Faculty

Area

Solar Distillation (Solar Thermal)

Education

1. Ph.D.: Center for Energy Studies (CES), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
2. M.Sc.: Masters in Physics (Specialization: Material Science). Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi.
3. B.Sc.: Bachelor in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from University of Delhi.

Courses Taught at GCET

1. Engineering Physics-I
2. Engineering Physics-II
3. Engineering Physics Lab.

Membership

1. Life time Member of Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (LMT-2011/59)
2. BOS member of Noida International University for Physics and Chemistry since 2018

Awards Received

1. Honored with Best Teacher Award by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam technical University on the auspicious occasion of Teacher's Day function on 05.09.2020 presided over by honourable VC of AKTU Dr. Vinay Pathak.
2. Awarded the Certificate of Reviewing 2016 by International Journal of Solar Energy.
3. Awarded the Certificate of Reviewing 2015 by International Journal of Desalination.

Research Interests

Solar Thermal

Selected Publications

Research Publications in International Journals/Books:

1. “Electrical performance of aluminium base photovoltaic (PV) module with different PV materials, 2020 International Conference on Contemporary Computing and Applications (IC3A), IEEE Explore,  Feb. 05-07,  Lucknow, India, pp. 116-119, 2020 doi: 10.1109/IC3A48958.2020.233282
2. “Exergoeconomic and enviroeconomic analysis of semitransparent and opaque photovoltaic (PV) panels: a comparative study, International Conference on Mechanical and Energy Technologies (ICMET 2019), IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Nov. 07-08, Greater Noida, India, 748, 2019 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/748/1/012009
3. “Analysis of solar stills by using solar fraction“ in the book entitled‘ Solar Desalination Technology‘ by Springer publications, pp. 237-259, 2019, ISSN 978-981-13-6887-5.
4. “Exergy analysis of active and passive solar still“ in the book entitled‘ Solar Desalination Technology‘ by Springer publications, pp. 261-273, 2019, ISSN 978-981-13-6887-5.
5. "Current status of solar distillation: A Review", International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences", IMPACT Journals, 4 (2), pp. 37-48, 2016. (I.F.- 1.82)
6. Thermal modeling of passive and active solar stills for different depths of water by using the concept of solar fraction", Solar Energy, Elsevier Science, 80 (8), pp. 956-967, 2006. (Citation-103, I.F.- 4.374) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2005.08.002
7. “Effect of water depth on internal heat and mass transfer for active solar distillation”, Desalination, Elsevier Science, 173 (2), pp. 187-200, 2005. (Citation-156, I.F.- 6.603) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2004.08.032
8. “Effect of size and material of semi-cylindrical condensing cover on heat and mass transfer for distillation”, Desalination, Elsevier Science, 166 (2), pp. 231-241, 2004. (Citation-6, I.F.- 6.603) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2004.06.078
9. “Performance evaluation of Solar still by using concept of Solar fraction”,   Desalination, Elsevier Science, 169 (1), pp. 69-80, 2003. (Citation-62, I.F.- 6.603) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2004.08.008
10. “Present status of Solar distillation “, Solar Energy, Elsevier Science, 75 (5), pp. 367-373, 2003. (Citation-347, I.F.- 4.374) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2003.07.005
11. “Study of heat and mass transfer in indoor conditions for distillation”, Desalination, Elsevier Science, 154 (2), pp. 161-169, 2003. (Citation-26, I.F.- 6.603) https://doi.org/10.1016/S0011-9164(03)80017-6

Participation in Seminars, Conferences, Symposiums & Training Programmes:

1. Faculty Development Programme on Solar Energy- A Sustainable Future, July 15-20, 2019, Inderprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad (India).
2. Executive Leadership Program June 21-23, 2019, by The Art of Living in association with AKTU, Lucknow at Ved Niketan Dham, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (India).
3. Faculty Development Programme on Human Values, June 23-30, 2018, ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad (India).
4. Short term course on Advance in OFC Technology through ICT, June 18-22, 2018, by NITTTR Chandigarh at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida (India).
5. International Seminar on Research and Application of Renewable Energy, June 11-12, 2018, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida (India).
6. Faculty Development Programme on Cryptography, May 22-26, 2018, IIMT group of Colleges, Greater Noida (India).
7. Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship, Dec 11-23, 2017, Krishna Engineering College, Ghaziabad (India).
8. National Conference on Geo - Spatial Technologies and Applications, May 30-31, 2012, FET, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad, Haryana (India).
9. Summer Training Workshop on Alternative Sources of Energy, July 10-25, 2008, IIT-Delhi (India).
10. QIP Training Programme on Design school on Integrated Product Development, June 05-16, 2006, IIT-Delhi (India).
11. Summer Training Course on Renewable energy sources, June 13-27, 2005, IIT-Delhi (India).
12. International workshop on ESP performance, September 23-24, 2004, India International Centre, New Delhi (India).
13. Summer Training Course on Non-conventional sources of energy, June 16-27, 2003, IIT-Delhi (India).
14. National Conference on Advances in Contemporary Physics and Energy, February 8-9, 2002, IIT-Delhi (India).
15. International Symposium on Recent Trends in Heat and Mass Transfer, January 6-8, 2002, IIT-Guwahati (India).

Publications in Conferences and Symposiums:

1. Heat transfer in photovoltaic cells using micro-channels” in Symposium on Nanotechnology-Interdisciplinary aspects, December 12, 2012, YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana (India).
2. “Experimental analysis of conducting glass single slope solar still” in Symposium on Nanotechnology-Interdisciplinary aspects, December 12, 2012, YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana (India).
3. “Analysis of passive and active solar distillation systems using the concept of solar fraction” in Symposium on Nanotechnology-Interdisciplinary aspects, December 12, 2012, YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana (India).
4. “Status of Solar distillation- a review” in National Conference on Advances in Solar Energy and Material Science, March 03, 2012, FET, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad, Haryana (India).
5. “Heat transfer in photovoltaic cells – a review” in National Conference on Advances in Solar Energy and Material Science, March 03, 2012, FET, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad, Haryana (India).
6. "Parametric based performance comparison of passive and active solar      distillation systems using the concept of solar fraction” in International Conference on Energy Security, Global Warming and Sustainable Climate, February 07-09, 2012, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (India).
7. “Reliability analysis of edible oil plant” in International Congress on Productivity, Quality, Reliability, Optimization and Modelling, February 07-08, 2011, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (India)
8. “Performance evaluation of double basin solar still by considering the inner glass cover temperature” in 3rd International Conference on Solar Radiation and Day Lighting: SOLARIS 2007, February 07-09, 2007, IIT-Delhi (India).

Guest Lectures Delivered:

1. Delivered lectures on renewable energy during various Faculty Development Programs at IIT Delhi.

Workshop/ Seminar/ Conference Organized:

1. Convener of “  National webinar on “Tourism in Space: A Mathematical Overview  " September 03, 2020 at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida (India).     
2. Convener of “ Webinar on SARS CoV-2 Testing/Diagnosis: Nanomaterial-based Biosensors using Physical Perspective " June 14, 2020 at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida (India).    
3. Convener of “ Webinar on Synthetic Chemists and our society " June 11, 2020 at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida (India).   
4. Convener of “ Webinar  on Introduction to patents & self-automated patent drafting " May 09, 2020 at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida (India).    
5. Organizing Chair of “ International Conference on Frontiers in Industrial and Applied Mathematics-2019 (FIAM-2019) " Dec 21-22, 2020 at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida (India).
6. Co-convener of “ Ethics of sustainable technologies in energy and environment" May 7th – 11th, 2018 at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida (India).
7. Organizing secretary of “National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approach of Science In Advancement of Technology: Art of Human Welfare (IASAT- ’15) " October 15th – 16th, 2015 at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida (India).
8. Coordination committee member of “National Conference on Advances in Solar Energy and Material Science", March 03, 2012, at FET, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad, Haryana (India).

Research Guidance:

1. Guided one Research Scholar as Co- supervisor on the topic “DESIGN AND EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF PROTOTYPE SOLAR STILL USING NANO-CONDENSING GLASS COVER“ for her Ph.D. in Manav Rachna International University, Faridbad (2017).

Work in Progress

1. Engaged as reviewer of four Internal Journals of Repute of Elsevier

Academic Experience

1. Working as Professor and HOD (PHYSICS) in Applied Sciences department at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (INDIA) since August, 2019.
2. Worked as an Associate Professor (PHYSICS) in Applied sciences department at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (INDIA) from August, 2012 – July, 2019.
3. Worked as an Associate Professor and HOD (PHYSICS) in Physics department at Manav Rachna International University, Sector-43, Aravali Hills, Suraj Kund Road, Faridabad, Haryana (INDIA) from January, 2011- July, 2012.
4. Worked as an Assistant Professor and HOD (PHYSICS) in Physics department at Manav Rachna International University, Sector-43, Aravali Hills, Suraj Kund Road, Faridabad, Haryana (INDIA) from July, 2008- December, 2010.
5. Worked as a Senior Lecturer (PHYSICS) in Applied sciences department at Career Institute of Technology and Management, Sector-43, Aravali Hills, Suraj Kund Road, Faridabad, Haryana (INDIA) from August, 2007- June, 2008.
6. Worked as a Senior Lecturer (PHYSICS) in Applied sciences department at BSA Institute of Technology and Management , Ballabhgarh-Sohna road, Faridabad, Haryana (INDIA) from August, 2006- July, 2007.
7. Worked as a Senior Lecturer (PHYSICS) in Applied sciences department at BRCM college of Engineering and Technology, Bahal, Bhiwani, Haryana (INDIA) from August, 2005- July, 2006.

Other Professional Experience

1. Worked as Research Associate at IIT-Delhi in R&D Project entitled: "Thermal modeling of a greenhouse for different climatic conditions by using optimal data".