Advances in Thermal Engineering: Innovations for Sustainable Solutions (Emerging Technologies and Materials in Thermal Engineering)

Advances in Thermal Engineering: Innovations for Sustainable Solutions takes readers on a journey through cutting-edge thermal engineering innovations and sustainable solutions in this comprehensive reference book. From advanced heat transfer technologies to environmental sustainability initiatives, the book delves into a diverse array of topics, providing insights into the latest advancements in thermal sciences and engineering. It covers a wide range of topics in thermal engineering, including advanced heat transfer technologies, innovative cooling systems, sustainable energy solutions, and emerging materials. Readers will explore practical applications, case studies, and discussions on environmental sustainability, thermal management in various systems, and the latest advancements.

From fundamental principles to cutting-edge research, this book provides a comprehensive overview of thermal engineering innovations and their applications in diverse industries. It will equip readers -- from researchers, engineers, educators, students, industry professionals, and environmentalists -- with the knowledge and tools needed to address challenges and innovate in the ever-evolving field of thermal engineering.

• Demonstrates real-world relevance through practical applications and case studies that demonstrate the application of thermal engineering concepts in various industries and scenarios
• Highlights emerging trends and technologies in thermal engineering, such as nanomaterial applications and thermal modeling in electrical devices
• Offers comprehensive coverage of various thermal engineering topics, ranging from advanced heat transfer technologies to thermal management in mechanical systems

Dr. G. Sriharan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Automobile Engineering at Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering in 2009 from Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College and his Master of Engineering in Internal Combustion Engineering in 2013from Anna University, Villupuram. He was awarded his Ph.D. degree in 2022 from Anna University, Chennai. He possesses 13 years of teaching experience along with two years of industrial experience. Dr. Sriharan has actively participated in national and international conferences and is a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). He has published 10 research articles in reputed international journals and holds five published patents. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several reputed international journals. His research interests include nanofluids, heat transfer in mini- and micro-channel heat sinks, internal combustion engines, solar thermal systems, and phase change materials.

Dr. S. Harikrishnan is currently Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kings Engineering College, Chennai, India. He received his B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras, in 2002, and both his M.E. in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineering and Ph.D. at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, in 2007 and 2015 respectively. He has 22 years of experience in teaching and 16 years of research experience. Dr. Harikrishnan is an active researcher in the fields of phase change materials, nanofluids, and supercapacitors. He has published many papers in referred journals and conference proceedings. He is an editorial team member in two Scopus-indexed journals and one SCI-E journal, and has served as the panel session chair, reviewer, and Managing Guest Editor for international conference proceedings

Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ali is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Fellow of Institute of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) UK, a Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) UK and Editor in Chief of Emerging Technologies and Materials in Thermal Engineering (Elsevier). He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS), Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom. He was a postdoc at Water and Energy Laboratory of University of California at Merced, United States. Recently, he has been serving as the Associate Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering, and as Director of Renewable Energy Laboratory at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.