Dr. Vivek Patel

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Designation : Associate Professor & Head Of The Department
Experience : 19 years
Educational Qualification: Ph.D., M.Tech, BE
Specialization : Solar Thermal Technology, Solar Water Desalination, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics
Email : Vivek.Patel@gtu.edu.in
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Research Paper
    • “Experimental and Theoretical Evaluation of Bubbler Humidifier for Humidification – Dehumidification Water Desalination System”. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Springer Link.
    • “Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Bubble Column Humidification and Thermoelectric Cooler Dehumidification Water Desalination System”. International Journal of Energy Research, Wiley Publication.
    • “Mathematical modeling and performance assessment of solar air collector”. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 13(18): 1803-1810.
    • "CFD Simulation of Dehumidification of Air in Humidification-Dehumidification Based Water Desalination System". Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering, Springer Link.
    • “Performance and Economic Analysis of Bubble Column Humidification and Thermoelectric Cooler Dehumidification Water Desalination System”. Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, ASME.
    • “Performance assessment of conventional solar desalination system in Northern part of Gujarat”. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer.
    • “Artificially roughened solar air heating technology – A comprehensive review”. Applied Thermal Engineering, Elsevier
    • “Performance investigation of a modified single-basin solar distiller by augmenting thermoelectric cooler as an external condenser”. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer.
    • “Heat transfer enhancement in solar air heater utilizing Novel rotating spiral baffles”. Journal of Renewable and sustainable energy. AIP publishing
    • “Performance assessment of thermal energy storage system for solar thermal applications”. Scientific reports.
    • “Performance enhancement of pyramid solar still integrated with evacuated tube collector, phase change material, and fins: Thermal, exergy, economic, and environmental analysis.” Journal of Energy Storage, Elsevier.
    • “Performance assessment of rotating spiral-shaped baffles built-in solar air heater: 4E and sustainability analysis.” Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Elsevier
    • “Evaluating seasonal dynamics: a 4E analysis of optimized spiral baffles in a solar air heater.” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer.
    • “Thermo hydraulic investigation of rotating baffled solar air heater.” Engineering Research Express, IOP Publishing.
    • “Experimental study of the thermal efficiency of Solar air heater equipped with rotating spiral shape baffles: Using Solar Simulator.” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, IOP Publishing.
Achievements
    • Received several funded research projects from GTU, SSIP Government of Gujarat, and ISRO in the areas of solar energy, renewable energy, sustainable development, and community-based innovations.
    • Developed practical and innovative solutions such as solar stills, solar dryers, wave energy devices, eco-friendly construction materials, and off-grid utility systems.
    • Secured four granted design patents for innovative technologies in solar, energy harvesting, and sustainable product design.
    • Successfully guided a Ph.D. scholar in advanced solar air heater research, completed in 2025.