B.E- Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli -Anna University,Chennai-2006
M.E THERMAL -Sona College of Technology, Salem- Anna University,Chennai-2008
Ph.D -Anna University,Chennai-2019
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Nanofluids, Heat Transfer, solar thermal applications
27
Scopus Publications
1085
Scholar Citations
14
Scholar h-index
16
Scholar i10-index
Scopus Publications
Deep Learning and Optimization for Analyzing Serrated Fin’s Heat Transfer Behavior M. K. Murthi, P. Manoj Kumar, P. Michael Joseph Stalin, Murugesan Venkatasudhahar Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 2026 This research addresses the challenge of improving heat transfer efficiency in serrated fins, which are critical components in thermal management systems used across electronics and energy industries. Efficient heat dissipation under combined radiation and convection conditions is essential for enhancing system reliability and performance. A developed novel deep learning model was optimized by an Evolved Multi-Hybrid Differential Evolution Algorithm (EMHDA) to accurately predict thermal behavior and optimize fin geometry. The results show a linear increase in the heat transfer coefficient from [Formula: see text] as temperature rises from 300 to 700 K. Optimizing fin height, thickness, and spacing reduces entropy generation by up to 83.4% indicated significant thermodynamic improvements. Unlike previous studies, this work integrates complex radiation–convection interactions within a hybrid AI-optimization framework, offering a comprehensive and efficient design tool for advanced heat transfer systems.
Enhancing Thermal Performance of IC Engine Piston by Using Nanoparticles Reinforced Aluminum Alloy A. Suresh, N. Mathan Kumar, P. Michael Joseph Stalin, P. V. Nandhakumar, P. Manoj Kumar, P. Pandiarajan Journal of Environmental Nanotechnology, 2025 The failure of internal combustion (IC) engine pistons caused by extreme thermal and mechanical loads is still a crucial problem for the automotive engineering industry. Common aluminum alloys, despite their extensive application in piston making, are frequently characterized by drawbacks related to thermal conductivity, wear resistance, and structural integrity at high temperatures. This study explores the optimization of piston performance using nanoparticle reinforced aluminum composites such as alumina (Al₂O₃) and silicon carbide (SiC) nanoparticles. The thermal behavior and stress distribution of reinforced piston materials are analyzed using finite element analysis (FEA) in realistic engine operating conditions. The simulation calculates the temperature distribution, propagation of heat flux and directional thermal gradients in order to determine the material’s resistance to thermomechanical stresses. Results show that the addition of nanoparticles significantly enhances thermal conductivity and lowers localized hot spots, hence reducing the chances of thermal fatigue and deformation. Titanium alloy Ti1100 exhibited better thermal stability and mechanical strength than conventional aluminum alloys among the tested materials. Comparative studies between analytical and FEA results confirm the validity of numerical simulations for determining equivalent stress, shear stress and total deformation. Such findings imply that the use of nanoparticle reinforced composites can provide effective solutions to age-old problems associated with piston failure, providing increased durability, superior heat dissipation as well as better overall engine efficiency. This research lays foundation for the future experimental confirmation and real time engine test for the further optimization of the material selection and piston design of the high-performance IC engine.
Effective thermal performance assessment for prismatic triangular solar air heater integrated with fins and turbulators P. Michael Joseph Stalin, Putta Nageswara Rao, Murugesan Palaniappan, P. Manoj Kumar, K. Udhayakumar Numerical Heat Transfer Part A Applications, 2025 A numerical study was conducted to explore the effective usability of prismatic triangular channel solar air heaters integrated with longitudinal fins and quadrilateral rib turbulators. Using the matrix inversion technique and MATLAB-developed code, the governing equations of the system were solved. The analytical model is confirmed, showing commendable agreement with an average discrepancy of 4.2%. For the constant value of quadrilateral rib conditions, the first law and the thermohydraulic performance of the novel air heating system are analyzed by considering the design and operating conditions of Reynolds number, fin height ratio, fin thickness ratio, and number of fins. The achieved results reveal that the provision of fins with rectangular rib roughness enhances the thermal and effective thermal performance by optimizing fin design parameters, leading to a maximum value of 85.48% and 78.58%, respectively. The comparison results reveal that the present work improves the effective thermal performance by 5.14% to 20.2% up to the Reynolds number of 21600. It is an attractive design, achieving a rise in temperature parameter up to 0.012 W/m2K.
STUDY ON A SOLAR WATER HEATER PERFORMANCE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF NANOFLUID , P. MANOJ KUMAR, M. RAJESWARI, , P.T. SARAVANAKUMAR, , SP. ARUNKUMAR, , P. Michael Joseph STALIN, and Energy Environment Efficiency Resources Globalization, 2024 Globally, a significant amount of energy is spent to produce hot water for processing industries, domestic requirements, commercial buildings, and so on. In such cases, the deployment of solar water heating systems has been identified as a competent solution, considering their environment-friendly operation and affordability. In the current work, an investigation was piloted to examine the influence of deploying nano-CeO2/water nanofluid as circulating fluid in an evacuated tube solar water heater (ETSWH) at mass fluxes of 1.002 kg/min and 10.02 kg/min, respectively. The outcomes revealed that the incorporation of nano-CeO2/water nanofluid boosted the ETSWH system’s peak temperature gradient and daily average efficacy to 40 °C and 75%, respectively.
INVESTIGATING THE PERFORMANCE OF A FLAT-PLATE SOLAR WATER-HEATING SYSTEM USING CeO2/WATER NANOFLUID: A HOLISTIC APPROACH Michael Joseph Stalin Prakasam, Palaniappan Murugesan, Manoj Kumar Pasupathi, Lokanadham Rapuru, Prabu Balaji, Vijayakumar Murugesan Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, 2024 The efficiency of a solar water heater with a flat-plate collector, which had an absorber area of 2 m<sup>2</sup> and utilized a cerium oxide-water nanofluid as the working medium with a fixed volume fraction of 0.01&#37;, was analyzed using a holistic approach. To assess the impact of flow rate on its heat transfer characteristics, the working fluid was systematically circulated through a pump-circulation system at various flow rates ranging from 1 to 3 liters per minute (LPM). The system underwent analytical and field testing, which revealed that it achieves a maximum thermal efficiency of 78.2&#37; at a flow rate of 2 LPM. The heat transfer coefficient underwent a notable enhancement, leading to a 21.5&#37; increase in thermal efficiency compared to a system operating with plain water. A refined artificial neural network (ANN) model was created to forecast thermal performance and outlet temperature. The optimized ANN model is structured with a 3-10-2 architecture and achieves a mean squared error of 8.2 &times; 10<sup>-3</sup>. The performance of the optimized ANN model was assessed by testing its generalization capacity against experimental results. It was determined that the ANN model predictions aligned closely with the experimental data, exhibiting correlation coefficients ranging from 0.96 to 0.98. This study conclusively demonstrates that the analytical model and ANN can serve as a highly effective design tool for evaluating the performance of innovative solar collectors.
Innovative cinque rib-roughened stimulators on performance improvement in triangular channel solar air heater P Michael Joseph Stalin, R Lokanadham, Gaddam Naveen, Bharat Singh, Shaik Abdul Tayyab, Hitesh Panchal, Abhinav Kumar, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, L Natrayan, Mohd Asif Shah International Journal of Low Carbon Technologies, 2024 Present study investigates application of cinque-faced rib roughening to improve the efficiency of solar air heaters (SAHs). Research focuses on a novel design, the cinque-faced rib-roughened triangular channel SAH (CFRTCSAH), which incorporates five-faced wire ribs on the absorber plate’s underside. By breaking down the laminar sublayer and enhancing flow separation and reattachment, - ribs significantly enhance heat transfer. It establishes a comprehensive theoretical model to analyze the thermal and hydraulic performance of the CFRTCSAH. The study considers the influence of parameters such as relative roughness pitch (P/e) and relative roughness height (e/Dh) on thermal efficiency and heat removal factor. The results demonstrate that the CFRTCSAH achieves remarkable thermal efficiency, reaching up to 80.7% under optimal roughness parameters (P/e = 12, e/Dh = 0.05). It is found that an increase in mass flow rates positively impacts thermal efficiency but should not exceed 0.09 kg/s for maximum effective efficiency. Additionally, it has observed that the CFRTCSAH performs most effectively when the relative roughness pitch ratio (P/e) is set to 12. A higher relative roughness height (e/Dh) promotes convective heat transfer, enhancing thermal performance, especially at lower mass flow rates. Conclusion presents a novel approach to improving the thermal performance of SAHs by introducing cinque-faced rib roughening. The CFRTCSAH design exhibits significant potential for achieving high thermal efficiency and can contribute to more efficient solar energy utilization in various applications. These findings offer valuable insights for the development of SAHs, promoting sustainable and energy-efficient technologies.
STUDY ON NANO-TIO2/CRUDE WAX PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL (NANO-TIO2/PCM) FOR SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE Nanotechnology Applications in Green Energy Systems, 2022
Influence of nano-enhanced phase change material (NEPCM) on the performance of solar water heater Solar Water Heating Fundamentals and Applications, 2021
Influence of various nanofluids on the performance of solar water heaters Solar Water Heating Fundamentals and Applications, 2021
Effects of CeO2/ Water Nanofluid on the Efficiency of Flat Plate Solar Collector Journal of the Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineers Transactions of the Chinese Institute of Engineers Series C Chung Kuo Chi Hsueh Kung Ch Eng Hsuebo Pao, 2020
Biocompatible and water dispersible ZnS:Mn nanocrystals conjugated with L-methionine International Journal of Chemtech Research, 2015
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Deep generative learning for microstructure evolution prediction in multimaterial welded interfaces R Suresh, A Sureshkumar, VK Shanmuganathan, P Stalin Welding in the World, 1-20 , 2026 2026
Deep Learning and Optimization for Analyzing Serrated Fin’s Heat Transfer Behavior MK Murthi, PM Kumar, PMJ Stalin, M Venkatasudhahar Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 1-8 , 2026 2026
Effective thermal performance assessment for prismatic triangular solar air heater integrated with fins and turbulators P Michael Joseph Stalin, PN Rao, M Palaniappan, PM Kumar, ... Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications 86 (22), 8129-8145 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Enhancing Thermal Performance of IC Engine Piston by Using Nanoparticles Reinforced Aluminum Alloy A Suresh, NM Kumar, PMJ Stalin, PV Nandhakumar, PM Kumar, ... J. Environ. Nanotechnol 14 (4), 27-34 , 2025 2025
Performance analysis of roughened triangular solar air heater for preheating applications P Michael Joseph Stalin, V Sivamaran, R Lokanadham, V Kavimani, ... International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM) 18 (7 … , 2024 2024
Experimental assessment of thermohydraulic performance on counter flow impinging air solar heater integrated with arc shaped roughness PMJ Stalin, M Palaniappan, S Karthikeyan, R Ramkumar, B Prabu, ... Heat and Mass Transfer 60 (8), 1367-1376 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
STUDY ON A SOLAR WATER HEATER PERFORMANCE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF NANOFLUID. P KUMAR, M RAJESWARI, PT SARAVANAKUMAR, SP ARUNKUMAR, ... EMERG: Energy. Environment. Efficiency. Resources. Globalization 10 (2) , 2024 2024
Innovative cinque rib-roughened stimulators on performance improvement in triangular channel solar air heater PMJ Stalin, R Lokanadham, G Naveen, B Singh, SA Tayyab, H Panchal, ... International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies 19, 227-235 , 2024 2024 Citations: 14
INVESTIGATING THE PERFORMANCE OF A FLAT-PLATE SOLAR WATER-HEATING SYSTEM USING CeO 2 /WATER NANOFLUID: A HOLISTIC APPROACH MJS Prakasam, P Murugesan, MK Pasupathi, L Rapuru, P Balaji, ... Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer 31 (1) , 2024 2024 Citations: 9
Utilization of zinc-ferrite/water hybrid nanofluids on thermal performance of a flat plate solar collector—a thermal modeling approach PMJ Stalin, TV Arjunan, M Almeshaal, P Murugesan, B Prabu, PM Kumar Environmental Science and Pollution Research 29 (52), 78848-78861 , 2022 2022 Citations: 45
Study on sintered wick heat pipe (SWHP) with CuO nanofluids under different orientation PM Kumar, R Saminathan, M Tharwan, H Hadidi, PMJ Stalin, ... Journal of Nanomaterials 2022 (1), 7158228 , 2022 2022 Citations: 22
Performance improvement of solar PV through the thermal management using a nano-PCM PMJ Stalin, KS Prasad, KP Kumar, G Hemadri, M Rajesh, KP Kumar Materials Today: Proceedings 50, 1553-1558 , 2022 2022 Citations: 81
Characterization of candle making wax (CMW) using CuO nanoparticles for enhancing thermal storage capability PMJ Stalin, Y Naresh, T Vamsi, K Harivarma, GV Rao, J Nagarjuna Materials Today: Proceedings 50, 1243-1247 , 2022 2022 Citations: 9
A scientometric analysis on development of nanofluids for heat transfer and fluid flow applications M Vijayakumar, S Sivankalai, P Michael Joseph Stalin, G Kumaresan, ... Solid State Technology 64 (2), 3667-3684 , 2021 2021 Citations: 21
Study on Nano-TIO2/Crude Wax Phase Change Material (Nano-TIO2/PCM) for Solar Thermal Energy Storage, Nanotechnology Applications in Green Energy Systems PM Kumar, K Mylsamy, PT Saravanakumar, PMJ Stalin, ... Nova Sci. Publishers, 185-218 , 2021 2021 Citations: 3
Influence of nano-enhanced phase change material (NEPCM) on the performance of solar water heater PM Kumar, K Mylsamy, PMJ Stalin, A Karthick, PT Saravanakumar Solar Water Heating: Fundamentals and Applications, 113-135 , 2021 2021 Citations: 5
Influence of various nanofluids on the performance of solar water heaters PMJ Stalin, TV Arjunan, MM Matheswaran, PM Kumar, N Sadanandam Solar Water Heating: Fundamentals and Applications, 285-314 , 2021 2021 Citations: 2
Investigation on indirect solar dryer for drying sliced potatoes using phase change materials (PCM) N Vigneshkumar, M Venkatasudhahar, PM Kumar, A Ramesh, R Subbiah, ... Materials Today: Proceedings 47, 5233-5238 , 2021 2021 Citations: 145
Investigations on thermal properties of CeO2/water nanofluids for heat transfer applications PMJ Stalin, TV Arjunan, MM Matheswaran, PM Kumar, N Sadanandam Materials Today: Proceedings 47, 6815-6820 , 2021 2021 Citations: 79
Investigating performance of solar photovoltaic using a nano phase change material PM Kumar, A Karthick, S Richard, M Vijayakumar, PMJ Stalin, DG Kumar, ... Materials Today: Proceedings 47, 5029-5033 , 2021 2021 Citations: 73
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Characterization of Hybrid-nano/Paraffin Organic Phase Change Material for Thermal Energy Storage Applications in Solar Thermal Systems GA Manoj Kumar Pasupathi ,Karthick Alagar , Michael Joseph Stalin P, Matheswaran Energies 13 (https://doi.org/10.3390/en13195079), 5079 , 2020 2020 Citations: 166
Investigation on indirect solar dryer for drying sliced potatoes using phase change materials (PCM) N Vigneshkumar, M Venkatasudhahar, PM Kumar, A Ramesh, R Subbiah, ... Materials Today: Proceedings 47, 5233-5238 , 2021 2021 Citations: 145
Thermal characteristics analysis of a phase change material under the influence of nanoparticles PM Kumar, D Sudarvizhi, PMJ Stalin, A Aarif, R Abhinandhana, ... Materials Today: Proceedings 45, 7876-7880 , 2021 2021 Citations: 95
Augmenting the performance of conventional solar still through the nano-doped black paint (NDBP) coating on absorber PM Kumar, CS Kumar, K Muralidharan, Y Muniratnam, K Abraham, ... Materials Today: Proceedings 47, 4929-4933 , 2021 2021 Citations: 90
Energy, economic and environmental investigation of a flat plate solar collector with CeO 2 /water nanofluid: P. Michael Joseph Stalin et al. P Michael Joseph Stalin, TV Arjunan, MM Matheswaran, H Dolli, ... Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 139 (5), 3219-3233 , 2020 2020 Citations: 89
Performance improvement of solar PV through the thermal management using a nano-PCM PMJ Stalin, KS Prasad, KP Kumar, G Hemadri, M Rajesh, KP Kumar Materials Today: Proceedings 50, 1553-1558 , 2022 2022 Citations: 81
Investigations on thermal properties of CeO2/water nanofluids for heat transfer applications PMJ Stalin, TV Arjunan, MM Matheswaran, PM Kumar, N Sadanandam Materials Today: Proceedings 47, 6815-6820 , 2021 2021 Citations: 79
Experimental and theoretical investigation on the effects of lower concentration CeO 2 /water nanofluid in flat-plate solar collector P Michael Joseph Stalin, TV Arjunan, MM Matheswaran, N Sadanandam Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 135 (1), 29-44 , 2019 2019 Citations: 74
Investigating performance of solar photovoltaic using a nano phase change material PM Kumar, A Karthick, S Richard, M Vijayakumar, PMJ Stalin, DG Kumar, ... Materials Today: Proceedings 47, 5029-5033 , 2021 2021 Citations: 73
Utilization of zinc-ferrite/water hybrid nanofluids on thermal performance of a flat plate solar collector—a thermal modeling approach PMJ Stalin, TV Arjunan, M Almeshaal, P Murugesan, B Prabu, PM Kumar Environmental Science and Pollution Research 29 (52), 78848-78861 , 2022 2022 Citations: 45
Study on sintered wick heat pipe (SWHP) with CuO nanofluids under different orientation PM Kumar, R Saminathan, M Tharwan, H Hadidi, PMJ Stalin, ... Journal of Nanomaterials 2022 (1), 7158228 , 2022 2022 Citations: 22
A scientometric analysis on development of nanofluids for heat transfer and fluid flow applications M Vijayakumar, S Sivankalai, P Michael Joseph Stalin, G Kumaresan, ... Solid State Technology 64 (2), 3667-3684 , 2021 2021 Citations: 21
AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE MASS FLOW RATES EFFECT ON FLAT-PLATE SOLAR WATER HEATER PERFORMANCE USING AL 2 O 3/WATER MJS PRAKASAM, A THOTTIPALAYAM VELLINGIRI, S NATARAJ Thermal Science 21 (2), pS379-S388 , 2017 2017 Citations: 20
Characterization of hybrid-nano/paraffin organic phase change material for thermal energy storage applications in solar thermal systems, Energies. 13 (19)(2020) 5079 MK Pasupathi, K Alagar, P Michael Joseph Stalin, MM Matheswaran, ... 2020 Citations: 19
Innovative cinque rib-roughened stimulators on performance improvement in triangular channel solar air heater PMJ Stalin, R Lokanadham, G Naveen, B Singh, SA Tayyab, H Panchal, ... International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies 19, 227-235 , 2024 2024 Citations: 14
Effects of CeO2/Water Nanofluid on the Efficiency of Flat Plate Solar Collector TVAMMMNS P.Michael Joseph Stalin JOURNAL OF THE CHINESE SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 41 (1), 75-83 , 2020 2020 Citations: 11
INVESTIGATING THE PERFORMANCE OF A FLAT-PLATE SOLAR WATER-HEATING SYSTEM USING CeO 2 /WATER NANOFLUID: A HOLISTIC APPROACH MJS Prakasam, P Murugesan, MK Pasupathi, L Rapuru, P Balaji, ... Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer 31 (1) , 2024 2024 Citations: 9
Characterization of candle making wax (CMW) using CuO nanoparticles for enhancing thermal storage capability PMJ Stalin, Y Naresh, T Vamsi, K Harivarma, GV Rao, J Nagarjuna Materials Today: Proceedings 50, 1243-1247 , 2022 2022 Citations: 9
Effective thermal performance assessment for prismatic triangular solar air heater integrated with fins and turbulators P Michael Joseph Stalin, PN Rao, M Palaniappan, PM Kumar, ... Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications 86 (22), 8129-8145 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Influence of nano-enhanced phase change material (NEPCM) on the performance of solar water heater PM Kumar, K Mylsamy, PMJ Stalin, A Karthick, PT Saravanakumar Solar Water Heating: Fundamentals and Applications, 113-135 , 2021 2021 Citations: 5
RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)
An Indian patent has been published with the title ‘A novel brick composition comprising low density polyethylene and manufactured sand” with the published patent File No: 202041056245.
An Indian patent has been published with the title “IOT Enabled solar Thermal storage tank implanted with PCM room” with the published patent File No: 202141020598.
An Australian patent has been published and granted with the title “Versatile imprint head for low temperature applications” Patent No: 2021100770.
An Indian patent has been published with the title “Motorized Tilt-Able Screw Jack for Farm Tractor Overhauling” with the published patent File No: 202141033662 A.
An Indian patent has been published with the title “Solar Air Heating System and Method Thereof” with the published patent File No: 202241016839 A.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Texmo Industries , Coimbatore - 2 Years
Kanya Castings, Coimbatore -2 Years