An enthusiastic and passionate leader with 20+ years of progressive experience in teaching,
research, academic management, and operations. A self-motivated, committed individual with
good communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven track record in the field of academia.
I have not only led, developed, and motivated teammates to achieve defined goals but also
took ownership to led innovative initiatives for simplifying the process.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India,
2017
Thesis Title: Analysis and Performance Studies of Some Equipment with Combined Sensible
and Latent Heat Transfer.
➢ M Tech (Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Design and Production of Gas
Turbines and I C Engines) from NIT Warangal (73%), India, 2002.
Project: BHEL, Research and Development, Vikas Nagar, Hyderabad
➢ BE (Mechanical Engineering) from Nagpur University (69 %), India, 1999.
Projects: Development of Ramming Machine and performed testing for Fractography and
Evaluation of Waste heat recovery System applied to Steel Industry- Sun- Flag Iron and
Steel Co. Ltd , Bhandara
➢ HSSC- Class XII- Maharastra Board- 80%- 1995
➢ SSC- Class X- CBSE Board- 80% - 1993
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON THE PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY OF NANOFLUIDS IN PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS Ashish Mishra, Siddharth S. Chakrabarti, Mithilesh Kumar Sahur Interfacial Phenomena and Heat Transfer, 2025 In the last two decades, there has been a significant focus on improving the efficiency of heat exchangers by using nanofluids. Nanofluids have superior thermal conductivity and slightly increased specific heat. This review encompasses the studies conducted on improvements in the heat transfer efficiency of plate heat exchangers (PHE) for various nanoparticles (metallic, metal oxides, nonmetallic, hybrid) by different methods (experimental, empirical, and numerical analysis). Nanofluids have been found to have marginally increased viscosity and density and can cause little increase in pumping power. This review includes studies on increased power consumption in using nanofluids in PHE. Though nanoparticles are ultrafine particles, sedimentation and coagulation may affect the heat transfer after prolonged usage. This review includes studies conducted on sedimentation and coagulation of nanoparticles in PHE. Nanofluids may become unstable after continuous use, so this review explores the findings on the stability of nanofluids and various methods of increasing the stability of nanofluids, such as sonication and surfactants in PHE. This review also covers studies of nanofluids using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). By this review, it has been found that nanofluids undoubtedly increase heat transfer efficiency. However, the effects of coagulation, sedimentation, and stability over long-term use cannot be completely ruled out. Hence more comprehensive research is needed to assess the stability of nanofluids for prolonged use. Future research using AI and ML can help in developing commercially economical models that can work for a substantial period.
Parameters influencing the performance of fluidized bed: A review on thermo-hydraulic properties Mohitkumar G. Gabhane, Siddharth S. Chakrabarti, Uday S. Wankhede Energy Sources Part A Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects, 2025 Owing to its solids handling capacity, closed phases contact with excellent mixing/segregation, heat and mass transfer characteristics, fluidizing beds have been successfully used in various industries for many decades. In this paper, previous studies of fluidization and heat transfer have been critically analyzed concerning the effects of operating parameters. Parametric comparisons of different studies have been done and reported. Detailed reviews of available enhancement techniques used by the researchers for optimum results obtained are presented with a special focus on fluidization and heat transfer studies of sound-assisted binary fluidization. It is clear that, despite the complexity of these processes, the existing methodologies have grown primarily as a result of the efforts of multiple research groups, representing considerable promise for industrial applications and emphasizing the relevance of this research field. The current review covers the various approaches, applications, and discusses their benefits and limitations. Future research opportunities in this area are also identified.
DEVELOPMENT OF ROTARY DEHUMIDIFIER WITH SILICA-GEL-BASED COMPOSITE DESICCANT Bhushan Behede, Siddharth Chakrabarti, Uday Wankhede Thermal Science, 2024 The desiccant dehumidification system key component, the desiccant wheel, can perform effectively using composite desiccant materials. Evaluation of the desiccant wheel performance using composite desiccant material is the primary goal of this study. Authors have compared the performance of two desiccant wheels: one is packed with traditional silica-gel, and the other is a composite of silica-gel and calcium chloride in a ratio of 3:2 by weight. A rotary wheel is developed with rectangular channels parallel to the wheel axis. The novelty of this research lies in the improved design of the desiccant wheel. Unlike other techniques involving pressure losses and ineffective space utilization, this design offers better space utilization and fewer pressure losses. In addition, wheel fabrication is less costly and easily reusable with other desiccants. Three performance indicators were evaluated through experimentation: dehumidification capability, moisture removal capacity, and dehumidification coefficient of performance. Results show that the parallel channel desiccant wheel achieves 25% higher dehumidification capability and 55% greater moisture removal capacity. The specific humidity of the air is reduced by 35% using the composite desiccant wheel. Comparing the composite desiccant to traditional silica-gel, its dehumidification coefficient of performance is 40% higher.
Enhancing Efficiency and Power Output of a Typical Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal System Siddharth Chakrabarti, Rahul G Makade, Satish Kanhed Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Review, 2023 The economy's expansion relies heavily on energy consumption, leading to an environmental imbalance marked by global warming, glacier melting, degradation of fertile land, and food shortages.To ensure the survival of humanity, a transition towards renewable resources becomes imperative.Despite having lower solar radiation conversion efficiency, photovoltaic panels offer significant utility.The present work addresses the current trend of enhancing the power output of photovoltaic systems through innovative approaches.In this study, we propose a hybrid photovoltaic system that combines the power generated by a photovoltaic panel with a turbine in a solar chimney.Our objective is to improve the overall efficiency and power generation capability of the system.To evaluate the hybrid system's performance, we conducted a comprehensive experiment with a reference photovoltaic panel under identical conditions.The experimental investigation involved monitoring power generation and efficiency over three days while considering various environmental factors, such as geometric parameters, dynamic parameters, solar radiation, temperature, and location.The overall power is developed via a Photovoltaic panel and the solar chimney system.Also, to create a more extensive system with a higher power rating, an Empirical model is established using the Theory of Experimentation.The empirical model is developed using the theory of experimentation.The mean percentage error between the measured and predicted value for the training dataset is 2.9957%, whereas the coefficient of determination is 0.9089.Also, the mean percentage error between the experiment and the predicted value is 1.174%, and the coefficient of determination is 0.9868, respectively.The empirical model generated can help different researchers create a more extensive system with a higher power rating.The results demonstrate that the proposed hybrid photovoltaic system consistently outperforms the reference panel across all three days of the study i.e., 12.5% daily average efficiency gain.The integration of passive cooling techniques, airflow dynamics, and the buoyancy effect facilitated by the chimney significantly contribute to the system's improved performance.The hybrid system exhibits higher efficiency during morning and evening periods, with peak power generation occurring in the afternoon.
Performance analysis of plate heat exchangers: Experimental and numerical insights into fluid flow impact MK Sahu, SS Chakrabarti, KN Mishra, A Pandey, H Naik AIP Conference Proceedings 3385 (1), 020008 , 2026 2026
A Comprehensive Review on Performance and Stability of Nanofluids in Plate Heat Exchanger A Mishra, S CHAKRABARTI, M SAHU INTERFACIAL PHENOMENA AND HEAT TRANSFER , 2025 2025
Efficiency and power output enhancement by using multi-concept cooling technique for solar PV module PV Dhage, S Chakrabarti AIP Conference Proceedings 3214 (1), 020077 , 2024 2024
Development of rotary dehumidifier with silica-gel-based composite desiccant B Behede, S Chakrabarti, U Wankhede Thermal Science 28 (5 Part B), 4223-4233 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Enhancing Efficiency and Power Output of a Typical Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal System. S Chakrabarti, RG Makade, S Kanhed Journal of Engineering Science & Technology Review 16 (6) , 2023 2023
Preface: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advances in Steel, Power and Construction Technology (ICASPCT 2022) MK Phani, RD Patidar, SS Chakrabarti AIP Conference Proceedings 2888 (1), 010001 , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
Evaluating organic rich shales of Salanpur area, West Bengal, India for combustion using thermogravimetric analysis A Pandey, S Chakrabarti, D Hansdah AIP Conference Proceedings 2888 (1), 20028 , 2023 2023
Experimental investigation of blower speed and number of nozzle’s effect on cooling tower performance M Patel, S Patel, Y Patel, J Kishan, MK Sahu, SS Chakrabarti AIP Conference Proceedings 2888 (1), 20012 , 2023 2023
Review of composite desiccants and their properties for rotary dehumidifiers USW Behede Bhushan, Siddharth Sudhansu Chakrabarti European Chemical Bulletin 12 (2), 240-252 , 2023 2023
Prediction of global solar radiation in India: analysing the influence of variable input parameter (VIP) on the model’s output performance RG Makade, S Chakrabarti, B Jamil, MK Paswan International Journal of Ambient Energy 43 (1), 3560-3579 , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Development of the Empirical model and Optimization of parameters for prediction of Condenser Vacuum pressure in Thermal Power Plant R Makade, S Chakrabarti, B Jamil, RD Katre, RD Patidar 2022 Seventh International Conference on Parallel, Distributed and Grid … , 2022 2022
Performance Analysis of Desiccant Material Prepared by Simple Mixing of Silica Gel and Calcium Chloride BC Behede, SS Chakrabarti, US Wankhede Recent Advances in Mechanical Infrastructure: Proceedings of ICRAM 2021, 3-15 , 2022 2022
Editorial Preface on the Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advances in Steel, Power and Construction Technology (ICASPCT 2022) MK Phani, S Kanhed, S Chakrabarti, RD Patidar Materials Today: Proceedings 67, 550-551 , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
Review on nanoporous inorganic desiccant materials in the context of application in rotary dehumidifiers B Behede, S Chakrabarti, U Wankhede, H Thakare Materials Today: Proceedings 57, 2174-2179 , 2022 2022 Citations: 16
Parameters influencing the performance of fluidized bed: A review on thermo-hydraulic properties USW Mohitkumar G. Gabhane, Siddharth S. Chakrabarti Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects , 2021 2021
Development of global solar radiation models: A comprehensive review and statistical analysis for Indian regions RG Makade, S Chakrabarti, B Jamil Journal of Cleaner Production 293, 126208 , 2021 2021 Citations: 58
A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH IN POWER PLANT PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT THROUGH EXERGY ANALYSIS− A CASE STUDY OF TAMNAR, CHHATTISGARH, INDIA S Yadav, SS Chakrabarti, P Bose International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment 22 (6) , 2021 2021 Citations: 6
A systematic approach for a better thermal management of photovoltaic systems-A review SS Chakrabarti, A Pandey, P Dhage Journal of Computational & Applied Research in Mechanical Engineering … , 2020 2020 Citations: 13
Estimation of global solar radiation for the tropical wet climatic region of India: A theory of experimentation approach RG Makade, S Chakrabarti, B Jamil, CN Sakhale Renewable Energy 146, 2044-2059 , 2020 2020 Citations: 38
Real-time estimation and prediction of the mortality caused due to COVID-19 using particle swarm optimization and finding the most influential parameter RG Makade, S Chakrabarti, B Jamil Infectious Disease Modelling 5, 772-782 , 2020 2020 Citations: 14
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Development of global solar radiation models: A comprehensive review and statistical analysis for Indian regions RG Makade, S Chakrabarti, B Jamil Journal of Cleaner Production 293, 126208 , 2021 2021 Citations: 58
Prediction of global solar radiation using a single empirical model for diversified locations across India RG Makade, S Chakrabarti, B Jamil Urban Climate 29, 100492 , 2019 2019 Citations: 52
Estimation of global solar radiation for the tropical wet climatic region of India: A theory of experimentation approach RG Makade, S Chakrabarti, B Jamil, CN Sakhale Renewable Energy 146, 2044-2059 , 2020 2020 Citations: 38
Review on nanoporous inorganic desiccant materials in the context of application in rotary dehumidifiers B Behede, S Chakrabarti, U Wankhede, H Thakare Materials Today: Proceedings 57, 2174-2179 , 2022 2022 Citations: 16
Real-time estimation and prediction of the mortality caused due to COVID-19 using particle swarm optimization and finding the most influential parameter RG Makade, S Chakrabarti, B Jamil Infectious Disease Modelling 5, 772-782 , 2020 2020 Citations: 14
A systematic approach for a better thermal management of photovoltaic systems-A review SS Chakrabarti, A Pandey, P Dhage Journal of Computational & Applied Research in Mechanical Engineering … , 2020 2020 Citations: 13
Performance investigation of air washer for different psychometric conditions SS Chakrabarti, PK Das Computational Thermal Sciences: An International Journal 7 (3) , 2015 2015 Citations: 9
RETRACTED: Thermal behavior of wet porous and solid fin–Experimental and analytical approach SS Chakrabarti, PK Das, I Ghosh International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 149, 112-121 , 2018 2018 Citations: 7
A mathematical approach in the formulation of a direct evaporative cooling device SS Chakrabarti, LR Bhandarkar, A Vijawargiya, P Nageshwar Rao International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) 4 (02) , 2015 2015 Citations: 7
A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH IN POWER PLANT PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT THROUGH EXERGY ANALYSIS− A CASE STUDY OF TAMNAR, CHHATTISGARH, INDIA S Yadav, SS Chakrabarti, P Bose International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment 22 (6) , 2021 2021 Citations: 6
Development of rotary dehumidifier with silica-gel-based composite desiccant B Behede, S Chakrabarti, U Wankhede Thermal Science 28 (5 Part B), 4223-4233 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Prediction of global solar radiation in India: analysing the influence of variable input parameter (VIP) on the model’s output performance RG Makade, S Chakrabarti, B Jamil, MK Paswan International Journal of Ambient Energy 43 (1), 3560-3579 , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Thermal behavior of the pot-in-pot refrigerator: simulation and experimental approach SS Chakrabarti, PK Das Heat Transfer Research 50 (11) , 2019 2019 Citations: 4
A Mathematical modelling and simulation for reduction in thermal losses by Painting DRI Kiln SS Chakrabarti International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology 5 (4), 374-385 , 2016 2016 Citations: 3
Preface: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advances in Steel, Power and Construction Technology (ICASPCT 2022) MK Phani, RD Patidar, SS Chakrabarti AIP Conference Proceedings 2888 (1), 010001 , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
Editorial Preface on the Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advances in Steel, Power and Construction Technology (ICASPCT 2022) MK Phani, S Kanhed, S Chakrabarti, RD Patidar Materials Today: Proceedings 67, 550-551 , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
A Novel Approach to the Handling and Disposal of Fly Ash SS Chakrabarti, PM Dharaskar, LR Bhandarkar, R Sahu International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment 14 (4) , 2013 2013 Citations: 2
Performance analysis of plate heat exchangers: Experimental and numerical insights into fluid flow impact MK Sahu, SS Chakrabarti, KN Mishra, A Pandey, H Naik AIP Conference Proceedings 3385 (1), 020008 , 2026 2026
A Comprehensive Review on Performance and Stability of Nanofluids in Plate Heat Exchanger A Mishra, S CHAKRABARTI, M SAHU INTERFACIAL PHENOMENA AND HEAT TRANSFER , 2025 2025
Efficiency and power output enhancement by using multi-concept cooling technique for solar PV module PV Dhage, S Chakrabarti AIP Conference Proceedings 3214 (1), 020077 , 2024 2024
