Dr. Md Wasim Akram is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Srinath University, Jamshedpur (since January 2026). He has a strong academic foundation in mechanical engineering, demonstrated by qualifying the GATE examination multiple times (2011, 2012, and 2014) with notable All India Ranks. His teaching and research interests lie in thermal engineering, advanced energy systems, and combustion technologies.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Akram has made significant contributions to the field of chemical looping combustion and advanced energy systems. He has authored several peer-reviewed research papers in reputed international journals and conferences, including publications in the International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology and SAE Technical Papers. His research focuses on innovative and sustainable energy solutions, particularly the application of nano-sized oxygen carriers and supercritical CO₂ Brayton cycles.

Funded Projects & Innovations

He has successfully secured a prestigious research grant of approximately ₹30 lakhs from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Core Research Grant (CRG) scheme for his project titled “Nano Particle Assisted Chemical Looping Combustion” (2020–2023). This highlights his capability to lead high-impact research projects in emerging technological domains.

Patents & Intellectual Property

Dr. Akram is also an innovator with an Indian patent (No. 584539, 2026) for “A system for nanoparticle oxygen carrier-assisted chemical looping combustion and its working method thereof.” This invention reflects his contribution toward advancing clean and efficient combustion technologies.

Conference Presentations & Book Chapters

He has actively participated in international conferences, including ACMS 2022, presenting his research on chemical looping combustion integrated gas turbine cycles. Additionally, he has contributed a book chapter in Recent Trends in Thermal Engineering (2022), focusing on thermodynamic performance analysis of gas turbine cycles.

Achievements & Awards

Dr. Akram has demonstrated excellence from early stages of his career, winning first prize in a robotics competition at GIET Gunupur, Odisha (2008). His consistent academic achievements, competitive exam success, and research funding further establish his credentials as a dedicated academician and researcher.

Eligibility for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Md Wasim Akram is highly eligible for the Best Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels due to his strong research profile, including quality publications in reputed journals, a funded research project from SERB, and a granted Indian patent. His work in sustainable combustion technologies and energy systems demonstrates originality, societal relevance, and scientific impact. His active involvement in research dissemination through conferences and book chapters further strengthens his candidature, making him a deserving nominee for this prestigious recognition.