Dr. Wittison Kamei
Senior Principal Scientist & HOD
B.E., Mech Engg, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
Ph.D., Mech Engg, Indian Institute of technology Guwahati
Phone:+91 – 135 – 2525 869
Research Interest
- Alternative Fuels
- Dual Fuel Compression Ignition Engines
- Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engines
Work Experience
Sr. Principal Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (June 2022-till date)
Principal Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (June 2016-June 2022)
Senior Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (June 2012-June 2016)
Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (June 2008- June 2012)
Junior Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (June 2005-June 2008)
Engineer Trainee, BOSCH, Nashik (September 2004-June 2005)
Awards and Honours
- MICO-BOSCH Best Performance Team Awards, 2005
Selected Publications
- Kumar, S., Kumar, S., Kamei, W., Sarkar, A. (2025), Effects of Dual Axis Tracking and Dropwise Evaporative Cooling Systems on the Performance of a Small Commercial PV Panel”. Arab J Sci Eng (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-025-10059-3.
- Kamei, W., Sahoo, N., and Prasad, V.V.D.N. (2021). “Investigation of Engine Performance and Combustion and Use of Oxidation Catalysts in an LPG-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine.” Journal of Energy Engineering, 147(6), 04021055.
- Kamei, W., Sahoo, N., and Prasad, V.V.D.N. (2021). “Dimethyl ether and liquefied petroleum gas co-fumigation and oxidation catalyst exhaust aftertreatment: a synergy for improvement of thermal efficiency and emissions in a dual-fuel engine.” ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 143(11), 112301.
- Robindro, L., Jain, A.K., Gupta, P., Kamei, W. (2018). Effect of Real World Driving and Different Drive Modes on Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Consumption, SAE 2018-01-5017.
- Singal, S.K., Kamei, W., Jain, A.K., Garg, M.O. (2011). Alternative transport fuels: An Indian perspective, Hydrocarbon Processing, 90(9), 69-73.
- Garg, M.O., Kamei, W., Singal, S.K., Aggarwal, U.C., Sharma, Y.K. (2011). Measurement and estimation of gasoline fuel vapor losses from retail outlets, SAE 2011-26-0117.
- Kamei, W., Singh, I.P., Sharma, M.L., Singh, K., Singal, S.K. (2010). Studies on the use of neat biodiesel in an automotive diesel engine for performance and emissions. SAE 2010-28-0004.
Contribution to National Policy Making
Member, Standing Committee on Emissions (SCOE) from off-Road vehicles and Construction Equipments
Member, Expert group, Peer Review Committee under National Clean Air Program (NCAP) for Uttarakhand State
Convener, Working Group 2, PCD 03
Member, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): PCD 1:2; TED 26; TED 27
Patents
Dual Fumigation Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (DF-HCCI) Engine, Indian Patent No. 481225
Technology Transfer
- Dual-Fuel Engine System
