahapatra, Mohan Krishna S., B. Chandra Sekhar, Saurav Raj, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003399827
4. Swarali Pujari, Sonal, Sourav Kr. Sahu, Debomita Ghosh, Debasmita Mondal, “Enabling Network Protection Using Switching based Availibility Analysis of IEC 61850” In: Panda, G., Alhelou, H.H., Thakur, R. (eds) Sustainable Energy and Technological Advancements. ISSETA 2023. Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology. Springer, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4175-9_49
5. Sonal, Aman Anand, Ankan Sarkar, and Kumar Ayush, “AI-Driven Optimization of Photovoltaic Efficiency in Urban Buildings by Assessing the Impact of Soiling and Shading”, Sustainable Energy, Environment and Green Technology for a Greener Future, Vol. 1, Springer Cham, Editors: Debi Prasad Mishra, Gayadhar Panda, Thaiyal Naayagi Ramasamy, 2026. ISBN: 978-3-032-18176-3
6. Aman Anand, Ankan Sarkar, and Kumar Ayush, Sonal, “Data-Driven Short-Term Solar Power Prediction Using Artificial Neural Networks”, Sustainable Energy, Environment and Green Technology for a Greener Future, Vol. 1, Springer Cham, Editors: Debi Prasad Mishra, Gayadhar Panda, Thaiyal Naayagi Ramasamy, 2026. ISBN: 978-3-032-18176-3
7. Sonal, Debomita Ghosh, “Data-Driven Image-Based Framework to Evaluate Soiling and Shading Impacts on Floating PV Systems in Post-Mining Water Bodies”, Optimizing Microgrid Operations: Leveraging Data-Driven Approaches, Advanced Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Energy, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC/CRC Press [submitted].
8. Aditya Rag, Aman Anand, Sonal, “Optimizing Biomass-Driven Microgrids through Data-Driven Forecasting and Control”, Optimizing Microgrid Operations: Leveraging Data-Driven Approaches, Advanced Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Energy, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC/CRC Press [submitted].

• Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
• Life Member of ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education)
• Life Time Membership of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Association
• IEEE
• Scientific and Humanities Research Society, India [Membership ID- SAHRS/AM2603008]

[P01] [Appl. No. 202231065637] [Grant No. 553458] (Country: India) "Method for Assessment of Hosting Capacity and Voltage Stability for Renewable Energy Integrated EV Charging Station", Assignees: D. Ghosh, S.K. Sahu, Sonal.

[P02] [Appl. No. 446163001] (Country: India) "Design for Renewable Energy Integrated System Components", Assignees: D. Ghosh, Divyangini Gyani, T. Ghose, Sonal, S. Bhattacharjee, and T. Das.

[P03] [Appl. No. 202531049140] (Country: India) "A System for Managing A Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and Method Thereof", Assignees: Sonal, Debomita Ghosh.

[P04] [Appl. No. 451646-001] (Country: India) "Design for a Solar Photovoltaic Wind Energy System", Assignees: Niranjan Kumar, Sonal, Avanish Kumar, Ayush Kumar Agarwal, Jayendra Kumar.

[P05] [Grant No. 202023105081] (Country: Germany) "System to Analyze Impact of Situational Awareness Attributes for Resilience Assessment of Active Distribution Networks", Assignees: Sonal, D. Ghosh.

[P06] [Grant No. 6323437] (Country: UK) "Solar Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging System", Assignees: Sonal, Nitish Kumar, Uttam Kumar, Aman Kumar.

[P07] [Grant No. 6329035] (Country: UK) "Smart Charger for Electric Vehicles", Assignees: Nitish Kumar, Uttam Kumar, Aman Kumar, Sonal, Priyanka Srivastava, Durgesh Kumar.

[P08] [Grant No. 202022103951] (Country: Germany) "A System for the Promotion and Management of Renewable Energies", Assignees: D. Ghosh, S.K. Sahu, Sonal.

[P09] [Grant No. 2642195] (Country: UK) "Drone", Nov 4, 2025, Assignees: Sonal, K. Jha, A. Anand,  R. Kumar, K. Priya, A. Shaurya, S. Kumar, H. Priyambada, A. Kashyap.

[P10][Grant No. 6323437] (Country: Australia) "Solar Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging System", Assignees: Sonal, Chandan Kumar, Aman Kumar, Uttam Kumar and Nitish Kumar.

1. Institute Research Fellowship from B.I.T Mesra during 2019-2023. 
2. Coal India Scholarship on the foundation day of CMPDIL, Ranchi in 2008.

Lifecycle Reliability and Safety Engineering

Indian National Academy of Engineering

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Association