Dr. Swarup Kumar Nayak

Associate Professor

Dr. Swarup Kumar Nayak, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University, with over 12 years of teaching and research experience. He specializes in alternative fuels, renewable energy, biomass conversion, gasification, and combustion studies. A Ph.D. holder from KIIT, he has published 46 journal articles, 10 conference papers, 3 review articles, and 1 book chapter, with over 1,284 citations and an H-index of 23 (as of 2024). His research includes biomass gasification, NOx mitigation, carbon capture, and combustion diagnostics. He has supervised six Ph.D. and two M.Tech. projects. Dr. Nayak is a Life Member of ISTE and Associate Member of IEI, actively contributing to sustainable energy innovation and improving engine performance through renewable and bio-based fuels.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)

COURSE EXPERTISE

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  • Renewable EnergyTechnology (RET);
  • ScientificandTechnicalWriting (STW);
  • Thermodynamics;
  • Automotive Engine and Emission (AEE)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Alternative Fuel; Green Hydrogen; Combustion; Biomass and Bioenergy; Gasification Technology; Waste to Energy Conversion; and Waste Management

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Research Faculty, SME, KIIT (DU)
  • Member- University Level Research Enhancement Committee (ULREC)

Awards and Achievements

  • 2023 – Top 2% Most Influential Scientist List for Year 2023 by Stanford University;
  •  2023- Best Reviewer Award by Journal “Renewable Energy”, Elsevier;
  • 2023- Outstanding Reviewer Award by Journal “Environment & Energy”, IOP Publishing;
  • 2019- Best Young Faculty Award by DK International Research Foundation (DKIRF), Chennai.

Professional Membership

  • ISTE : Lifetime member
  • Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) :Lifetime Member (L29440)
  • Art of Giving: Lifetime Member
  • Institute of Engineers, India (IEI)- Associate Member (AMI-48721-6)
  • IAENG (International Association of Engineers) – Lifetime Member (136443)

Patents and Innovations

  • Swarup Kumar Nayak, Purna Chandra Mishra. Method of Preparation of Biodiesel and Apparatus Therefor. Patent / Copyright No. – PCT/IB2017/056707; Year- 2017; Granted by – (PCT-WIPO)
  • Swarup Kumar Nayak, Purna Chandra Mishra. Premix and Postmix Processes for producing biofuel using non-edible oils. Patent / Copyright No. – E-3/2960/2018/KOL; Year- 2016; Granted by – (IPO, India)