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

Banaja Mohanty | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Banaja Mohanty | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology | India

Dr. Banaja Mohanty is an accomplished Associate Professor at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, with a strong academic and research foundation in engineering and technology. With 47 published documents and 1,638 citations received from 1,270 referenced works, she has achieved an impressive h-index of 17, reflecting her consistent research impact in her field. Her scholarly contributions encompass areas such as renewable energy systems, power electronics, and smart grid technologies, with a particular focus on sustainable and efficient energy solutions. Dr. Mohanty has guided several research projects and collaborated with industry and academic partners to promote innovation-driven learning. She has contributed to leading SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, participated in national and international conferences, and has served as a reviewer and editorial board member for reputed journals. Her active involvement in academic development and mentoring young researchers has strengthened the research culture within her institution. Dr. Mohanty’s achievements are marked by her dedication to scientific excellence, innovation, and knowledge dissemination. Her continued commitment to advancing research in emerging technologies underscores her reputation as a distinguished academic and researcher, contributing significantly to the scientific community.

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Featured Publications

Mohanty, B., Panda, S., & Hota, P. K. (2014). Controller parameters tuning of differential evolution algorithm and its application to load frequency control of multi-source power system. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 54, 77–85.

Panda, S., Mohanty, B., & Hota, P. K. (2013). Hybrid BFOA–PSO algorithm for automatic generation control of linear and nonlinear interconnected power systems. Applied Soft Computing, 13(12), 4718–4730.

Mohanty, B., Panda, S., & Hota, P. K. (2014). Differential evolution algorithm based automatic generation control for interconnected power systems with non-linearity. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 53(3), 537–552.

Hota, P. K., & Mohanty, B. (2016). Automatic generation control of multi source power generation under deregulated environment. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 75, 205–214.

Mohanty, B., & Tripathy, S. (2016). A teaching learning based optimization technique for optimal location and size of DG in distribution network. Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology, 3(1), 33–44.