Surajit Mondal, Ph.D

Assistant Professor-Senior Scale

Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering - 2020), UPES

M. Tech. (Energy Systems-2015), UPES

B. Tech (Electrical Engineering-2013), Asansol Engineering College

Career Graph:

Joined as Junior Research Fellow at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies on June 2015.
Promoted to Research Scientist at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies on February 2016.
Promoted to Assistant Professor at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies on November 2020.
Promoted to Assistant Professor-Senior Scale at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies on January 2022.

Research interests: Optimization of Renewable energy like solar, wind, small hydro, Alternate Energy Source, Biofuels, Waste to Energy Conversions, Solar Thermal Technologies and its application, Wireless Power Distribution.

Technical Qualification:

Completed 25-weeks integrated course offered by the University of California, Irvine “TheVirtual Teacher Specialization” a five course series that covers best practices for online instruction, student engagement and virtual community building; effective uses of asynchronous and synchronous technologies, social media and other emerging technologies; and data analysis techniques and student performance measurements to individualize instruction in an online orblended environment. The Specialization concludes with a final project.

Course-1 Foundations of Virtual Instruction
Course-2 Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom
Course-3 Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom
Course-4 Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom
Course-5 Virtual Teacher Final Project

Specialization

Sig Sigma Yellow Belt by University System of Georgia (4 Courses, 1. Six Sigma Principles, 2. Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure, 3. Six Sigma Tools for Analyze, 4. Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control)
This specialization is for those, who are looking to learn more about Six Sigma or refresh the knowledge of the basic components of Six Sigma and Lean. Six Sigma skills are widely sought by employers both nationally and internationally. These skills have been proven to help improve business processes, performance, and quality assurance. In this specialization, one will learn proven principles and tools specific to six sigma and lean.
Sig Sigma Green Belt by University System of Georgia (4 Courses: 1. Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced), 2. Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases, 3. Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase, 4. Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases)
This specialization is for those, who are looking to learn more about Six Sigma or refresh one’s knowledge of the more advanced components of Six Sigma and Lean. Six Sigma skills are widely sought by employers both nationally and internationally. These skills have been proven to help improve business processes, performance, and quality assurance. In this specialization, one will learn proven principles and tools specific to six sigma and lean.
Leadership Development for Engineers by Rice University (3 courses, 1. Self-Awareness and the Effective Leader, 2. Relationship Management, 3. Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams)
Professional engineers who want to advance in their careers need to be able to effectively and efficiently lead a team. The Self Awareness course take one through an in depth examination of one’s personal strengths and weaknesses. One can learn how to leverage his strengths in a leadership role and how his weaknesses may affect his leadership style. The Managing Relationships course is all about relationships: building them and the importance of effective communication, productive meetings and gaining influence among his peers. In the Action Planning course, one can set his goals and develop action-oriented plans to reach them. One can learn how to set up a creative environment for his team to work and how to motivate them to reach their potential.
Engineering Project Management by Rice University (3 courses, 1. Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning, 2. Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management, 3. Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement)
This Specialization provides the tools to more effectively and successfully manage projects; to give you a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and confidence that sets you apart and gives you a competitive edge as you move toward leadership positions. It is an introduction to Project Management and is targeted for engineers who are interested in improving their project management skills in a new leadership position or in advance of their first leadership position. (Course Numbers: IP-2017, SCTM-2017, PRQT-2017 | Professional Development Units: 38 | R.E.P Number 4528 )
Virtual Teacher by University of California, Irvine
The Virtual Teacher Specialization is a five course (1. Foundations of Virtual Instruction, 2. Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom, 3. Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom, 4.Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom, 5.Virtual Teacher Final Project) series that covers best practices for online instruction, student engagement and virtual community building; effective uses of asynchronous and synchronous technologies, social media and other emerging technologies; and data analysis techniques and student performance measurements to individualize instruction in an online or blended environment. The Specialization concludes with a final project. Students must design a comprehensive online or blended module of instruction that incorporates the skills developed throughout the courses
Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries by University of Cape Town
Protecting Business Innovations via Patent by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Protecting Business Innovations via Copyright by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Protecting Business Innovations via Trademark by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning by Rice University
Leading Teams by University of Michigan
COVID-19: What You Need to Know (CME Eligible) by Osmosis
COVID-19 - A clinical update by the University of Florida
COVID-19 Contact Tracing by Johns Hopkins University
AI For Everyone by deeplearning.ai
Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments by Duke University
Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively by Duke University
Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively by Duke University
Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies by Duke University
Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen by University of California, Irvine
Relationship Management by Rice University
Internet History, Technology, and Security by University of Michigan
Corporate Strategy by University of London, UCL School of Management
Corporate Strategy by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking by Institute for the Future
Sports and Society by Duke University
Our Energy Future by University of California San Diego
Self-Awareness and the Effective Leader by Rice University
Design Thinking for Innovation by University of Virginia
International Entertainment and Sports Marketing by Yonsei University
Influencing People by University of Michigan
Managing Data Analysis by Johns Hopkins University
Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams by Rice University
Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) by University of Michigan
Conflict Resolution Skills by University of California, Irvine
Building Your Leadership Skills by HEC Paris
Digital Transformation by BCG, University of Virginia
Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
International Leadership and Organizational Behavior by Università Bocconi
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence by Indian School of Business
Solar Energy Basics by The State University of New York
Photovoltaic solar energy by École Polytechnique
Introduction to solar cells by Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Global Energy and Climate Policy by University of London, SOAS University of London
Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact by Macquarie University
Leadership in 21st Century Organizations by Copenhagen Business School
Wind Energy by Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course) by École Polytechnique
High-Impact Business Writing by University of California, Irvine
New Models of Business in Society by University of Virginia
The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future by the University of Copenhagen
Electric Power Systems by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity by University of California, Irvine

Courses Taught

Solar Energy and its application
Waste Heat Recovery and Co-generation
Introduction to Biomass
Energy Scenario and Energy forms
Renewable Energy Technology& Cogeneration

Research Experience

Year of Funding	Sponsoring Organization	Title of Project	Amount of Grant (In Lacs)	Role
Sponsored Research Projects
2018	DST, Young Scientist	An Economical Approach to Wireless Electricity Generation by Powering Fused Fluorescent Bulb for Rural Electrification	33.67	Principle Investigator
2014	DST, MNRE	Feasibility of harnessing concentrated solar thermal energy to produce and store pyrolysed biofuels for automotive engine applications	42.85	Junior Research Fellow, Core Team member of the project

Recent Publications (Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=I_L-lOsAAAAJ&hl=en) :

Advances in Floating Aero generators: Present Status and Future: Mondal, A.K., Mondal, S., Devalla V., Sharma, P, Gupta. M.K., International Journal of Precision and Engineering Manufacturing (2016) 17: 1555. doi:10.1007/s12541-016-0182-x
3D printing: its microfluidic functions and environmental impacts: Sharma, A., Mondal, S., Mondal, A.K., Baksi, S., Patel, R.K., Chu, W.S., Pandey, J.K. International Journal of Precision and Engineering Manufacturing-Green Technology (2017) doi: 10.1007/s40684-017-0038-6
Thermochemical pyrolysis of biomass using solar energy for efficient biofuel production: a review; Mondal, S., Mondal, A. K., Chintala, V., Tauseef, S. M., Kumar, S., & Pandey, J. K., Biofuels, 1-10 (2018), doi: 10.1080/17597269.2018.1461512
Analysis of Six-Phase Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines for Optimal Parameter Considerations: T Dey, AK Chowdhury, SM Alam, S Mondal - International Journal of Applied Power Engineering, (2018) doi: http://doi.org/10.11591/ijape.v7.i2.pp%25p
Voltage security assessment of power system, AK Chowdhury, S Mondal, SK Alam, J Pal, World Scientific News 21, 83-97
Solar thermal biomass pyrolysis-a review paper, S Mondal, AK Sharma, PK Sahoo, Int J Sci Eng Res 5, 635-642
An overview of cleaning and prevention processes for enhancing efficiency of solar photovoltaic panels, JKP, S Mondal, A K Mondal, A Sharma, V Devalla, S Rana, S Kumar, Current Science 115 (6), 1065-1077
Feasibility Study of a 200 kW Solar Wind Hybrid System, J Johnson, S Mondal, AK Mondal, S Rana, JK Pandey, Applied Solar Energy 54 (5), 376-383
Solar Thermal Pyrolysis of Karanja Seeds for a Sustainable Approach for Liquid Biofuel Utilization. S Mondal, JK Pandey, S Kumar, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 18 (3), 941-948
GC-MS based lemon grass metabolite analysis involved in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles and evaluation of photo-catalytic degradation of methylene blue, D Singh, A Bansal, A Jain, LK Tyagi, S Mondal, RK Patel, BioMetals, 1-19.
Separation of iodine using neem oil-cashew nut shell liquid based-phenol formaldehyde resin modified lignocellulosic biomatrices: Batch and column study, S Manna, P Bobde, D Roy, AK Sharma, S Mondal, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 122, 98-105.
An investigation on emissions analysis of spark plug engine fueled by producer gas generated by L. camera, Surajit Mondal, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Amit Kumar Sharma, Shribalaji Shenbagaraj, Materials Today: Proceedings.
A Novel Method of Mass Disinfection for the Prevention of Covid-19, N Raj, A Dasgotra, VK Singh, S Mondal, A Sharma, JK Pandey, Int J Cur Res Rev| Vol 13 (04), 29.
Deflection-Based Energy Harvesting Speed Breaker and It’s Mechatronic Application, N Raj, A Dasgotra, S Mondal, S Kumar, RK Patel, International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 1-10.

Publications:

M. Mukherjee, I. Adhikary, S. Mondal, A. K. Mondal, M. Pundir, V. Chowdary, A Vision of IoT: Applications, Challenges and Opportunities with Dehradun perspective, ICICCD 2016 (Springer)
Advances in Floating Aero generators: Present Status and Future: Mondal, A.K., Mondal, S., Devalla V., Sharma, P, Gupta. M.K., International Journal of Precision and Engineering Manufacturing (2016) 17: 1555. doi:10.1007/s12541-016-0182-x
3D printing: its microfluidic functions and environmental impacts: Sharma, A., Mondal, S., Mondal, A.K., Baksi, S., Patel, R.K., Chu, W.S., Pandey, J.K. International Journal of Precision and Engineering Manufacturing-Green Technology (2017) doi: 10.1007/s40684-017-0038-6
Thermochemical pyrolysis of biomass using solar energy for efficient biofuel production: a review; Mondal, S., Mondal, A. K., Chintala, V., Tauseef, S. M., Kumar, S., & Pandey, J. K., Biofuels, 1-10 (2018), doi: 10.1080/17597269.2018.1461512
Analysis of Six-Phase Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines for Optimal Parameter Considerations: T Dey, AK Chowdhury, SM Alam, S Mondal - International Journal of Applied Power Engineering, (2018) doi: http://doi.org/10.11591/ijape.v7.i2.pp%25p
Detailed Energy Audit of Thermal Power Plant Equipment, S Das, M Mukherjee, S Mondal, World Scientific News 22, 105-127
Voltage security assessment of power system, AK Chowdhury, S Mondal, SK Alam, J Pal, World Scientific News 21, 83-97
Solar thermal biomass pyrolysis-a review paper, S Mondal, AK Sharma, PK Sahoo, Int J Sci Eng Res 5, 635-642
An overview of cleaning and prevention processes for enhancing efficiency of solar photovoltaic panels, JKP S Mondal, A K Mondal, A Sharma, V Devalla, S Rana, S Kumar, Current Science 115 (6), 1065-1077
India’s initiatives on environmental safeguarding-sustainability, M Mukherjee, S Mondal, International Letters of Natural Sciences 47
Performance Testing of SI Engine using LPG as Alternate Fuel, M Mukherjee, S Mondal, CK Mandal, World Scientific News 22, 1-11
Feasibility Study of a 200 kW Solar Wind Hybrid System, J Johnson, S Mondal, AK Mondal, S Rana, JK Pandey, Applied Solar Energy 54 (5), 376-383
Mega Watt Security Assessment of Power Systems, AK Chowdhury, S Mondal, M Mukherjee, PK Biswas, International Letters of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy 58, 9
Thermal Audit of Power Plant, S Das, M Mukherjee, S Mondal, AK Chowdhury, World Scientific News 21, 68-82
Ambit of Carbon Capture Technology in India, M Mukherjee, S Mondal, A Chowdhury, International Letters of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy 59, 46
Solar Thermal Pyrolysis of Karanja Seeds for a Sustainable Approach for Liquid Biofuel Utilization. S Mondal, JK Pandey, S Kumar, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 18 (3), 941-948
Deflection-Based Energy Harvesting Speed Breaker and It’s Mechatronic Application, N Raj, A Dasgotra, S Mondal, S Kumar, R K Patel; International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, Taylor & Francis, (2020): 1-10.

Conference Presentation:

Investigation into A Novel Way to Improve Wind Turbine Operation-ASME GTINDIA 2015-Paper No: 1429
Kush K. Sharma, Sohaib Ghazali, Animesh Dalai, Keshav Sarawat, Vindhya Devalla, Sudhir Joshi, Surajit Mondal, and Prashant Rawat. "Space Debris reduction using Eddy Currents", 2018 Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, AIAA AVIATION Forum, (AIAA 2018-3161) https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-3161
Comparative Analysis of Floating Aerogenerators, AK Mondal, RK Patel, A Sharma, V Devalla, S Mondal, International Conference on Nano for Energy and Water, 9-18

Posters

Ankit Dalvi, Surajit Mondal, Amit Kumar Mondal, Venkateshwaran PS, “Triple state absorption based cooling system for aerogenerators”. ASME Gas Turbine India 2015, Hyderabad. 2nd -3rd Dec, 2015.

Reviewers of Journals:

Reviewer of Electrical Power System and Research, Elsevier.
Reviewer of International Journal of Precision and Engineering Manufacturing, Springer.
Reviewer of Frontiers Material, Springer.
Reviewer of Alexandria Engineering Journal, Elsevier.

Patents

#	Author(s)	Year of Award	Title of Patent	Patent Number	International/Indian
i.	Nikhil Raj, Rajesh Singh, Jitendra Kumar Pandey, Surajit Mondal, Anita;	Published	Design and Development of Wireless Power Distribution Area Network	201611036646.	Indian
ii.	Dr. Pasupuleti Subrahmanya Ranjit, Apurv Jain, Jatin Bijlani, Harsh Kandpal, Arvind Kumar Chaudhary, Tushar Kapoor, Vivek Kaundal, Rousha Kumar, Surajit Mondal, Prashant Shukla;	Published	On Board Diagnostic System To Detect Adulterants In Gasoline and Provide a Quantified Value of Adulterants	201811010929	Indian
iii.	Dr. Venkateswarlu Chintala, Ranjit Karunanithi, Surajit Mondal, Dr. J. K. Pandey;	Published	A Portable Vehicle Washing System	201811010242.	Indian
iv.	Nikhil Raj, Amarnath Bose, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Pandey, Surajit Mondal, Krishna Kant Dixit, Pinisetti Swami Sairam;	Published	Apparatus for Energy Harvesting by Utilizing the Weight of Vehicles Passing Over Road	201811009262	Indian
v.	Dr. Pasupuleti Subrahmanya Ranjit, Rishabh Chaudhary, Prakhar Prakash, Harsh, Sanjeev Kumar, Ashish Gaurav, Roushan Kumar, Vivek Kaundal, Prashant Shukla, Swapnil Bhurat, Surajit Mondal;	Published	Active Safety System for the Vehicle Passing Through Stagnant and Flowing Water Therof	201811008888	Indian
vi.	Nivesh Yadav, Shambhavi, Dr. Sushabhan Choudhury, Dr. Rajesh Singh, Anita, Rohit Samkaria, Surajit Mondal;	Published	Smart Shoe System	201811007959	Indian
vii.	Pranay: Mittal, Prashant Singh, Raghav Budhiraja, Dr. Pasupuleti Subrahmanya Ranjit, Vivek Kaundal, Roushan Kumar, Surajit Mondal, Prashant Shukla, Swapnil Bhurat, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Pandey;	Published	Retrofit System to Convert a Sequential Manual Transmission into a Semi-Automatic Transmission	201811010769	Indian
viii.	Nikhil Raj, Balaji Venkateswaran V, Surajit Mondal, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Pandey;	Published	Dual Energy Harvesting Using Wind Turbine	201911020675	Indian
ix.	Dr. Anil Kumar, Dr. Rajesh Maithani, Surajit Mondal;	Granted	Integrated Photovoltaic Panel for Water Heating:	327677-001	Indian
x.	Dr. Jitendra Yadav, Dr.Santosh Kurre, Surajit Mondal, Pawan Kumar Yadav, Lakshmi Kaushik, Manohar Bhati	Granted	Chainless Cycle	329241-001	Indian
xi.	Praveen Kumar Ghodke, Krishna Moorthy, Surajit Mondal, Jitendra Kumar Pandey, Venkateswarlu Chintala	Granted	A catalyst for pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste and a method of pyrolysis thereof	201911050635	Indian

Membership of Professional Bodies/Societies

#	Membership	Membership No.
i.	The Institution of Engineers	AM1708425
ii.	The Institution of Engineers	AM1708425

Professional Memberships/Fellowships/Awards:

Completed SIX Sigma Green Belt and SIX Sigma Yellow Belt certificate courses from University System of Georgia.
Completed Virtual Teacher certificate courses from University of California, Irvine.
Completed 60 online courses in Teaching and Learning, Management Oriented, Leadership Skills and Build-up.
N.C.C. “A” Certificate
Member of The Institute of Engineers, India.
Graduate Member of Energy Institute U.K. (Membership No.-0060790)
Online Certificate course from Intellectual Property Education Centre, FICCI on Intellectual Property, Enrolment No. 975253
Life Membership- Indian Physics Association (Membership no. DEH/LM/ 13626)

Active participation in national and international conferences

Organising Committee member for AdCHE-2020(International Conference on Nano for Energy and Water) from 05-07 Feb 2020.
Organising Committee member for International Conference on Nano for Energy and Water, ICNEW 2017 from 22nd-24th Feb 2017.
Organized more than 30 conference/seminar/brain storming sessions in UPES as an organizing member.

Honours and Achievements:

Received a grant of Rs. 33,67,020/- from Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Science and Technology (Seed Division) under Young Scientist Program, for the project entitled as “An Economical Approach to Wireless Electricity Generation by Powering Fused Fluorescent Bulb for Rural Electrification” on 16.07.2018.
Filed and Published 60+ patents (25 Granted) in various domain like Renewable Energy, Waste Management, Wireless Power Distribution, AI & IoT based systems.

Surajit Mondal, Ph.D

Assistant Professor-Senior Scale

Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering - 2020), UPES

M. Tech. (Energy Systems-2015), UPES

B. Tech (Electrical Engineering-2013), Asansol Engineering College

Career Graph:

Joined as Junior Research Fellow at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies on June 2015.
Promoted to Research Scientist at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies on February 2016.
Promoted to Assistant Professor at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies on November 2020.
Promoted to Assistant Professor-Senior Scale at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies on January 2022.

Technical Qualification:

Course-1 Foundations of Virtual Instruction
Course-2 Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom
Course-3 Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom
Course-4 Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom
Course-5 Virtual Teacher Final Project

Specialization

Sig Sigma Yellow Belt by University System of Georgia (4 Courses, 1. Six Sigma Principles, 2. Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure, 3. Six Sigma Tools for Analyze, 4. Six Sigma Tools for Improve and Control)
This specialization is for those, who are looking to learn more about Six Sigma or refresh the knowledge of the basic components of Six Sigma and Lean. Six Sigma skills are widely sought by employers both nationally and internationally. These skills have been proven to help improve business processes, performance, and quality assurance. In this specialization, one will learn proven principles and tools specific to six sigma and lean.
Sig Sigma Green Belt by University System of Georgia (4 Courses: 1. Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced), 2. Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases, 3. Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase, 4. Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases)
This specialization is for those, who are looking to learn more about Six Sigma or refresh one’s knowledge of the more advanced components of Six Sigma and Lean. Six Sigma skills are widely sought by employers both nationally and internationally. These skills have been proven to help improve business processes, performance, and quality assurance. In this specialization, one will learn proven principles and tools specific to six sigma and lean.
Leadership Development for Engineers by Rice University (3 courses, 1. Self-Awareness and the Effective Leader, 2. Relationship Management, 3. Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams)
Professional engineers who want to advance in their careers need to be able to effectively and efficiently lead a team. The Self Awareness course take one through an in depth examination of one’s personal strengths and weaknesses. One can learn how to leverage his strengths in a leadership role and how his weaknesses may affect his leadership style. The Managing Relationships course is all about relationships: building them and the importance of effective communication, productive meetings and gaining influence among his peers. In the Action Planning course, one can set his goals and develop action-oriented plans to reach them. One can learn how to set up a creative environment for his team to work and how to motivate them to reach their potential.
Engineering Project Management by Rice University (3 courses, 1. Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning, 2. Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management, 3. Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement)
This Specialization provides the tools to more effectively and successfully manage projects; to give you a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and confidence that sets you apart and gives you a competitive edge as you move toward leadership positions. It is an introduction to Project Management and is targeted for engineers who are interested in improving their project management skills in a new leadership position or in advance of their first leadership position. (Course Numbers: IP-2017, SCTM-2017, PRQT-2017 | Professional Development Units: 38 | R.E.P Number 4528 )
Virtual Teacher by University of California, Irvine
The Virtual Teacher Specialization is a five course (1. Foundations of Virtual Instruction, 2. Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom, 3. Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom, 4.Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom, 5.Virtual Teacher Final Project) series that covers best practices for online instruction, student engagement and virtual community building; effective uses of asynchronous and synchronous technologies, social media and other emerging technologies; and data analysis techniques and student performance measurements to individualize instruction in an online or blended environment. The Specialization concludes with a final project. Students must design a comprehensive online or blended module of instruction that incorporates the skills developed throughout the courses
Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries by University of Cape Town
Protecting Business Innovations via Patent by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Protecting Business Innovations via Copyright by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Protecting Business Innovations via Trademark by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning by Rice University
Leading Teams by University of Michigan
COVID-19: What You Need to Know (CME Eligible) by Osmosis
COVID-19 - A clinical update by the University of Florida
COVID-19 Contact Tracing by Johns Hopkins University
AI For Everyone by deeplearning.ai
Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments by Duke University
Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively by Duke University
Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively by Duke University
Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies by Duke University
Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen by University of California, Irvine
Relationship Management by Rice University
Internet History, Technology, and Security by University of Michigan
Corporate Strategy by University of London, UCL School of Management
Corporate Strategy by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking by Institute for the Future
Sports and Society by Duke University
Our Energy Future by University of California San Diego
Self-Awareness and the Effective Leader by Rice University
Design Thinking for Innovation by University of Virginia
International Entertainment and Sports Marketing by Yonsei University
Influencing People by University of Michigan
Managing Data Analysis by Johns Hopkins University
Personal Leadership Development Planning and Leading High Performing Teams by Rice University
Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) by University of Michigan
Conflict Resolution Skills by University of California, Irvine
Building Your Leadership Skills by HEC Paris
Digital Transformation by BCG, University of Virginia
Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
International Leadership and Organizational Behavior by Università Bocconi
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence by Indian School of Business
Solar Energy Basics by The State University of New York
Photovoltaic solar energy by École Polytechnique
Introduction to solar cells by Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Global Energy and Climate Policy by University of London, SOAS University of London
Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact by Macquarie University
Leadership in 21st Century Organizations by Copenhagen Business School
Wind Energy by Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course) by École Polytechnique
High-Impact Business Writing by University of California, Irvine
New Models of Business in Society by University of Virginia
The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future by the University of Copenhagen
Electric Power Systems by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity by University of California, Irvine

Courses Taught

Solar Energy and its application
Waste Heat Recovery and Co-generation
Introduction to Biomass
Energy Scenario and Energy forms
Renewable Energy Technology& Cogeneration

Research Experience

Year of Funding	Sponsoring Organization	Title of Project	Amount of Grant (In Lacs)	Role
Sponsored Research Projects
2018	DST, Young Scientist	An Economical Approach to Wireless Electricity Generation by Powering Fused Fluorescent Bulb for Rural Electrification	33.67	Principle Investigator
2014	DST, MNRE	Feasibility of harnessing concentrated solar thermal energy to produce and store pyrolysed biofuels for automotive engine applications	42.85	Junior Research Fellow, Core Team member of the project

Recent Publications (Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=I_L-lOsAAAAJ&hl=en) :

Advances in Floating Aero generators: Present Status and Future: Mondal, A.K., Mondal, S., Devalla V., Sharma, P, Gupta. M.K., International Journal of Precision and Engineering Manufacturing (2016) 17: 1555. doi:10.1007/s12541-016-0182-x
3D printing: its microfluidic functions and environmental impacts: Sharma, A., Mondal, S., Mondal, A.K., Baksi, S., Patel, R.K., Chu, W.S., Pandey, J.K. International Journal of Precision and Engineering Manufacturing-Green Technology (2017) doi: 10.1007/s40684-017-0038-6
Thermochemical pyrolysis of biomass using solar energy for efficient biofuel production: a review; Mondal, S., Mondal, A. K., Chintala, V., Tauseef, S. M., Kumar, S., & Pandey, J. K., Biofuels, 1-10 (2018), doi: 10.1080/17597269.2018.1461512
Analysis of Six-Phase Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines for Optimal Parameter Considerations: T Dey, AK Chowdhury, SM Alam, S Mondal - International Journal of Applied Power Engineering, (2018) doi: http://doi.org/10.11591/ijape.v7.i2.pp%25p
Voltage security assessment of power system, AK Chowdhury, S Mondal, SK Alam, J Pal, World Scientific News 21, 83-97
Solar thermal biomass pyrolysis-a review paper, S Mondal, AK Sharma, PK Sahoo, Int J Sci Eng Res 5, 635-642
An overview of cleaning and prevention processes for enhancing efficiency of solar photovoltaic panels, JKP, S Mondal, A K Mondal, A Sharma, V Devalla, S Rana, S Kumar, Current Science 115 (6), 1065-1077
Feasibility Study of a 200 kW Solar Wind Hybrid System, J Johnson, S Mondal, AK Mondal, S Rana, JK Pandey, Applied Solar Energy 54 (5), 376-383
Solar Thermal Pyrolysis of Karanja Seeds for a Sustainable Approach for Liquid Biofuel Utilization. S Mondal, JK Pandey, S Kumar, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 18 (3), 941-948
GC-MS based lemon grass metabolite analysis involved in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles and evaluation of photo-catalytic degradation of methylene blue, D Singh, A Bansal, A Jain, LK Tyagi, S Mondal, RK Patel, BioMetals, 1-19.
Separation of iodine using neem oil-cashew nut shell liquid based-phenol formaldehyde resin modified lignocellulosic biomatrices: Batch and column study, S Manna, P Bobde, D Roy, AK Sharma, S Mondal, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 122, 98-105.
An investigation on emissions analysis of spark plug engine fueled by producer gas generated by L. camera, Surajit Mondal, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Amit Kumar Sharma, Shribalaji Shenbagaraj, Materials Today: Proceedings.
A Novel Method of Mass Disinfection for the Prevention of Covid-19, N Raj, A Dasgotra, VK Singh, S Mondal, A Sharma, JK Pandey, Int J Cur Res Rev| Vol 13 (04), 29.
Deflection-Based Energy Harvesting Speed Breaker and It’s Mechatronic Application, N Raj, A Dasgotra, S Mondal, S Kumar, RK Patel, International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 1-10.

Publications:

M. Mukherjee, I. Adhikary, S. Mondal, A. K. Mondal, M. Pundir, V. Chowdary, A Vision of IoT: Applications, Challenges and Opportunities with Dehradun perspective, ICICCD 2016 (Springer)
Advances in Floating Aero generators: Present Status and Future: Mondal, A.K., Mondal, S., Devalla V., Sharma, P, Gupta. M.K., International Journal of Precision and Engineering Manufacturing (2016) 17: 1555. doi:10.1007/s12541-016-0182-x
3D printing: its microfluidic functions and environmental impacts: Sharma, A., Mondal, S., Mondal, A.K., Baksi, S., Patel, R.K., Chu, W.S., Pandey, J.K. International Journal of Precision and Engineering Manufacturing-Green Technology (2017) doi: 10.1007/s40684-017-0038-6
Thermochemical pyrolysis of biomass using solar energy for efficient biofuel production: a review; Mondal, S., Mondal, A. K., Chintala, V., Tauseef, S. M., Kumar, S., & Pandey, J. K., Biofuels, 1-10 (2018), doi: 10.1080/17597269.2018.1461512
Analysis of Six-Phase Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines for Optimal Parameter Considerations: T Dey, AK Chowdhury, SM Alam, S Mondal - International Journal of Applied Power Engineering, (2018) doi: http://doi.org/10.11591/ijape.v7.i2.pp%25p
Detailed Energy Audit of Thermal Power Plant Equipment, S Das, M Mukherjee, S Mondal, World Scientific News 22, 105-127
Voltage security assessment of power system, AK Chowdhury, S Mondal, SK Alam, J Pal, World Scientific News 21, 83-97
Solar thermal biomass pyrolysis-a review paper, S Mondal, AK Sharma, PK Sahoo, Int J Sci Eng Res 5, 635-642
An overview of cleaning and prevention processes for enhancing efficiency of solar photovoltaic panels, JKP S Mondal, A K Mondal, A Sharma, V Devalla, S Rana, S Kumar, Current Science 115 (6), 1065-1077
India’s initiatives on environmental safeguarding-sustainability, M Mukherjee, S Mondal, International Letters of Natural Sciences 47
Performance Testing of SI Engine using LPG as Alternate Fuel, M Mukherjee, S Mondal, CK Mandal, World Scientific News 22, 1-11
Feasibility Study of a 200 kW Solar Wind Hybrid System, J Johnson, S Mondal, AK Mondal, S Rana, JK Pandey, Applied Solar Energy 54 (5), 376-383
Mega Watt Security Assessment of Power Systems, AK Chowdhury, S Mondal, M Mukherjee, PK Biswas, International Letters of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy 58, 9
Thermal Audit of Power Plant, S Das, M Mukherjee, S Mondal, AK Chowdhury, World Scientific News 21, 68-82
Ambit of Carbon Capture Technology in India, M Mukherjee, S Mondal, A Chowdhury, International Letters of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy 59, 46
Solar Thermal Pyrolysis of Karanja Seeds for a Sustainable Approach for Liquid Biofuel Utilization. S Mondal, JK Pandey, S Kumar, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 18 (3), 941-948
Deflection-Based Energy Harvesting Speed Breaker and It’s Mechatronic Application, N Raj, A Dasgotra, S Mondal, S Kumar, R K Patel; International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, Taylor & Francis, (2020): 1-10.

Conference Presentation:

Investigation into A Novel Way to Improve Wind Turbine Operation-ASME GTINDIA 2015-Paper No: 1429
Kush K. Sharma, Sohaib Ghazali, Animesh Dalai, Keshav Sarawat, Vindhya Devalla, Sudhir Joshi, Surajit Mondal, and Prashant Rawat. "Space Debris reduction using Eddy Currents", 2018 Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, AIAA AVIATION Forum, (AIAA 2018-3161) https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-3161
Comparative Analysis of Floating Aerogenerators, AK Mondal, RK Patel, A Sharma, V Devalla, S Mondal, International Conference on Nano for Energy and Water, 9-18

Posters

Ankit Dalvi, Surajit Mondal, Amit Kumar Mondal, Venkateshwaran PS, “Triple state absorption based cooling system for aerogenerators”. ASME Gas Turbine India 2015, Hyderabad. 2nd -3rd Dec, 2015.

Reviewers of Journals:

Reviewer of Electrical Power System and Research, Elsevier.
Reviewer of International Journal of Precision and Engineering Manufacturing, Springer.
Reviewer of Frontiers Material, Springer.
Reviewer of Alexandria Engineering Journal, Elsevier.

Patents

#	Author(s)	Year of Award	Title of Patent	Patent Number	International/Indian
i.	Nikhil Raj, Rajesh Singh, Jitendra Kumar Pandey, Surajit Mondal, Anita;	Published	Design and Development of Wireless Power Distribution Area Network	201611036646.	Indian
ii.	Dr. Pasupuleti Subrahmanya Ranjit, Apurv Jain, Jatin Bijlani, Harsh Kandpal, Arvind Kumar Chaudhary, Tushar Kapoor, Vivek Kaundal, Rousha Kumar, Surajit Mondal, Prashant Shukla;	Published	On Board Diagnostic System To Detect Adulterants In Gasoline and Provide a Quantified Value of Adulterants	201811010929	Indian
iii.	Dr. Venkateswarlu Chintala, Ranjit Karunanithi, Surajit Mondal, Dr. J. K. Pandey;	Published	A Portable Vehicle Washing System	201811010242.	Indian
iv.	Nikhil Raj, Amarnath Bose, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Pandey, Surajit Mondal, Krishna Kant Dixit, Pinisetti Swami Sairam;	Published	Apparatus for Energy Harvesting by Utilizing the Weight of Vehicles Passing Over Road	201811009262	Indian
v.	Dr. Pasupuleti Subrahmanya Ranjit, Rishabh Chaudhary, Prakhar Prakash, Harsh, Sanjeev Kumar, Ashish Gaurav, Roushan Kumar, Vivek Kaundal, Prashant Shukla, Swapnil Bhurat, Surajit Mondal;	Published	Active Safety System for the Vehicle Passing Through Stagnant and Flowing Water Therof	201811008888	Indian
vi.	Nivesh Yadav, Shambhavi, Dr. Sushabhan Choudhury, Dr. Rajesh Singh, Anita, Rohit Samkaria, Surajit Mondal;	Published	Smart Shoe System	201811007959	Indian
vii.	Pranay: Mittal, Prashant Singh, Raghav Budhiraja, Dr. Pasupuleti Subrahmanya Ranjit, Vivek Kaundal, Roushan Kumar, Surajit Mondal, Prashant Shukla, Swapnil Bhurat, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Pandey;	Published	Retrofit System to Convert a Sequential Manual Transmission into a Semi-Automatic Transmission	201811010769	Indian
viii.	Nikhil Raj, Balaji Venkateswaran V, Surajit Mondal, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Pandey;	Published	Dual Energy Harvesting Using Wind Turbine	201911020675	Indian
ix.	Dr. Anil Kumar, Dr. Rajesh Maithani, Surajit Mondal;	Granted	Integrated Photovoltaic Panel for Water Heating:	327677-001	Indian
x.	Dr. Jitendra Yadav, Dr.Santosh Kurre, Surajit Mondal, Pawan Kumar Yadav, Lakshmi Kaushik, Manohar Bhati	Granted	Chainless Cycle	329241-001	Indian
xi.	Praveen Kumar Ghodke, Krishna Moorthy, Surajit Mondal, Jitendra Kumar Pandey, Venkateswarlu Chintala	Granted	A catalyst for pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste and a method of pyrolysis thereof	201911050635	Indian

Membership of Professional Bodies/Societies

#	Membership	Membership No.
i.	The Institution of Engineers	AM1708425
ii.	The Institution of Engineers	AM1708425

Professional Memberships/Fellowships/Awards:

Completed SIX Sigma Green Belt and SIX Sigma Yellow Belt certificate courses from University System of Georgia.
Completed Virtual Teacher certificate courses from University of California, Irvine.
Completed 60 online courses in Teaching and Learning, Management Oriented, Leadership Skills and Build-up.
N.C.C. “A” Certificate
Member of The Institute of Engineers, India.
Graduate Member of Energy Institute U.K. (Membership No.-0060790)
Online Certificate course from Intellectual Property Education Centre, FICCI on Intellectual Property, Enrolment No. 975253
Life Membership- Indian Physics Association (Membership no. DEH/LM/ 13626)

Active participation in national and international conferences

Organising Committee member for AdCHE-2020(International Conference on Nano for Energy and Water) from 05-07 Feb 2020.
Organising Committee member for International Conference on Nano for Energy and Water, ICNEW 2017 from 22nd-24th Feb 2017.
Organized more than 30 conference/seminar/brain storming sessions in UPES as an organizing member.

Honours and Achievements:

Received a grant of Rs. 33,67,020/- from Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Science and Technology (Seed Division) under Young Scientist Program, for the project entitled as “An Economical Approach to Wireless Electricity Generation by Powering Fused Fluorescent Bulb for Rural Electrification” on 16.07.2018.
Filed and Published 60+ patents (25 Granted) in various domain like Renewable Energy, Waste Management, Wireless Power Distribution, AI & IoT based systems.

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