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Pravin Diliban Nadarajah

Shiv Nadar University, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Tezpur University, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Anna University, Chennai

ORCID iD 0000-0002-1467-8598

About

Pravin Diliban Nadarajah is a Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Civil Engineering, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Greater Noida, India. His research is centered on sustainable building practices, focusing on energy-efficient and bioclimatic building design. Currently, he is exploring strategies for "Net-Zero Energy Housing" in both present and future climates in India.

Pravin holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University and an M.Tech in Energy Technology from Tezpur University. His Master's thesis on bioclimatic classification and energy potential for Sri Lanka set the foundation for his ongoing research in climate-responsive architecture and energy-efficient buildings.

His research interests include thermal comfort, occupant behavior, bioclimatic building design, and net-zero energy buildings. Pravin has contributed to several high-impact journals and presented his work at prominent international conferences. He utilizes building energy simulation tools and data-driven methodologies to influence the development of building standards and energy efficiency regulations

Employment

  • Shiv Nadar University PhD Scholar
    2022 - 2027
  • General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Lecturer (Probationary)
    2022 - 2022
  • Eastern University, Sri Lanka Temporary Assistant Lecturer
    2018 - 2019

Education

  • Shiv Nadar University Doctorate in Philosophy
    2022 - 2027
  • Tezpur University M.Tech in Energy Technology
    2019 - 2021
  • Anna University, Chennai B.E in Mechanical Engineering
    2014 - 2018

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (9)