Faculty details

Prof.Satyabrata Sahoo

Designation: Associate Professor

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Email: satya[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in

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Research Interest: Solid Sorption (Adsorption/Absorption) Systems, Heat And Mass Transfer, Refrigeration And Air Conditioning. Thermodynamic Optimization, Energy Storage, Building Energy, Carbon Capture and Utilization, Hydrogen storage and Utilization

Teaching

Theory: 

1. Mechanical Engineering II (MCR 14101 ) 

Semester: Winter 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20,  B.Tech. 4th Sem.

2. Engineering Mechanics (MCC12101)

Semester: Winter 2017-18 B.Tech. 1st Sem

3. Advanced Heat Transfer (MCC52114, MEC508)

Semester: Winter 2018-19 M.Tech. 2nd Sem (MCC52114)

Semester: Monsoon 2023-24 M.Tech. 1st Sem (MEC508)

4. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (MCC17101, MEO302)

Semester: Monsoon 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22  B.Tech. 7th Sem(MCC17101)

Semester: Monsoon 2024-25 B.Tech. 5th Sem (MEO302)

5. Advanced Thermodynamics (MCC51114)

Semester: Monsoon 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 M.Tech. 1st Sem

6. Measurement in Thermal Engineering (MEO580)

Semester: Winter 2020-21 M.Tech. & Ph.D.

7. Heat and Mass Transfer (MEC208) 

Semester: Winter 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 B.Tech. 4th Sem.

8. Fundamentals of Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics

Semester: Monsoon 2023-24 B.Tech. 7th Sem

9. Thermodynamics (NMEC103)

Semester: Winter 2024-25 B.Tech. 2nd Sem


Labs:

1. Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Lab (MEC205)

Semester: Monsoon 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25  B.Tech. 3rd Sem

2. Heat Transfer and Fluid Machines Lab (MEC210)

Semester: Winter 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 B.Tech. 4th Sem.

3. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Lab (MCC17201) 

Semester: Monsoon 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22  B.Tech. 7th Sem

4: Thermal Engineering Lab-III (MEC552)

Semester: Winter 2020-21 M.Tech. 2nd Sem.

5. Mechanical Engineering Lab-I (MEC600)

Semester: Winter 2020-21 M.Tech. 2nd Sem.

6. Thermodynamics Lab (NMEC104)

Semester: Winter 2024-25 B.Tech. 2nd Sem

Academics

Education:

  •  Ph.D (2016)       Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur

                                   Title: Heat and Mass Transfer Studies on Adsorbed Natural Gas Storage Systems

                                   Supervisor: Prof. M. Ramgopal


  • M. Tech (2009)   Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur

                                    Specialization: Thermal Engineering

                                    Title: Studies on Solid Sorption Systems Based on Ammonia Salts

                                    Supervisor: Prof. M. Ramgopal 


  • B. Tech (2006)    Mechanical Engineering Department, BPUT Odisha


  • Intermediate (2001) BJB College, Bhubaneswar


 

Position

Employer

Position held

Duration

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Associate Professor

July 2024-present

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Assistant Professor

July 2017-July 2024

Bits Pilani, Pilani Campus

Assistant Professor

Aug 2016- Jul 2017

NIT Jamshedpur

Ad hoc Faculty

Jan 2016- May 2016

C V Raman College of Engineering Bhubaneswar

Assistant Professor

Jul 2009- Dec 2010

Awards and Honors

  1. G.E. Scholarship during M. Tech at IIT Kharagpur 2007-2009

  2. AIR-233 GATE (Mechanical Engineering) in 2007

  3. MHRD fellowship for Ph.D

  4. National Rural Talent Scholarship in 7th standard

  5. Got Scholarship in 3rd and 5th standards

  6. Stood 1st in the district and was among the top 100 of the state in state board

Publications

Books Published

5. Gorai, B, Sahoo, S. Energetic and exergetic analysis of an ejector based green refrigeration system employing evaporative cooling in the gas cooler, Book Chapter: Advances in Thermofluids and Renewable Energy (Chapter 8) (ISBN: 978-981-16-3496-3) Springer Singapore (2021)

4. Gautam, Sahoo, S. Heat and Mass Transfer Analysis of Cylindrical and Spherical Reactors for CO2-based Adsorption systems. In Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (Vol. 1) Select Proceedings of FMFP 2021 2023 Mar 30 (pp. 385-390). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

3. Shakya G, Chaudhuri S, Sahoo S. Numerical and Analytical investigation on pressure and shear driven flow of Sisko fluid. In Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (Vol. 3) Select Proceedings of FMFP 2021 2023 Apr 18 (pp. 7-12). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

2. Singh, A., Sahoo, S. Computational Study on Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Aspects of Adsorption-Based CO2 Capture. In Advances in Thermal Engineering. ICFAMMT 2024. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. (pp. 81-90). Springer, Singapore (2024).

1. Chaudhary, A., Sahoo, S. Performance Analysis of a Helical Reactor Configuration for Adsorbed Natural Gas Storage. In Advances in Thermal Engineering. ICFAMMT 2024. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. (pp. 91-100). Springer, Singapore (2024).

List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed Journals)

2025

34. Chaudhary, A., and Sahoo S., On the feasibility of novel reactor configurations for next-generation CH4 storage as an energy carrier using computational, experimental, and statistical approach. International Journal of Thermal Sciences 208 (2025): 109485 (I.F.- 4.9) (SCIE) (Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2024.109485

33. Chaudhary, A., and Sahoo S., Design and development of solar systems for regeneration and thermal compression of adsorbed natural gas. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer. 161 (2025) 108464, (I.F.- 6.4) (SCIE) (Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.108464

32. Singh, A., Chaudhary, A., and Sahoo S., Thermal management of adsorption systems for greenhouse gas capture: A heat and mass transfer approach. Applied Thermal Engineering 264 (2025): 125468, (I.F.- 6.1) (SCIE) (Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.125468

2024

31. Gautam, Chaudhary, A.,   Singh, A., Singh, P K., and Sahoo S., Experimental Investigation and Thermodynamic Analysis of Coconut-Shell-Derived Activated Carbon for CO2‑Based Advanced Adsorption Cooling Systems. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 63(5) (2024) 2395–2415 (I.F.- 4.2) (SCIE) (Q2), https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.3c03789

30. Chaudhary, A., and Sahoo S., On thermodynamics and heat and mass transfer aspects of CH4 adsorption onto coconut shell-based carbonaceous material, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer  225 (2024) 125410,  (I.F.- 5.2),  (SCIE) (Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2024.125410

2023

29. Gautam, Serafin, J, Vikram S, Dziejarski, B., Sahoo, S. An environmentally friendly synthesis method of activated carbons based on subabul (Leucaena leucocephala) sawdust waste for CO2 adsorption. Journal of Cleaner Production 422 (2023) 137406 (I.F.- 11.1). (SCIE) (Q1),  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137406

28. Gautam, Chaudhary, A, Sahoo, S.; Exploring the feasibility of next-generation CO2-based adsorption cooling systems using different adsorbent reactor configurations. Energy Conversion and Management 289 (2023) (I.F.- 10.4) (SCIE) (Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117181

27. Gautam, Chaudhary, A, Sahoo, S.; Experimental investigation on adsorbent composites for CO2 capture application: An attempt to improve the dynamic performance of the parent adsorbent, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 203 (2023) 123796. (I.F.- 5.2). (SCIE) (Q1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2022.123796

26. Gautam, Chaudhary, A, Sahoo, S.; Comparative studies on thermal-hydraulic performance of adsorption vessels for CO2 storage, Heat Transfer Engineering 46 (2023)1-19 (I.F.-2.431) (SCIE) (Q3),  https://doi.org/10.1080/01457632.2023.2295084

25. Kumar, G, Sahoo, S.; Thermodynamic Analysis of a Compression-Driven Adsorption-Based Cooling System Using CO2 as the Refrigerant. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, 104(4) (2023). 853-860, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-023-00955-8

24. Chaudhary, A Gautam, Sahoo, S.; Thermal management and optimization of the reactor geometry for adsorbed natural gas storage systems subjected to free convection and radiative environment, Gas Science and Engineering 109 (2023) 10485. (I.F.- 5.285) (SCIE) (Q2) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2022.104851

23. Gautam, Sahoo, S, Sah, R P; A review on adsorption isotherms and kinetics of CO2 and various adsorbent pairs suitable for carbon capture and green refrigeration applications, Sadhana 48 (27) (2023) (I.F.- 1.6) (SCIE) (Q4) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-023-02080-9

2022

22. Gautam, Sahoo, S.; A Comprehensive Thermodynamic Analysis and Performance Evaluation of A Transcritical Ejector Expansion CO2 Adsorption Refrigeration System Integrated With Thermoelectric Sub-cooler, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids 182 (2022) 105517. (I.F.- 3.9) (SCIE) (Q2)  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2022.105517

21. Gautam, Sahoo, S., Experimental investigation on different activated carbons as adsorbents for CO2 capture, Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 33 (2022) 101339. (I.F.- 4.8) (SCIE) (Q1)  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2022.101339

20. Biswajit Gorai, Sahoo, S., Gautam; Comparative Exergy Analysis and Environmental Impact of a Dairy Plant Integrated with a Transcritical Heat Pump System: A Feasibility of Throttle Valve, Expander, and an Ejector as Expansion Devices, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 48 (2022) 3503–3521 (I.F.- 2.9) (SCIE) (Q2) https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-022-07147-z

2021

19. Gautam, Sahoo, S.; Thermal management and optimization of adsorption vessels for CO2-based green refrigeration systems: A heat and mass transfer approach, Sadhana, 46 (246) (2021). (I.F.- 1.6) (SCIE) (Q4) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-021-01774-2

18. Kinage, A., Sahoo, S., Chaudhuri S.; Effects of different electrical arrangements, and Thomson effect on the system performance as well as the optimum allocation of thermocouples in a self-driven two-stage TEC & TEC; Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 25 (2021) 101035. (I.F.- 4.8) (SCIE) (Q1)  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsep.2021.101035

17. Chaudhuri S, Sinha S, Chakraborty P, Das M, Sahoo S., Das B. Thermal characteristics of forced convection in combined pressure and shear‐driven flow of a non‐Newtonian third‐grade fluid through parallel plates. Heat Transfer. (2021) Nov;50(7):6737-56. (SCIE) (Q2) https://doi.org/10.1002/htj.22201 

2020

16. Gautam, Kumar, G., Sahoo, S.; Performance improvement and comparisons of CO2 based adsorption cooling system using modified cycles employing various adsorbents: A comprehensive study of subcritical and transcritical cycles; International Journal of Refrigeration, 112 (2020) 136-154. (I.F.- 3.9) (SCIE) (Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2019.12.008

15. Gupta A., Gautam, Sahoo, S. Mohanty A. Performance evaluation of porous fin with prescribed tip temperature: An analytical and numerical approach, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 156 (2020) 119736. (I.F.- 5.2). (SCIE) (Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2020.119736

14. Gautam, Sahoo, S. Effects of geometric and heat transfer parameters on adsorption–desorption characteristics of CO2‑activated carbon pair, Clean Technology and Environmental Policy,  23 (2020) 1065-1085  (I.F.- 4.7), (SCIE) (Q2),  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-020-01866-3

13. Chaudhuri S., Sahoo, S. Characterization of Fully Developed Pressure-Driven, Shear-Driven and Combined Pressure and Shear Driven Flow of Sisko Fluids Through Rectangular Channels, Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering, 45 (2020) 5925–5947. (I.F.- 2.9) (SCIE) (Q2) https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-04621-4

2019

12. Dash SM, Sahoo S. A study on natural convection in a cold square enclosure with two vertical eccentric square heat sources using the ib–lbm scheme. Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications. (2019) Oct 1;11(5):051013. (I.F.- 1.6) (SCIE) (Q2) https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042858

2018

11. Patil, K., Sahoo, S.; Charge characteristics of adsorbed natural gas storage systems based on MAXSORB III; Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering 52, (2018) 267-282. (I.F.- 5.285) (SCIE) (Q2), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2018.01.008

10. Inampudi, S. T., Marhi, Baji, Sahoo, S.; Entropy Generation in Water- Based Natural Circulation Loop; ASME Journal of Heat Transfer (ASME) 140, (2018) DOI: 10.1115/1.403976. (I.F.- 1.855) (SCIE) (Q3), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039764

9. Chaudhuri, S., Sahoo, S.; Effects of aspect ratio on the flow characteristics of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) third grade fluid flow through a rectangular channel; Sadhana 43, (2018) 2-10. (I.F.- 1.6) (SCIE) (Q4), https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-018-0855-5

2017

8. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal, M.,  A new tank configuration for large scale storage of natural gas in adsorbed form; International Journal of Petrochemical Science and Engineering 2 (7) (2017) 208-217, DOI: 10.15406/ipcse.2017.02.00059

2016

7. Sahoo, S., Ramgopal, M.; Experimental studies on an indigenous coconut shell based activated carbon suitable for natural gas storage; Sadhana 41(4) (2016) 459-468. (I.F.- 1.6) (SCIE) (Q4), https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-016-0483-x

6. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal, M.; Theoretical performance of adsorbed natural gas storage systems subjected to variable charge-discharge conditions; International Journal of Ambient Energy 37 (2016) 372–386, https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2014.977495

5. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal, M., Simulation of an adsorbed natural gas storage system for large scale storage;  Journal of  Energy Heat and Mass Transfer 38 (2016) 11-30

2015 and before

4. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal M., Regression equation for predicting discharge performance of adsorbed natural gas storage systems; Applied Thermal Engineering 86 (2015) 127–134. (I.F.- 6.4) (SCIE) (Q1), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.04.038

3. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal, M., A simple regression equation for predicting charge characteristics of adsorbed natural gas storage systems; Applied Thermal Engineering 73 (1) (2014) 1093–1100. (I.F.- 6.4) (SCIE) (Q1), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.08.031

2. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal, M.; Charge-discharge characteristics of an adsorbed natural gas storage system under ambient conditions; Applied Mechanics and Materials 592 (2014) 1448–1455. DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.592-594.1448

1. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal, M.; Comparative study on charge-discharge characteristics of different activated carbon based adsorbed natural gas storage systems; Journal of Energy Heat and Mass Transfer 36 (2014) 63–80.

 

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

16. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal, M.; Charge-discharge characteristics of an adsorbed natural gas storage system under ambient conditions; International Mechanical Engineering Congress 2014, june13-15, NIT Tiruchirapalli, India.

15. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal, M.; Performance of Adsorbed natural gas storage system subjected to different boundary conditions; International symposiums on aspects of mechanical engineering and technology for industry (AMATI 2014), December 6-8, NERIST Itanagar, India.

14. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal, M.; Simulation of an adsorbed natural gas storage system for large scale storage; 23rd National Heat and Mass transfer conference and 1st international ISHMT-ASTFE heat and mass transfer conference IHMTC-2015. December 17-20, Thiruvananthapuram, India.

13. Sahoo, S., Modi, A, Chaudhuri, S.; Pressure driven flow of a third grade fluid through a narrow channel with viscous dissipation; Proceedings of the 6th international and 43rd national conference on fluid mechanics and fluid power. December 15-17, 2016 MNNITA, Allahabad, U.P., India.

12. Sahoo, S., Ram Gopal, M., Chaudhuri, S.; Heat and mass transfer studies on adsorbed natural gas storage system;  Proceedings of the 24th National and 2nd International ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference (IHMTC-2017), December 27-30, 2017, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, India

11. Gautam , Sahoo, S. (2019). Water as Energy Storage Medium for COAdsorption. In Proceedings of the 25th National and 3rd International ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference (IHMTC-2019). Begel House Inc. DOI: 10.1615/IHMTC-2019.340

10. Gautam, Sahoo, S.; Effects of Geometric as well as Heat Transfer Parameters on Adsorption Characteristics of CO2 and Activated Carbon Pair; 12th International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Application ,February 23-26, 2019, PDPU, Gandhinagar, India [ICTEA-2019]

9. Gautam, Sahoo S. Basic characterization and carbon capture study of an indigenous activated carbon, Proceedings of Advances in Thermal-Fluids Engineering (ATFE 2021), 25-26 March 2021, PDPU Gandhinagar, and Gujarat, India. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 1146, No. 1, p. 012004). (Scopus indexed)  IOP Publishing. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1146/1/012004 . Won Best Paper award under the theme: “Energy and Sustainability.”

8. Gorai B, Sahoo S. Energetic and exergetic analysis of an ejector based green refrigeration system employing evaporative cooling in the gas cooler, recent trends in developments of Thermo-fluids and Renewable Energy (TFRE-2020). 26-28 November 2020, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, India. Won Best Paper award of Track-1 “Bio Heat Transfer,  Computational Fluid Dynamics,  Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”

7. Gautam, Sahoo, S.; Heat and Mass Transfer Analysis of Cylindrical and Spherical Reactors for CO2-based Adsorption systems, Proceedings of 48th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power [FMFP 2021], BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India, 27 -29 December 2021. WON: Best Paper of the session award.

6. Shakya G., Chaudhuri, S., Sahoo S., Numerical and Analytical investigation on pressure and shear driven flow of Sisko fluid, Proceedings of 48th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power [FMFP 2021], BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India, 27 -29 December 2021.

5. Gautam, Chaudhary A., Singh A., and Sahoo S., Modeling and Simulation of Cylindrical and Spherical Adsorbent Reactors for Maxsorb III-CO2 pair-based Adsorption Heat Pumps, In Proceedings of 9th International and 49th National Conference of FMFP (FMFP-2022), Dec 14-16, 2022, IIT Roorkee, India.

4. Chaudhary A., Gautam, and Sahoo S., Performance Enhancement of an Adsorbed Natural Gas Storage System Using Various Nanofluids: A Heat and Mass Transfer Approach, In Proceeding of 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Infrastructure (ICRAM-2022), Dec 16-18, 2022, IITRAM Ahmedabad, India.

3. Chaudhary A., and Sahoo S., Performance Analysis of a Helical Reactor Configuration for Adsorbed Natural Gas Storage. International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Material, Manufacturing and Thermal Sciences (ICFAMMT 2024), Jan 19-21 2024, IITRAM Ahmedabad, India. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4500-5_7.

2. Singh A., and Sahoo S., Computational Study on Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Aspects of Adsorption Based CO2 Capture, International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Material, Manufacturing and Thermal Sciences (ICFAMMT 2024), Jan 19-21 2024, IITRAM Ahmedabad, India.  Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4500-5_6.

1. Chaudhary A., and Sahoo S., On performance enhancement of adsorbed natural gas storage systems employing phase change material as an energy storage medium, 8th National and 2nd International conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. (NCRAC 2024) 13th -15th March 2024, IIT Madras, Chennai, India. Own Outstanding Presentation Award

Projects & Activities

Sponsored Research Projects (External Funded)

Sl. No.

Project Title

Amount in Rs. (Lakh)

Role

Funding Agency

Duration

Status

1. 

Investigation into the dynamics of the adsorption system based on waste source derived indigenously developed adsorbents for carbon capture application

52.52

PI

DST (SERB)

2024-27

Ongoing

2. 

Design and development of novel adsorption systems for green refrigeration and CO2 capture

41.92

PI

DST (SERB)

2019-2022

36 months (36 Months)

Sanction Date: 07/03/2019

Completed

3. 

Preparation  and characterization of activated carbon-based composite bead suitable for CO2 adsorption

2.0

PI

TEQIP-III

2018-2020 (24 Months)-

Completed

Membership of Scientific Societies

  • Member of Institutions of Engineers (India) (M1585716)

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

Reviewing Experience:

  • Reviewed papers for International Journals like Applied Thermal Engineering, Energy Conversion and Management, International Journal of Refrigeration, Energy, Sadhana, and International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer.

Administrative Responsibility:

Sl. No.

Name of position hold

Duration

From

To

1. 

Faculty in charge,  Non-Conventional Refrigeration and Energy Storage Lab

2019

Till Date

2. 

Faculty in-charge, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab

2019

Till Date

3. 

DAC Secretary

2018

2023

4.

Member of the Department Stock Verification Committee

2019

2021

5. 

Tabulator for examination result

2018

2019

6. 

Member of the DUGC

2023

Till date

Guidance

Sl. No.

Name of Student

Thesis Title

Current Status

1. 

Gautam

Experimental and Numerical Studies on CO2-Based Adsorption Systems Suitable for Green Refrigeration and Carbon Capture

Awarded in 2023

2. 

Anupam Chaudhary

Thermal Management and Optimization of Adsorption-Based Gas Storage Systems

Ongoing

3. 

Aditya Singh

Development and Performance Evaluation of High Uptake Activated Carbons for CO­2 Capture

Ongoing

4. 

Md Shahid Nadeem

Adsorption Based Refrigeration Systems

Ongoing