Anil Kumar Sarma | Biofuel Bioenergy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Anil Kumar Sarma | Biofuel Bioenergy | Research Excellence Award

Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio Energy | India

Dr. Anil Kumar Sarma is a distinguished researcher in bioenergy, specializing in biodiesel, biomass utilization, fuel substitution, and sustainable energy systems. With advanced academic training in chemistry, energy technology, and energy engineering, he has built a strong interdisciplinary foundation that supports his extensive scientific and policy-focused contributions. He has served in research, academic, and scientific roles, including positions in premier institutions in India and abroad, actively contributing to national missions and technical committees related to renewable energy, biomass utilization, waste-to-energy, and clean fuel standards. His publication record includes more than seventy-five peer-reviewed documents, two books, multiple book chapters, and several edited volumes, achieving over 3060 citations, an h-index of 25, and an i10-index of 42, reflecting his strong global academic influence. His research interests encompass biofuels, catalysts, biomass characterization, environmental benefits of clean fuels, solid oxide fuel cell studies, and policy-driven research supporting national energy transitions. He has supervised numerous master’s scholars, doctoral candidates, and postdoctoral researchers, strengthening capacity development in the bioenergy domain. Recognized with several prestigious awards for research excellence, he continues to contribute to renewable energy advancement through leadership, advisory roles, technical evaluation, and active participation in international scientific forums.

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Chouhan, A. P. S., & Sarma, A. K. (2011). Modern heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production: A comprehensive review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(9), 4378–4399.

Sarma, A. K., Vatsyayan, P., Goswami, P., & Minteer, S. D. (2009). Recent advances in material science for developing enzyme electrodes. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 24(8), 2313–2322.

Kaur, J., Sarma, A. K., Jha, M. K., & Gera, P. (2020). Valorisation of crude glycerol to value-added products: Perspectives of process technology, economics and environmental issues. Biotechnology Reports, 27, e00487.

Chouhan, A. P. S., & Sarma, A. K. (2013). Biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas L. oil using Lemna perpusilla Torrey ash as heterogeneous catalyst. Biomass and Bioenergy, 55, 386–389.

Sarma, A. K., Konwer, D., & Bordoloi, P. K. (2005). A comprehensive analysis of fuel properties of biodiesel from Koroch seed oil. Energy & Fuels, 19(2), 656–657.

Kunwar Pal | Bioenergy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Kunwar Pal | Bioenergy | Research Excellence Award

Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy | India

Dr. Kunwar Pal is a Scientist-C at Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE), Kapurthala, specializing in thermochemical conversion of biomass and renewable energy technologies. His research focuses on biomass combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, co-pyrolysis, torrefaction, and the development of improved biomass cookstoves. He has led projects on biomass-to-biofuels conversion, including biochar, activated carbon, and liquid biofuels, as well as co-combustion studies of biomass and coal for emission reduction and efficiency optimization. Dr. Pal’s work extends to the production and characterization of biomass pellets, solid recovered fuel identification, and hydrogen generation via gasification. He has developed technologies for sustainable management of agro-residues, including low-cost biochar systems, paddy straw-based sanitary pad incinerators, and advanced biomass cookstoves assessed via energy and exergy analyses. His contributions include over 16 peer-reviewed journal publications, 7 book chapters, 29 conference papers, and one filed patent on a gasifier-based clean cookstove. He has collaborated on multiple nationally funded projects, including those by SERB, DST, CPRI, and state science councils. His research has significant impact on sustainable bioenergy production, circular economy approaches, waste valorization, and the development of renewable energy solutions tailored for rural and industrial applications.

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Featured Publications

Sansaniwal, S. K., Pal, K., Rosen, M. A., & Tyagi, S. K. (2017). Recent advances in the development of biomass gasification technology: A comprehensive review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 72, 363–384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.01.061

Rafey, A., Pal, K., Bohre, A., Modak, A., & Pant, K. K. (2023). A state-of-the-art review on the technological advancements for the sustainable management of plastic waste in consort with the generation of energy and value-added chemicals. Catalysts, 13(2), 420. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13020420

Chauhan, P. R., Raveesh, G., Pal, K., Goyal, R., & Tyagi, S. K. (2023). Production of biomass derived highly porous activated carbon: A solution towards in-situ burning of crop residues in India. Bioresource Technology Reports, 22, 101425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101425

Himanshu, P. K., Jain, S., & Tyagi, S. K. (2021). Energy and exergy analysis and emission reduction from forced draft gasifier cookstove models: A comparative study. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-021-10810-2

Pal, K., Jha, M. K., Gera, P., & Tyagi, S. K. (2016). Experimental study on the performance evaluation and emission reduction potential of different cookstove models using standard design parameters and testing protocols. Biofuels, 7(4), 313–335. https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2015.1039280