Dr. Nishant Thakar
Ganpat University, Shri Satsangi Saket Dham Ram Ashram Vadasma Group of Institutions, Gujarat Technological University
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About
Academic & Research Professional in Advanced Engine Technologies and Renewable Energy.
Dr. Nishant Thakar holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has over 12 years of academic and research experience. His core expertise includes internal combustion engines, alternative fuels, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and sustainable energy systems. He has conducted advanced research on combustion, performance, and emission analysis of biodiesel blends with nano-additives under varying engine operating conditions.
Dr. Thakar has published and presented research in reputed national and international journals and conferences. His current research interests focus on cleaner fuel technologies, renewable energy systems, hybrid and electric vehicle technology, and thermal energy management.
Employment
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Ganpat University Assistant Professor2025 - Present
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Shri Satsangi Saket Dham Ram Ashram Vadasma Group of Institutions HOD (Assistant Professor)2014 - 2025
Education
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Gujarat Technological University M.E-Mechanical (Thermal Engineering)2012 - 2014
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (10)
- RSM Hybrid Modeling of a BSFC for a Single Cylinder Four Stroke CI Engine Fueled with Nano-additives Added to Diesel-biodiesel Fuel Blends Save
- Performance and emissions of a CI engine using a diesel, jatropha biodiesel and biodiesel adopting Al2O3 nanomaterial as fuel blend. Save
- Performance and emissions of a CI engine using a diesel, jatropha biodiesel and biodiesel adopting Al2O3 nanomaterial as fuel blend. Save
- Applications of evacuated tubes collector to harness the solar energy: a review Save
- Effect of cultivation parameters and heat management on the algae species growth conditions and biomass production in a continuous feedstock photobioreactor Save
- Aegle marmelos phytochemical stabilized synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles and their role against agriculture and food pathogen Save
- Annual performance analysis of adding different nanofluids in stepped solar still Save
- Experimental investigations on spray flames and emissions analysis of diesel and diesel/biodiesel blends for combustion in oxy-fuel burner Save
- Investigation and performance analysis of water-diesel emulsion for improvement of performance and emission characteristics of partially premixed charge compression ignition (PPCCI) diesel engines Save
- Various techniques to enhance distillate output of tubular solar still: A review Save