Description: Advancing Thermal Technologies: Practical Applications and Future Materials is a comprehensive exploration of the vital intersection between thermal materials and technology. This book delves into the intricate realm of thermal science, navigating through the latest advancements and innovative materials shaping the future landscape of technology. With a focus on practical applications, it offers insights and strategies to enhance energy efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, and promote sustainability across various industries. Topics covered include thermoelectric devices and applications, advancements in thermoelectric technology, and ejector-enhanced heat pumps. It also explores heat transfer and conduction in composite materials, as well as advanced materials for thermal applications.
The book further delves into solar energy and energy efficiency, including the application of phase change materials in solar panels, and energy storage and nanotechnology, such as recent developments in energy storage utilizing quantum dots.Brief description:
Biography Dr. Amit Soni has rich experience of 22 years with academic and administrative exposure of different organizations in various capacities, which includes 3 years of industrial experience in RRVPNL, Jaipur. He is currently working as Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur and actively contributing to administrative role as Director SEEC (School of Electrical, Electronics & Communication). In addition to this he also has administrative role as In-Charge CEO, Atal Incubation Center (AIC), Manipal University Jaipur. He had worked as Director (International Collaborations), Manipal University Jaipur and contributed towards MoU's/MoA's with top QS Ranked Universities, Faculty & Student exchanges, successfully organizing DoIC Flagship events. He had worked as Director (Quality & Compliance), Manipal University Jaipur and successfully contributed to NIRF Ranking 2021, AQAR-1 and NBA visit for 5 Engineering Departments. He has published 110 research papers which include reputed SCI International Journals (31) with high impact Q1 & Q2 journals and Scopus indexed conferences (79) at National and International level. He has published several book chapters and have contributed as 'Lead Editor' in LNEE Springer publications. He has successfully supervised 5 PhDs and currently 6 research scholars are currently working under his supervision. He has worked as PI for DST SERB as and Co-PI for CSIR Research project funded research project in collaboration with MLSU, Udaipur and NIT, Uttarakhand. He is a regular reviewer of research articles for many high impact international journals. He is life member of Optica, Solar Energy Society of India, Member ISTE, India and IEEE, USA. His research interests include Conventional Power and Renewable Energy Sources, Power System Stability, Solar Photovoltaic Materials: Material Characterization, Semiconductor Device Physics, Bulk & Thin Film Technology, Photoluminescence and Power Quality Improvements.