Dr. Keval Nikam

Dr. Dr. Keval Nikam


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Academic Career Length

8Years (2019-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 February 2024 in Heliyon
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Laxmikant JatharLaxmikant Jathar
Laxmikant Jathar
DNDr. Keval Nikam
Dr. Keval Nikam
UAUmesh V. Awasarmol
Umesh V. Awasarmol
RGRaviraj Gurav
Raviraj Gurav
JPJitendra D. Patil
Jitendra D. Patil
Ümit AğbulutÜmit Ağbulut
Ümit Ağbulut
Integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems, desalination technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) combined with Machine Learning (ML) has introduced a new era of remarkable research and innovation. This review article thoroughly examines the recent advancements in the field, focusing on the interplay between PV systems and water desalination within the framework of AI and ML applications, along with it analyses current research to identify significant patterns, obstacles, and prospects in this interdisciplinary field. Furthermore, review examines the incorporation of AI and ML methods in improving the performance of PV systems. This includes raising their efficiency, implementing predictive maintenance strategies, and enabling real-time monitoring. It also explores the transformative influence of intelligent algorithms on desalination techniques, specifically addressing concerns pertaining to energy usage, scalability, and environmental sustainability. This article provides a thorough analysis of the current literature, identifying areas where research is lacking and suggesting potential future avenues for investigation. These advancements have resulted in increased efficiency, decreased expenses, and improved sustainability of PV system. By utilizing artificial intelligence technologies, freshwater productivity can increase by 10 % and efficiency. This review offers significant and informative perspectives for researchers, engineers, and policymakers involved in renewable energy and water technology. It sheds light on the latest advancements in photovoltaic systems and desalination, which are facilitated by AI and ML. The review aims to guide towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

1 February 2019 in Environmental Technology & Innovation
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RKRavinder Kumar
Ravinder Kumar
RJRavindra Jilte
Ravindra Jilte
DNDr. Keval Nikam
Dr. Keval Nikam
MAMohammad Hossein Ahmadi
Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi

28 November 2023 in Water
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DMDeepali Marghade
Deepali Marghade
GMGirish D. Mehta
Girish D. Mehta
SSSagar Dnyaneshwar Shelare
Sagar Dnyaneshwar Shelare
GJGanesh Jadhav
Ganesh Jadhav
DNDr. Keval Nikam
Dr. Keval Nikam
The presence of arsenic in Indian groundwater poses a significant threat to both the ecosystem and public health. This review paper comprehensively addresses the topic, encompassing the underlying causes and potential solutions. Health consequences examines the serious health risks of drinking water contaminated with arsenic. Arsenic’s complex geochemical processes of mobilization, transport, and distribution in groundwater are investigated. Mathematical models, geographical analysis, and data-driven modeling are discussed in the context of Indian groundwater. A comprehensive assessment of removal methodologies and the various factors influencing the mobility of arsenic is addressed. It was documented that community water purifiers and plants have successfully eliminated approximately 90% of arsenic, and the implementation of rainwater collection systems has also enhanced the overall quality of water. This review aims to address existing knowledge gaps and assess various strategies aimed at ensuring a more secure and sustainable water supply for the regions in question. The ultimate goal is to enhance the overall well-being of the population and protect the integrity of local ecosystems.

15 September 2020 in Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
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DNDr. Keval Nikam
Dr. Keval Nikam
Ravinder KumarRavinder Kumar
Ravinder Kumar
RJRavindra Jilte
Ravindra Jilte

10 October 2020 in Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
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DNDr. Keval Nikam
Dr. Keval Nikam
Ravinder KumarRavinder Kumar
Ravinder Kumar
RJRavindra Jilte
Ravindra Jilte

23 October 2025 in Scientific Reports
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Sameer Sheshrao GajghateSameer Sheshrao Gajghate
Sameer Sheshrao Gajghate
M.M. NoorM.M. Noor
M.M. Noor
SKSUBHASH KUMAR
SUBHASH KUMAR
PBPremendra Janardan Bansod
Premendra Janardan Bansod
SSSagar Dnyaneshwar Shelare
Sagar Dnyaneshwar Shelare
MILON SELVAM DENNISONMILON SELVAM DENNISON
MILON SELVAM DENNISON
Machine Learning approaches from the present state either use unimodal data, unable to model elegant long spatial-temporal dependencies in warning systems or create early warning response datasets with limited quantitative interpretability sets. To address these shortcomings, this work introduces T-RUNSAFE, a multi-pronged, machine learning-based predictive prototype for thermal runaway assessment. The framework integrates five specialized modules: (1) ST-Former, a spatiotemporal transformer that encodes thermal gradients from thermal images and sensor logs using temporal self-attention over LSTMs, thus is superior to traditional LSTMs for capturing evolving thermal patterns; (2) FUSE-GEN, adversarial trained dual-encoder variational autoencoder, fusing acoustic emission (AE) signals and thermal embeddings into a shared latent space for early-stage internal degradation detection; (3) DEGRA-GNN, a graph attention network that capitalizes on battery electrode topology to model the spatial propagation of thermal faults; (4) CAUS-RUN, a counterfactual simulation engine employing structural causal models to attribute risk to specific spatial zones for interpretability; and (5) SENSOR-RL, a reinforcement learning module optimizing sensor sampling policies on real-time risk levels that cuts down on sensor power while still holding to detection accuracy. The experimental results show great early prediction accuracy (AUC-ROC > 0.96), high spatial degradation localization accuracy (93.5%), and a 37% decrease in power consumption of sensing. T-RUNSAFE predicts, interprets, and optimizes resource utilization for thermal runaway risk assessment. By integrating deep learning, physics-informed modeling, and causal reasoning, it enables real-time battery safety monitoring. Although challenges remain regarding sensor cost, computational overhead, and chemistry generalization, the study demonstrates the feasibility of advanced onboard battery management systems tailored for next-generation energy applications.