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    Dr Atul Sharma

    Professor
    Physics

    Dr Atul Shama is currently a Professor in Physics at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) (set up through an Act of Parliament by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, as an Institute of National Importance on the lines of IITs). He has worked as a Scientific Officer at Devi Ahilya University, India; as a Research Assistant at Korea Institute of Energy Research, Daejon, South Korea; and as a Visiting Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kun Shan University, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. Dr. Sharma completed his MPhil and Ph.D. from the School of Energy and Environmental Studies, Devi Ahilya University, India. Dr. Sharma has published several edited books from various well-known international publishers and research papers in various international journals and conferences. He completed several projects as principal investigator with funding from agencies, including the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, and the Council of Science and Technology, U.P., India. He is working on the development and applications of phase change materials (PCMs), green buildings, solar water heating systems, solar air heating systems, and solar drying systems. Further, he served as a reviewer for many national and international journals, project reports, and book chapters.

    Education
    Ph D 2003 Devi Ahilya University, Indore
    M Phil 1998 Devi Ahilya University, Indore
    M Sc 1995 Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut 
    Experience
    2022– Till Date Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
    2016– 2022 Associate Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
    2010– 2015 Assistant Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
    2009-2010 SRA, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
    2005-2009 Visiting Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kun Shan University, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C.
    2004-2005 Research Assistant at Solar Thermal Research Center, New & Renewable Energy Research Department, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Daejeon, South Korea
    2003-2004 Scientific Officer at Regional Testing Centre Cum Technical Backup Unit for Solar Thermal Devices, at the School of Energy & Environmental Studies, Devi Ahilya University, Indore (M.P.) funded by Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, New Delhi, Government of India

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    Research Interests
    • Solar Thermal Energy Storage Systems 
    • Solar Water Heating Systems
    • Solar Air Heating Systems
    • Solar Drying Systems
    • Phase Change Materials Development and Applications
    • Green Buildings
    • Wind Energy 
    • Renewable Energy Policies
    Research Projects
    • Utilization and Development of the Phase Change Materials for Building Applications (Reference No. SR/S3/MERC/014/2010)” under the SERC Scheme), Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi.  Principal Investigator: Dr. Atul Sharma, Co-principal Investigator: Dr. A. Shukla, Principal Investigator (Taiwanese Main Applicant):  Prof. H.M. Chou, Kun Shan University, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. (01/02/11-31/12/14).
    • Development of the Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Thermal Energy Storage (Heating/Cooling) Applications (Reference No. GITA/DST/TWN/P-40/2012) under the Indo-Taiwan S&T cooperation program scheme between ‘Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) Rae Bareli’ & ‘Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kun Shan University, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. funded by Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA), New Delhi. Principal Investigator (Indian Main Applicant): Dr. Atul Sharma, Co-principal Investigator: Dr. A. Shukla, Principal Investigator (Taiwanese Main Applicant):  Prof. H.M. Chou, Kun Shan University, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. (01/03/2012-28/02/2015).
    • Design and Development of heating/cooling pads, foot warmer and thermal jackets based on Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for old aged persons (Reference No. SEED/TIDE/017/2012)” under the Technology Interventions for Disabled and Elderly (TIDE), Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi A Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi. Principal Investigator: Dr. Atul Sharma, Co-principal Investigator: Dr. A. Shukla (18/12/2013-31/03/2015). 
    • Thermal Regulation of Photovoltaics (PV) Cells using Phase Change Materials (PCMs) submitted to the Council of Science & Technology (U.P.), "VIGYAN BHAWAN", Lucknow. Principal Investigator: Dr. Atul Sharma, Co-principal Investigator: Dr. A. Shukla (30/03/2017 – 29/03/2020).
    • Thermal Energy Storage for Food/Grain Drying with CST/RE to Lower Pollution under Indo-Australia Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (Indo-AISRF) Round 12 has been awarded from the Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi. Principal Investigator (Indian Main Applicant): Prof. D. Buddhi, Dean, Research and Innovation, Lovely Professional Univ., Phagwara, Punjab, Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Atul Sharma, Principal Investigator (Australian Main Applicant):  Prof. Frank Bruno, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia (30/03/2021 – Ongoing).
    • An Introduction to Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Thermal Energy Storage Applications, a one-week workshop on "Challenges & Opportunities towards Sustainable Energy & Environmental Technology in India” through online mode during February 21-25, 2022  organized by the NIT Uttarakhand.
    • Research Related Concerns for Research Scholars, "Workshop on Research Related Solutions for Faculty and Research Scholars” from 31st January 2022 to 04th February 2022 organized by Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi, U.P.
    • An Introduction to Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Thermal Energy Storage Applications, Faculty Development Program on Modern Innovations and Development in Renewable Energy, July 13 2021 Organized by Center of Excellence in Renewable Energy Education and Research, University of Lucknow.
    • Applications of Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage Systems, TEQIP-III sponsored online one-week workshop on “Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development” March 03, 2021 organized by the NIT Uttarakhand.
    • An Introduction of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Thermal Energy Storage Applications, TEQIP sponsored online FDP Programme on “Renewable Energy Sources and Future Energy Needs”  under TEQIP-III,  February 15-19, 2021 organized by Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior, India.
    • Utilization and Development Of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) For Thermal Energy Storage Applications" AICTE sponsored Short Term Training Programme on “Solar PV and Storage Systems” December 07-12, 2020 and December 14-19, 2020 organized by the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida.
    • Thermal energy storage through PCMs, GUJCOST-DST Sponsored Webinar on “Solar Energy Application in Present Era” October 16, 2020 organized by Mechanical Engineering Department, Government Engineering College Patan, Gujarat, India.
    • Thermal energy storage through phase change materials, National Conference on Sustainable Environment & Climate, SOLARIS 2020, February 7-9, 2020 organized by SRM University, Lucknow.
    • An Introduction to Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Thermal Energy Storage Applications, International Symposium on Advances in Functional & Biological Materials, February 28 2019 Organized by Humboldt Academy Lucknow & Physics Dept., University of Lucknow.
    • Thermal Energy Storage Materials, “International Conference On Energy Storage Technology and Systems (ICOEST)” on November 23-25, 2018 organized by Center of Excellence in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur.
    • Thermal Energy Storage Through Phase Change Materials (PCMs), International Conference on “Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development (RESD)-2018” on 26th Oct 2018 organized by MPCT, Gwalior, M.P, India. 
    • An Introduction to Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and Their Utilization For Thermal Energy Storage Applications, December 20, 2016, Organized by College of Engineering Adoor, Manakkala, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.
    • Development and Utilization of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Building Applications, February 29, 2016, Organized by School of Architecture, BBD University, Lucknow.
    • Thermal Energy Storage Through Phase Change Materials, First International Conference on Advanced Materials for Power Engineering (ICAMPE-2015), December 11-13, 2015 Organized by Wroclaw University of Technology, 27 Wybrzeze, Wyspianskiego St 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland and  International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
    • Development of Phase Change Materials for Energy Saving Applications, International Workshop on ‘Futuristic Materials: Characterization, Properties and Applications in Technology’ July 17-22, 2014 Organized by Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly.
    • Phase Change Materials for Building Application, International Symposium on Advances in Biological & Material Sciences, July 15, 2014, Organized by University of Lucknow and Humboldt Academy, Lucknow.
    • ‘Solar Energy an Introduction and Its Applications’ and ‘Application of Phase Change Materials in solar thermal energy storage’ at Department of mechanical Engineering, Kun Shan University, Tainan, Taiwan (December 2012).
    • Utilization Of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) For Thermal Energy Storage Applications, National Seminar on Energy, Environment and Sustainability on March 1-2, 2012 organized by Department of Energy, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, M.P.
    • Alternate Sources of Energy, Workshop on Cold Storage of Food Products with Emphasis on Energy Conservation- March 12, 2010 organized by MSME Development Institute Kanpur in Association with The Institute of Engineers.
    • PCM Application for Heating & Cooling in Building, 3e-Green Building International Conference, October 15-18, 2007, Organized by Kun Shan University, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. (2007).
    • Renewable Energy Resources an Introduction, Clean Energy Symposium-  June 14, 2007, Organized by Kun Shan University, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. (2007).
    • The Development Vision of KSU’s Solar Energy Laboratory, Clean Energy International Symposium - October 13, 2006, Organized by Kun Shan University, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. (2006).
    • Renewable Energy an Introduction, Clean Energy Symposium -September 12-13, 2006,  Organized by Kun Shan University,  Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. (2006).
    • Utilization of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Solar Thermal Energy Storage Systems, Clean Energy International Symposium -October 6, 2005, Organized by Kun Shan University, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. (2005).
    Journal Publications

    Abhishek Anand, Renuga AP Verayiah, Muhamad Mansor, Tengku Juhana Tengku Hasim, A. Shukla, Hitesh Panchal, Atul Sharma, L Natryan, Abhinav Kumar, A comprehensive analysis of small-scale building integrated photovoltaic system for residential buildings: Techno-economic benefits and greenhouse gas mitigation potential, Journal of Building Engineering 82, 108232 (2024).

    Har Mohan Singh, Mriduta Sharma, V.V. Tyagi,  Kajol Goria, D. Buddhi, Atul Sharma, Frank Bruno, Shane Sheoran, Richa Kothari, Potential of biogenic and non-biogenic waste materials as flocculant for algal biomass harvesting: Mechanism, parameters, challenges and future prospects, Journal of Environmental Management 3. 37, 117591 (2023)

    Kamal Nayan, Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, D. Buddhi, Atul Sharma, Development of phase change materials for low-temperature thermal energy storage application, F1000Research (2022).

    Saurabh Pandey, Abhishek Anand,  Dharam Buddhi,  Atul Sharma, Development and thermophysical analysis of binary eutectics phase change materials for solar drying application, F1000Research 2023, 11:1277 (2023).

    Navendu Misra, Abhishek Anand, Saurabh Pandey, Karunesh Kant, Amritanshu Shukla, Atul Sharma, Box-Type Solar Cookers: An Overview of Technological Advancement, Energy, Environmental, and Economic Benefits Energies, Energies, 16, 1697 (2023). 

    Shailendra Singh, Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Numerical analysis of phase change and container materials for thermal energy storage in the storage tank of solar water heating system" Journal of Thermal Science, 32, 2023.

    Shailendra Singh, Majed Alharthi, Abhishek Anand,  Amritanshu Shukla, Atul Sharma, Hitesh Panchal, Performance evaluation and financial viability analysis of grid associated 10 MWP solar photovoltaic power plant at UP India, Scientific Reports, 12, 22380 (2022).

    Ramkishore Singh, Dharam Buddhi, Samar Thapa, Chander Prakash, Rajesh Singh, Atul Sharma, Shane Sheoran, K. K. Saxena, Sensitivity Analysis for Decisive Design Parameters for Energy and Indoor Visual Performances of a Glazed Façade Office Building, Sustainability, 14, 14163 (2022).

    Ankit Srivastava, Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Anil Kumar, Atul Sharma, Performance evaluation of an industrial solar dryer in Indian scenario: A techno-economic and environmental analysis, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, Vol. 24, 2881–2898 (2022). 

    A.Shukla, K.Kant, P. H Biwole, R.Pitchumani, Atul Sharma, Melting and solidification of a phase change material with constructal tree-shaped fins for thermal energy storage, Journal of Energy Storage, Vol. 53, 105158 (2022).

    Abhishek Anand, Vartika Srivastava, Shailendra Singh, Amritanshu Shukla, Abhay Kumar Choubey, Atul Sharma
    Development of nano-enhanced phase change materials using manganese dioxide nanoparticles obtained through green synthesis, Energy Storage, e344 (2022).

    Ankit Srivastava, Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Anil Kumar, D. Buddhi, Atul Sharma 
    A comprehensive overview on solar grapes drying: modeling, energy, environmental and economic analysis, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments an International Journal, Vol. 47, 101513 (2021).

    Abhishek Anand, Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, C. R. Chen, Atul Sharma
    Thermal stability and reliability test of some saturated fatty acids for low and medium temperature thermal energy storage, Energies, 14, 4509 (2021).

    Abhishek Anand,  A. Shukla, Anil Kumar, D. Buddhi, Atul Sharma
    Cycle test stability and corrosion evaluation of phase change materials used in thermal energy storage systems, Journal of Energy Storage Vol. 39, 102664 (2021).

    Karunesh Kant, Pascal H. Biwole, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Shiva Gorjian
    Heat Transfer and Energy Storage Performances of Phase Change Materials Encapsulated in Honeycomb Cells, Journal of Energy Storage, Vol. 38, 102507 (2021).

    Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Hitesh Panchal, Atul Sharma, Thermal regulation of photovoltaic system for enhanced power production: A review, Journal of Energy Storage, Vol. 35, 102236 (2021).

    Shailendra Singh, Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Environmental, Technical and Financial Feasibility Study of Domestic Solar Water Heating System in India; Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments an International Journal, Vol. 43, 100965 (2021).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Numerical study of building wall incorporating phase change material for cooling load reduction, Energy and Climate Change, Vol. 1, 100008 (2020).

    Abhishek Anand, A Shukla, Atul Sharma, Numerical heat transfer study of energy storage materials used in the latent heat storage system; Material Science for Energy Technologies, Vol. 3, 633-639 (2020).

    Shailendra Singh, Abhishek Anand, A Shukla, Atul Sharma, Technical, financial, and environmental feasibility of solar water heater for residential, commercial, and industrial application: A theoretical approach; Material Science for Energy Technologies, Vol. 3, 648-671 (2020).

    Karunesh Kant, Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Heat transfer study of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) with nano-enhanced phase change materials, Journal of Energy Storage, Vol. 30, 101563 (2020).

    Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Anil Kumar, Atul Sharma, Development and Characterization of Ternary Mixture Series of Medium & Long Chain Saturated Fatty Acids for Energy Applications, Energy Storage,  Vol. 2, Issue 1- e112 (2020).

    Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Recapitulation on Latent Heat Hybrid Buildings, International Journal of Energy Research, International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 44 (3), 1370-1407 (2020).

    Karunesh Kant, R. Pitchumani, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Analysis and design of air ventilated building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system incorporating phase change materials, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 196, 149-164 (2019).

    Hitesh Panchal, Ravishankar Sathyamurthy, A. E. Kabeel, S. A. El-Agouz, DSilva Rufus, T. Arunkumar, A. Muthu Manokar, D. Prince Winston, Atul Sharma, Nishant Thakar, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Annual performance analysis of adding different nanofluids in stepped solar still, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-019-08346-x (2019).

    Khushboo Purohit, V.V.S.Murty, R.C. Dixit, Atul Sharma, Development of acetanilide/benzoic acid eutectic phase change materials based thermal energy storage unit for solar water heating system, Bulletin of Materials Science, Published by the Indian Academy of Sciences Vol. 42, 119-282 (2019).

    Anand Jain, Mukul Sharma, Anil Kumar, Atul Sharma, Arkom Palamanit, Computational fluid dynamics simulation and energy analysis of domestic direct type multi-shelf solar dryer, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Vol. 136, 173–184 (2019).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Pascal H. Biwloe, Melting and solidification behaviour of phase change materials with cyclic heating and cooling, Journal of Energy Storage, Vol. 15, 274-282 (2018).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Advancement in phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications, Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, Vol. 172, 82-92 (2017).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Heat transfer studies of building brick containing phase change materials, Solar Energy, Vol. 155, 1233–1242 (2017).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Pascal H. Biwloe, Heat Transfer study of Phase Change Materials with Graphene Nano Particle for thermal energy storage, Solar Energy, Vol. 146, 453–463 (2017).

    A. Shukla, Karunesh Kant, Atul Sharma, Solar Still with Latent Heat Energy Storage: A Review, Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, Vol. 41, 34-36 (2017).

    Tripti Rai, Atul Sharma, Debashis Panda, Quantifying the Role of Silver Nanoparticle in Modulation of the Thermal Energy Storage Properties of PAM-Ag Nanocomposites, New Journal of Chemistry Vol. 41, 2029-2036 (2017).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Pascal H. Biwloe, Cooling methodologies of photovoltaic module for enhancing electrical efficiency: A review, Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, Vol.160, 275-286 (2017).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Ternary mixture of fatty acids as phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications, Energy Reports, Vol.2, 274-279 (2016).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, P. H. Biwloe, Heat transfer studies of photovoltaic panel coupled with phase change material, Solar Energy, Vol. 140, 151–161 (2016).

    A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Karunesh Kant, Solar Greenhouse With Thermal Energy Storage: a Review, Current Sustainable Renewable Energy Reports Vol. 3(3), 58-66 (2016).

    Ruchika  Gupta, Soumya Kedia, Neelam Saurakhiya, Atul  Sharma, Amit Ranjan, Composite nanofibrous sheets of fatty acids and polymers as thermo-regulating enclosures, Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, Vol. 157, 676-685 (2016).   

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Pascal H. Biwloe, Thermal response of poly-crystalline silicon photovoltaic panels: Numerical simulation and experimental study, Solar Energy Vol. 134, 147-155 (2016).  

    Sanjay Kumar Kar, Atul Sharma, Biswajit Roy, Solar energy market developments in India, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Vol. 62, 121-133 (2016). 

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Performance evaluation of fatty acids as phase change material for thermal energy storage, Journal of Energy Storage, Vol. 6, 153-162, (2016).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Anil Kumar, Anand Jain, Thermal energy storage based solar drying systems: A review, Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, Vol. 34, 86-99 (2016).

    A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Manjari Shukla, C.R.Chen, Development of thermal energy storage materials for biomedical, Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, Vol. 39(6), 363-368 (2015).

    A. Mishra, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Latent Heat Storage Through Phase Change Materials, RESONANCE, Vol. 20(6), 532-541 (2015). 

    Atul Sharma, A. Shukla, Thermal cycle test of binary mixtures of some fatty acids as phase change materials for building applications, Energy and Buildings Vol. 99, 196–203 (2015).

    Sanjay Kumar Kar, Atul Sharma, Wind power developments in India, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Vol. 48, 264-275 (2015).

    Atul Sharma, A. Shukla, C.R.Chen, Tsung-Nan Wu, Development of phase change materials (PCMs) for low temperature energy storage applications, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments an International Journal Vol. 7, 17-21 (2014).

    Atul Sharma, A. Shukla, C.R.Chen, S. Dwivedi, Development of phase change materials for building applications, Energy and Buildings Vol. 64, 403–407 (2013).

    Atul Sharma, Jaya Srivastava, Sanjay Kumar Kar, Anil Kumar, Wind energy status in India: A short review, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Vol. 16 (2), 1157-1164 (2012).

    Atul Sharma, A comprehensive study of solar power in India and World, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Vol. 15 (4), 1767-1776 (2011).

    Atul Sharma, C.R.Chen, V.V.S. Murty and Anant Shukla, Solar Cooker with Latent Heat Storage Systems: A Review, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 13 (6/7), 1599-1605 (2009).

    Atul Sharma, C.R.Chen and Nguyen Vu Lan, Solar Energy Drying System: A review, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 13 (6/7), 1185-1210 (2009). 

    Atul Sharma, V.V.Tyagi, C.R.Chen, and D.Buddhi, Review on thermal energy storage with phase change materials and applications, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 13 (2), 318-345 (2009).     

    Atul Sharma, C.R. Chen, Solar Water Heating System with Phase Change Materials, International Review of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 1(4), 297-307 (2009).

    C.R. Chen, Atul Sharma, Nguyen Vu Lan, Applications of Phase Change Materials - Past and a Future, Journal of International Cooperation; ICDF Journal, Vol. 4 (1), 16-50 (2009).

    S. K. Tyagi, S. W. Wang, S. R. Park, Atul Sharma, Economic Considerations and Cost Comparisons between the Heat Pumps and Solar Collectors for the Application of Plume Control from Wet Cooling Towers of Commercial Buildings, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 12 (8), 2194-2210 (2008).

    C.R.Chen, Atul Sharma, S.K.Tyagi and D.Buddhi, Numerical heat transfer studies of PCMs used in a box type solar cooker, Renewable Energy, Vol. 33 (5), 1121-1129 (2008).

    S. W. Wang, S. K. Tyagi, Atul Sharma, S. C. Kaushik, Application of Solar Collectors to Control the Plume from Wet Cooling Towers in a Commercial Building: A Case Study, Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 27 (8-9), 1394-1404 (2007).

    Lee Dong Won, Atul Sharma, Thermal Performances of the Active and Passive Water Heating Systems based on Annual Operation, Solar Energy, Vol. 81 (2), 207-215 (2007). 

    D. Buddhi, Atul Sharma, S.D.Sharma, Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of Latent Heat Storage Foot Warmers, International Journal of Global Energy Issues (IJGEI), Vol. 28 (4), 430-444 (2007).

    Lee Dong Won, Atul Sharma, Melting of Ice Slurry in a Tube-In-Tube Heat Exchanger, International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 30 (12), 1013-1021 (2006). 

    Lee Dong Won, E.S.Yoon, M.C.Joo, Atul Sharma, Heat Transfer Characteristics of the Ice Slurry at Melting Process in a Tube Flow, International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol. 29 (3), 451-455 (2006).

    Atul Sharma, S.D.Sharma,  D.Buddhi & Lee Dong Won, Effect of Thermo Physical Properties of Heat Exchanger Material on the Performance of Latent Heat Storage System Using An Enthalpy Method, International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 30 (3),191-201 (2006).

    Atul Sharma, Lee Dong Won, D.Buddhi & Jun Un Park, Numerical Heat Transfer Studies Of The Fatty Acids For Different Heat Exchanger Materials On The Performance Of A Latent Heat Storage System, Renewable Energy, Vol. 30 (14), 2179-2187 (2005).

    Atul Sharma, D.Buddhi, Effect of Thermo-physical Properties of the PCM and Heat Exchanger Material on the Performance of a Latent Heat Storage System, International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Vol. 24 (2), 99-105 (2005).

    D. Buddhi, S.D.Sharma, Atul Sharma, Thermal Performance Evaluation of a Latent Heat Storage Unit for Late Evening Cooking in a Solar Cooker having Three Reflectors, Energy Conversion & Management, Vol. 44 (6), 809-817 (2003).

    Atul Sharma, S.D. Sharma and D. Buddhi, Accelerated Thermal Cycle Test of Acetamide, Stearic Acid and Paraffin Wax for Solar Thermal Latent Heat Storage Applications, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 43 (14), 1923-1930 (2002).

    Atul Sharma, S. D. Sharma, D. Buddhi & R.L.Sawhney, Thermal Cycle Test of Urea for Latent Heat Storage Application, International Journal of Energy Research, Vol.25 (5), 465-468 (2001).

    S.D.Sharma, D.Buddhi, R.L.Sawhney, Atul Sharma, Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a Latent Heat Storage Unit for Evening Cooking in a Solar Cooker, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 41 (14), 1497-1508 (2000).

    Books / Book Chapters

    Pragya Gupta, Pradip K. Maji, and Atul Sharma, Introduction to Thermal Energy and Its Storage Materials, Thermal Energy: Applications, Innovations, and Future Directions- CRC Press, Chapter-1: 3-21 (2024).

    B. K. Purohit, K. Kant, A. Shukla, and Atul Sharma, Thermochemical Heat Storage: Materials and Application, Thermal Energy: Applications, Innovations, and Future Directions- CRC Press, Chapter-3: 41-52 (2024).

    Navendu Misra, Saurabh Pandey, Amritanshu Shukla, and Atul Sharma, Thermal Energy Storage for Solar Water Heating, Cooking, and Ponds, Thermal Energy: Applications, Innovations, and Future Directions- CRC Press, Chapter-6: 133-154 (2024).

    Saurabh Pandey, Abhishek Anand, Amritanshu Shukla, and Atul Sharma, Solar Thermal Energy for Drying and Other Small Scales of Industrial Applications, Thermal Energy: Applications, Innovations, and Future Directions- CRC Press, Chapter-7: 155-173 (2024).

    Abhishek Anand, Pragya Gupta, Muhamad Mansor, Amritanshu Shukla, and Atul Sharma, Waste Heat Recovery from Industry Through Thermal Energy Storage Mediums, Thermal Energy: Applications, Innovations, and Future Directions- CRC Press, Chapter-8: 174-192 (2024).

    R. Kumar, Anil Kumar, and Atul Sharma, Overview of Hydrogen Production Methods from Solar Energy, Thermal Energy: Applications, Innovations, and Future Directions- CRC Press, Chapter-11: 223-245 (2024).

    Amritanshu Shukla, Atul Sharma, Karunesh Kant, Thermal Energy: Applications, Innovations, and Future Directions, CRC Press, Taylor and Frances Group, ISBN 9781003345558 (2023).

    Atul Sharma, Abhishek Anand, Amritanshu Shukla, D. Buddhi, Nanotechnology in Concentrated Solar Power Technology, Solar Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage, Chapter -3, Elsevier (2023). 

    Ankit Srivastava, Abhishek Anand, Amritanshu Shukla, Richa Kothari, D. Buddhi, F. Bruno, Atul Sharma, Application of green energy for drying of food products, Advancements in Nanotechnology for Energy and Environment, Springer Singapore, Chapter -5, p. 51-81 (2022).

    Shailendra Singh, Abhishek Anand, Amritanshu Shukla, D. Buddhi, F. Bruno, Atul Sharma, Application of latent heat storage materials in the storage tank of the SWH system, Advancements in Nanotechnology for Energy and Environment, Springer Singapore, Chapter -6,  p. 83-98 (2022).

    Amritanshu Shukla, Atul Sharma, Saurabh Mishra; The South Asian Energy Corridor: Energy Security and Sustainable Clean Energy -Apple Academic Press, Hard ISBN: 9781774914786  (2022)

    S.J. Joshi, R. Sen, Atul Sharma, A., P.A. Salam, Status and Future Challenges for Non-conventional Energy Sources Volume 1, Springer Singapore, ISBN 978-981-16-4504-4 (2022).

    S.J. Joshi, R. Sen, Atul Sharma, A., P.A. Salam, Status and Future Challenges for Non-conventional Energy Sources Volume 2, Springer Singapore, ISBN 978-981-16-4508-2 (2022).

    Atul Sharma, Amritanshu Shukla, Renu Singh, Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies and Systems, CRC Press, Taylor and Frances Group, ISBN 978-036-73-7340-5 (2020).

    Amritanshu Shukla, Atul Sharma, Pascal Henry Biwolé, Latent Heat-Based Thermal Energy Storage Systems-Materials, Applications, and the Energy Market, Apple Academic Press, Hard ISBN: 978-177-18-8858-5 (2019).

    Atul Sharma, Amritanshu Shukla and Lu Aye, Low Carbon Energy Supply - Trends, Technology, Management, Springer (Pvt.) limited India, New Delhi, ISBN 978-981-10-7326-7 (2018).

    Amritanshu Shukla and Atul Sharma, Sustainability through Energy-Efficient Buildings, CRC Press, Taylor and Frances Group, ISBN 978-113-80-6675-5 (2018).

    Amritanshu Shukla and Atul Sharma, Energy Security and Sustainability, CRC Press, Taylor and Frances Group, ISBN 9781498754439 (2016).

    Atul Sharma and Sanjay Kumar Kar, Energy Sustainability Through Green Energy, Springer (Pvt.) limited India, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-322-2337-5 (2015).

    Ankit Srivastava, Abhishek Anand, Shailendra Singh, Amritanshu Shukla, and Atul Sharma, Indo-China Renewable Energy hub in the Asian Energy Corridor, The South Asian Energy Corridor: Energy Security and Sustainable Clean Energy -Apple Academic Press, Chapter-4 (2022-In Press).

    Ankit Srivastava, Abhishek Anand, Amritanshu Shukla, and Atul Sharma, Wind Energy Status in South Asian Countries, The South Asian Energy Corridor: Energy Security and Sustainable Clean Energy -Apple Academic Press, Chapter-8 (2022-In Press).

    Shailendra Singh, Abhishek Anand, Amritanshu Shukla, and Atul Sharma, The role of the solar water heating system in South Asian countries, The South Asian Energy Corridor: Energy Security and Sustainable Clean Energy -Apple Academic Press, Chapter-9 (2022-In Press).

    Ankit Srivastava, Abhishek Anand, Amritanshu Shukla, and Atul Sharma, Energy Sustainability through Solar Dryer in South Asian Countries, The South Asian Energy Corridor: Energy Security and Sustainable Clean Energy -Apple Academic Press, Chapter-10 (2022-In Press).

    Ankit Srivastava, Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Solar applications for drying of agricultural and marine products, Advancements of Solar Energy Technologies in Agriculture and Food Production systems- Elsevier, Chapter -9 (2022).

    Abhishek Anand, Amritanshu Shuka, Atul Sharma, Solar cells: application and challenges, Status and Future Challenges for Non-conventional Energy Sources Volume 1, Springer Singapore, Chapter – 3: 45-63, ISBN 978-981-16-4504-4 (2022).

    Abhishek Anand, Karunesh Kant, Amritanshu Shukla, Atul Sharma,  P. H. Biwole, Photovoltaic modules: Battery storage and grid technology, Status and Future Challenges for Non-conventional Energy Sources Volume 1, Springer Singapore, Chapter – 4: 65-77, ISBN 978-981-16-4504-4 (2022).

    Abhishek Anand, Navendu Mishra, Amritanshu Shukla, Atul Sharma, Application of high-temperature thermal energy storage materials for power plants, Status and Future Challenges for Non-conventional Energy Sources Volume 1, Springer Singapore, Chapter – 6: 111-131, ISBN 978-981-16-4504-4 (2022).

    Saurabh Sharma, Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Safety and Environmental Impacts in Zn Batteries, Zinc Batteries: Basics, Development, and Applications – Wiley, Chapter -9: 131-150 (2020).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, C.C.M. Rindt, Deployment of the low carbon energy supply technologies for sustainable development, Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies and Systems – CRC Press, Chapter – 17: 289-304 (2020).

    Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Development and Application of Phase Change Materials in the Biomedical Industry, Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies and Systems– CRC Press, Chapter – 18: 305-319 (2020).

    Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Thermal Energy Storage using Phase Change Materials an Overview, Latent Heat based Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Materials, Applications and their Market – CRC Press, Chapter – 1: 1-28 (2020).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla and Atul Sharma, Characterization Techniques of Phase Change Materials: Methods and Equipment, Latent Heat based Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Materials, Applications and their Market – CRC Press, Chapter – 4: 97-113 (2020).

    A. Shukla, Karunesh Kant and Atul Sharma, Heat transfer studies of PCMs to optimize the cost efficiency for different applications, Latent Heat based Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Materials, Applications and their Market – CRC Press, Chapter – 5: 115-128 (2020).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Phase Change Materials for temperature regulation of photovoltaic Cell, Latent Heat based Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Materials, Applications and their Market – CRC Press, Chapter – 7: 157-170 (2020).

    Atul Sharma, Abhishek Anand, Shailendra Singh, A. Shukla, Solar Cooking Applications through Phase Change Materials (PCMs), Latent Heat based Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Materials, Applications and their Market – CRC Press, Chapter – 8: 171-187 (2020).

    Shailender Singh, Abhishek Anand, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Role of Phase Change Materials in Solar Water Heating Applications, Latent Heat based Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Materials, Applications and their Market – CRC Press, Chapter – 9: 189-202 (2020).

    Abhishek Anand, Amrtianshu Shukla, Atul Sharma, Phase change material – A sustainable way of solar thermal energy storage. In: Solar Energy in Agriculture: Principles and Applications, New India Publishing Agency (NIPA), New Delhi, Chapter – 21: 227-246 (2019).

    Abhishek Anand, Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Latent Heat Storage for Solar Still Applications, Solar Desalination Technology: Concept, Design, Testing, Modeling, Economics and Environment”. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., ISBN 978-981-13-6887-5, p.293-323 (2019).

    Atul Sharma,  A. Shukla, Karunesh Kant, Perspective of Solar Energy In India, Low Carbon Energy Supply - Trends, Technology, Management, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., ISBN 978-981-10-7326-7, p.17-35 (2018).

    Mukul Sharma, Om Prakash, Atul Sharma, Anil Kumar, Fundamentals and Performance Evaluation Parameters for Solar Dryer, Low Carbon Energy Supply - Trends, Technology, Management, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., ISBN 978-981-10-7326-7, p.37-50 (2018).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Building Integrated Photovoltaic: Building Envelope Material and Power Generator for Energy-Efficient Buildings, Sustainability through Energy-Efficient Buildings – CRC Press, ISBN 9781351658447, p. 109-130 (2018).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for energy efficient buildings, Sustainability through Energy-Efficient Buildings (Hardback) – CRC Press, ISBN 9781351658447, p. 165-180 (2018).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Advances in Simulation Studies for developing energy efficient buildings, Sustainability through Energy-Efficient Buildings (Hardback) – CRC Press, ISBN 9781351658447, p. 209-234 (2018).

    Karunesh Kant, Atul Sharma and A. Shukla, Numerical techniques for performance evaluation of solar drying systems, Solar Drying Technology - Concept, Design, Testing, Modeling, Economics, and the Environment, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., ISBN 978-981-10-3832-7, p. 381-402 (2017).

    Anand Jain, Anil Kumar, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Development of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Solar Drying Systems, Solar Drying Technology - Concept, Design, Testing, Modeling, Economics, and the Environment, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., ISBN 978-981-10-3832-7, p. 619-633 (2017).

    Om Prakash,  Anil Kumar and Atul Sharma, Solar Drying, ‘Geothermal, Wind and Solar Energy Applications in Agriculture and Aquaculture’, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN 9781138029705, p.235-258 (2017).

    Karunesh Kant, A. Shukla, Atul Sharma, Use of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV): A Significant Step Towards Green Buildings, Energy Security and Sustainability – CRC Press, ISBN 978-1-49-875443-9, p. 55-92 (2016).

    Helia Taheri, Atul Sharma, A Role of Phase Change Materials in Building Applications, Energy Security and Sustainability – CRC Press, ISBN 978-1-49-875443-9, p. 113-134 (2016).

    Anil Kumar, Geetam Richhariya, Atul Sharma, Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Its Sustainability, Energy Sustainability Through Green Energy, Springer (Pvt.) limited India, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-322-2337-5, p. 3-25 (2015).

    Atul Sharma, Kriti Srivastava and Sanjay Kumar Kar, Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in India, Energy Sustainability Through Green Energy, Springer (Pvt.) limited India, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-322-2337-5, p. 47-67 (2015).

    Sanjay Kumar Kar and Atul Sharma, Insights into wind energy market developments in India, Energy Sustainability Through Green Energy, Springer (Pvt.) limited India, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-322-2337-5, p. 71-114 (2015).

    Helia Taheri, Atul Sharma, An Overview of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Building Application, Energy Sustainability Through Green Energy, Springer (Pvt.) limited India, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-322-2337-5, p. 189-213 (2015).

    Anil Kumar, Biswajit Mandal, Atul Sharma, Advancement in Biogas Digester, Energy Sustainability Through Green Energy, Springer (Pvt.) limited India, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-322-2337-5, p. 351-382 (2015).

    Atul Sharma, Jaya Srivastava, Anil Kumar, A Comprehensive Overview of Renewable Energy Status in India, Environmental Sustainability -Role of green technologies, Springer (Pvt.) limited India, New Delhi (ISBN 978-81-322-2056-5) p.91-105 (2015).

    Atul Sharma and C.R.Chen, Solar thermal energy storage through phase change materials for low temperature applications. In: William L. Olofsson and Viktor I. Bengtsson, editors. Solar Energy: Research, Technology and Applications, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Hauppauge, NY, USA; 2008, p. 1-58 (2008).

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    Section Editor of a special issue on “Topical Collection on Regional Renewable Energy” in ‘Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports’ journal, Volume 3, Issue 3-4, December 2016 (https://link.springer.com/journal/40518/3/3/page/1).

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    • Secured a place again in the list of the world's top 2% of scientists during 2021, a study conducted by world-renowned Stanford University.
    • Secured a place in the list of the world's top 2% of scientists during 2020, a study conducted by world-renowned Stanford University.
    • Best Teacher Award by the Institute (2012-2013/I Semester).
    • Best poster award at 8th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress (WRETC) & Expo-2017, August 21-23, 2017 held at Convention Centre-New Delhi City Centre, Parliament Street, New Delhi, India.
    • Best poster award at 7th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress (WRETC) & Expo-2016, August 21-23, 2016 held at Convention Centre-New Delhi City Centre, Parliament Street, New Delhi, India.
    • Best poster award at International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science & Technology & its Impact on Environment & Society, February 14-15, 2014 held at AISECT University, Bhopal.
    • Best poster award at 4th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress & Expo-2013, September 25-27, 2013 held at Convention Centre-New Delhi City Centre, Parliament Street, New Delhi, India.
    • Senior Research Fellowship in the National Renewable Energy Fellowship Programme funded by the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, New Delhi, Govt. of India Devi Ahilya University, Indore (1St July 2001 - 23rd June 2003).
    • Junior Research Fellowship in the National Renewable Energy Fellowship Programme funded by the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, New Delhi, Govt. of India  Devi Ahilya University, Indore (1St July 2000 - 30th June 2001).

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