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Biography

Dr. Himanshu, an Assistant Professor (Research) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala, is a dedicated researcher working in the field of thermochemical conversion of biomass. His research focuses on the development of a clean biomass pellet-based combustion device having emission characteristics at par with the gold standard LPG stove. He has expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations for thermal performance enhancement of biomass-based combustion devices. He has contributed to several sustainable energy projects, including the design and development of a hybrid cookstove testing hood, hybrid draft cookstove and a small-scale biochar kiln. His future research aims to develop sustainable and affordable biomass-based energy systems, including clean cookstoves, dryers, and biochar reactors.

Academic Profile

Ph.D. in Energy Science and Engineering | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Aug 2017 – July 2023)
M.E. in Thermal Engineering | Thapar University, Patiala (2015 - 2017)
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | Panjab University, Chandigarh (2010 - 2014)
CGPA: 7.42/10

Work Experience

Assistant Professor (Contractual II), Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
- October 2025 – Continued
Research Associate, Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy
- August 2022 – August 2025

Research Interests

Environment friendly and affordable clean energy solutions for cooking, water and space heating applications
Development of scalable pellet burner assisted rotary drum type biochar reactor
Bioenergy systems such as dryers suitable for remote areas, especially in Himalayan region
CFD simulations for optimization of biomass-based combustion devices

Technical Skills

Knowledge of CAD tools: SolidWorks, Catia
Knowledge of CFD tool: ANSYS Fluent
Hands on experience with several equipments such as Proximate Analyzer, TGA, Ash Fusion Analyzer, CHNS Analyzer, Bomb Calorimeter, Gas Analyzer, Particulate Matter Analyzer etc.

Research Publications

Patent (01)

Indian patent on “Biomass Cooking Stoves” 2021 (Application No. 202111040429)

Journal Articles (8)

SCI (6)

Himanshu, Chauhan, P.R., Awasthi, D., Godara, R., Pal, K., Vijay, V. and Aravind, P.V., 2025. Lignocellulosic biomass to Biochar: An overview on Impact of Production Technologies on Biochar Yield and Techno-Economics. Journal of the Energy Institute, p.102233.
Himanshu, Awasthi, D., Pal, K., 2025. Effect of Primary Air on Performance of a Natural Draft Dual Purpose Gasifier Stove: An Experimental Study. Bioenergy Research, 18(67)
Himanshu, P, Siva., Kurmi, O.P., Tyagi, S.K., 2024. Development of a forced draft gasifier stove with optimized insulation and airflow rates: an experimental study. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, pp.1-17.
Himanshu, Kurmi, O.P., Jain, S. and Tyagi, S.K., 2022. Performance assessment of an improved gasifier stove using biomass pellets: An experimental and numerical investigation. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 53, p.102432.
Himanshu, Pal, K., Jain, S. and Tyagi, S.K., 2022. Energy and exergy analysis and emission reduction from forced draft gasifier cookstove models: a comparative study. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, pp.1-13.
Tyagi, S.K., Kamboj, S., Himanshu, Tyagi, N., Narayanan, R. and Tyagi, V.V., 2022. Technological advancements in jaggery-making processes and emission reduction potential via clean combustion for sustainable jaggery production: An overview. Journal of Environmental Management, 301, p.113792.

SCOPUS (2)

Himanshu, Pal, K., Jain, S. and Tyagi, S.K., 2021. Development of Advanced Biomass Cookstove and Performance Comparisons Using the Modified Star Rating Methodology. Energy Engineering, 118(5), pp.1237-1251.
Tyagi, S.K., Tyagi, N., Himanshu, Kamboj, S., Agarwal, K.K., Sharma, U. and Tyagi, V.V., 2022. Emission reduction and fuel-saving potentials in jaggery industry via cleaner combustion. International Journal of Ambient Energy, 43(1), pp.4728-4743.

CONFERENCES (3)

Himanshu, Tyagi, S.K. and Jain, S., 2021. Development of an Improved Cookstove: An Experimental Study. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (pp. 103-109). Springer Singapore.
Himanshu, Kumar, A., Kumar, A., and Tyagi, S.K. 2021. Utilization of Agro-Residue Wastes Through Clean Combustion for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Jaggery Production. The 6th International Conference on Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Transfer. Niagara Falls, Canada.
Himanshu, Mittal, M.K. (2023). Effect of Covering Basin Area with Float Wick on the Performance of Single Slope Solar Still: An Experimental Study. Recent Advances in Bio-Energy Research. ICRABR-2022. Springer Proceedings in Energy. Springer, Singapore.

BOOK CHAPTERS (2)

Hooda, D., Himanshu, Gakkhar, N. and Pal, K., 2024. Conversion and Utilization of Farm Agro-Waste to Sustainable Energy Production: A Waste to Wealth Approach. In From Waste to Wealth (pp. 153-174). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
Pal, K., Himanshu and Tyagi, S.K., 2022. Energy and Exergy Analyses of Typical Cookstove Models Using Different Biomass Feedstocks. In Biomass, Bioenergy & Bioeconomy (pp. 161-184). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

Course of Interest

- Fuels & Combustion
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Thermodynamics

Administrative Activities

Worked as member of organization committee during:

The 4^th International Conference on Advances in Bio-Energy Research.
National Workshop on Biomass Based Clean Cooking Solutions.
Specialized Hands-on-Training cum Workshop on Agro-biomass Sampling and Characterization Techniques for Thermal Power Plant Applications.
National Training Programme on Renewable Energy Technologies.

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