Rajeev Kamal
Senior Research Engineering I, Continuous Commissioning® Group
Ph.D., M.B.A., CEM
979.458.3434
rajeev@tamu.edu
Google Scholar ResearchGate Publons LinkedIn- Ph.D. – Dissertation:
- “Optimization and Performance Study of Select Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technologies for Commercial Buildings”, ProQuest, https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.19262.79686
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- • A. Isazadeh, Rajeev Kamal, C. Yagua, S. Eluvathingal, David E. Claridge, “Detecting deficiencies using building performance data in healthcare facilities: Improving operational efficiency with Continuous Commissioning ®”, Energy and Buildings, Vol.241, 2021, 110953, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.110953
- • Rajeev Kamal, F. Moloney, C. Wickramaratne, A. K. Narasimhan, D. Y. Goswami, “Strategic Control and Cost Optimization of Thermal Energy Storage in Buildings Using EnergyPlus”, Applied Energy, Vol.246, 77-90, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.04.017
- • Rajeev Kamal, A. Narasimhan, C. Wickramaratne, A. Bhardwaj, D. Y. Goswami, E. K. Stefanakos and H. A. Ingley, “Field performance of a Gas-Engine Driven Heat Pump in a Commercial Building,” International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol.68, 15-27, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2016.04.019
- • Zhenxing Han, Manoj Kumar Ram, Rajeev Kamal, Turk Alamro, D. Yogi Goswami, Chand Jotshi. “Characterization of Molten Salt Doped with Different Size Nanoparticles of Al2O3”, International Journal of Energy Research, 2019, Vol.143, 3732-3745, https://doi.org/10.1002/er.4531
- • Arun Kumar Narasimhan, Chatura Wickramaratne, Rajeev Kamal, D. Yogi Goswami and Punit Singh, “Mapping scroll expander performance for organic working fluids using dimensionless parameters in Ns-Ds diagram”, Energy, 2019, Vol.182, 739-752, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.06.054
- • Wickramaratne, J. S. Dhau, R. Kamal, P. Meyers, D.Y. Goswami, E. Stefanakos, “Macro-encapsulation and Characterization of Chloride Based Inorganic Phase Change Materials for High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Systems”, Applied Energy, 2018, Vol.221, 587-596. https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2016-59427
- • D. Myers, Jr., T. E. Alam, Rajeev Kamal, D.Y. Goswami and E. Stefanakos, “Nitrate salts doped with CuO nanoparticles for thermal energy storage with improved heat transfer,” Applied Energy, 2016, Vol.165, 225-233, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.11.045
- • Mueller, M. Orosz, A. Narasimhan, Rajeev Kamal, H. F. Hemond and Y. Goswami, “Evolution and feasibility of decentralized concentrating solar thermal power systems for modern energy access in rural areas,” MRS Energy & Sustainability, 2016, Vol.3, Issue 4. https://doi.org/10.1557/mre.2016.4
- • Wickramaratne, F. Moloney, T. Pirasaci, Rajeev Kamal, D. Y. Goswami, E. K. Stefanakos, “Experimental study of high temperature thermal energy storage system with cylindrically encapsulated PCM under axial flow,” ASME, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2016-59427
- • Ahmadreza Sedaghat, Manoj K. Ram, A. Zayed, Rajeev Kamal, Natalya Shanahan, “Investigation of Physical Properties of Graphene-Cement Composite for Structural Applications,” Open Journal of Composite Materials, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojcm.2014.41002
- • A. K. Narasimhan, C. Wickramaratne, Rajeev Kamal, P. Singh, D.Y. Goswami, “Integration of organic Rankine cycle and scroll expander models for effective design and performance using organic working fluids”, ASME, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2017-3640
Patent:
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- •Narasimhan; Arunkumar, Kamal; Rajeev, Almatrafi; Eydhah, 2022. Brayton cycle adsorption desalination system (U.S. Patent No. 11,311,818). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://rb.gy/l26ruy
- Awards:
- • ‘USF Excellence Award’ for an innovative contribution to project management at the University of South Florida Administrative Services – 2017
- • ‘USF Green Energy Fund,’ grant of $ 241,000 for two University of South Florida campus energy efficiency projects – 2016
- • ‘The Florida High Tech Corridor Council’s Matching Grants Research Program’ – Three research-funding awards 2014, 2015 & 2017.
- International Experience:
- • Technical Expert – Renewables International Development, GIZ GmbH (giz.de) – Jul. 2010 – Aug. 2012
- • Deputy Manager, Feedback Ventures (P) Ltd, India. (http://www.feedbackinfra.com/) – Sept. 2006 – Jul. 2010
- • Executive Officer, North Delhi Power Ltd., India. (ndpl.com) – Jun. 2005 – Aug. 2006