Best Researcher Award
PIYUSH YADAV
NIT Megahalaya, India
PIYUSH YADAV is a researcher affiliated with NIT Megahalaya, India, whose documented research profile is associated with renewable energy technologies. The supplied bibliographic record identifies seven documents, 20 citations, and an h-index of 2 in Scopus. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of the indexed research record and should be interpreted in relation to publication age, disciplinary citation practices, and the scope of the researcher’s work. [1]
Abstract
The available research record places PIYUSH YADAV within the field of renewable energy technologies, with particular emphasis on solar-thermal desalination and solar still performance. The listed publications address computational and experimental considerations in solar still systems, including water-depth variation, computational fluid dynamics, automated thermal management, and continuous freshwater production. The record therefore provides evidence of research activity connecting renewable energy conversion with water sustainability. [2]
Keywords
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Solar Still
- Solar Desalination
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Freshwater Production
Introduction
Solar desalination research investigates methods for converting saline or contaminated water into freshwater using solar-derived thermal energy. Solar stills are among the established technologies in this area, while computational modelling can be used to examine heat transfer, evaporation, condensation, and system-performance parameters. Yadav’s listed work addresses these themes through a study of water depth under Shillong weather conditions and a later study involving hybrid photovoltaic-powered operation with automated cooling and heating. [3]
Research Profile
The supplied Scopus information records seven documents, 20 citations, and an h-index of 2. The research subject area is identified as Renewable Energy Technologies. The publication record presented for this profile contains both a conference paper and a journal article, illustrating activity across conference and journal dissemination channels. [1]
Research Contributions
The documented contributions focus on solar still design and performance evaluation. One study examines the influence of water depth using computational fluid dynamics for Shillong weather conditions, while the later journal article concerns a hybrid photovoltaic-powered double-slope solar still incorporating automated cooling and heating for continuous freshwater production. [2] [3]
Publications
- Standalone hybrid PV-powered double-slope solar still with automated cooling and heating for continuous freshwater production.
Applied Thermal Engineering. Forthcoming publication date: October 2026.
- Effect of Variation of Water Depth on the Performance of a Double Slope Solar Still for Shillong Weather Condition – A CFD Study.
Proceedings of the 27th National and 5th International ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, IIT Patna, 2024.
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric profile reports 20 citations and an h-index of 2. These metrics indicate that the indexed publication record has received citations within the relevant scholarly databases. Citation counts can change over time and may differ between indexing services; consequently, the figures should be understood as a time-specific bibliometric snapshot rather than a complete measure of research influence. [1]
Award Suitability
For consideration under the Best Researcher Award category, the available record documents a defined research area, indexed scholarly publications, citation activity, and work addressing renewable-energy-based freshwater production. The evidence can be evaluated alongside the award committee’s eligibility requirements, publication quality criteria, research originality, and other submitted documentation. This article does not independently determine award eligibility or selection.
Conclusion
PIYUSH YADAV’s documented research profile is centered on renewable energy technologies, with identified publications concerning solar still performance, CFD analysis, and hybrid photovoltaic-powered desalination. The supplied bibliometric record provides a concise quantitative description of the indexed research output, while the publication details provide context for the technical direction of the work.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: PIYUSH YADAV, Author ID 57221158462. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57221158462
- Yadav, P. (2026). Standalone hybrid PV-powered double-slope solar still with automated cooling and heating for continuous freshwater production. Applied Thermal Engineering. DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2026.133276.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2026.133276
- Yadav, P. (2024). Effect of Variation of Water Depth on the Performance of a Double Slope Solar Still for Shillong Weather Condition – A CFD Study. Proceedings of the 27th National and 5th International ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference. DOI: 10.1615/ihmtc-2023.1600.
https://doi.org/10.1615/ihmtc-2023.1600
- ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record for PIYUSH YADAV.
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6159-9686
- Crossref. (n.d.). DOI metadata record for 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2026.133276.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2026.133276
- Crossref. (n.d.). DOI metadata record for 10.1615/ihmtc-2023.1600.
https://doi.org/10.1615/ihmtc-2023.1600