Swati Gangwar | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu, India

Author Profile

• Scopus

EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Ms. Swati Gangwar began her academic journey in Chemical Engineering with distinction, graduating with first-class honors from the Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped (AITH), Kanpur, in 2016. Her strong foundation in core engineering principles was further enhanced during her Master’s degree at Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, where she specialized in advanced heat and mass transfer systems, graduating in 2019.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Currently a Research Scholar (PhD) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu, Ms. Gangwar is an emerging scholar in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Her work is focused on natural circulation systems, heat transfer, and passive cooling technologies—an area that intersects both fundamental research and sustainable engineering applications.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Ms. Gangwar’s research revolves around single-phase natural circulation loops (NCLs) and thermosyphon heat transport devices (THTDs), especially for innovative applications like indoor solar cooktops and passive nuclear safety systems. Her studies contribute to the design and analysis of intrinsically safe, energy-efficient thermal systems. With a blend of experimental validation, analytical modeling, and CFD simulation, she has significantly advanced understanding in this niche but vital area.

Key research areas:

• Indoor solar cooktops

• Thermosyphon heat transport devices

• Single-phase natural circulation

• Passive cooling systems for SMRs

• Stability analysis of circulation loops

ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Swati Gangwar’s research has been published in reputed SCI/Scopus-indexed journals:

• Nuclear Engineering and Design (2025, 2 publications)

• IEEE Electrification Magazine (2024)

• Heat Transfer Engineering Journal (2025, Accepted)

• ASTFE Digital Library (2024)

She has co-authored papers with renowned scientists such as Dr. P.K. Vijayan, and her work is increasingly cited in the field of passive thermal system design.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Her work has direct implications for energy sustainability, nuclear safety, and renewable energy. Applications include:

• Passive cooling systems in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

• Solar-powered thermal reboilers and space-heating

• Decay heat removal in post-Fukushima nuclear design

• Cooling for electronic devices and transformers

• Development of eco-friendly cooking systems

Her contributions offer scalable and sustainable solutions for energy needs, particularly relevant to rural electrification, renewable integration, and disaster-resilient infrastructure.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Swati envisions a future where passive systems become the cornerstone of sustainable design. Her ongoing PhD work is laying the groundwork for:

• Robust modeling frameworks for CNCLs

• Development of IMT-PDHRSs for accident-resilient reactors

• Integration of solar thermal systems in residential and industrial sectors

Her legacy will be defined by bridging theoretical thermohydraulics with real-world energy solutions.

 CONCLUSION

Swati Gangwar is a dynamic and driven researcher whose work is advancing the frontiers of chemical engineering, renewable energy, and passive heat transport. With a clear commitment to both academic rigor and practical application, she is set to become a leading innovator in sustainable thermal systems.