Invıted Speaker
Edwin Geo Varuvel
Dr.
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT),
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia
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Reviewer: Energy, Applied Energy, Renewable Energy, Fuel, Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Presentation Title:
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Biography:
Dr. Edwin Geo Varuvel is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia. With over 15 years of research and teaching experience, he is a leading expert in renewable energy systems, biofuel combustion, and thermal sciences.
He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in sustainable combustion and bioenergy. His interdisciplinary research spans:
- Renewable and bio-based fuels
- Thermodynamics and internal combustion engine performance
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Exergy and energy optimization
- Sustainable transport systems
Dr. Varuvel has authored over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles in top-tier journals including Applied Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy, and Fuel. His pioneering studies on the use of non-edible oils like Calophyllum in diesel engines have opened new avenues for eco-friendly transport fuels.
He collaborates extensively with institutions in India, France, and the UK, and serves as a reviewer for over 30 international journals. He has also participated in several government and industry-sponsored clean energy projects and actively contributes to engineering education, mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate students in thermal systems and fuel innovation.
Selected Publications:
- Varuvel, E.G., et al. (2012). Comparative study of performance and emission characteristics of two biofuels: Jatropha and Calophyllum inophyllum in a CI engine. Energy, 47(1), 521–527.
- Varuvel, E.G., et al. (2014). Performance, combustion and emission analysis of Calophyllum inophyllum biodiesel in CI engine. Renewable Energy, 71, 390–396.
- Varuvel, E.G., et al. (2015). Optimization of combustion and emissions of biodiesel–diesel blends using response surface methodology. Applied Energy, 150, 361–372.
- Varuvel, E.G., et al. (2020). A review on recent trends in cleaner IC engines for a sustainable environment. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.
- Varuvel, E.G., & Mofijur, M. (2021). Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of microalgae biodiesel as a green fuel.
Awards & Recognition:
Recognized among emerging researchers in biofuel combustion modeling and LCA in Southeast Asia
Reviewer Excellence Award – Elsevier Journals (Applied Energy, Renewable Energy)
Guest Reviewer – Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Fuel, Energy Conversion and Management
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