Ravi kumar Sharma

@jaipur.manipal.edu

Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Manipal University Jaipur

Ravi kumar Sharma


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
91

Scopus Publications

5243

Scholar Citations

36

Scholar h-index

58

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Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Development of a nano-engineered form-stable phase transition material by valorization of spent coffee for thermal energy storage
    D Gowthami, AK Ansu, RK Sharma, A Sari, VV Tyagi
    Biomass and Bioenergy 205, 108550 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Advancement in solar desalination with system innovations, nanomaterials integration, and artificial intelligence applications for sustainability
    M Sharma, VV Tyagi, K Chopra, A Saxena, RK Rajamony, R Kothari, ...
    Separation and Purification Technology, 135891 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Expanded graphite enhanced cellulose aerogel/palmityl alcohol composite phase change material with effective thermal energy storage properties
    TB Erol, A Sarı, A Can, M Kaya, RK Sharma, O Gencel, VV Tyagi
    Journal of Energy Storage 132, 117892 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Development and experimental investigations on pebbles and erythritol-based energy storage unit for indoor solar cooking: R. Khatri et al.
    R Khatri, R Goyal, RK Sharma
    Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 27 (10), 5271-5285 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Experimental and simulation study of lightweight roof with thermal energy storage for energy-efficient building envelope
    PKS Rathore, A Aleem, BS Sikarwar, RK Sharma, R Kumar, NK Gupta
    Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 104128 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Thermophysical characterization and chemical stability of Ag2O-enhanced eutectic nano-PCMs for moderate-temperature applications
    R Agrawal, RK Sharma, K Sharma, MIH Siddiqui
    International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering 23 (9), 1143-1155 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Valorization of waste biomass derived activated carbon@ expanded graphite for intensification of thermal characteristics of RT24 phase change material through shape-stabilization
    D Gowthami, RK Sharma, T Kar, A Sarı, H Arslanoğlu, S Eren, O Gencel
    Journal of Energy Storage 119, 116370 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Oxide-Based Nano-ceramic Materials for Hydrogen Evolution Reactions: Mechanisms, Electrochemical Parameters, Material Types, and Synthesis Methods
    MM Khan, MA Mansoor, M Iqbal, RK Sharma
    Nanofluids and Nano Composites for Energy Systems, 37-69 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Introduction to Nanofluid and Hybrid Nanofluid
    RK Sharma, D Tripathi
    Nanofluids and Nano Composites for Energy Systems, 1-20 , 2025
    2025
  • Application of Nanofluids in Heat Transfer Augmentation Within the Heat Exchangers
    A Srivastava, RK Sharma, S Ishwar
    Nanofluids and Nano Composites for Energy Systems, 21-35 , 2025
    2025
  • Nanofluids and Nano Composites for Energy Systems
    D Tripathi, RK Sharma, PG Siddheshwar, KS Mekheimer
    Springer , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Enhancing Surface Properties of Circular Carbon Biochar Derived from Spent Coffee Beans Through ZnCl2/KOH Activation
    G D, RK Sharma, M Khalid, MY Ismail
    BioEnergy Research 18 (1), 2 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 9
  • Mediums in Solar Cooking Applications
    R Khatri, R Goyal, RK Sharma
    Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive … , 2024
    2024
  • A novel overflow channel design of manifold cold plate for lithium-ion battery: A CFD study
    H Zhang, P Ganesan, RK Sharma, MNBM Zubir, IA Badruddin, WT Chong
    Process Safety and Environmental Protection 189, 648-663 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 16
  • Experimental analysis of thermal energy efficient clay brick incorporated with phase change material and insulation
    PKS Rathore, B Patel, MK Gupta, BS Sikarwar, RK Sharma
    Process Safety and Environmental Protection 190 (B), 529-541 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 27
  • Analysis of form stable phase transition materials for thermal energy storage system
    P Singh, AK Ansu, D Gowthami, RK Sharma
    2024 3rd International Conference on Computational Modelling, Simulation and … , 2024
    2024
  • Evaluation of carbonized Cotton stalk for development of novel form stable composite phase change materials for solar thermal energy storage
    D Gowthami, RK Sharma, AK Ansu, A Sarı, VV Tyagi, PKS Rathore
    Process Safety and Environmental Protection 188, 1037-1048 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 36
  • Thermal performance enhancement of lauric acid using nanomaterials as composite phase change material
    H Santhanam, HM Ali, RK Sharma
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 31 (27), 38618-38627 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11
  • Advances in phase change materials, heat transfer enhancement techniques, and their applications in thermal energy storage: a comprehensive review
    ZL Yang, R Walvekar, WP Wong, RK Sharma, S Dharaskar, M Khalid
    Journal of Energy Storage 87, 111329 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 224
  • Optimization of Pome Biodiesel with Isobutanol Additive to Cater Un Sustainable Development Goal on Affordable and Clean Energy
    NH BADRULHISAM, MY Ismail, AA Abdullah, W Sawangsri, OI Awad, ...
    Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 51, 102618 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Developments in organic solid–liquid phase change materials and their applications in thermal energy storage
    RK Sharma, P Ganesan, VV Tyagi, HSC Metselaar, SC Sandaran
    Energy conversion and management 95, 193-228 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 929
  • A comprehensive review on development of eutectic organic phase change materials and their composites for low and medium range thermal energy storage applications
    P Singh, RK Sharma, AK Ansu, R Goyal, A Sarı, VV Tyagi
    Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 223, 110955 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 352
  • A comprehensive review on phase change materials for heat storage applications: Development, characterization, thermal and chemical stability
    VV Tyagi, K Chopra, RK Sharma, AK Pandey, SK Tyagi, MS Ahmad, ...
    Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 234, 111392 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 290
  • Thermal properties and heat storage analysis of palmitic acid-TiO2 composite as nano-enhanced organic phase change material (NEOPCM)
    RK Sharma, P Ganesan, VV Tyagi, HSC Metselaar, SC Sandaran
    Applied Thermal Engineering , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 283
  • Advances in phase change materials, heat transfer enhancement techniques, and their applications in thermal energy storage: a comprehensive review
    ZL Yang, R Walvekar, WP Wong, RK Sharma, S Dharaskar, M Khalid
    Journal of Energy Storage 87, 111329 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 224
  • Walnut shell derived bio-carbon/methyl palmitate as novel composite phase change material with enhanced thermal energy storage properties
    G Hekimoğlu, A Sarı, T Kar, S Keleş, K Kaygusuz, VV Tyagi, RK Sharma, ...
    Journal of Energy Storage 35, 102288 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 187
  • Silica fume/capric acid-stearic acid PCM included-cementitious composite for thermal controlling of buildings: Thermal energy storage and mechanical properties
    G Hekimoğlu, M Nas, M Ouikhalfan, A Sarı, VV Tyagi, RK Sharma, ...
    Energy 219, 119588 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 140
  • Preparation, characterization, thermal energy storage properties and temperature control performance of form-stabilized sepiolite based composite phase change materials
    A Sarı, RK Sharma, G Hekimoğlu, VV Tyagi
    Energy and Buildings 188, 111-119 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 117
  • Microencapsulated heptadecane with calcium carbonate as thermal conductivity-enhanced phase change material for thermal energy storage
    A Sarı, TA Saleh, G Hekimoğlu, VV Tyagi, RK Sharma
    Journal of Molecular Liquids 328, 115508 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 115
  • Thermal management performance and mechanical properties of a novel cementitious composite containing fly ash/lauric acid-myristic acid as form-stable phase change material
    G Hekimoğlu, M Nas, M Ouikhalfan, A Sarı, Ş Kurbetci, VV Tyagi, ...
    Construction and Building Materials 274, 122105 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 111
  • Capric-stearic acid mixture impregnated carbonized waste sugar beet pulp as leak-resistive composite phase change material with effective thermal conductivity and thermal …
    A Sarı, G Hekimoğlu, Y Karabayır, RK Sharma, H Arslanoğlu, O Gencel, ...
    Energy 247, 123501 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 104
  • Long-term thermal and chemical reliability study of different organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications
    RK Sharma, P Ganesan, VV Tyagi
    Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 1-10 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 101
  • Integration of lauric acid/zeolite/graphite as shape stabilized composite phase change material in gypsum for enhanced thermal energy storage in buildings
    N Kumar, PKS Rathore, RK Sharma, NK Gupta
    Applied Thermal Engineering 224, 120088 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 99
  • Evaluation of carbon based-supporting materials for developing form-stable organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage: A review
    P Singh, RK Sharma, M Khalid, R Goyal, A Sarı, VV Tyagi
    Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 246, 111896 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 97
  • Advances in the developments of solar cooker for sustainable development: A comprehensive review
    R Khatri, R Goyal, RK Sharma
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 145, 111166 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 97
  • Numerical study for enhancement of solidification of phase change materials using trapezoidal cavity
    RK Sharma, P Ganesan, JN Sahu, HSC Metselaar, TMI Mahlia
    Powder technology 268, 38-47 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 92
  • Accelerated thermal cycle and chemical stability testing of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000 for solar thermal energy storage
    RK Sharma, P Ganesan, VV Tyagi, TMI Mahlia
    Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 147, 235-239 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 87
  • Computational study of heat transfer enhancement using porous foams with phase change materials: A comparative review
    E Hamidi, PB Ganesan, RK Sharma, KW Yong
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 176, 113196 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 85
  • Analysis of double diffusive convection in electroosmosis regulated peristaltic transport of nanofluids
    A Sharma, D Tripathi, RK Sharma, AK Tiwari
    Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications 535, 122148 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 85
  • Beeswax as a potential replacement of paraffin wax as shape stabilized solar thermal energy storage material: An experimental study
    PKS Rathore, KK Gupta, B Patel, RK Sharma, NK Gupta
    Journal of Energy Storage 68, 107714 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 83

GRANT DETAILS

1. USD 3400.00
• Principal Investigator, Endowment fund of Manipal University Jaipur, - Development of
High Thermal Conductive Organic Phase Change materials for Thermal Energy
Storage, 2017, Duration 2 years.
2. EURO 75496.00
• Co-PI, ERASMUS +, titled “APPLY Project” for computational Fluid Dynamics. 2020-
2023.