Dr. Pankaj Dumka
Dr. Pankaj Dumka is an accomplished academician and researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology (JUET), Guna, where he currently serves as Assistant Professor (Senior Grade). With over a decade of teaching and research experience, he has made significant contributions to the fields of Solar Thermal Applications, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Numerical Methods.
He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from JUET, Guna (2021), focusing on solar desalination technologies through innovative solar still designs. He completed his M.Tech. in Fluid and Thermal Sciences from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (2010), and holds a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Inderprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad (2007).
Dr. Dumka’s research integrates experimental, computational, and mathematical programming approaches to address complex problems in thermal and fluid sciences. He is a strong proponent of scientific computing, employing Python extensively for modeling, simulation, and numerical problem-solving. His innovative work has resulted in more than 80 publications in reputed SCI, Scopus, and other-indexed journals, including Desalination, Energy, Applied Thermal Engineering, Solar Energy, and Advances in Engineering Software.
In addition to research papers, he has authored two books — Numerical Methods Using Python (2022) and Basics of C for Engineers (2023) — along with several book chapters. His research portfolio also includes multiple patents in the areas of solar distillation and irrigation technologies. He has actively contributed to industrial consultancy projects such as wind tunnel studies for high-rise structures, chimney designs, power plant optimization, and water consumption reduction studies.
Beyond research, Dr. Dumka is deeply engaged in academic service. He serves as an editor of the Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences and reviews for leading international journals, including Energy Conversion and Management, Desalination, Applied Thermal Engineering, and Advances in Engineering Software. He has organized and participated in numerous workshops, training programs, and international conferences, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
He also supervises Ph.D. scholars and mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students on projects related to renewable energy, fluid dynamics, and computational methods. His vision is to advance sustainable energy technologies by integrating experimental research, computational intelligence, and innovative design, while inspiring students to embrace interdisciplinary and research-driven approaches that contribute meaningfully to academia, industry, and society.
