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Dr. Sunita Mahavar serves as an Assistant Professor and Research Scientist in the Department of Physics at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India. She has held this academic position since 2013 and maintains an active research laboratory focused on solar energy applications. Her professional profile indicates she is recognized as an expert in her field, available for speaking engagements, and participates in mentoring programs as a mentor.
Dr. Mahavar's research interests center on renewable energy technologies with specific expertise in solar thermal systems. Her work spans solar thermal collectors, heat storage and transfer mechanisms, thermal energy storage materials and systems, analysis and simulation of concentrated solar power (CSP) and hybridized systems, point focus systems (including receivers and heat transfer media), and solar collector systems. She has developed practical applications including solar cookers, dryers, and distillation systems that address real-world energy needs in India and potentially other developing regions.
Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on practical solar thermal applications. Her work demonstrates progression from fundamental thermal engineering principles to implementable solutions, with increasing emphasis on cost-effective designs for residential and small-scale industrial applications. The publications show strong interdisciplinary connections between thermal engineering, materials science, and sustainable development, with particular attention to sensible heat storage methods and innovative heat transfer fluids including bio-based alternatives.
- CSIR-SRF Scholarship (January 2012)
- CSIR-JRF Scholarship (January 2009)
Dr. Mahavar has investigated three research projects resulting in approximately 40 research papers published in reputed national and international journals and conferences. Her research has accumulated over 300 citations according to her ResearchGate profile. She collaborates extensively with researchers both within the University of Rajasthan and internationally, with notable co-authors including Boris V Balakin from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and Ashmore Mawire from North-West University. Her work appears to focus on practical implementations of solar thermal technology that address energy needs in developing contexts.
Dr. Mahavar maintains an active research laboratory at the University of Rajasthan where she conducts experimental work on solar thermal appliances. Her lab appears to focus on developing low-cost, practical solar energy solutions suitable for Indian conditions, with particular emphasis on cooking, drying, and water purification applications. The lab work integrates theoretical modeling with experimental validation, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to solar thermal research.
