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Ravita Lamba
Assistant Professor
ravita.lamba[at]hre.iitr.ac.in
Room No. 213, First Floor, Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
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Energy Systems Modeling, Battery Energy Storage System and Battery Thermal Management, Optimization & AI/ML Applications to Energy System, Solar Photovoltaic and Thermal Systems, Thermoelectric Devices, Radiative Cooling, Microgrid Energy Management, Fuel Cells
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Educational Details
Government Engineering College, Bikaner, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
2012
B.Tech, Electronic Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi, India
2018
Ph.D., Energy Studies
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi, India
2014
M. Tech, Energy Studies
Professional Background
SSHN Fellow
11 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025
IMT Nord Europe, Douai, Hauts-de-France, France
SIRE Fellow
14 Oct 2022 - 27 Feb 2023
University of Exeter, United Kingdom, Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Assistant Professor
15 May 2024 - Present
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
BHAVAN Fellow
21 Jan 2018 - 20 Apr 2018
University of South Florida (USF), Tampa, Florida, United States Of America
Assistant Professor
31 Jan 2020 - 14 May 2024
Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Assistant Professor
01 Aug 2019 - 30 Jan 2020
National Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Project Engineer Grade-II
14 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2019
National institute of solar Energy, Gurugram, Haryana, India
IRD Early Doc Fellow
21 Oct 2018 - 21 Jan 2019
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Delhi, India
Research
Projects
TOPIC START DATE FIELD DESCRIPTION FINANCIAL OUTLAY FUNDING AGENCY OTHER OFFICERS
A Framework of Net-Zero Energy Building Design in Composite Climate of India 01 Apr 2024 Net-Zero Energy Building 77 Lakh SPARC, India Prof. Nand Kumar
Development and testing of Battery Thermal Management System for Li-Ion Batteries 01 Jul 2025 Battery Thermal Management System 20 Lakh IIT Roorkee, India




Publications
Uncertainty Aware Learning Model for Thermal Comfort in Smart Residential
2023
Yelisetti S, Saini VK, Kumar R, Lamba R, Saxena A | DOI : 10.1109/TIA.2023.3328574 | IEEE
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Pages: 1909-1918 , Volumes: 60(1) ,
Consideration of Thomson effect in multi-objective optimization of thermoelectric generator using metaheuristic techniques
2023
Jacob I, Lamba R, Kumar R | DOI : 10.1016/j.seta.2023.103443 | Elsevier
Journal: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Pages: 103443 , Volumes: 60 ,
Optimal Parameter Extraction of PEM Fuel Cell using a Hybrid Weighted Mean of Vectors and Nelder-Mead Simplex Method.
2024
Khajuria R, Bukya M, Lamba R, Kumar R| DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3453594 | IEEE
Journal: IEEE Access Pages: 121346-121367 , Volumes: 12 ,
Performance Analysis of Multiple Energy-Storage Devices Used in Electric Vehicles.
2024
Raut K, Shendge A, Chaudhari J, Lamba R, Mallick T, Roy A| DOI: 10.3390/wevj15080357 | MDPI
Journal: World Electric Vehicle Journal Pages: 357 , Volumes: 15(8) ,
Optimization of a unileg thermoelectric generator by the combination of Taguchi method and evolutionary neural network for green power generation.
2024
Chen WH, Huang TH, Luo D, Jin L, Maduabuchi C, Lamba R, Hoang AT| DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.123204 | Elsevier
Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering Pages: 123204 , Volumes: 248 ,
Energy and exergy analysis of a bidirectional solar thermoelectric generator combining thermal energy storage
2023
Montero FJ, Lamba R, Singh S, Jahn W | DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2023.1234548 | Frontiers Media
Journal: Frontiers in Energy Research Pages: 1234548 , Volumes: 11 ,
Multi-objective optimization for visual, thermal, and cooling energy performance of building envelope design in the composite climate of Jaipur (India)
2024
Chaturvedi PK, Kumar N, Lamba R | DOI : https://doi.org/10.1177/0958305X241228513 | Sage
Journal: Energy & Environment Pages: 0958305X241228513 ,
Finding the gaps in design strategies and technological advancements for net-zero energy buildings development in India.
2024
Chaturvedi PK, Kumar N, Lamba R | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0958305X241256039 | Sage
Journal: Energy & Environment Pages: 3880-3920 , Volumes: 35(7) ,
Modeling and simulation of photovoltaic powered battery-supercapacitor hybrid energy storage system for electric vehicles.
2024
Raut K, Shendge A, Chaudhari J, Lamba R, Alshammari NF | DOI : 10.1016/j.est.2023.110324 | Elsevier
Journal: Journal of Energy Storage Pages: 110324 , Volumes: 82 ,
Metaheuristic based single and multiobjective optimization of thermoelectric generator
2024
Jacob I, Lamba R, Kumar R, Montero FJ | DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.121790 | Elsevier
Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering Pages: 121790 , Volumes: 236 ,
Optimal model parameter estimation and performance analysis of PEM electrolyzer using modified honey badger algorithm
2024
Khajuria R, Yelisetti S, Lamba R, Kumar R | DOI : 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.07.172 | Elsevier
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Pages: 238-259 , Volumes: 49 ,
Radiative cooling system integrated with heat sink for the thermal management of photovoltaic modules under extreme climate conditions
2023
Kumar R, Montero FJ, Rehman TU, Lamba R, Vashishtha M, Upadhyaya S | DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12291-1 | Springer
Journal: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Pages: 9099-9112 , Volumes: 148 ,
Taguchi optimization and analysis of variance for thermoelectric generators with forced convection air cooling
2023
Chen WH, Uribe MC, Luo D, Jin L, Saw LH, Lamba R | DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.120878 | Elsevier
Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering Pages: 120878 , Volumes: 7 ,
PCM-based hybrid thermal management system for photovoltaic modules: A comparative analysis
2023
Lamba R, Montero FJ, Rehman TU, Singh S, Manikandan S | DOI : 10.1007/s11356-023-27809-1 | Springer
Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research Pages: 46397-46416 , Volumes: 31(34) ,
A Pair-Task Heuristic for Scheduling Tasks in Heterogeneous Multi-cloud Environment
2023
Krishnasamy KG, Periasamy S, Periasamy K, Prasanna Moorthy V, Thangavel G, Lamba R, Muthusamy S | DOI : https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1903846/v1 | Springer
Journal: Wireless Personal Communications Pages: 773-804 , Volumes: 131(2) ,
An Extensive Review on Deep Learning and Machine Learning Intervention in Prediction and Classification of Types of Aneurysms
2023
Sinnaswamy RA, Palanisamy N, Subramaniam K, Muthusamy S, Lamba R, Sekaran S | DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-023-10532-y | Springer
Journal: Wireless Personal Communications Pages: 2055-2080 , Volumes: 131(3) ,
Numerical investigations of concentrated photovoltaic thermal system integrated with thermoelectric power generator and phase change material
2023
Rejeb O, Lamrani B, Lamba R, Kousksou T, Salameh T, Jemni A, Hamid AK, Bettayeb M, Ghenai C | DOI : 10.1016/j.est.2023.106820 | Elsevier
Journal: Journal of Energy Storage Pages: 106820 , Volumes: 62 ,
A bidirectional solar thermoelectric generator combining heat storage for daytime and nighttime power generation
2022
Montero FJ, Lamba R, Ortega A, Jahn W, Chen WH, Guzmán AM | DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.119997 | Elsevier
Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering Pages: 11997 , Volumes: 224 ,
Progress in the experimental and computational methods of work function evaluation of materials: A review
2022
Olawole OC, De DK, Olawole OF, Lamba R, Joel ES, Oyedepo SO, Ajayi AA, Adegbite OA, Ezema FI, Naghdi S, Olawole TD | DOI : 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11030 | Cell Press
Journal: Heliyon Pages: 11030 , Volumes: 8(10) ,
Impact of ethyl cellulose variation on microstructural and electrochemical properties of spin coated YSZ electrolyte thin films for SOFCs: Slurry composition evolution
2023
Chasta G, Bhakar U, Suthar D, Himanshu, Lamba R, Dhaka MS | DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.09.109 | Elsevier
Journal: Ceramics International Pages: 1298-1307 , Volumes: 49(1) ,
Power generation and thermal stress characterization of thermoelectric modules with different unileg couples by recovering vehicle waste heat
2022
Chen WH, Huang TH, Augusto GL, Lamba R, Maduabuchi C, Saw LH| DOI : 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133987 | Elsevier
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production Pages: 133987 , Volumes: 375 ,
Thermal management of phase change material integrated thermoelectric cooler with different heat sink geometries
2022
Bhuiya R, Shah N, Arora D, Krishna NV, Manikandan S, Selvam C, Lamba R | DOI : 10.1016/j.est.2022.104304 | Elsevier
Journal: Journal of Energy Storage Pages: 104304 , Volumes: 51 ,
Multi-dimensional optimization of a concentrated solar thermoelectric generator
2021
Maduabuchi C, Lamba R, Eke M, Ejiogu E | DOI : https://doi.org/10.1002/er.7530 | Wiley
Journal: International Journal of Energy Research Pages: 5896-5907 , Volumes: 46(5) ,
Thomson effect and nonlinear performance of thermoelectric generator
2021
Maduabuchi C, Lamba R, Ozoegwu C, Njoku HO, Eke M, Gurevich YG, Ejiogu EC | DOI : 10.1007/s00231-021-03153-3 | Springer
Journal: Heat and Mass Transfer Pages: 967-980 , Volumes: 58(6) ,
Hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric system: Economic feasibility analysis in the Atacama Desert, Chile
2022
Montero FJ, Kumar R, Lamba R, Escobar RA, Vashishtha M, Upadhyaya S, Guzmán AM | DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2021.122058 | Elsevier
Journal: Energy Pages: 122058 , Volumes: 239 ,
Overall performance optimisation of tapered leg geometry based solar thermoelectric generators under isoflux conditions
2021
Maduabuchi C, Njoku H, Eke M, Mgbemene C, Lamba R, Ibrahim JS | DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2021.229989 | Elsevier
Journal: Journal of Power Sources Pages: 229989 , Volumes: 500 ,
A novel 24-hour day-night operational solar thermoelectric generator using phase change materials
2021
Montero FJ, Lamba R, Ortega A, Jahn W, Guzmán AM | DOI : 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126553 | Elsevier
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production Pages: 126553 , Volumes: 296 ,
Enhanced thermal performance of a thermoelectric generator with phase change materials
2020
Selvam C, Manikandan S, Krishna NV, Lamba R, Kaushik SC, Mahian O | DOI : 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2020.104561 | Elsevier
Journal: International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer Pages: 104561 , Volumes: 114 ,
Transient performance of a Peltier super cooler under varied electric pulse conditions with phase change material
2019
Selvam C, Manikandan S, Kaushik SC, Lamba R, Harish S | DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2019.111822 | Elsevier
Journal: Energy Conversion and Management Pages: 111822 , Volumes: 198 ,
A Novel Technique to Enhance Thermal Performance of a Thermoelectric Cooler using Phase Change Materials
2020
Zhao D, Manikandan S, Selvam C, Praful PS, Lamba R, Kaushik SC, Yang R | DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-019-08353-y | Springer
Journal: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry Pages: 1003-1014 , Volumes: 140 ,
Thermal management of low concentrated photovoltaic module with phase change material
2019
Manikandan S, Selvam C, Poddar N, Pranjyal K, Lamba R, Kaushik SC | DOI : 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.02.086 | Elsevier
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production Pages: 359-367 , Volumes: 219 ,
Solar driven concentrated photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid system: Numerical analysis and optimization
2018
Lamba R, Kaushik SC | DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.05.048 | Elsevier
Journal: Solar Energy Pages: 34-49 , Volumes: 170 ,
Geometric optimization of trapezoidal thermoelectric heat pump considering contact resistances through genetic algorithm
2018
Lamba R, Kaushik SC, Tyagi SK | DOI : 10.1002/er.3845 | Wiley
Journal: International Journal of Energy Research Pages: 896-905 , Volumes: 170 ,
Performance Analysis and Optimization of Concentrating Solar Thermoelectric Generator
2018
Lamba R, Manikandan S, Kaushik SC | DOI : 10.1007/s11664-018-6410-7 | Springer
Journal: Journal of Electronic Materials Pages: 5310-5320 , Volumes: 47(9) ,
Thermodynamic analysis of thermoelectric generator including influence of Thomson effect and leg geometry configuration
2017
Lamba R, Kaushik SC | DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2017.04.069 | Elsevier
Journal: Energy Conversion and Management Pages: 388-398 , Volumes: 144 ,
Thermodynamic study of solar photovoltaic energy conversion: An overview
2016
Rawat R, Lamba R, Kaushik SC | DOI : 10.1016/j.rser.2016.12.089 | Elsevier
Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pages: 630-638 , Volumes: 71 ,
Optimal Parameter Identification of Solid Oxide FuelCell using Modified Fire Hawk Algorithm
2024
Khajuria R, Bukya M, Lamba R, Kumar R |DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-72541-6 | Nature Portflio
Journal: Scientific Report Pages: 22469 , Volumes: 14(1) ,
Thermal management of photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator hybrid system using radiative cooling and heat pipe
2023
Kumar R, Montero FJ, Lamba R, Vashishtha M, Upadhyaya S | DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.120420 | Elsevier
Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering Pages: 120420 , Volumes: 227 ,
A novel method for analyzing the performance of free space optical communication in WDM using EDFA
2023
Periyasamy K, Rathinam V, Ganesan K, Ramachandran M, Muthusamy S, Lamba R, Panchal H, Shanmugam M, Jalajakumari SP, Kottapalli R | DOI : https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1876075/v1 | Springer
Journal: Wireless Personal Communications Pages: 697-707 , Volumes: 131(1) ,
Optimal energy management system for residential buildings considering the time of use price with swarm intelligence algorithms
2022
Yelisetti S, Saini VK, Kumar R, Lamba R, Saxena A | DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105062 | Elsevier
Journal: Journal of Building Engineering Pages: 105062 , Volumes: 59 ,
Effects of leg geometry and multistaging of thermoelectric modules on the performance of a photovoltaic?thermoelectric system using different photovoltaic cells
2021
Maduabuchi C, Lamba R, Njoku H, Eke M, Mgbemene C | DOI : 10.1002/er.6925 | Wiley
Journal: International Journal of Energy Research Pages: 17888-17902 , Volumes: 45 (12) ,
Thermodynamic modelling and performance optimization of trapezoidal thermoelectric cooler using genetic algorithm
2018
Lamba R, Manikandan S, Kaushik SC, Tyagi SK | DOI : 10.1016/j.tsep.2018.04.010 | Elsevier
Journal: Thermal Science and Engineering Progress Pages: 236-250 , Volumes: 6 ,
A review on modelling, design methodology and size optimization of photovoltaic based water pumping, standalone and grid connected system
2016
Rawat R, Kaushik SC, Lamba R | DOI : 10.1016/j.rser.2015.12.228 | Elsevier
Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pages: 1506-1519 , Volumes: 57 ,
Modeling and performance analysis of a concentrated photovoltaic–thermoelectric hybrid power generation system
2016
Lamba R, Kaushik SC | DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2016.02.061 | Elsevier
Journal: Energy Conversion and Management Pages: 288-298 , Volumes: 115 ,
Exergy analysis and optimisation of a two-stage solar thermoelectric generator with tapered legs
2022
Eke MN, Maduabuchi CC, Lamba R, Njoku HO, Ma X, Gurevich YG, Tyagi SK, Ekechukwu OV, Ejiogu EC, Eneh CT | DOI : 10.1504/IJEX.2022.122309 | Inderscience Publishers
Journal: International Journal of Exergy Pages: 110-136 , Volumes: 38(1) ,
Life cycle cost assessment and enviroeconomic analysis of thin film amorphous silicon photovoltaic system
2014
Lamba R, Gaur A, Tiwari GN | DOI : 10.4172/2090-4541.1000140 | Longdom
Journal: Journal of Fundamentals of Renewable Energy and Applications Pages: 140 , Volumes: 4(2) ,
Performance analysis of photon enhanced thermionic emission converters with different semiconductor materials
2016
Lamba R, Kaushik SC | IJESTR
Journal: International Journal of Engineering Technology Science and Research Pages: 79-90 , Volumes: 3(11) ,
Thermodynamic evaluation of irreversibility and optimum performance of a concentrated PV-TEG cogenerated system.
2018
Singh S, Ibeagwu OI, Lamba R | Elsevier
Journal: Solar Energy Pages: 896-905 , Volumes: 170. ,
Efficient parameter extraction for accurate modeling of PEM fuel cell using Ali-Baba and forty thieves algorithm.
2025
Khajuria R, Sharma P, Kumar R, Lamba R, Raju S | Springer
Journal: Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design Pages: 223 , Volumes: 8(4). ,
Enhanced latent heat storage for solar thermal applications using tapered fins and hybrid nano-additives.
2025
Raj VK, Baiju V, Priya KL, Shafi KA, Shahid PAM, Lamba R, Singh H, Ichiyanagi M, Suzuki T, Shajan S. | Elsevier
Journal: Journal of Energy Storage Pages: 116308 , Volumes: 118 ,
Exploring influential parameters affecting residential building energy use: advancing energy efficiency through machine learning.
2025
Chaturvedi PK, Kumar N, Toftum J, Andersen RK, Lamba R, Mehta K | Springer
Journal: Clean Technologies & Environmental Policy Pages: 6975–6996 , Volumes: 27 ,
Advancing energy storage systems through machine learning: Current developments, technical challenges, and future directions.
2026
Kumar R, Chauhan PR, Rathod MK, Kumar K, Sharma P, Said Z, Choudhary P, Lamba R, Tyagi PK | Elsevier
Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering Pages: 131023 , Volumes: 298 ,
Multi-objective optimization of glazing and shading configurations for visual, thermal, and energy performance of cooling dominant climatic regions of India.
2025
Chaturvedi PK, Kumar N, Lamba R, Mehta K | Springer
Journal: Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy Pages: 4909-32 , Volumes: 27(9) ,
Predicting the electrochemical performance of biomass derived carbon hosts in lithium–sulfur batteries using machine learning.
2025
Dharmesh A, Kapil S, Rani P, Lamba R, Sharma AK. | Elsevier
Journal: Journal of Energy Storage Pages: 118648 , Volumes: 138 ,
BIPV in India: Opportunities, Challenges, and Pathways for Urban Planning and Smart Cities.
2025
Mehta K, Lamba R, Sinha S, Kumar N | Elsevier
Journal: Solar Compass Pages: 100133 , Volumes: 15 ,
Books
Thermoelectric Energy Systems: Modeling and Applications
Year: 2025 ,
S.C. Kaushik, S. Manikandan, Ravita Lamba, Ranjana Arora | Satyam Law International
Collaborations
Prof. Kedar Mehta
Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Germany
Dr. Moussa on Fuel Cell Thermal Management
IMT Nord Europe, Douai, France
Honors And Awards
Honors
French Institute in India (IFI)/Embassy of France in India, India, Douai, France
2025
Scientific High-Level Visiting Fellowships (SSHN)
The Institution of Engineers (India)-IEI, 40th National Convention of Electrical Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, Karala, India
2025
IEI Young Engineers Award 2025-26 in Electrical Engineering
Indian Society for Technical Education, 54th ISTE National Annual Faculty Convention at Lamrin Tech Skill University, Ropar, Punjab, India
2025
SGSITS National Award for Best Research Work done by Young Teachers of Engineering Colleges for 2024
IEEE 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric transportation (SEFET), Hyderabad, India
2024
Best Poster Award
Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, India
2017
Building Energy Efficiency Higher & Advanced Network (BHAVAN) Fellowship
MemberShips
Soft Computing Research Society, India
11 Jan 2021 - Present
Life Member
Indian Society for Technical Education, India
01 May 2024 - Present
Life Member
Solar Energy Society of India, India
14 Feb 2021 - Present
Life Member
IEEE, United States Of America
01 Feb 2023 - Present
Senior Member
Indian Desalination Association, India
01 Mar 2023 - Present
Life Member
The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, India
30 Nov 2021 - Present
Member
Journal of Modern Mechanical Engineering and Technology by Zeal Press, United Kingdom
01 Jan 2022 - Present
Editorial Board Member
Teaching Engagements
Teaching Engagements
Energy Conservation and Management ( HRL-542 )
Autumn
Computer Programming ( HRC-101 )
Autumn
Energy Conservation and Management ( HRO-102 )
Autumn
Wind Energy Application Technology ( HRE-522 )
Autumn
Students
SuperVisions
Microgrid Energy Management and Control, India
11 Jul 2024 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: AMIT UNIYAL
Energy Management of Data Center Microgrid, India
19 Jul 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: Prof. Rajesh Kumar & Prof. Rajive Tiwari, MNIT Jaipur, Scholar:
Development of High Performance PEM Fuel Cell for Mobility Applications, India
15 Jul 2025 - Present
Other Supervisors: Prof. Pranjali Sharma, IIT Roorkee, Scholar: SUNIL KUMAR
Agri-Photovoltaic Systems Performance Analysis, India
15 Jul 2025 - Present
Other Supervisors: Prof. Sunil Kumar Singal, IIT Roorkee, Scholar: ANAND PRAKASH PANNUSA
Liquid Cooling and PCM Based Battery Thermal Management System, India
13 Jan 2025 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: AKANKSHA NANHET
MULTIOBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION APPROACH FOR RESIDENTIAL NET-ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS IN COMPOSITE CLIMATE, JAIPUR CITY, India
13 Jul 2020 - 26 May 2026
Other Supervisors: Prof. Nand Kumar, MNIT Jaipur, Scholar: Pushpendra Kumar Chaturvedi
Waste Heat Recovery from Data Centers, India
02 Jan 2023 - Present
Other Supervisors: Prof. Amit Bhosale, Scholar: MOHAMAD SAADA
Smart Meters, India
14 Jul 2026 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ashish Bhandari
Data Centers Cooling, India
14 Jul 2026 - Present
Other Supervisors: Prof. Prashant Surana, IIT Roorkee, Scholar: Krityatirtha Paul
PV-Battery Energy Storage Systems for Residential EV Charging, India
08 Jan 2026 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Anirban Chatterjee
Miscellaneous
Visits
IMT Nord Europe, Douai, Hauts-de-France, France
2025-09-11
SSHN Fellow
University of Exeter, Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom
2022-10-14
SIRE Fellow
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, United States Of America
2018-01-21
BHAVAN Fellow
Pasadena, California, United States Of America
2017-07-31
36th Annual International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT)
University of Split, Split, Croatia
2017-05-14
9th International Exergy, Energy and Environment Symposium (IEEES-9)
Administrative Positions
Faculty In-charge, Training & Placement
01 Feb 2025 - Present
IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Member, Department Faculty Search Committee
01 Sep 2024 - Present
IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
BOOK CHAPTERS

1.       Lamba R, Ambreen T, Tanveer M, Singh S, Park CW, Ali HM. "Passive cooling methods for battery thermal management” in the edited book Thermal Management for Batteries: From Basic Design to Advanced Simulation and Management Methods by Academic Press. Jan 2024 (ISBN: 978-0-443-19025-4).

2.       Chaturvedi KP, Kumar N, Lamba R. “Multi-objective optimization-based methodological framework for net zero energy building design in India” in the edited book Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Computing and Security published by CRC Press. Dec, 2023 (ISBN: 978-1-003-39358-0)

3.       Maduabuchia C, Lamba R, Ozoegwu C, Njoku HO, Eke M, Ejiogu EC. “Electro-thermal and Mechanical Optimization of a Concentrated Solar Thermoelectric Generator" in the edited book Mitigating Climate Change: Proceedings of the Mitigating Climate Change 2021 Symposium and Industry Summit (MCC2021) published by Springer. (ISBN: 978-3-030-92148-4)

4.       Maduabuchia C and Lamba R. “Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Power Generation: Effects of Photovoltaic Cell Type, Thermoelectric Leg Geometry and Multi-Staging on System Performance" in the edited book Sustainable Energy Storage for Furthering Renewable Energy published by Begell House. (ISBN Print: 978-1-56700-525-7, ISBN Online: 978-1-56700-526-4)

5.       Maduabuchia C, Lamba R, Ozoegwu C, Njoku HO, Eke M, Ejiogu EC. “Parametric optimization of a segmented thermoelectric generator in a concentrated photovoltaic system under fluctuating weather conditions" in the edited book Active Electrical Distribution Network: Issues, Solution Techniques and Applications published by Elsevier. (Paperback ISBN: 9780323851695)

6.       Kaushik SC, Lamba R, Tyagi SK. “Physics, Modelling and Optimization Studies of Photon Enhanced Thermionic Emission (PETE) Energy Conversion System: A Review.” in the Handbook of Research on Power and Energy System Optimization published by Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies (AEEGT), 2018; 399-452, IGI Global. (ISBN13: 9781522539353, ISBN10: 1522539352, EISBN13: 9781522539360)

7.       Lamba R, Kaushik SC. “Parametric optimization of concentrated photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid system.” in the book titled The role of Exergy in Energy and Environment published by Springer Nature, 2018; 525-543. (ISBN: 978-3-319-89845-2)

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/PROCEEDINGS

1.       Baberwal K, Yadav AK, Saini VK, Lamba R, Kumar R. “Data Driven Energy Management of Residential PV-Battery System Using Q-Learning.” IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering (RASSE), 8-11 Nov, 2023 (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

2.       Pushpendra CK, Kumar N, Lamba R, “Multi-objective optimization for visual, thermal, and energy performance of glazing and shading assemblies in temperate climate zone of India” International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER) 2023, to be held at IIT Bombay during 12-14 Dec, 2023 (Presented for Poster Presentation).

3.       Pushpendra CK, Kumar N, Lamba R, “Multi-objective optimization approach for envelope design in naturally ventilated building of Jaipur city: A case study of residential building” International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER) 2023,  to be held at IIT Bombay during 12-14 Dec, 2023 (Presented for Oral Presentation).

4.       Raut K, Shendge A, Chaudhari J, Lamba R. “Design of Low Cost Hybrid Electric Bicycle” International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER) 2023, to be held at IIT Bombay during 12-14 Dec, 2023 (Presented for Poster Presentation).

5.       Khajuria R, Sharma P, Lamba R, Kumar R, Raju S.,  “Model Parameter Extraction of Solar PV Cell using Gold Rush Optimizer” International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER) 2023, to be held at IIT Bombay during 12-14 Dec, 2023 (Presented for Poster Presentation).

6.       Sharma P, Khajuria R, Kumar R, Lamba R, Raju S.,  “Optimal Model Parameter Estimation of PEM Fuel Cell using Mountaineering Team based Optimization” International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER) 2023, to be held at IIT Bombay during 12-14 Dec, 2023 (Presented for Poster Presentation).

7.       Khajuria R, Lamba R, Kumar R. “Model Parameter Extraction for PEM Electrolyzer Using Honey Badger Algorithm.” 3rd IEEE Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET), 09-12 Aug, 2023, IEEE.

8.       Kumar N, Yadav A, Lamba R, Kumar R. “Battery Energy Storage Sizing and Operational Strategy for Microgrid Considering Electric Vehicle.” 3rd IEEE Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (SEFET), 09-12 Aug, 2023, IEEE.

9.       Khajuria R, Lamba R, Kumar R, Yelisetti S. “Optimal Model Parameter Identification of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Using Honey Badger Algorithm.” International Conference on Computer, Electronics and Electrical Engineering and their applications (IC2E3), 08-09 June, 2023, IEEE.

10.   Kumar N, Saini V, Yellisitti S, Lamba R, Kumar R. “Battery Energy Storage Sizing and Operational Strategy for Microgrid with State of Charge Scenarios.” International Conference on Computer, Electronics and Electrical Engineering and their applications (IC2E3), 08-09 June, 2023, IEEE.

11.   Pushpendra CK, Kumar N, Lamba R, “Daylight retrofitting strategies towards enhancing visual comfort: A case study of architectural education building, NIT Jaipur.” 1st Global Summit on Implementation of SDGs: Collaboration, Research & Innovation (SDG-22), 11-13 Jan. 2023, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier.

12.   Pushpendra CK, Kumar N, Lamba R, “Multi-objective optimization approach for envelops design in natural ventilated building of Jaipur city: A case study of residential building.” 1st Global Summit on Implementation of SDGs: Collaboration, Research & Innovation (SDG-22), 11-13 Jan. 2023, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier.

13.   Raut K, Shendge A, Chaudhari J, Lamba R. “Energy Storage Technologies for Hybrid Electric Vehicles.” IEEE Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES) 2022, 14-17 Dec (pp. 1-5), IEEE.

14.   Khajuria R, Lamba R, Kumar R. “Optimal Parameter Extraction and Performance Analysis of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell.” IEEE Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES) 2022, 14-17 Dec (pp. 1-5), IEEE.

15.   Khajuria R, Lamba R, Kumar R. “Optimal Parameter Identification of PEM Electrolyzer using Bald Eagle Search Optimization Algorithm” IEEE Power India International Conference (PIICON) 2022, 25-27 Nov (pp. 1-6), IEEE. (Delhi, India)

16.   Lamba R, Montero FJ, Kumar R, Choudhary A, Vashishtha M, Upadhyay S. “Effect of phase change material on thermal management of photovoltaic system.” International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER) 2022, 07-09 July (pp. 1-10), Springer Proceedings.

17.   Khajuria R, Lamba R, Kumar R. “Parameters Extraction of PEMFC Model Using EvolutionaryBased Optimization Algorithms.” International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER) 2022, 07-09 July (pp. 1-10), Springer Proceedings.

18.   Khajuria R, Lamba R, Kumar R, Yelisetti S. “Application of Metaheuristic Techniques in Optimal Parameter Estimationof Solid Oxide Fuel Cell.” International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER) 2022, 07-09 July (pp. 1-10), Springer Proceedings.

19.   Pushpendra CK, Kumar N, Lamba R, Nirwal V. “A parametric optimization for decision making of building envelope design: A case study of high-rise residential buildingin Jaipur (India).” International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER) 2022, 07-09 July (pp. 1-10), Springer Proceedings.

20.   Yelisetti S, Kumar R, Lamba R, Saxena A.  “Modelling and Simulation of Home Energy Management System with Occupants Comfort” 2nd IEEE International Conference on Smart Technologies for Power, Energy and Control (STPEC) 2021, 19-20 Dec (pp. 1-6), IEEE.

21.   Kumar R, Lamba R, Maduabuchi C, Vashishtha M, Upadhyaya S. “Solar energy conversion using a thermoelectric generator with conical frustum shaped pins.” International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE) 2021, Nov 30-Dec 02 (pp. 1-5), Energy Proceedings.

22.   Jacob I, Lamba R, Kumar R. “Optimal Design of Thermionic Generator for High Power and High Efficiency Applications.” IEEE 8th Uttar Pradesh Section International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (UPCON) 2021, Nov 11-13 (pp. 1-6), IEEE.

23.   Kumar R, Maduabuchi C, Lamba R, Vashishtha M, Upadhyaya S. “Transient optimization of a segmented variable area leg geometry-based solar thermoelectric generator.” IEEE Green Energy and Smart Systems Conference (IGESSC) 2021, Nov 1-2 (pp. 1-6), IEEE.

24.   Lamba R, Maduabuchi C, Ejiogu EC. “A Novel Solar Thermoelectric Generator with Conical Frustum Leg Geometry.” International Conference on Computational Techniques and Applications (ICCTA) 2021, Oct 9-10 (pp. 1-8), Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS), Springer.

25.   Yelisetti S, Kumar R, Gupta V, Saxena A, Lamba R. “Modelling and Analysis of Home Energy Management System Using Intelligent Algorithms.” 2020 International Conference on Power, Energy, Control and Transmission Systems (ICPECTS), 10 Dec 2020 (pp. 1-6), IEEE.

26.   Lamba R, Zeyghami M, Young D, Goswami DY, Kaushik SC. “Thermal modeling of a building integrated radiative cooler for space cooling applications.” ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2018) organized by ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 09-14 Nov. 2018, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

27.   Lamba R, Kaushik SC. “Performance Analysis and Optimization of Concentrated Solar Thermoelectric Generator.” 36th Annual International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT) organized by International Thermoelectric Society (ITS), 31 July -3 August 2017, California, USA.

28.   Lamba R, Kaushik SC. “Parametric optimization of concentrated photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid system.” 9th International Exergy, Energy and Environment Symposium (IEEES-9), 14-17 May 2017, Split, Croatia.

29.   Lamba R, Kaushik SC. “Energy and exergy analysis of an irreversible thermionic generator.” 7th IEEE Power India International Conference (IEEE PIICON-7), 25-27 Nov. 2016, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.

30.   Lamba R, Kaushik SC. “Performance analysis of photon enhanced thermionic emission converters with different semiconductor materials.” 2nd International conference on Innovative Trends in Engineering, Science and Management (ICITESM-2), 19 Nov. 2016, Delhi, India.

31. Kaushik SC, Lamba R. “Thermodynamic modelling and performance analysis of an irreversible vacuum thermionic generator.” International Conference on Healthcare, Applied Science and Engineering (ICHASC), 10-11 August 2016, Boston, USA