Dr. Prateek D. Malwe

About

Dr. Prateek Malwe is a Mechanical Engineering professional with a Ph.D. from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli (affiliated with Shivaji University, Kolhapur), completed under the prestigious AICTE National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF) scheme. His research expertise lies in refrigeration systems, cold chain technologies, energy and exergy analysis, and Organic Rankine Cycle applications.
With over 8 years of academic experience, Dr. Malwe has served as an Assistant Professor at reputed institutes including Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi, and KITS Ramtek. He has taught a wide range of core mechanical engineering subjects and is passionate about delivering concept-driven learning.
He has made significant research contributions with 59 publications, including SCI-E and Scopus-indexed journals, along with two granted design patents. He has also been actively involved in the academic community as a reviewer for 60+ international journals, reviewing over 290+ research manuscripts.
Dr. Malwe holds an M.Tech. in Heat Power Engineering (Silver Medalist) and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Nagpur University, where he was a top-ranking student. He has participated in 90+ academic events and has received multiple recognitions, including national-level paper presentation awards.
A dedicated academician and researcher, he is driven by consistency, hard work, and a strong commitment to advancing sustainable energy systems and thermal engineering solutions.

Employment

• COEP Technological University Pune Assistant Professor
  2026 - 2027
• Dr D Y Patil Institute of Technology Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering)
  2022 - 2026
• Kavikulguru Institute of Technology and Science Ramtek Assistant Professor
  2015 - 2018
• DY Patil College of Engineering Akurdi Pune Assistant Professor
  2014 - 2015

Education

Education history is unavailable.

Projects & Funding

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Publications (49)

• RLE-Based Model Predictive Control vs. Rule-Based Control for Energy Management in Multi-Architecture Electric Vehicles
  Clean Energy Science and Technology 2026 DOI: 10.18686/cest944
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• Enhancement of critical heat flux and heat transfer during jet impingement quenching using Al2O3 and SiO2 nanofluids
  Scientific Reports 2026 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-69340-6
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• Efficiency, cost, and carbon footprint considerations in analysing hybrid solar thermal-photovoltaic desalination systems
  Desalination and Water Treatment 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.dwt.2025.101606
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• A Solar-Powered Automated Irrigation System Using Arduino and Moisture Sensors for Efficient Water Management in Agriculture
  Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 2025 DOI: 10.48084/etasr.11206
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• Performance investigation on Organic Rankine Cycle from a low-temperature heat source
  Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2025.105841
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• Effect of Sheet Thickness and Strength of Dual-Phase Steels (DP600, DP780, DP980) on the Quality of Roll-Formed U-Profiles
  ES Materials & Manufacturing 2025 DOI: 10.30919/MM1898
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• Optimizing Cold Roll Forming Parameters for High-Quality Advanced High-Strength Steel DP980 Products: A Design of Experiments Approach
  ES Materials & Manufacturing 2025 DOI: 10.30919/MM1860
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• Ratcheting fatigue behaviour of advanced structural materials at their service temperatures
  Scientific Reports 2025 DOI: 10.1038/S41598-025-09147-Z
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• A comprehensive review on dehumidification system using solid desiccant for thermal comfort in HVAC applications
  Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering 2024 DOI: 10.1177/09544089231163024
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• The Impact of Adhesive Force on Droplet Splash Delay on Surfaces with Nano-Textured Coatings Infused with Lubricant
  International Journal of Heat and Technology 2024 DOI: 10.18280/IJHT.420202
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