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Dr. Anshu Agrawal

AKVO-Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd., Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, ANA College of Engineering & Management Studies

ORCID iD 0000-0002-3138-4786
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Anshu Agrawal is an accomplished Mechanical Engineer, Researcher, and Academician specializing in Thermal Engineering and Solar Energy applications with over a decade of professional experience. He has contributed significantly to Mechanical Engineering Education and Sustainable Energy Solutions. Through his innovative research in Atmospheric Water Harvesting, he has made significant contributions to the field of energy sustainability.

He has earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree (2025) in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surat, where his specialization in Thermal (Solar Energy) led to groundbreaking research on desiccant material based solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting. He completed his Graduation (2013) & Post-Graduation (2017) in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, and was a Gold Medalist in his Post-Graduate program. Additionally, he also holds MBA degree in Finance from Sikkim Manipal University, Manipal (2015).

His professional experience spans over 12 years, combining Teaching, Research, and Industrial exposure. He has served as Assistant Professor & Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in leading two different Engineering Institutes in Bareilly. There he played a pivotal role in curriculum development, student mentorship, Industrial collaborations and fostering research initiatives to sustainable innovations. He has completed 9 Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and attended several workshops, webinars, and training sessions on renewable energy. He is also an Associate Member of Institution of Engineers (India). His pioneering research has been recognized with 3 patents and about 16 research publications in high-impact SCI, ESCI, and Scopus-indexed journals of Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, and Taylor & Francis. He has also presented 4 conference papers at National and International conferences on sustainable energy. In addition to his research contributions, he actively contributes as an Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for around 12 reputed International Journals like Energy, Solar Energy, Journal of Cleaner Production, Renewable Energy, and Applied Thermal Engineering etc.

Currently, he serves as Head of New Product Development at AKVO – Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd., Surat (Gujarat), where he focuses on advancing water sustainability through developing cutting-edge atmospheric water harvesting systems using solar energy. His commitment to engineering excellence and environmental sustainability continues to drive impactful innovations in renewable energy and water conservation.

Employment

  • AKVO-Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd. Head-New Product Development
    2024 - Present
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat Researcher
    2021 - 2024
  • ANA College of Engineering & Management Studies Head of the Department
    2020 - 2021
  • Rakshpal Bahadur College of Engineering & Technology Head of the Department
    2019 - 2020
  • Rakshpal Bahadur College of Engineering & Technology Assistant Professor
    2013 - 2017

Education

  • Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
    2021 - 2024
  • Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Post-Graduation
    2017 - 2019
  • Sikkim Manipal University Post Graduation
    2014 - 2016
  • SRMS College of Engineering & Technology Graduation
    2009 - 2013

Projects & Funding

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Publications (16)