Department of Mechanical Engineering

School of Engineering and Technology
Noida International University, Gautam Buddha Nagar, U.P.

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📧 Email: piyush.pal@niu.edu.in

Introduction

Dr. Piyush Pal is a dedicated academician and researcher with a specialization in solar thermal systems, heat transfer, and energy efficiency. With over a decade of experience in teaching and research, he has contributed significantly to the field of renewable energy technologies, particularly solar desalination systems. He is also actively engaged in curriculum delivery, technical training, and guiding postgraduate research.

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) – MNNIT Allahabad, 2020 (CGPA: 8.50)
• M.E. (Mechanical Engineering) – BITS Pilani, 2013 (CGPA: 7.71)
• B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) – GLA Institute of Technology, Mathura, 2010 (68.02%)

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, Noida International University (Sep 2024 – Present)
• Assistant Professor, Goel Institute of Technology & Management, Lucknow (Jan 2021 – Aug 2024)
• Assistant Professor, Aditya College of Technology & Science, Satna (Jan 2014 – Jan 2015)
• Teaching Assistant, BITS Pilani (Jan 2012 – Dec 2012)

Research Expertise

• Solar thermal desalination
• Heat transfer and thermal engineering
• Renewable energy systems and energy matrices
• Exergy, exergoeconomic, and enviroeconomic analysis
• CFD and finite element modeling of thermal systems

Ph.D. Thesis

Title: Design and Performance Study of Modified Solar Stills – Developed and validated multiple solar still configurations with theoretical, experimental, and economic analysis.

Project (Under Review)

• Experimental and Numerical Study of Condensation Mechanism in Solar Stills, DST-UP, ₹8.55 Lakhs (Project ID: 4297)

Publications Overview

• Total Citations: 492 (Google Scholar); h-index: 8
• 13+ SCI/Scopus Indexed Journal Articles
• 6+ International Conference Presentations
• Book Chapters in Springer and Taylor & Francis
• Published in top journals such as Desalination, Solar Energy, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, and Environmental Technology & Innovation

Selected Publications

• Desalination (IF: 9.8) – Multi-wick solar stills (Citations: 174, 116)
• Solar Energy (IF: 6.6) – Modified double slope stills (Citations: 56)
• Sustainable Energy Tech (IF: 7.0) – 4E Analysis (Citations: 40)
• ASME Journal – Thermal modeling and validation (IF: 1.9)

Teaching Interests

• Undergraduate Courses: Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Power Plant Engineering, CFD
• Postgraduate Courses: Solar Thermal Processes, Energy Conversion Techniques, Thermo-Fluid Dynamics

Conferences and Seminars

• Participated in events at MNNIT Allahabad, IIT Roorkee, DTU, NIT Patna, and Paris (ICEESD)
• Organized ICEICT-22 and ICEICT-23 at GITM Lucknow

Book Chapters

• Springer (2024): PV-integrated solar distillation systems
• Taylor & Francis (2023): ANN for machining surface prediction

Professional Memberships

• Associate Member, IEI (India)
• Member, ISHMT
• ASME Student Member

Technical Proficiency

• Software: AutoCAD, Pro-E (Creo), MATLAB, ANSYS Fluent
• Equipment: FLIR camera, Solarimeter, pH/TDS meters

Awards and Certifications

• GATE 2011 Qualified
• NPTEL Topper (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – 88%)
• NPTEL Certified in Renewable Energy, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

Supervision

Guided 2 M.Tech Theses:

• Enhanced Laser CNC Machine Performance
• Al-CF Composite Development and Characterization

Workshops / FDPs Attended

• Institutions: MNNIT Allahabad, NIT Hamirpur, IIT Dharwad, NITTTR Chennai
• Topics: Thermal Engineering, Nanofluids, Renewable Energy Technologies, Optimization