Dr. Puneet Singh Gautam

Dr. Puneet Singh Gautam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Delhi Technological University, Delhi. He specializes in Thermal Engineering, focusing on Internal Combustion Engines, Alternative Fuels, Water-Emulsified Fuels, Engine Emissions, Combustion Analysis, and Combustion Modeling. He has established a state-of-the-art IC Engine Laboratory and conducts research on sustainable fuel technologies for emission reduction. His work appears in high-impact SCI journals such as Fuel and Biomass and Bioenergy. He received the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Teacher Award 2023.

He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering) from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar (2022), with a thesis on combustion, performance, and emission characteristics of water-emulsified fuels in CI engines. He completed his M.Tech (Thermal Engineering) and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the same university in 2017 and 2014, respectively. His research interests include biodiesel blends, vehicle testing, combustion modeling, and machine learning optimization in IC engines.

Dr. Gautam joined DTU in Jan 2026. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at IIMT University, Meerut (2022–2025), where he taught Thermal Engineering, IC Engines, Automobile Engineering, and Thermodynamics. He guided two M.Tech theses and is currently mentoring two Ph.D. scholars. He also set up an advanced IC Engine Research Laboratory.

1. Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, IIMT University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India (26/08/2022 - 30/11/2025)

IC Engine, Thermodynamics, Power Plant Engineering, Introduction to MATLAB

1. International Association of Engineers (IAENG) membership
2. Education Research and Development Association (ERDA) membership

SCI/SCIE/ESCI Journal publications

1. Singh, R.P.; Gautam, P.S. Predictive Modeling and Multi-Objective Optimization of CI Engine Performance, Combustion and Emissions Parameters with Water-Emulsified Diesel Using SVR and SHO. Biomass and Bioenergy 2026, 208, 108818, doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.108818. (SCIE, Impact Factor: 5.8, NAAS: 11.06)
2. P. Singh Gautam, A. Partap Singh, S. Chand, and A. Sehgal, “Combustion knocking intensity behavior analysis using wavelet approach and optimizing water-emulsified diesel fuel: Engine combustion, performance and emission analysis with novel surfactants,” Fuel, vol. 391, p. 134656, Jul. 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2025.134656. (SCIE, Impact Factor: 7.5, NAAS: 13.40)
3. P. S. Gautam, A. P. Singh, S. Karnwal, and A. Sehgal, “Wavelet analysis of combustion characteristics and numerical validation of CI engine with novel water emulsified fuels,” Fuel, vol. 357, p. 129913, Feb. 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.129913. (SCIE, Impact Factor: 8.035, NAAS: 13.40)
4. P. Singh and P. S. Gautam, “Effect of using borax decahydrate as nanoparticles additive in blends of spirulina biodiesel/diesel on combustion characteristics and knock intensity,” Clean Energy, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 62–78, 2024, doi: 10.1093/ce/zkae024 (ESCI, Impact Factor: 3.8, NAAS: 8.90)
5. P. S. Gautam, P. K. Vishnoi, and V. K. Gupta, “A single zone thermodynamic simulation model for predicting the combustion and performance characteristics of a CI engine and its validation using statistical analysis,” Fuel, vol. 315, p. 123285, May 2022, doi: 10.1016/J.FUEL.2022.123285. (SCIE, Impact Factor: 8.035, NAAS: 13.40)

SCOPUS Indexed Journal publications

1. Asheesh Sehgal, Vipin Kumar Sharma, Puneet Singh Gautam, and Ajay Partap, “Forging the Future: Exploring Aluminium AA-6061 Composites through Stir Casting for Advanced Applications and Future Innovations,” Evergreen, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 806–826, Jun. 2025, doi: 10.5109/7363477. (Scopus, Impact Factor: 3.59)
2. Shahee, S., Singh, A.P., Gautam, P.S. and Kamaraj, L., 2023. Investigating the Effects of Nanoparticle Based Borax Decahydrate as a Fuel Additive in Blending Spirulina Biodiesel with Diesel Fuel for Emission Control in a 4-stroke Diesel Engine. NanoWorld J, 9(S3), pp.S52-S59. (Scopus, Impact Factor: 1.53)
3. Shahee, S., Gautam, P.S., Singh, A.P., and Kamaraj, L., 2023. Analysis of Heat Transfer Control in CI Engines Fueled with Diesel/Methanol/1-pentanol Blends with Nanoparticles: Enhancing Performance and Lowering Emissions. NanoWorld J, 9(S3), pp.S46-S51. (Scopus, Impact Factor: 1.53)
4. Vishnoi, P.K., Gautam, P.S. and Gupta, V.K., 2021. Impact of using n-pentanol as a co-solvent with diesel-methanol blends on combustion, performance and emissions of CI engine. International Journal of Ambient Energy, pp.1-10. (National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), Scopus, Impact Factor: 2.326)
5. P. K. Vishnoi, P. S. Gautam, and V. K. Gupta (2021), “Experimental investigation on cyclic variability in diesel engine fueled with ternary blends of diesel, methanol and 1-pentanol using wavelet method. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications,” vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 14–21, 2021, doi: 10.9790/9622-1102041421.
6. P. S. Gautam, “‘ Experimental Analysis of CI Engine Fuelled with Calophyllum Inophyllum Biodiesel and Diesel with Ethanol as an Additive ,’” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 14, no. 9, pp. 76–81, 2019.

Conference proceedings journals

1. P. S. Gautam, P. K. Vishnoi, and V. K. Gupta, “The effect of water emulsified diesel on combustion, performance and emission characteristics of diesel engine,” Mater. Today Proc., vol. 52, pp. 1041–1047, Jan. 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.10.485. (scopus indexed)
2. P. K. Vishnoi, P. S. Gautam, and V. K. Gupta, “The impact on combustion knock in CI engine fueled with methanol-diesel-n-pentanol ternary blends,” Mater. Today Proc., vol. 52, pp. 1062–1067, Jan. 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.10.491. (scopus indexed)
3. P. S. Gautam•, P. K. Vishnoi, P. Maheshwari, T. S. Samant, and V. K. Gupta, “Experimental analysis and theoretical validation of C.I. engine performance and combustion parameters using zero-dimensional mathematical model fuelled with biodiesel and diesel blends,” IOP Conf. Ser. Mater. Sci. Eng., vol. 1168, no. 1, p. 012018, Jul. 2021, doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1168/1/012018. (scopus indexed)
4. P. K. Vishnoi, P. S. Gautam, P. Maheshwari, T. S. Samant, and V. K. Gupta, “Experimental evaluation of diesel engine operating with A TERNARY BLEND (BIODIESEL-DIESEL-ETHANOL),” IOP Conf. Ser. Mater. Sci. Eng., vol. 1168, no. 1, p. 012017, Jul. 2021, doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1168/1/012017. (scopus indexed)
5. P. Maheshwari, A. Misra, T. S. Samant, P. K. Vishnoi, and P. S. Gautam, “Simulation of centrally loaded GrFRP and analysis of fixed (both ends) supported stress concentrated JFRP beam,” IOP Conf. Ser. Mater. Sci. Eng., vol. 1168, no. 1, p. 012007, Jul. 2021, doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1168/1/012007 (scopus indexed)
6. T. S. Samant, L. Varshney, P. Maheshwari, P. K. Vishnoi, and P. S. Gautam, “Assessment of Electrical and Thermal Performance of Photovoltaic Thermal Air Collector in the Climate of Pantnagar, Uttarakhand,” IOP Conf. Ser. Mater. Sci. Eng., vol. 1168, no. 1, p. 012016, Jul. 2021, doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1168/1/012016. (scopus indexed)

Book Chapters

1. Shahee, S., Singh, A.P., Gautam, P.S., Singh, S., Sharma, R. (2024). Exploring Non-edible Oils as Promising Feedstock for Biodiesel Production and Their Application as Alternative Fuel in Diesel Engines: A Comprehensive Review. In: Sikarwar, B.S., Sharma, S.K. (eds) Scientific and Technological Advances in Materials for Energy Storage and Conversions. FLUTE 2023. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-2481-9_29, ISBN- 978-981-97-2480-2, ISSN -2195-4356. (scopus indexed)
2. P. S. Gautam, P. K. Vishnoi, and V. K. Gupta, “A single-zone thermodynamic model cycle simulation and optimization of combustion and performance characteristics of a diesel engine,” in Application of Soft Computing Techniques in Mechanical Engineering, Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2022, pp. 53–71. doi: 10.1201/9781003257691-5. (scopus indexed)

Books

• Dr. Puneet Singh Gautam, Dr. T. Vinod Kumar, Mrs. Dimple Juneja, & Mr. Ajay Partap Singh. (2025). Next-Gen Mechanical Engineering: Sustainable Design and Energy Solutions (pp. 1–120). Scientific Research Reports (SRR Books), Chennai. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15837207

Chapters:

1. Optimizing Compression Ignition Engine Performance and Emissions Using Water-Emulsified Fuels with Machine Learning and Metaheuristic Optimization
2. Exploring the World of Mechanical Engineering: A Journey through Innovation and Ingenuity
3. Harnessing the Power of the Sun: An In-Depth Exploration of Solar Power Systems
4. Smart Seesaw Power Regenerating Technique
5. Assessment of Heat Transfer and Blowby Losses via Thermodynamic Simulation in a CI Engine with Ternary Blends
6. Enhancing Combustion Stability Analysis in Diesel Engines with Ternary Fuel Blends Using Advanced Signal Processing and Machine Learning
7. Nanomaterial-Boosted Biodiesel Blends: NSGA-II Optimization for CI Engine Efficiency

 

• P. Singh, P. S. Gautam, A. Sehgal and J. Hemanandh (2024). Revolutionizing the future trends in mechanical engineering, Scientific Research Reports. ISBN- 978-81- 964923-4-2.

Chapters:

1. Borax Decahydrate as a Nanoparticles Additive in Blends of Spirulina Biodiesel & Diesel Combustion Characteristics in CI Engines
2. Performance and Emission: Diesel Borax Decahydrate as Nanoparticles Additive in Blends of Spirulina Biodiesel & Diesel
3. Biodiesel Blends in C.I. Engine: An Integrated Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Combustion and Performance Metrices
4. Analysis Based on Exergy of a Solar Air Heater with Triangular Fins
5. AI-Driven Optimization in Mechanical Engineering: Error Identification and System Enhancement
6. An Outline of Manufacturing Methods for Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs)

1. Hardness Testing Device (Design Patent, Application No.-408342-001, Indian Patent, Status: Granted)
2. Portable Water Filter with Storage (Design Patent, Application No.-388645-002, Indian Patent, Status: Granted)
3. A novel emulsifier for water-Diesel Emulsion fuel (Utility Patent, Application No. 202311028185, Indian Patent, Status: Published)

• One Week Online Short-Term Course on “Quantum Technology for Innovations and Startups (QTIS-2026)” organized by Department of Physics and Institute Innovation Council (IIC), Incubation Hub, Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur, 02–06 February 2026.
• One Week International Faculty Development Programme on “Application of Human-Centric AI in Manufacturing, Pharmacy & Management” organized by Shriram College of Engineering and Management in association with Gwalior Local Chapter, The Institution of Engineers (India), 16–21 February 2026.
• One Week Online National Level Faculty Development Programme on “The Role of Visual Storytelling in Education: Empowering Educators for Impactful Teaching” organized by IIMT University, Meerut in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development, 28 April – 03 May 2025.
• One Week Comprehensive Workshop on “Innovations & Applications in Engineering Materials” in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, KIET Group of Institutions, 03–07 February 2025.
• IP Awareness / Training Programme under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM), organized by Intellectual Property Office, India, 06 March 2025.
• Faculty Development Programme on “Implementing AI-driven Solutions in Engineering and Technology” organized by Electronics & ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, 23–28 September 2024.
• One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Research Methodology and Publication” organized by IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad, 19–23 February 2024.
• AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme on “Sustainable Development Goals: Challenges and Opportunities” conducted by NITTTR Chandigarh at School of Engineering & Technology, IIMT University, Meerut, 21–25 August 2023.
• AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme on “Energy Efficient and Decarbonisation Technologies” conducted by NITTTR Chandigarh at School of Engineering & Technology, IIMT University, Meerut, 05–09 June 2023.
• Certificate of Completion – 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing under FutureSkills PRIME Programme (MeitY & CDAC), 01–15 May 2023.
• IP Awareness / Training Programme under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM), organized by Intellectual Property Office, India, 16 March 2023.
• Five Days Faculty Development Programme on “Tools for Research Paper Preparation and Indexing” organized by Scientific Research Reports, Chennai, 15–19 March 2023.
• One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “Industry 5.0: Challenges & Opportunities” organized by School of Engineering & Technology, IIMT University, Meerut (Organizing Committee Member), 17–22 April 2023.
• One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “Industry 5.0: Challenges & Opportunities” organized by School of Engineering & Technology, IIMT University, Meerut, 17–22 April 2023.
• One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Innovations in Mechanical Engineering” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vasireddy Venkatadri Institute of Technology, Nambur, 26–30 December 2022.