Rahul Goyal | Environmental effects | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Rahul Goyal is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur, with over 22 years of teaching and research experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, in 2015, focusing his research on the development of a CI engine-operated micro trigeneration system for power, heating, and space cooling. He also holds an M.Tech in Thermal Engineering from the University College of Engineering, Kota (2010), and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rajasthan (2003). Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Goyal has held several key administrative and academic positions, including Head of the Department at Manipal University Jaipur, Vivekananda Global University, and Vivekananda Institute of Technology (East), and has served as a member of the Executive Circles for NAAC and NIRF at Manipal University. His research interests encompass thermal engineering, renewable and sustainable energy systems, emission control, and advanced thermal materials. Dr. Goyal has authored 51 research publications, which have received 933 citations across 853 documents, reflecting an h-index of 16, highlighting the significance and quality of his scholarly contributions. He has successfully supervised multiple Ph.D. scholars on topics such as solar air heaters, water-diesel emulsified fuels with nanoparticles, thermal energy storage systems, and emission optimization in automobiles. Renowned for his academic leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to innovation, Dr. Rahul Goyal continues to make impactful contributions to mechanical and thermal engineering education and research in India.

Singh, P., Sharma, R. K., Ansu, A. K., Goyal, R., Sarı, A., & Tyagi, V. V. (2021). A comprehensive review on development of eutectic organic phase change materials and their composites for low and medium range thermal energy storage applications. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 223, 110955.

Khatri, R., Goyal, R., & Sharma, R. K. (2021). Advances in the developments of solar cooker for sustainable development: A comprehensive review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 145, 111166.

Singh, P., Sharma, R. K., Khalid, M., Goyal, R., Sarı, A., & Tyagi, V. V. (2022). Evaluation of carbon based-supporting materials for developing form-stable organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage: A review. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 246, 111896.

Sonar, D., Soni, S. L., Sharma, D., Srivastava, A., & Goyal, R. (2015). Performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine with varying injection pressure and fuelled with raw mahua oil (preheated and blends) and mahua oil methyl ester. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 17(6), 1499–1511.

Khatri, D., & Goyal, R. (2020). Effects of silicon dioxide nanoparticles on the performance and emission features at different injection timings using water diesel emulsified fuel. Energy Conversion and Management, 205, 112379.