1. A Brief Biographical Sketch
Dr. Harveer Singh Pali
Born in October 1980 at Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, India, Dr. Harveer Singh Pali did his education
at MJP Rohilkhand University Bareilly, Utter Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow and Delhi
Technological University, Delhi. His specialization is Internal Combustion Engines and alternative
fuels. His research area is development of various biodiesels and their utilization in the diesel
engines.
Dr. Harveer Singh Pali has over 13 years of experience of industry, teaching and research,
which includes more than 9 years at NIET Greater Noida affiliated by APJ Abdul Kalam Technical
University Lucknow (formerly UPTU Lucknow), where he is currently an Associate Professor in
Mechanical Engineering Department. Besides teaching at UG and PG levels, he has made a
significant contribution to R&D in the area of alternative fuels for utilization in Internal
Combustion Engines. He has guided numbers of PG and UG students.
Dr. Harveer Singh Pali has published more than 25 papers in national and international
journals of repute. He is a life member of Indian Society of Technical Education, member of
Society of Fusion Science and Technology and also a member of the Society of Automotive
Engineers.
His area of research includes development of biodiesel from non-edible oil and
optimization using response surface methodology, performance, and emission and combustion
studies for these fuels in C.I. engines. His career objectives include to impart quality education to
students and applied academic research in the field of performance, emission, combustion of
biodiesel and the development of need based alternative green technologies.

2. Curriculum Vitae
Core Skills
 International collaboration on Biodiesel Production Technology from National
Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Nigeria.
 Published more than 30 Research papers in various National and International
Forums.
 Net (Impact Factor: 10.33), (h-index: 3), (i 10-index: 2), (Citations: 76).
 Reviewer of Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, SAE, ASME and Inderscience
 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi Technological University, Delhi.
(Topic: “Performance, Emission and Combustion Characteristics of a
Biodiesel Fuelled Diesel Engine”)
 M.Tech. – Mechanical Engineering (CAD) secured 73.66% with First Division.
 MBA - Human Resourse (Personal) secured 61.33% with First Division.
 B.E. – Mechanical & Industrial Engineering secured 74.68% with First Division.
M.Tech./B.Tech. Project Supervised
 M. Tech Project : 07
 B. Tech Project : 31
Research Publications (Net Impact Factor : 10.33)
 International Journals : 15
 National Journals : 03
 International/National Conferences : 13
 Book : 01
 Best Paper Award : 01
Personal details:
Full Name: Dr. Harveer Singh Pali
Father’s Name: Shri Shivraj Singh
Nationality: Indian Gender/Date of Birth: Male/8th, Octuber 1980
Address: C-253, Sector P3, Greater Noida, Pin- 201308, India
Research Gate: http://www.researchgate.net/profile/HARVEER_S_Pali/
Languages Known: Professional proficiency in English, Hindi and Sanskrit
Contact No: 9971695452 Email:
harvirpali@gmail.com
hspali@niet.co.in

3.  Treasurer: Society for Fusion Science & Technology" (SFST).
 Convener: SAE - Inter-Institutional Technical Contest & Symposium “Enzinius”, 2015.
 Organizing Secretary: International Conference & Exhibition on "Cutting Edge
Technological Challenges in Mechanical Engineering" (CETCME-2015)
Work Experience: (13years = 03 Year Industry + 10 years Academics)
WorkEx-1 (01 November 2016 to Till now):
Profile: Assistant Professor (Senior Scale Selection Grade) at NIET, Greater Noida, Uttar
Pradesh.
WorkEx-2 (01 July 2011 to 31 October 2016):
Profile: Assistant Professor (Senior Scale Selection Grade) at NIET, Greater Noida, Uttar
Pradesh.
WorkEx-3 (20 July 2007 to 30 June 2011):
Profile: Lecturer at NIET, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
WorkEx-4 (12th May 2004 to 2nd July 2007):
Profile: R & D Engineer at K.C.ENGINEERS, Ambala Cantt (HR).
WorkEx-5 (1st July 2003 to 30 March 2004):
Profile: Guest Lecturer at Department of Chemical Technology (Fertilizer) in Government
Polytechnic Lakhimpur Kheri, U.P.
Research Publication(s):
International Journals
1. Harveer Singh Pali*, N. Kumar, (2016) Combustion, Performance and Emission of
Shorea Robusta Methyl Ester Blends in Diesel Engine, Biofuels. doi:
10.1080/17597269.2016.1153363 (Publisher: Taylor & Francis; Scopus indexed)
2. Harveer Singh Pali*, N. Kumar, (2016) Comparative assessment of sal and kusum
biodiesel properties, Energy Sources Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental
Effects. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2015.1136974. (Publisher: Taylor &
Francis; SCI indexed)
3. N. Kumar, Harveer Singh Pali*, (2016) Some Experimental Studies on Use of Biodiesel
as an Extender in SI Engine, SAE Technical Paper 2016-01-1269. doi:10.4271/2016-01-
1269. (Publisher: SAE International; Scopus indexed)
4. Kumar N.,* Pali H. S. (2016) Effects of n-butanol blending with Jatropha methyl esters
on compression Ignition engine, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, doi-
10.1007/s13369-016-2127-1 (Publisher: Springer; SCI indexed) (Impact Factor: 0.728).
5. Pali H. S.,* Kumar N., Singh K., (2016) Optimisation of Process Parameters of EDM on
Al6082/SiC Metal Matrix Composite. SAE Technical Paper 2016-01-0533.
doi:10.4271/2016-01-0533. (Publisher: SAE International; Scopus indexed).

4. 6. Gautam R., Kumar N., Pali H. S.*, Kumar P., (2016) Experimental studies on the use of
methyl and ethyl esters as an extender in a small capacity diesel engine, Biofuels.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2016.1187538 (Publisher: Taylor & Francis; Scopus
indexed).
7. Harveer Singh Pali*, N. Kumar, Y. Alhassan (2015). Performance and emission
characteristics of an agricultural engine with Sal methyl ester and diesel, Energy
Conversion and Management, 90 146-153.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.econman.2014.10.064 (Elsevier, Impact Factor : 4.8)
8. Harveer Singh Pali*, Naveen Kumar, Alhassan Y, Deep A, (2015) “Process Optimization
of Biodiesel Production from Sal Seed Oil using Response Surface Methodology [RSM]
and Diesel”. SAE Technical Paper 2015-01-1297;. doi:10.4271/2015-01-1297.
9. Naveen Kumar*, Sidharth, Harveer Singh Pali, (2015) “Blending of Higher Alcohols with
Vegetable Oil Based Fuels for Use in Compression Ignition Engine”. SAE Technical Paper
2015-01-0958;. doi:10.4271/2015-01-0958.
10. Harveer Singh Pali*, Kumar, N., and Mishra, C., (2014) “Some Experimental Studies on
Combustion, Emission and Performance Characteristics of an Agricultural Diesel Engine
Fueled with Blends of Kusum Oil Methyl Ester and Diesel”, SAE Technical Paper 2014-
01-1952,. doi:10.4271/2014-01-1952.
11. Harveer Singh Pali*, Kumar, N., and Mishra, C., (2014) "Effect of Blending of Ethanol
in Kusum Oil on Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Single Cylinder Diesel
Engine," SAE Technical Paper 2014-01-1396. doi:10.4271/2014-01-1396.
12. Alhassan Y,* Kumar N, Bugaje IM, Harveer Singh Pali, Katchkar P., (2014) “Co-
solvents transesterification of cotton seed oil into biodiesel: effects of reaction conditions
on quality of fatty acids methyl esters”. Energy Conversion and Management. 84:640–8.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2014.04.080 (Elsevier, Impact Factor : 4.8).
13. Vipul Vibhanshu,* N.Kumar, C. Mishra, S. Sinha, Harveer Singh Pali, S. Basal, (2013)
“Experimental Investigation of Diesel Engine Fueled with Jatropha Oil Blend with
Ethanol” SAE Technical Paper. 2013-24-0105,. doi: 10.4271/2013-24-0105,
(saefuel.saejournals.org and ISSN: 1946-3960).
National Journals
1. Harveer Singh Pali,* Chinmay Mishra and Naveen Kumar, “Production and Physico-
Chemical Characterisation of Kusum Oil Methyl Ester as an Alternative fuel in Diesel
Engine ” Journal of Biofuels, vol.4, pp. 38-46, 2013, doi: 10.5958/j.0976-4763.4.1.005
(ISSN 0976-3015).
2. Harveer Singh Pali,* Naveen Kumar, [2014] “Biodiesel Production from Sal (Shorea
Robusta) Seed Oil”, NIET Journal of Engineering &Technology, vol. 5, pp. 24 – 29. (ISSN
2229-5828)
3. Harveer Singh Pali,* [2013], “Performance Characteristics of Biodiesel Blend in CI
Engine Using Artificial Neural Network (Karanja Oil)” NIET Journal of Engineering

5. &Technology, vol. 1, pp 46 – 53. (ISSN 2229-5828).
4. S. P. Dwivedi*, S. Singh, Harveer Singh Pali, “Macrostructure and Mechanical Properties
of AA6082/SiC Composite Produced By Mechanical Stir Casting Process” ICARI, (ISSN:
2347-2258)
Peer Reviewed International and National Conferences
1. Harveer Singh Pali,* Naveen Kumar, “Comparative assessment of Sal and Kusum methyl
ester in CI engine”. International Symposium on Fusion of Science and Technology (ISFT-
2016), New Delhi, India, January 18-22, 2016. (ISBN: 978-93-84935-64-1)
2. Harveer Singh Pali,* Naveen Kumar, Vipul Vibhanshu, “Performance and Emission
Characteristics of Castor Seed oil Biodiesel on Medium Capacity Diesel Engine” (paper
no. 147) Proceedings of International Conference STME – 2013 Delhi Technological
University, Delhi, October 25 -26, 2013. (ISBN 978-93-83083-35-0)
3. Harveer Singh Pali,* C. Mishra, A. Yahaya, Sidharth and N. Kumar, “Sal Seed Oil: A
potential feedstock for biodiesel production” (paper code- ISTE 121) Proceedings of ISTE
Delhi section Convention Delhi Technological University, Delhi, September 5-6, 2013.
4. Harveer Singh Pali,* Rohit Singh, Shubham jain, Saumitra Shekhar, Rohit Kumar, “
Castor oil as a Potential fuel for Diesel Engine” Proceedings of International Conference
MANFEX 2013, Amity University, Noida, May 30 -31, 2013. (ISBN 978-93-83083-17-6)
5. Y.Alhassan, N. Kumar, Harveer Singh Pali,* “Catalytic Hydrothermal Liquefaction of
Waste Banana Peels for Heavy Oil Production: Process Optimization” International
Conference & Exhibition on "Cutting Edge Technological Challenges in Mechanical
Engineering" (CETCME-2015). March, 21-22, 2015.
6. Naveen Kumar, Harveer Singh Pali,* “Kusum Oil As A Potential Fuel For CI Engines”
Proceedings of International Conference on Alternative Fuels for I. C. Engines
(ICAFICE) at MNIT Jaipur, February 6-8, 2013. (ISBN 978-81-924029-8-7)
7. A.K.Yadav,* A.F.Sherwani, M.N.Karimi and H.S.Pali , “Performance & Emission
Analysis of Blends of Mahua Oil Methyl Ester in a Compression Ignition Engine” (Paper
ID - IC030) Proceedings of International Conference on Alternative Fuels for I. C. Engines
(ICAFICE) at MNIT Jaipur, February 6-8, 2013. (ISBN 978-81-924029-8-7)
8. Kausambi Singh,* Harveer Singh Pali, S. P. Divedi, “Study Of Microstructure And
Mechanical Properties Of Aa6082/7.5% Sic Composite Produced By Electromagnetic Stir
Casting Process” Proceedings of International Conference MANFEX 2013, Amity
University, Noida, May 30 -31, 2013. (ISBN 978-93-83083-17-6).
9. Shailesh Singh,* Shashi Prakash Divedi, Harveer Singh Pali, “Composite Produced By
Electromagnetic Stir Casting Process” Proceedings of International Conference MANFEX
2013, Amity University, Noida, May 30 -31, 2013. (ISBN 978-93-83083-17-6).
10. Vivek Singh,* Sandeep Chauhan, H. S. Pali, “ Stress Analysis Of A Spur Gear Tooth
Using Solidworks And Stress Reduction By Stress Relief Hole” (paper code- ISTE 146)
Proceedings of ISTE Delhi section Convention Delhi Technological University, Delhi,
September 5-6, 2013.

6. 11. Shailesh Singh,* Shashi Prakash Dwivedi, Harveer Singh Pali, “ Wear Characterization
of Aa6082/Sic Composite Produced By Mechanical Stir Casting Process” (paper code-
ISTE 110) Proceedings of ISTE Delhi section Convention Delhi Technological
University, Delhi, September 5-6, 2013.
12. Harveer Singh Pali,* S.N.Pandit, P. Pachauri, “Performance Characteristics of Diesel
Engine with Jatropha Oil” Proceeding of National Conference on Emerging Trends in
Mechanical Engineering (ETME-2011) organized by Department of Mechanical
Engineering, IIMT College of Engineering & Technology, Gr. Noida, 2011. (ISSN 0976-
7088)
13. Harveer Singh Pali,* P. Pachauri, “Optimization and Simulation of Engine Performance
Using Artificial Neural Network” Proceeding of National Conference on Emerging Trends
in Computer Science Engineering (ETCSE-2012) organized by NIET, Gr. Noida, 2012.
REVIEWER
1- Energy Conversion & Management (Elsevier)
2- Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal (Elsevier)
3- Biofuels (Taylor & Francis)
4- International Journal of Global Warming (Inderscience)
5- SAE International
6- ASME
WORKSHOP & COURSES ATTENDED
 One week International Training workshop on “Biodiesel Production Technology” in
NARICT, Zaria, Nigeria from 29 June to 02 July, 2015.
 One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Thermal Engineering Applications” ITS
Engineering College, Greater Noida, From January 04-09, 2016.
 One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical
System-MSMS-2016” NIET Greater Noida, From June 06-10, 2016.
 One Week Short Term Training Programme on “Computer Aided Engineering Graphics
and Drawing” School of Engineering, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, June 13-
17, 2011.
 One Week interactive workshop on “Innovative Teaching Techniques” organized by the
WIPRO Mission 10X in Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology Gr. Noida, from
17- 21, August 2009.
 One Week short term course on “Independent Study Techniques” in National Institute of
Technical Teacher’s Training and Research, Chandigarh, from March 10-14, 2008.
 One Week training program on “Programming and Machine operation” in Lakshmi
Machine Works Ltd., Machine Tool Division in Coibatore from September 05-09, 2005.
 Interactive workshop on “Student Centric Teaching for Mechanical Engineering Course
EME102/202”, in Skyline Institute of Engineering & Technology, Gr. Noida , from 30-08-

7. 2008 to 31-08-2008.
 National Seminar on “Advanced Manufacturing Processes” in Noida Institute of
Engineering & Technology Gr. Noida, from 20-02-2010 to 21-02-2010.
Educational Qualification:
Membership of International Societies and Organizations:
a) Member – Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International).
b) Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME).
c) Member - Centre for Advanced Studies & Research in Automotive Engineering (CASRAE)
d) Member – Mission 10X(WIPRO)
e) Faculty Advisor – SAE collegiate Club NIET.
f) Member – ISFT
Foreign Research Collaboration:
Visited the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, (NARICT) Zaria, Nigeria for
research collaboration in Algae biodiesel production and attend International Training Workshop
on Biodiesel Production Technology.
Place: Greater Noida (HARVEER SINGH PALI)
Degree Year Specialization/ Subjects Board/University Division
Ph. D 2012-16 Mechanical Engineering
Delhi Technological
University, Delhi
-
M.Tech 2008-10 Mechanical Engineering
UP Technical University,
Lucknow
First
MBA 2006-08 HR (General)
Algappa University,
Tamilnadu
First
B.Tech 1999-2003
Mechanical & Industrial
Engineering
M.J.P. Rohilkhand, Bareilly First