Biography
Dr. Pankaj Dumka is an accomplished academician and researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology (JUET), Guna. With over a decade of teaching and research experience, he specializes in Solar Thermal Applications, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Numerical Methods.
Education
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from JUET, Guna (2021) | M.Tech in Fluid and Thermal Sciences from IIT Kanpur (2010) | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Inderprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad (2007)
Experience
Extensive research integrating experimental, computational, and mathematical programming approaches to address complex problems in thermal and fluid sciences. Strong proponent of scientific computing, employing Python extensively for modeling, simulation, and numerical problem-solving.
Key Achievements
- More than 80 publications in reputed SCI, Scopus-indexed journals including Desalination, Energy, Applied Thermal Engineering, Solar Energy
- Author of two books: Numerical Methods Using Python (2022) and Basics of C for Engineers (2023)
- Multiple patents in solar distillation and irrigation technologies
- Editor of the Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences
- Active reviewer for leading international journals including Energy Conversion and Management, Desalination, Applied Thermal Engineering
Role at CIRD
Dr. Dumka contributes to CIRD projects focusing on power plant optimization, water consumption reduction, and thermal system efficiency. His expertise in computational methods and thermal sciences enables innovative solutions for industrial applications, particularly in power generation and resource optimization.