Dr Aman Yadav

Dr Aman Yadav

  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
  • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
SDGs Focus

Biography

Dr Aman Yadav recently completed his PhD from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (Malaysia). His PhD research activity was on battery thermal management systems by using the biobased particles dispersed phase change materials composites. His current activity is focused on thermal energy storage by dispersing bio-based nanoparticles into the organic phase change materials at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University. He has very good knowledge of the subject and is working hard to learn more about the current trends under the guidance of his supervisors. His research area of interest includes the Synthesis of green nanoparticles, Renewable Energy, Solar Thermal Energy Storage, and Phase Change Material. He has published over 21 articles as per the Scopus database.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering), University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia (2025)
  • Master of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), GLA University Mathura, India (2021)
  • Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), AKTU, India (2018)

Research Interests

  • Advanced Energy Materials
  • Material synthesis
  • Phase Change Materials
  • Battery management system

Notable Publications

  1. 2025 - Yadav, A., Samykano, M., Pandey, A. K., Suraparaju, S. K., Natarajan, S. K., & Ponnambalam,
    S. G. (2025). Advanced nano-graphite-infused salt-hydrated phase change materials
    derived from recycled waste for enhancing thermal energy storage with exceptional
    thermal stability. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 103621. (Q1, IF=5.4)
  2. 2024 - Rajamony, R. K., Suraparaju, S. K., Kalidasan, B., Yadav, A., Pandey, A. K., Sofiah, A. G. N., ...
    & Saidur, R. (2024). Energizing solar still efficiency with eco-friendly coconut shell biochar
    enhanced organic phase change material. Separation and Purification Technology,
    131200. (Q1, IF=9.0).
  3. 2024 - Yadav, A., Samykano, M., Kalidasan, B., Sharma, K., & Pandey, A. K. (2024). Optimizing
    Thermal Energy Storage Using Multi-Walled Carbon Nano Tube Infused Polyethylene
    Glycol Composites: An Experimental and Simulation Study. Process Safety and
    Environmental Protection. (Q1, IF=7.8)
  4. 2024 - Yadav, A., A.K. Pandey, M. Samykano, B. Kalidasan, Zafar Said (2024). A review of organic
    phase change materials and their adaptation for thermal energy storage. International
    Materials Reviews, 69(7-8), 380-446. (Q1, IF=16.8)
  5. 2024 - Yadav, A., Samykano, M., Pandey, A. K., Kareri, T., & Kalidasan, B. (2024). Optimizing
    thermal properties and heat transfer in 3D biochar-embedded organic phase changematerials for thermal energy storage. Materials Today Communications, 38, 108114. (Q2,
    IF=4.5)
  6. 2024 - Yadav, A., Samykano, M., Pandey, A. K., Rajamony, R. K., & Tyagi, V. V. (2024). Thermal
    characterization of shape-stable phase change material for efficient thermal energy
    storage and electric to thermal energy conversion. Journal of Energy Storage, 103,
    114368. (Q1, IF=9.8)
  7. 2024 - Yadav, A., Samykano, M., Pandey, A. K., Sharma, K., & Tyagi, V. V. (2024). Experimental
    investigation on the thermophysical properties of Paraffin wax/wheat husk composite for
    thermal energy storage. Materials Letters, 373, 137133. (Q2, IF=2.7)
  8. 2024 - Yadav, A., Pandey, A. K., Samykano, M., Kareri, T., & Tyagi, V. V. (2024). Wheat husk derived
    microparticle infused organic phase change material for efficient heat transfer and
    sustainable thermal energy storage. Journal of Energy Storage, 86, 111204. (Q1, IF=9.8)
  9. 2024 - Suraparaju, S. K., Samykano, M., Nandavarapu, R. R., Natarajan, S. K., Muthuvairavan, G.,
    Yadav, A., & Vasudevan, G. (2024). Innovative Double-Finned absorber and NanoparticleEnhanced energy storage for enhanced Thermo-Economic performance of solar stills.
    Separation and Purification Technology, 131360. (Q1, IF=9.0)
  10. 2024 - Yadav, A., Samykano, M., Pandey, A. K., Natarajan, S. K., Vasudevan, G., Muthuvairavan, G.,
    & Suraparaju, S. K. (2024). Sustainable Phase Change Material Developments for
    Thermally Comfortable Smart Buildings: A Critical Review. Process Safety and
    Environmental Protection. (Q1, IF=7.8)
  11. 2023 - Yadav, A., Samykano, M., Pandey, A. K., Aljafari, B., & Tyagi, V. V. (2023). Synthesis and
    characterization of polyethylene glycol-polymethyl methacrylate infused multiwalled
    carbon nanotube nanocomposite as an efficient thermal energy storage. Materials Today
    Communications, 37, 107472. (Q2, IF=4.5)
  12. 2023 - Yadav, A., Samykano, M., Pandey, A. K., Tyagi, V. V., Devarajan, R., Sudhakar, K., & Noor, M.
    M. (2023). A systematic review on bio-based phase change materials. International
    Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, 20(2), 10547-10558. (Q3, IF=1.0)

Achievements & Accolades

Achievements
• 2025 – 5-minute thesis competition in Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Malaysia – First Prize
• 2024 – Poster presentation in Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Malaysia – Second Prize
• 2024 – 14th edition Creation, Innovation, Technology & Research Exposition (CITREX) 2024 in Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Malaysia – Silver Medal