Bio Summary:
Dr. Jay Patel is a Temp. Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (ongoing) from the same university, an M.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering) from Gujarat Technological University, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering.
Research Focus:
Dr. Patel’s research interests primarily revolve around solar thermal applications, energy storage and utilization, and ray tracing simulation. His work includes the determination of optical and thermal performance of solar reflecting units, investigation of solar air heater performance, and advancements in large-scale solar flat plate reflecting systems.
Professional Journey:
Dr. Patel has been a Temp. Assistant Professor at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda since 2022. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor at Sigma Institute of Engineering, Vadodara, from 2016 to 2022. He also gained industry experience as an HVAC Project Engineer at Airon Corporation, Vadodara, from 2015 to 2016.
Honors & Awards:
Dr. Patel has received notable recognition, including a Virtual grant of $10,000 from Solar and Storage Modelling Pty Ltd, Australia, in June 2021. He also secured a project grant for “Energy storage system for cooling and heating application” from A. D. Patel Institute of Technology, Gujarat, in January 2015. Additionally, he achieved the 1st rank in Gujarat state for the Post-Graduation Common Entrance Test (PG CET) in 2015.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Patel has contributed to various journals, conferences, and book chapters. Notable publications include research on solar beam ray prediction, optical and thermal performance of solar reflecting units, investigation of solar air heater performance, and advancements in solar flat plate reflecting systems. He has also reviewed books and manuscripts for reputable publishers and journals.
- Numerical investigation on the effect of different types of configuration on the optical performance of solar flat plat reflecting system
- Published in: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (January 2024)
- Type: Journal Article
- DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2023.103586
- Source: Crossref
- Determination of optical and thermal performance of a large-sized flat plate solar reflector unit under azimuthal sun alignment
- Published in: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (September 2023)
- Type: Journal Article
- DOI: 10.1007/s10973-023-12282-2
- Source: Crossref
Author Metrics:
Dr. Patel has a Researcher ID (JCP-1576-2023). His research work has been well-received, with contributions to high-impact factor journals such as “Journal of Energy Storage” and “Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.”
Research Timeline:
- 2013: Completed B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
- 2015: Completed M.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
- 2015-2016: HVAC Project Engineer at Airon Corporation
- 2016-2022: Assistant Professor at Sigma Institute of Engineering
- 2022-present: Temp. Assistant Professor at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
- Ongoing: Pursuing Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
