2009- 2013: Ph.D. in Mathematics,
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, INDIA

2006- 2008: M.Sc. (Honors School) in Mathematics, Panjab University Chandigarh, INDIA

2003- 2006: B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Panjab University Chandigarh, INDIA

Statistics (MATH 1016)

Calculus II (MATH 2416)

Applied Statistics I (MATH 2526)

Matrix & Linear Algebra (MATH 2995)

Calculus III (MATH 3415)

Foundations of Data Analysis (MATH 3710)

Numerical Analysis (MATH 3940)

Real Analysis I (MATH 4451)

Dr. Puneet Rana is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, China, with over twelve years of extensive teaching and research experience. He earned his Ph.D. in applied mathematics, specializing in "nanofluids", from the renowned Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. Dr. Rana's research interests span across diverse areas, including nanotechnology, soft computing, numerical methods, and thermal stability analysis. He has guided three Ph.D. students in the field of nanotechnology, edited books, and authored more than 85 research papers published in high-impact international journals and conferences, with over 2700 citations on Google Scholar and Scopus. Currently, Dr. Rana is actively engaged in various projects, including internal research, international collaborative research, and student-faculty partnering endeavours, collectively valued at approximately $80,000 and funded by Wenzhou-Kean University. Recognized for his expertise, he was invited to the prestigious school of mathematical sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, for research collaborative work and as a visiting faculty member. He has been a key contributor to numerous conferences and workshops, serving as a keynote speaker and technical committee member. Additionally, Dr. Rana's has been involved as a reviewer for esteemed ISI journals, such as Scientific Reports, Physics of Fluids, IJHMT, and IJTS, among others.

Nanotechnology, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Mathematical Modelling, Analytical and Numerical Methods, Heat Transfer Applications, Soft Computing.

• Student Name: Ruchika Dhanai, Thesis Title: Numerical Study of MHD Flow and Heat Transfer Problems in Nanofluids, Status: Thesis Defended, 2017.
• Student Name: Nisha Shukla, Thesis Title: Application of Homotopy Analysis Methods to Transport Phenomena in Nanofluids, Status: Thesis Defended, 2019.
• Student Name: Meenakshi Khurana, Thesis Title: Convective Instability and Heat Transfer in Newtonian and non-Newtonian Nanofluids, Status: Thesis Defended, 2021.

1. Rana, P., Ma, J., Zhang, Y., & Gupta, G. (2023). FEM simulation and optimization for thermal performance of a hybrid magneto-nanofluid in an inclined free convective energy system. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 70, 45-59. [IF: 6.8, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
2. Rana, P., Ma, J., Zhang, Y., Chen, J., & Gupta, G. (2023). Finite element and neural computations for energy system containing conductive solid body and bottom circular heaters utilizing Ag–MgO (50: 50)/water hybrid nanofluid. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 577, 170775. [IF: 2.7, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
3. Gupta, V., Rana, P., & Kumar, L. (2023). Impact of chemical reaction on the thermal stability of micropolar nanofluid with rough boundaries and passive control on nanoparticles: Neural networking. Journal of Central South University, 30(5), 1581-1600. [IF: 4.4, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
4. Rana, P., Kumar, A., & Pippal, S. (2023). The Cheng-Minkowycz problem for quadratic convective and radiative heat transfer in a nanofluid saturated porous medium: A revised model. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 43, 102802. [IF: 6.8, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
5. Rana, P., & Gupta, G. (2023). Heat transfer optimization of nonlinear mixed convection flow of nanoliquid past a vertical rotating cone with Stefan blowing using response surface method. Waves in Random and Complex Media, doi: 10.1080/17455030.2023.2195505 [SCOPUS-Q1]
6. Rana, P., Gupta, V., & Kumar, L. (2023). Thermal instability analysis in magneto-hybrid nanofluid layer between rough surfaces with variable gravity and space-dependent heat source. International Journal of Modern Physics B, 2450051. [IF: 1.7, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
7. Rana, P., Gupta, S., & Gupta, G. (2023). Optimization of heat transfer by nonlinear thermal convection flow past a solid sphere with Stefan blowing and thermal slip using Taguchi method. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 141, 106580. [IF: 7, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
8. Rana, P., & Khurana, M. (2023). Linear and weakly nonlinear investigation in thermal stability analyses of MHD convection utilizing non-Newtonian nanofluid in rotating frame of reference. Waves in Random and Complex Media. doi: 10.1080/17455030.2022.2164382 [SCOPUS-Q1]
9. Rana, P., Bhardwaj, A., Makkar, V., Pop, I., & Gupta, G. (2023). Critical points and stability analysis in MHD radiative non‐Newtonian nanoliquid transport phenomena with artificial neural network prediction. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, 46(10), 11726-11746. [IF: 2.9, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
10. Rana, P., Gupta, S., & Gupta, G. (2023). FEM computations and Taguchi optimization in nonlinear radiative MHD MWCNT-MgO/EG hybrid nanoliquid flow and heat transfer over a 3D wedge surface. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 41, 102639. [IF: 6.8, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
11. Rana, P., Gupta, V., Kumar, L. (2023) LTNE magneto-thermal stability analysis on rough surfaces utilizing hybrid nanoparticles and heat source with artificial neural network prediction. Applied Nanoscience, Vol. 13, 819–838 [SCOPUS- Q1].
12. Rana, P., & Kumar, A. (2022). Nonlinear buoyancy driven flow of hybrid nanoliquid past a spinning cylinder with quadratic thermal radiation. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 139, 106439. [IF: 7, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
13. Gupta, G., & Rana, P. (2022). Comparative study on Rosseland’s heat flux on three-dimensional MHD stagnation-point multiple slip flow of ternary hybrid nanofluid over a stretchable rotating disk. Mathematics, 10(18), 3342. [IF: 2.4, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
14. Rana, P. and Gupta, G. (2022), Sensitivity computation of Von Kármán’s swirling flow of nanoliquid under nonlinear Boussinesq approximation over a rotating disk with Stefan blowing and multiple slip effects, Waves in Random and Complex Media  https://doi.org/10.1080/17455030.2022.2112633 [SCOPUS-Q1]
15. Rana, P. and Gupta, G. (2022), FEM Solution to quadratic convective and radiative flow of Ag-MgO/H₂O hybrid nanofluid over a rotating cone with Hall current: Optimization using Response Surface Methodology, Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, Vol. 201, pp. 121-140. [IF: 4.6, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
16. Rana, P., Kumar A., Gupta, G. (2022). Impact of different arrangements of heated elliptical body, fins and differential heater in MHD convective transport phenomena of inclined cavity utilizing hybrid nanoliquid: Artificial neutral network prediction, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 132, No. 105900. [IF: 7, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
17. Rana, P., Gupta, G. (2022). Heat transfer optimization of Marangoni convective flow of nanofluid over an infinite disk with Stefan blowing and slip effects using Taguchi method, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 130, No. 105822. [IF: 7, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
18. Rana, P., Mackolil, J., Mahanthesh, B. and Muhammad, T. (2022), Cattaneo-Christov Theory to model heat flux effect on nanoliquid slip flow over a spinning disk with nanoparticle aggregation and Hall current, Waves in Random and Complex Media. https://doi.org/10.1080/17455030.2022.2048127 [SCOPUS- Q1]
19. Rana, P., Gupta, S., Pop, I. and Gupta, G. (2022), Three-dimensional heat transfer of 29 nm CuO-H₂O nanoliquid with Joule heating and slip effects over a wedge surface, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 134, No. 106001. [IF: 7, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
20. Rana, P., Gupta, S. and Gupta, G. (2022), Unsteady nonlinear thermal convection flow of MWCNT-MgO/EG hybrid nanofluid in the stagnation-point region of a rotating sphere with quadratic thermal radiation: RSM for optimization, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer 134, 106025. [IF: 7, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
21. Rana, P., Mahanthesh, B., Thriveni, K. and Muhammad, T. (2022), Significance of aggregation of nanoparticles, activation energy, and Hall current to enhance the heat transfer phenomena in a nanofluid: a sensitivity analysis, Waves in Random and Complex Media. https://doi.org/10.1080/17455030.2022. 2065043 [SCOPUS- Q1]
22. Rana, P., Khurana M. (2022), LTNE thermoconvective instability in Newtonian rotating layer under magnetic field utilizing nanoparticles. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer. Vol. 147, 615–637 [IF: 4.4, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
23. Rana, P., Gupta, G. (2021). Numerical and sensitivity computations of three-dimensional flow and heat transfer of nanoliquid over a wedge using modified Buongiorno model, Computers & Mathematics with Applications, Vol. 101, pp. 51-62. [IF: 2.9, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
24. Rana, P., Al-Kouz, W., Mahanthesh, B., Mackolil, J. (2021). Heat transfer of TiO2− EG nanoliquid with active and passive control of nanoparticles subject to nonlinear Boussinesq approximation. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 126, No. 105443. [IF: 7, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
25. Rana, P., Srikantha, N., Muhammad, T., & Gupta, G. (2021). Computational study of three-dimensional flow and heat transfer of 25 nm Cu–H₂O nanoliquid with convective thermal condition and radiative heat flux using modified Buongiorno model. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 101340. [IF: 6.8, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
26. Rana, P., Makkar, V., Gupta, G. (2021). Finite Element Study of Bio-Convective Stefan Blowing Ag-MgO/Water Hybrid Nanofluid Induced by Stretching Cylinder Utilizing Non-Fourier and Non-Fick’s Laws. Nanomaterials, Vol. 11(7), No. 1735. [IF: 5.3, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
27. Rana, P., Shehzad S. A., Ambreen T., Selim M. M., (2021). Numerical study based on CVFEM for nanofluid radiation and magnetized natural convected heat transportation, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Vol. 335, No. 116134. [IF: 6, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
28. Rana, P., Mahanthesh, B., Nisar, K. S., Swain, K., Devi, M. (2021). Boundary layer flow of magneto-nanomicropolar liquid over an exponentially elongated porous plate with Joule heating and viscous heating: a numerical study. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol. 46, pp. 12405–12415. [IF: 2.9, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
29. Reddy, C. S., Mahanthesh, B., Rana, P., Nisar, K. S. (2021). Entropy generation analysis of tangent hyperbolic fluid in quadratic Boussinesq approximation using spectral quasi-linearization method. Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (English Edition), Vol. 42, pp. 1525-1542. [IF: 4.4, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
30. Zhang Y., Rana, P., Moradi R., Li. Z., (2021), Mixing performance of transverse hydrogen/air multi-jet through coaxial injector arrays in supersonic crossflow, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 46, pp. 19645-19656. [IF: 7.2, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
31. Gupta, Y., Rana, P., (2021), MHD natural convection in inclined wavy annulus utilizing hybrid nanofluid with discrete wavy coolers. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer, Vol. 143, pp. 1303-1318. [IF: 4.4, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]
32. Rana P., Shukla N., Beg O.A., Bhardwaj A. (2021), Lie Group Analysis of Nanofluid Slip Flow with Stefan Blowing Effect via Modified Buongiorno’s Model: Entropy Generation Analysis, Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, Springer, Vol. 29, pp. 193-210. [IF: 1.0, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS]

1. Editors: Gupta, G., Wang, L., Yadav, A., Rana, P., & Wang, Z.

   Book Title: Proceedings on International Conference on Data Analytics and Computing

   Series Title: Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, Springer.

   ISBN: 978-981-99-3431-7

   Published: 10 August 2023

   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3432-4

2. Editors: Yadav, A., Gupta G., Rana, P., & Kim, J. H.

   Book Title: Proceedings on International Conference on Data Analytics and Computing

   Series Title: Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, Springer.

   ISBN: 978-981-99-3431-7

   Published: 10 August 2023

   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3432-4

3. Guest Editor for the Special issue in Mathematics Journal [IF: 2.4, WOS-SCI, SCOPUS].
4. Reviewers: Royal Society of Chemistry (Nano Advances), Advanced Powder Technology, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, Alexandria Engineering Journal, Applied Mathematical Modelling, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Physics Letters A, Powder Technology, Results in Physics

1. Delivered three keynote lectures in the workshop on “Introduction to Latex” organized by the Department of Mathematics, Central University of Jammu, India during February 25 to February 27, 2022 in online mode.
2. Delivered one invited talk in the online workshop “Role of Technology and Some Specific Tools in Research” organized by the Academic Association, SGTU in collaboration with Prodigy-A Science, FOSC during June 28 to July 3, 2021 in online mode.
3. Delivered two invited talks in Short Term Training Programme on “Computational Softwares (MATLAB & MATHEMATICA)” organized by Applied Mathematics and Humanities Department (AMHD), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat-395007, from May 17 to May 22, 2021 in online mode.
4. Delivered two invited talks in One Week Online Short-Term Training Programme on “Academic Writing using Latex” organized by Applied Mathematics and Humanities Department (AMHD), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat-395007, from Jan 04 to Jan 08, 2021 in online mode.
5. Delivered two invited lectures in Short Term Training Programme on “Computational Softwares (MATLAB & MATHEMATICA)” organized by Applied Mathematics and Humanities Department (AMHD), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat-395007, from October 05 to October 09, 2020 in online mode.
6. Delivered two invited lectures in Short Term Training Programme on “Advanced Computational Techniques in Engineering Sciences” organized by Department of Mathematics, NIT Uttarakhand, Srinagar (Garhwal) from Feb 24, 2020 to Feb 28, 2020.
7. Delivered three invited talks in seven days Short Term Course (STC)/ Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Mathematical Computational Skills: A Practical Approach” organized by Department of Mathematics, Panjab University from Jan 08, 2020 to Jan 14, 2020.
8. Delivered two expert lectures in one-week national workshop on “Development of Soft Skills (MATLAB, LATEX & MATHEMATICA)” organized by the Department of Applied Sciences & Humanities, Rajkiya Engineering College, Ambedkar Nagar (UP) from March 25- March 29, 2019.

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• Recognized as one of the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University in both 2021 and 2022.  Source: link
• Received WKU Award of Excellence in Research and Creativity in both 2021 and 2023.

• Principal Investigator in International Collaborative Research Project, Title: Application of Meta-heuristics Approaches and Machine Learning for Estimating Thermal Characteristics of Nanofluids in Renewable Energy and Biomedical Systems. Program No: ICRP202205, Funding: 300000 RMB. (47000 USD approx.)
• Principal Investigator in Natural Science Class I internal Project, Title: Study of Thermal Performance of Different Solar Collectors utilizing Hybrid Nanomaterials with Machine Learning. Program No: IRSPG202104, Funding: 100000 RMB (15000 USD approx.).
• Principal investigator in the following Student partnering with Faculty (SpF) projects: Title: Optimal Geometry of Complex Channels/Cavities for Efficient Energy Systems Utilizing Nanoparticles. Funding: 22000 RMB (3400 USD approx.)

1. Computer Languages and Software packages: C++, Fortran, Latex, MATLAB, MAPLE, MATHEMATICA, COMSOL Multiphysics, R-programming, Smart draw, Origin, G Mesh.
2. Memberships:

   Membership of International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Number: 113747.

   Membership of International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT), Number: 80341198

   Membership of Science and Engineering Institute (SCIEI), Number: 20190701001

   Membership of Universal Association of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers (UACEE), Number: AM101000584063