Kumaraguru Prabakar

Kumaraguru Prabakar is a researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) specializing in power systems engineering. His work focuses on microgrid technology, distributed energy resource integration, and grid support systems. Key collaborations include research with Hawaiian Electric and academic institutions on renewable energy solutions.

• Research Output: 115+ publications (2015–2025)
• Key Areas: Inverter engineering, microgrid stability, hydrogen energy systems, and electromagnetic transient simulations

Recent research trends involve seamless integration of hydrogen electrolysis, wave energy, and photovoltaic inverters into distribution grids, with emphasis on advanced control algorithms and grid resilience. He actively contributes to hardware-in-the-loop testing methodologies for microgrid controllers.

His experimental work includes validating grid-forming inverter interoperability, analyzing battery inverter performance, and developing data-driven voltage control strategies. Platforms like the Vulcan Test Platform and PHIL interfaces are central to his research.