Education

Postdoctoral training, Tanta University, Egypt, 2020

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, 2016
• M.E., Thermal Engineering, Anna University, India, 2012
• B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India, 2010

Courses Taught

• ME 204 Thermodynamics II
• ME315 Heat transfer
• Power plant Engineering
• Heat and Mass transfer
• Automobile Engineering
• Refrigeration and Air conditioning

Research Areas

• Nanomaterials and nanofluids
• Surface coating and characterization
• Synthesis of nanoparticles
• Renewable Energy
• Desalination
• Alternative fuels

Selected Publications

• [1]          Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Silver (Ag) based nanoparticles in paraffin wax as thermal energy storage for stepped solar still–An experimental approach. Solar Energy, 262, 111808.
• [2]          Sathyamurthy, R. Combined sensible heat and nano-enhanced latent heat energy storage for solar thermal evaporation: an experimental approach. J Therm Anal Calorim (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12530-5
• [3]          Thakur AK, Ahmed MS, Kang H, Prabakaran R, Said Z, Rahman S, Sathyamurthy R, Kim J, Hwang JY. Critical Review on Internal and External Battery Thermal Management Systems for Fast Charging Applications (Adv. Energy Mater. 11/2023). Advanced Energy Materials. 2023 Mar;13(11):2370041.
• [4]          Pitchaiah, S., Juchelková, D., Sathyamurthy, R., & Atabani, A. E. (2023). Prediction and performance optimisation of a DI CI engine fuelled diesel–Bael biodiesel blends with DMC additive using RSM and ANN: Energy and exergy analysis. Energy Conversion and Management, 292, 117386.
• [5]          Khechekhouche A, Smakdji N, Assad ME, Abdelgaied M, Kabeel AE, Ghodbane M, Allal A, Sathyamurthy R. Impact of Solar Energy and Energy Storage on a Still’s Nocturnal Output. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 2023 Nov 1;51(6).
• [6]          Saleque AM, Ma S, Thakur AK, Saidur R, Han TK, Hossain MI, Qarony W, Ma Y, Sathyamurthy R, Tsang YH. MXene/MnO2 nanocomposite coated superior salt-rejecting biodegradable luffa sponge for efficient solar steam generation. Desalination. 2023 May 15;554:116488.
• [7]          Banoqitah, E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., Fujii, M., Sudalaimuthu, P., Djouider, F., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Enhancement and prediction of a stepped solar still productivity integrated with paraffin wax enriched with nano-additives. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 49, 103215.
• [8]          Vijayan, S., Sathyamurthy, R., Mokheimer, E. M., & Kumar, R. S. (2023). Performance enhancement and emission reduction of CRDI diesel engine fueled using Manilkara Zapota biodiesel blend with TiO2 nanoadditive. Fuel Processing Technology, 248, 107842.
• [9]          Abushanab, W. S., Zayed, M. E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Performance evaluation of a solar air heater with staggered/longitudinal finned absorber plate integrated with aluminium sponge porous medium. Journal of Building Engineering, 73, 106841.
• [10]       Vimala, M., Ramadas, G., Perarasi, M., Manokar, A. M., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). A Review of Different Types of Solar Cell Materials Employed in Bifacial Solar Photovoltaic Panel. Energies, 16(8), 3605.
• [11]       Sathiyaseelan, V., Lakshmana Gowder, S., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Comparative Assessment of Low-Concentration Ethanol and Waste Fish Oil Biodiesel Blends on Emission Reduction and Performance Improvement in Variable Compression Ratio Engine. Journal of Thermal Science, 1-14.
• [12]       Venkatesan, M., Sekhar, S. C., Sathyamurthy, R., & Athikesavan, M. M. (2023). Experimental investigation on seaweed (sargassum wightii) derived using methanolic extracts. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 68, 453-460.
• [13]       Sundar, S. P., Vijayabalan, P., Sathyamurthy, R., Said, Z., & Thakur, A. K. (2023). Experimental and feasibility study on nano blended waste plastic oil based diesel engine at various injection pressure: A value addition for disposed plastic food containers. Fuel Processing Technology, 242, 107627.
• [14]       Burye, N. N., Sathyamurthy, R., & Rajagopal, D. (2023). Computational fluid dynamics–based parametric study on the performance of solar air heater channel. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(11), 30321-30342.
• [15]       Prasad, A. R., Sathyamurthy, R., Kabeel, A. E., & Sudhakar, M. (2023). Concentrator-assisted solar still for improving freshwater yield: an experimental approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(9), 24494-24505.
• [16]       Sathyamurthy R, El-Maghlany WM, Attia ME, Kabeel AE, Abdelgaied M, M. Abdel-Aziz M, Abdullah AS, Vasanthaseelan S. Hemispherical Solar Distiller Performance Utilizing Hybrid Storage Media, Paraffin Wax with Nanoparticles: An Experimental Study. Molecules. 2022 Dec 16;27(24):8988.
• [17]       Meskher, H., Belhaouari, S. B., Thakur, A. K., Sathyamurthy, R., Singh, P., Khelfaoui, I., & Saidur, R. (2022). A review about COVID-19 in the MENA region: environmental concerns and machine learning applications. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(55), 82709-82728.
• [18]       Kannan BT, Madhu B, Kabeel AE, Thakur AK, Velraj R, Lynch I, Saidur R, Sathyamurthy R. Improved freshwater generation via hemispherical solar desalination unit using paraffin wax as phase change material encapsulated in waste aluminium cans. Desalination. 2022 Sep 15;538:115907.

Professional Memberships

• Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Life Member – Indian Society for Technical Education
• Life member – The Institution of Engineers (India)

Education

Postdoctoral training, Tanta University, Egypt, 2020

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, 2016
• M.E., Thermal Engineering, Anna University, India, 2012
• B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India, 2010

Courses Taught

• ME 204 Thermodynamics II
• ME315 Heat transfer
• Power plant Engineering
• Heat and Mass transfer
• Automobile Engineering
• Refrigeration and Air conditioning

Research Areas

• Nanomaterials and nanofluids
• Surface coating and characterization
• Synthesis of nanoparticles
• Renewable Energy
• Desalination
• Alternative fuels

Selected Publications

• [1]          Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Silver (Ag) based nanoparticles in paraffin wax as thermal energy storage for stepped solar still–An experimental approach. Solar Energy, 262, 111808.
• [2]          Sathyamurthy, R. Combined sensible heat and nano-enhanced latent heat energy storage for solar thermal evaporation: an experimental approach. J Therm Anal Calorim (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12530-5
• [3]          Thakur AK, Ahmed MS, Kang H, Prabakaran R, Said Z, Rahman S, Sathyamurthy R, Kim J, Hwang JY. Critical Review on Internal and External Battery Thermal Management Systems for Fast Charging Applications (Adv. Energy Mater. 11/2023). Advanced Energy Materials. 2023 Mar;13(11):2370041.
• [4]          Pitchaiah, S., Juchelková, D., Sathyamurthy, R., & Atabani, A. E. (2023). Prediction and performance optimisation of a DI CI engine fuelled diesel–Bael biodiesel blends with DMC additive using RSM and ANN: Energy and exergy analysis. Energy Conversion and Management, 292, 117386.
• [5]          Khechekhouche A, Smakdji N, Assad ME, Abdelgaied M, Kabeel AE, Ghodbane M, Allal A, Sathyamurthy R. Impact of Solar Energy and Energy Storage on a Still’s Nocturnal Output. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 2023 Nov 1;51(6).
• [6]          Saleque AM, Ma S, Thakur AK, Saidur R, Han TK, Hossain MI, Qarony W, Ma Y, Sathyamurthy R, Tsang YH. MXene/MnO2 nanocomposite coated superior salt-rejecting biodegradable luffa sponge for efficient solar steam generation. Desalination. 2023 May 15;554:116488.
• [7]          Banoqitah, E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., Fujii, M., Sudalaimuthu, P., Djouider, F., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Enhancement and prediction of a stepped solar still productivity integrated with paraffin wax enriched with nano-additives. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 49, 103215.
• [8]          Vijayan, S., Sathyamurthy, R., Mokheimer, E. M., & Kumar, R. S. (2023). Performance enhancement and emission reduction of CRDI diesel engine fueled using Manilkara Zapota biodiesel blend with TiO2 nanoadditive. Fuel Processing Technology, 248, 107842.
• [9]          Abushanab, W. S., Zayed, M. E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Performance evaluation of a solar air heater with staggered/longitudinal finned absorber plate integrated with aluminium sponge porous medium. Journal of Building Engineering, 73, 106841.
• [10]       Vimala, M., Ramadas, G., Perarasi, M., Manokar, A. M., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). A Review of Different Types of Solar Cell Materials Employed in Bifacial Solar Photovoltaic Panel. Energies, 16(8), 3605.
• [11]       Sathiyaseelan, V., Lakshmana Gowder, S., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Comparative Assessment of Low-Concentration Ethanol and Waste Fish Oil Biodiesel Blends on Emission Reduction and Performance Improvement in Variable Compression Ratio Engine. Journal of Thermal Science, 1-14.
• [12]       Venkatesan, M., Sekhar, S. C., Sathyamurthy, R., & Athikesavan, M. M. (2023). Experimental investigation on seaweed (sargassum wightii) derived using methanolic extracts. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 68, 453-460.
• [13]       Sundar, S. P., Vijayabalan, P., Sathyamurthy, R., Said, Z., & Thakur, A. K. (2023). Experimental and feasibility study on nano blended waste plastic oil based diesel engine at various injection pressure: A value addition for disposed plastic food containers. Fuel Processing Technology, 242, 107627.
• [14]       Burye, N. N., Sathyamurthy, R., & Rajagopal, D. (2023). Computational fluid dynamics–based parametric study on the performance of solar air heater channel. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(11), 30321-30342.
• [15]       Prasad, A. R., Sathyamurthy, R., Kabeel, A. E., & Sudhakar, M. (2023). Concentrator-assisted solar still for improving freshwater yield: an experimental approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(9), 24494-24505.
• [16]       Sathyamurthy R, El-Maghlany WM, Attia ME, Kabeel AE, Abdelgaied M, M. Abdel-Aziz M, Abdullah AS, Vasanthaseelan S. Hemispherical Solar Distiller Performance Utilizing Hybrid Storage Media, Paraffin Wax with Nanoparticles: An Experimental Study. Molecules. 2022 Dec 16;27(24):8988.
• [17]       Meskher, H., Belhaouari, S. B., Thakur, A. K., Sathyamurthy, R., Singh, P., Khelfaoui, I., & Saidur, R. (2022). A review about COVID-19 in the MENA region: environmental concerns and machine learning applications. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(55), 82709-82728.
• [18]       Kannan BT, Madhu B, Kabeel AE, Thakur AK, Velraj R, Lynch I, Saidur R, Sathyamurthy R. Improved freshwater generation via hemispherical solar desalination unit using paraffin wax as phase change material encapsulated in waste aluminium cans. Desalination. 2022 Sep 15;538:115907.

Professional Memberships

• Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Life Member – Indian Society for Technical Education
• Life member – The Institution of Engineers (India)

Education

Postdoctoral training, Tanta University, Egypt, 2020

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, 2016
• M.E., Thermal Engineering, Anna University, India, 2012
• B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India, 2010

Courses Taught

• ME 204 Thermodynamics II
• ME315 Heat transfer
• Power plant Engineering
• Heat and Mass transfer
• Automobile Engineering
• Refrigeration and Air conditioning

Research Areas

• Nanomaterials and nanofluids
• Surface coating and characterization
• Synthesis of nanoparticles
• Renewable Energy
• Desalination
• Alternative fuels

Selected Publications

• [1]          Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Silver (Ag) based nanoparticles in paraffin wax as thermal energy storage for stepped solar still–An experimental approach. Solar Energy, 262, 111808.
• [2]          Sathyamurthy, R. Combined sensible heat and nano-enhanced latent heat energy storage for solar thermal evaporation: an experimental approach. J Therm Anal Calorim (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12530-5
• [3]          Thakur AK, Ahmed MS, Kang H, Prabakaran R, Said Z, Rahman S, Sathyamurthy R, Kim J, Hwang JY. Critical Review on Internal and External Battery Thermal Management Systems for Fast Charging Applications (Adv. Energy Mater. 11/2023). Advanced Energy Materials. 2023 Mar;13(11):2370041.
• [4]          Pitchaiah, S., Juchelková, D., Sathyamurthy, R., & Atabani, A. E. (2023). Prediction and performance optimisation of a DI CI engine fuelled diesel–Bael biodiesel blends with DMC additive using RSM and ANN: Energy and exergy analysis. Energy Conversion and Management, 292, 117386.
• [5]          Khechekhouche A, Smakdji N, Assad ME, Abdelgaied M, Kabeel AE, Ghodbane M, Allal A, Sathyamurthy R. Impact of Solar Energy and Energy Storage on a Still’s Nocturnal Output. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 2023 Nov 1;51(6).
• [6]          Saleque AM, Ma S, Thakur AK, Saidur R, Han TK, Hossain MI, Qarony W, Ma Y, Sathyamurthy R, Tsang YH. MXene/MnO2 nanocomposite coated superior salt-rejecting biodegradable luffa sponge for efficient solar steam generation. Desalination. 2023 May 15;554:116488.
• [7]          Banoqitah, E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., Fujii, M., Sudalaimuthu, P., Djouider, F., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Enhancement and prediction of a stepped solar still productivity integrated with paraffin wax enriched with nano-additives. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 49, 103215.
• [8]          Vijayan, S., Sathyamurthy, R., Mokheimer, E. M., & Kumar, R. S. (2023). Performance enhancement and emission reduction of CRDI diesel engine fueled using Manilkara Zapota biodiesel blend with TiO2 nanoadditive. Fuel Processing Technology, 248, 107842.
• [9]          Abushanab, W. S., Zayed, M. E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Performance evaluation of a solar air heater with staggered/longitudinal finned absorber plate integrated with aluminium sponge porous medium. Journal of Building Engineering, 73, 106841.
• [10]       Vimala, M., Ramadas, G., Perarasi, M., Manokar, A. M., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). A Review of Different Types of Solar Cell Materials Employed in Bifacial Solar Photovoltaic Panel. Energies, 16(8), 3605.
• [11]       Sathiyaseelan, V., Lakshmana Gowder, S., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Comparative Assessment of Low-Concentration Ethanol and Waste Fish Oil Biodiesel Blends on Emission Reduction and Performance Improvement in Variable Compression Ratio Engine. Journal of Thermal Science, 1-14.
• [12]       Venkatesan, M., Sekhar, S. C., Sathyamurthy, R., & Athikesavan, M. M. (2023). Experimental investigation on seaweed (sargassum wightii) derived using methanolic extracts. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 68, 453-460.
• [13]       Sundar, S. P., Vijayabalan, P., Sathyamurthy, R., Said, Z., & Thakur, A. K. (2023). Experimental and feasibility study on nano blended waste plastic oil based diesel engine at various injection pressure: A value addition for disposed plastic food containers. Fuel Processing Technology, 242, 107627.
• [14]       Burye, N. N., Sathyamurthy, R., & Rajagopal, D. (2023). Computational fluid dynamics–based parametric study on the performance of solar air heater channel. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(11), 30321-30342.
• [15]       Prasad, A. R., Sathyamurthy, R., Kabeel, A. E., & Sudhakar, M. (2023). Concentrator-assisted solar still for improving freshwater yield: an experimental approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(9), 24494-24505.
• [16]       Sathyamurthy R, El-Maghlany WM, Attia ME, Kabeel AE, Abdelgaied M, M. Abdel-Aziz M, Abdullah AS, Vasanthaseelan S. Hemispherical Solar Distiller Performance Utilizing Hybrid Storage Media, Paraffin Wax with Nanoparticles: An Experimental Study. Molecules. 2022 Dec 16;27(24):8988.
• [17]       Meskher, H., Belhaouari, S. B., Thakur, A. K., Sathyamurthy, R., Singh, P., Khelfaoui, I., & Saidur, R. (2022). A review about COVID-19 in the MENA region: environmental concerns and machine learning applications. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(55), 82709-82728.
• [18]       Kannan BT, Madhu B, Kabeel AE, Thakur AK, Velraj R, Lynch I, Saidur R, Sathyamurthy R. Improved freshwater generation via hemispherical solar desalination unit using paraffin wax as phase change material encapsulated in waste aluminium cans. Desalination. 2022 Sep 15;538:115907.

Professional Memberships

• Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Life Member – Indian Society for Technical Education
• Life member – The Institution of Engineers (India)

Education

Postdoctoral training, Tanta University, Egypt, 2020

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, 2016
• M.E., Thermal Engineering, Anna University, India, 2012
• B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India, 2010

Courses Taught

• ME 204 Thermodynamics II
• ME315 Heat transfer
• Power plant Engineering
• Heat and Mass transfer
• Automobile Engineering
• Refrigeration and Air conditioning

Research Areas

• Nanomaterials and nanofluids
• Surface coating and characterization
• Synthesis of nanoparticles
• Renewable Energy
• Desalination
• Alternative fuels

Selected Publications

• [1]          Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Silver (Ag) based nanoparticles in paraffin wax as thermal energy storage for stepped solar still–An experimental approach. Solar Energy, 262, 111808.
• [2]          Sathyamurthy, R. Combined sensible heat and nano-enhanced latent heat energy storage for solar thermal evaporation: an experimental approach. J Therm Anal Calorim (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12530-5
• [3]          Thakur AK, Ahmed MS, Kang H, Prabakaran R, Said Z, Rahman S, Sathyamurthy R, Kim J, Hwang JY. Critical Review on Internal and External Battery Thermal Management Systems for Fast Charging Applications (Adv. Energy Mater. 11/2023). Advanced Energy Materials. 2023 Mar;13(11):2370041.
• [4]          Pitchaiah, S., Juchelková, D., Sathyamurthy, R., & Atabani, A. E. (2023). Prediction and performance optimisation of a DI CI engine fuelled diesel–Bael biodiesel blends with DMC additive using RSM and ANN: Energy and exergy analysis. Energy Conversion and Management, 292, 117386.
• [5]          Khechekhouche A, Smakdji N, Assad ME, Abdelgaied M, Kabeel AE, Ghodbane M, Allal A, Sathyamurthy R. Impact of Solar Energy and Energy Storage on a Still’s Nocturnal Output. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 2023 Nov 1;51(6).
• [6]          Saleque AM, Ma S, Thakur AK, Saidur R, Han TK, Hossain MI, Qarony W, Ma Y, Sathyamurthy R, Tsang YH. MXene/MnO2 nanocomposite coated superior salt-rejecting biodegradable luffa sponge for efficient solar steam generation. Desalination. 2023 May 15;554:116488.
• [7]          Banoqitah, E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., Fujii, M., Sudalaimuthu, P., Djouider, F., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Enhancement and prediction of a stepped solar still productivity integrated with paraffin wax enriched with nano-additives. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 49, 103215.
• [8]          Vijayan, S., Sathyamurthy, R., Mokheimer, E. M., & Kumar, R. S. (2023). Performance enhancement and emission reduction of CRDI diesel engine fueled using Manilkara Zapota biodiesel blend with TiO2 nanoadditive. Fuel Processing Technology, 248, 107842.
• [9]          Abushanab, W. S., Zayed, M. E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Performance evaluation of a solar air heater with staggered/longitudinal finned absorber plate integrated with aluminium sponge porous medium. Journal of Building Engineering, 73, 106841.
• [10]       Vimala, M., Ramadas, G., Perarasi, M., Manokar, A. M., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). A Review of Different Types of Solar Cell Materials Employed in Bifacial Solar Photovoltaic Panel. Energies, 16(8), 3605.
• [11]       Sathiyaseelan, V., Lakshmana Gowder, S., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Comparative Assessment of Low-Concentration Ethanol and Waste Fish Oil Biodiesel Blends on Emission Reduction and Performance Improvement in Variable Compression Ratio Engine. Journal of Thermal Science, 1-14.
• [12]       Venkatesan, M., Sekhar, S. C., Sathyamurthy, R., & Athikesavan, M. M. (2023). Experimental investigation on seaweed (sargassum wightii) derived using methanolic extracts. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 68, 453-460.
• [13]       Sundar, S. P., Vijayabalan, P., Sathyamurthy, R., Said, Z., & Thakur, A. K. (2023). Experimental and feasibility study on nano blended waste plastic oil based diesel engine at various injection pressure: A value addition for disposed plastic food containers. Fuel Processing Technology, 242, 107627.
• [14]       Burye, N. N., Sathyamurthy, R., & Rajagopal, D. (2023). Computational fluid dynamics–based parametric study on the performance of solar air heater channel. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(11), 30321-30342.
• [15]       Prasad, A. R., Sathyamurthy, R., Kabeel, A. E., & Sudhakar, M. (2023). Concentrator-assisted solar still for improving freshwater yield: an experimental approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(9), 24494-24505.
• [16]       Sathyamurthy R, El-Maghlany WM, Attia ME, Kabeel AE, Abdelgaied M, M. Abdel-Aziz M, Abdullah AS, Vasanthaseelan S. Hemispherical Solar Distiller Performance Utilizing Hybrid Storage Media, Paraffin Wax with Nanoparticles: An Experimental Study. Molecules. 2022 Dec 16;27(24):8988.
• [17]       Meskher, H., Belhaouari, S. B., Thakur, A. K., Sathyamurthy, R., Singh, P., Khelfaoui, I., & Saidur, R. (2022). A review about COVID-19 in the MENA region: environmental concerns and machine learning applications. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(55), 82709-82728.
• [18]       Kannan BT, Madhu B, Kabeel AE, Thakur AK, Velraj R, Lynch I, Saidur R, Sathyamurthy R. Improved freshwater generation via hemispherical solar desalination unit using paraffin wax as phase change material encapsulated in waste aluminium cans. Desalination. 2022 Sep 15;538:115907.

Professional Memberships

• Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Life Member – Indian Society for Technical Education
• Life member – The Institution of Engineers (India)

Education

Postdoctoral training, Tanta University, Egypt, 2020

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, 2016
• M.E., Thermal Engineering, Anna University, India, 2012
• B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India, 2010

Courses Taught

• ME 204 Thermodynamics II
• ME315 Heat transfer
• Power plant Engineering
• Heat and Mass transfer
• Automobile Engineering
• Refrigeration and Air conditioning

Research Areas

• Nanomaterials and nanofluids
• Surface coating and characterization
• Synthesis of nanoparticles
• Renewable Energy
• Desalination
• Alternative fuels

Selected Publications

• [1]          Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Silver (Ag) based nanoparticles in paraffin wax as thermal energy storage for stepped solar still–An experimental approach. Solar Energy, 262, 111808.
• [2]          Sathyamurthy, R. Combined sensible heat and nano-enhanced latent heat energy storage for solar thermal evaporation: an experimental approach. J Therm Anal Calorim (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12530-5
• [3]          Thakur AK, Ahmed MS, Kang H, Prabakaran R, Said Z, Rahman S, Sathyamurthy R, Kim J, Hwang JY. Critical Review on Internal and External Battery Thermal Management Systems for Fast Charging Applications (Adv. Energy Mater. 11/2023). Advanced Energy Materials. 2023 Mar;13(11):2370041.
• [4]          Pitchaiah, S., Juchelková, D., Sathyamurthy, R., & Atabani, A. E. (2023). Prediction and performance optimisation of a DI CI engine fuelled diesel–Bael biodiesel blends with DMC additive using RSM and ANN: Energy and exergy analysis. Energy Conversion and Management, 292, 117386.
• [5]          Khechekhouche A, Smakdji N, Assad ME, Abdelgaied M, Kabeel AE, Ghodbane M, Allal A, Sathyamurthy R. Impact of Solar Energy and Energy Storage on a Still’s Nocturnal Output. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 2023 Nov 1;51(6).
• [6]          Saleque AM, Ma S, Thakur AK, Saidur R, Han TK, Hossain MI, Qarony W, Ma Y, Sathyamurthy R, Tsang YH. MXene/MnO2 nanocomposite coated superior salt-rejecting biodegradable luffa sponge for efficient solar steam generation. Desalination. 2023 May 15;554:116488.
• [7]          Banoqitah, E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., Fujii, M., Sudalaimuthu, P., Djouider, F., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Enhancement and prediction of a stepped solar still productivity integrated with paraffin wax enriched with nano-additives. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 49, 103215.
• [8]          Vijayan, S., Sathyamurthy, R., Mokheimer, E. M., & Kumar, R. S. (2023). Performance enhancement and emission reduction of CRDI diesel engine fueled using Manilkara Zapota biodiesel blend with TiO2 nanoadditive. Fuel Processing Technology, 248, 107842.
• [9]          Abushanab, W. S., Zayed, M. E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Performance evaluation of a solar air heater with staggered/longitudinal finned absorber plate integrated with aluminium sponge porous medium. Journal of Building Engineering, 73, 106841.
• [10]       Vimala, M., Ramadas, G., Perarasi, M., Manokar, A. M., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). A Review of Different Types of Solar Cell Materials Employed in Bifacial Solar Photovoltaic Panel. Energies, 16(8), 3605.
• [11]       Sathiyaseelan, V., Lakshmana Gowder, S., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Comparative Assessment of Low-Concentration Ethanol and Waste Fish Oil Biodiesel Blends on Emission Reduction and Performance Improvement in Variable Compression Ratio Engine. Journal of Thermal Science, 1-14.
• [12]       Venkatesan, M., Sekhar, S. C., Sathyamurthy, R., & Athikesavan, M. M. (2023). Experimental investigation on seaweed (sargassum wightii) derived using methanolic extracts. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 68, 453-460.
• [13]       Sundar, S. P., Vijayabalan, P., Sathyamurthy, R., Said, Z., & Thakur, A. K. (2023). Experimental and feasibility study on nano blended waste plastic oil based diesel engine at various injection pressure: A value addition for disposed plastic food containers. Fuel Processing Technology, 242, 107627.
• [14]       Burye, N. N., Sathyamurthy, R., & Rajagopal, D. (2023). Computational fluid dynamics–based parametric study on the performance of solar air heater channel. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(11), 30321-30342.
• [15]       Prasad, A. R., Sathyamurthy, R., Kabeel, A. E., & Sudhakar, M. (2023). Concentrator-assisted solar still for improving freshwater yield: an experimental approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(9), 24494-24505.
• [16]       Sathyamurthy R, El-Maghlany WM, Attia ME, Kabeel AE, Abdelgaied M, M. Abdel-Aziz M, Abdullah AS, Vasanthaseelan S. Hemispherical Solar Distiller Performance Utilizing Hybrid Storage Media, Paraffin Wax with Nanoparticles: An Experimental Study. Molecules. 2022 Dec 16;27(24):8988.
• [17]       Meskher, H., Belhaouari, S. B., Thakur, A. K., Sathyamurthy, R., Singh, P., Khelfaoui, I., & Saidur, R. (2022). A review about COVID-19 in the MENA region: environmental concerns and machine learning applications. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(55), 82709-82728.
• [18]       Kannan BT, Madhu B, Kabeel AE, Thakur AK, Velraj R, Lynch I, Saidur R, Sathyamurthy R. Improved freshwater generation via hemispherical solar desalination unit using paraffin wax as phase change material encapsulated in waste aluminium cans. Desalination. 2022 Sep 15;538:115907.

Professional Memberships

• Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Life Member – Indian Society for Technical Education
• Life member – The Institution of Engineers (India)

Education

Postdoctoral training, Tanta University, Egypt, 2020

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, 2016
• M.E., Thermal Engineering, Anna University, India, 2012
• B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India, 2010

Courses Taught

• ME 204 Thermodynamics II
• ME315 Heat transfer
• Power plant Engineering
• Heat and Mass transfer
• Automobile Engineering
• Refrigeration and Air conditioning

Research Areas

• Nanomaterials and nanofluids
• Surface coating and characterization
• Synthesis of nanoparticles
• Renewable Energy
• Desalination
• Alternative fuels

Selected Publications

• [1]          Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Silver (Ag) based nanoparticles in paraffin wax as thermal energy storage for stepped solar still–An experimental approach. Solar Energy, 262, 111808.
• [2]          Sathyamurthy, R. Combined sensible heat and nano-enhanced latent heat energy storage for solar thermal evaporation: an experimental approach. J Therm Anal Calorim (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12530-5
• [3]          Thakur AK, Ahmed MS, Kang H, Prabakaran R, Said Z, Rahman S, Sathyamurthy R, Kim J, Hwang JY. Critical Review on Internal and External Battery Thermal Management Systems for Fast Charging Applications (Adv. Energy Mater. 11/2023). Advanced Energy Materials. 2023 Mar;13(11):2370041.
• [4]          Pitchaiah, S., Juchelková, D., Sathyamurthy, R., & Atabani, A. E. (2023). Prediction and performance optimisation of a DI CI engine fuelled diesel–Bael biodiesel blends with DMC additive using RSM and ANN: Energy and exergy analysis. Energy Conversion and Management, 292, 117386.
• [5]          Khechekhouche A, Smakdji N, Assad ME, Abdelgaied M, Kabeel AE, Ghodbane M, Allal A, Sathyamurthy R. Impact of Solar Energy and Energy Storage on a Still’s Nocturnal Output. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 2023 Nov 1;51(6).
• [6]          Saleque AM, Ma S, Thakur AK, Saidur R, Han TK, Hossain MI, Qarony W, Ma Y, Sathyamurthy R, Tsang YH. MXene/MnO2 nanocomposite coated superior salt-rejecting biodegradable luffa sponge for efficient solar steam generation. Desalination. 2023 May 15;554:116488.
• [7]          Banoqitah, E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., Fujii, M., Sudalaimuthu, P., Djouider, F., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Enhancement and prediction of a stepped solar still productivity integrated with paraffin wax enriched with nano-additives. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 49, 103215.
• [8]          Vijayan, S., Sathyamurthy, R., Mokheimer, E. M., & Kumar, R. S. (2023). Performance enhancement and emission reduction of CRDI diesel engine fueled using Manilkara Zapota biodiesel blend with TiO2 nanoadditive. Fuel Processing Technology, 248, 107842.
• [9]          Abushanab, W. S., Zayed, M. E., Sathyamurthy, R., Moustafa, E. B., & Elsheikh, A. H. (2023). Performance evaluation of a solar air heater with staggered/longitudinal finned absorber plate integrated with aluminium sponge porous medium. Journal of Building Engineering, 73, 106841.
• [10]       Vimala, M., Ramadas, G., Perarasi, M., Manokar, A. M., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). A Review of Different Types of Solar Cell Materials Employed in Bifacial Solar Photovoltaic Panel. Energies, 16(8), 3605.
• [11]       Sathiyaseelan, V., Lakshmana Gowder, S., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2023). Comparative Assessment of Low-Concentration Ethanol and Waste Fish Oil Biodiesel Blends on Emission Reduction and Performance Improvement in Variable Compression Ratio Engine. Journal of Thermal Science, 1-14.
• [12]       Venkatesan, M., Sekhar, S. C., Sathyamurthy, R., & Athikesavan, M. M. (2023). Experimental investigation on seaweed (sargassum wightii) derived using methanolic extracts. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 68, 453-460.
• [13]       Sundar, S. P., Vijayabalan, P., Sathyamurthy, R., Said, Z., & Thakur, A. K. (2023). Experimental and feasibility study on nano blended waste plastic oil based diesel engine at various injection pressure: A value addition for disposed plastic food containers. Fuel Processing Technology, 242, 107627.
• [14]       Burye, N. N., Sathyamurthy, R., & Rajagopal, D. (2023). Computational fluid dynamics–based parametric study on the performance of solar air heater channel. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(11), 30321-30342.
• [15]       Prasad, A. R., Sathyamurthy, R., Kabeel, A. E., & Sudhakar, M. (2023). Concentrator-assisted solar still for improving freshwater yield: an experimental approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(9), 24494-24505.
• [16]       Sathyamurthy R, El-Maghlany WM, Attia ME, Kabeel AE, Abdelgaied M, M. Abdel-Aziz M, Abdullah AS, Vasanthaseelan S. Hemispherical Solar Distiller Performance Utilizing Hybrid Storage Media, Paraffin Wax with Nanoparticles: An Experimental Study. Molecules. 2022 Dec 16;27(24):8988.
• [17]       Meskher, H., Belhaouari, S. B., Thakur, A. K., Sathyamurthy, R., Singh, P., Khelfaoui, I., & Saidur, R. (2022). A review about COVID-19 in the MENA region: environmental concerns and machine learning applications. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(55), 82709-82728.
• [18]       Kannan BT, Madhu B, Kabeel AE, Thakur AK, Velraj R, Lynch I, Saidur R, Sathyamurthy R. Improved freshwater generation via hemispherical solar desalination unit using paraffin wax as phase change material encapsulated in waste aluminium cans. Desalination. 2022 Sep 15;538:115907.

Professional Memberships

• Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Life Member – Indian Society for Technical Education
• Life member – The Institution of Engineers (India)