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
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
