Bhupinder Kaur | Energy | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Bhupinder Kaur | Energy | Women Researcher Award

PHD at Thapar University, Patiala, India

Dr. Bhupinder Kaur is an Assistant Professor at Akal Degree College, Mastuana, Punjab, India. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from Thapar University, Patiala, where she researched corrosion-resistant applications of glass steel interfaces. Dr. Kaur has an M.Sc. in Physics and a B.Ed. from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Her work has earned recognition, including a Junior Research Fellowship from the UGC and a Wastewater Management Project grant from IIT Delhi. She holds a patent for an electric vehicle integrating solar cells and supercapacitors. Dr. Kaur has published a book on corrosion protection and continues to contribute to her field through teaching and research. Energy

Professional Profiles

Education

B.Ed. 2006 Education Panjab University, Chandigarh I 2. M.Sc. 2008 Physics Panjab University, Chandigarh I 3. Ph.D. 2013 Physics Thapar University, Patiala A+ Grade 9. Ph.D. Thesis: Title: Study of Glass Steel Interface For Corrosion Resistant Applications Guide’s Name: Dr. O.P. Pandey, Dr. Kulvir Singh Institute/Organization/University: School of Physics and Materials Science, Thapar University, Patiala Year of Award: 2013 Energy

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor (Under Management Quota) Akal Degree College, Mastuana 01/08/2013 01/11/2016 21,600/- 2. Assistant Professor (Under Grant-in-aid Scheme) Akal Degree College, Mastuana 02/11/2016 Till date As per UGC norms Energy

Awards

Junior Research Fellow Meritorious Scholarship of University Grants Commission of India 2010 2. Appreciation Letter AKAL COLLEGE COUNCIL, Mastuana 2017 3. Wastewater Management Project IIT Delhi under UBA (1 Lakh) 2021

Patents

Electric vehicle integrating solar cells and super capacitors Dr. Bhupinder Kaur 202111020429 04/05/2021 Government of India Filed

Publications

  1. Microstructural study of Crofer 22 APU-glass interface for SOFC application, Publication date: 2012.
  2. Microstructural analysis of glass-steel interfacePublication date: 2013.
  3. Corrosion study of SiO2–CaO–Al2O3–Na2O–TiO2 glass coating on steel, Publication date: 2013.
  4. Optical and thermal properties of (70 − x)SiO2–xNa2O–15CaO–10Al2O3–5TiO2 (10 ≤ x ≤ 25) glasses, Publication date: 2015.
  5. Influence of modifier on dielectric and ferroelectric properties of aluminosilicate glasses, Publication date: 2017.
  6. Sustainable and effective microorganisms method for wastewater treatmentPublication date: 2024.
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Seyyed Abdolreza Gandjalikhan Nassab | Solar Air Heaters | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Seyyed Abdolreza Gandjalikhan Nassab | Solar Air Heaters | Best Researcher Award

 PHD at Shiraz University, Iran

Dr. Seyyed Abdolreza Ganjalikhan Nasab, a Full Professor at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, was born on September 19, 1965, in Kerman, Iran. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Shiraz University, an M.Sc. in Energy Conversion from Tehran University, and a Ph.D. in Mechanics from Shiraz University. Renowned for his expertise in Radiation Heat Transfer, Tribology, and CFD, Dr. Ganjalikhan Nasab has held key administrative positions and has been honored as a top researcher at his university multiple times. His hobbies include swimming, climbing, poetry, and reading.

Professional Profiles

Education

Shiraz University, 1984-1989, B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Second rank among all accepted students) Tehran University, 1989-1991, M.Sc. in Energy Conversion (First rank among all accepted students) Shiraz University, 1993-1999, Ph.D. in Mechanics (First rank)

Experience

Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department of Shahid Bahonar University (2002-2005) Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department for Graduate Level in Kerman Azad University (2014-2017) Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department (Kerman Azad University) (1993-1996) Full Professor since 2011

Research Interests

Radiation Heat Transfer Tribology Numerical and Analytical Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer CFD and Grid Generation Simulation of Complicated Geometries under Heat and Mass Transfer

Scientific Honors

Top Researcher of Shahid Bahonar University for the years 2009, 2011, and 2022.

Research Focuse

Dr. Seyyed Abdolreza Ganjalikhan Nasab’s research primarily focuses on the field of heat transfer, particularly in the combined mechanisms of radiation, convection, and conduction. His studies encompass numerical and analytical fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and the simulation of heat and mass transfer in complex geometries. Key areas include the thermal behavior of participating gases, turbulent and laminar convection flows, porous media, and thermohydrodynamics of journal bearings. His work extends to renewable energy systems and the enhancement of solar chimneys, reflecting a broad and impactful contribution to thermal sciences and engineering.

Publications

  1. Effect of inclined angle on the pattern of free convective airflow inside the cavity of parabolic solar collectors, Publication date: 2024.
  2. Three-dimensional CFD analysis of solar air heaters for improving thermal performance using converged air ducts, Publication date: 2024.
  3. A New and Efficient Design of Double Pass Solar Air Heater, Publication date: 2023.
  4. Numerical investigation on the performance of double pass two glazed solar air heaters with jet impingementPublication date: 2023.
  5. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF COMPOUND PARABOLIC SOLAR COLLECTOR WITH TWO GLASS COVERS, Publication date: 2023.
  6. PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF AN EFFICIENT NEW-DESIGN SOLAR AIR HEATER BY CFD METHOD., Publication date: 2023.
  7. Numerical investigation on thermal performance enhancement of a flat-plate natural flow double-pass solar air heater–The effect of the absorber plate, Publication date: 2022.
  8. Combined Action of Gas Radiation and Airfoil Shaped Ribs in Improvement of Solar Heater PerformancePublication date: 2022.
  9. Convection Enhancement Using Composite Vortex Generator,  Publication date: 2022.
  10. Effect of Air Gap between two Glass Covers on the Performance of Plane Solar Air Heaters, Publication date: 2022.
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