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Reddy, S. Kumar and G.Y. Saunier, &#8216;Review of solar radiation analysis techniques for predicting long term thermal collector performance- applicability to Bangkok data&#8217;, Renewable Energy Review Journal, 7, 2, 56-80, December 1985.<\/li><li>G.Y. Saunier, T.A. Reddy and S. Kumar, &#8216;A monthly probability distribution function of daily global irradiation values appropriate for both tropical and temperate locations&#8217;, Solar Energy, 38, 3, 169-177, 1987.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, T.A. Reddy and Ph. Bouix,&#8217;Hot water usage in a large hotel in South East Asia&#8217;, ASHRAE Transactions, 93, Part 2, 826-831, 1987.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, M. Pr\u00e9vost and R. Bugarel,&#8217;Exergy analysis of a compression refrigeration system&#8217;, Journal of Heat Recovery Systems and Combined Heat and Power, 9, 2, 151-157, 1989.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, M. Pr\u00e9vost and R. Bugarel,&#8217;Simulation d&#8217;un cycle de refrig\u00e9ration \u00e0 absorption fonctionnant \u00e0 trois pressions avec le m\u00e9lange n butane -dimethyl formamide (R600-DMF)&#8217;, International Journal of Refrigeration, 12, 5, 266-271, 1989.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, M. Pr\u00e9vost and R. Bugarel,&#8217;Comparison of different working pairs for absorption refrigeration systems : Application of R21, R22 as refrigerants&#8217;, International Journal of Refrigeration, 15, 5, 304-310, 1991.<\/li><li>N. Jeyakumaran and S. Kumar,&#8217;An interactive software for the estimation of solar radiation in India&#8217;, RERIC International Energy Journal, 14, 2, 21-35, 1992.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, M. Pr\u00e9vost and R. Bugarel,&#8217;Experimental studies on a three pressure absorption refrigeration cycle&#8217;, International Journal of Refrigeration, 16, 1, 31-39, 1993.<\/li><li>S. Kumar and R. Varadarajan,&#8217;Urban market response for solar photo voltaic systems (SPVS) : An economic appraisal-South Indian case study&#8217;, Solar Energy, 51, 3, 229-232, 1993.<\/li><li>P.K. Veeran and S. Kumar,&#8217;Diffuse radiation on a horizontal surface at Madras&#8217;, Renewable Energy-An International Journal, 3, 8, 931-934, 1993.<\/li><li>P.K. Veeran and S. Kumar,&#8217;Analysis of monthly average daily global radiation and monthly average sunshine duration at two tropical locations&#8217;, Renewable Energy-An International Journal, 3, 8, 935-939, 1993.<\/li><li>N. Jawahar and S. Kumar, &#8216;Absorption heat pump regeneration in a Rankine steam cycle&#8217;, Journal of Heat Recovery Systems and Combined Heat and Power, 14, 6, 599-612, 1994.<\/li><li>J. Chandrasekaran and S. Kumar, &#8216;Hourly diffuse fraction at a tropical location&#8217;, Solar Energy, 53, 6, 505-510, 1994.<\/li><li>J. Chandrasekaran and S. Kumar, &#8216;Daily utilizability from hourly cumulative frequency curves&#8217;, Renewable Energy-An International Journal, 4, 8, 891-895, 1994.<\/li><li>J. Chandrasekaran, S. Julie Heleena Kumari and S. Kumar, &#8216;Daily utilizability at two tropical locations&#8217;, RERIC International Energy Journal, 16, 2, 57-65, 1994.<\/li><li>G. Giuliani, S. Kumar, P. Zazzini and F. Polonara, &#8216;Vapor pressure and gas phase PVT data and correlation for 1,1,1 trifluoroethane (R143a)&#8217;, Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, 40, 4, 903-908, 1995.<\/li><li>G. Giuliani, S. Kumar and F. Polonara, &#8216;A constant volume apparatus for vapour pressure and gas phase PvT measurements : validation with data for R22 and R134a&#8217;, Fluid Phase Equilibria, 109, 265-279, 1995.<\/li><li>C. Sethuraman and S. Kumar,&#8217;Design, performance and economics of a low cost solar wax melter for candle industry&#8217;, International Journal of Energy Research, 20, 3, 197-202, 1996.<\/li><li>C. Visvanathan and S. Kumar, \u2018Strategies for Implementing Cleaner Production in Asian Small and Medium Industries\u2018, Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 7, 127-134, 1999.<\/li><li>G.A. Mastekbayova and S. Kumar, Effect of dust on the transmittance of low density polyethylene in a tropical climate, Solar Energy, Vol. 68, No. 2, 135 \u2013 141, February 2000.<\/li><li>W. Mooksuwan and S. Kumar, A study on 2 propanol\/acetone\/hydrogen chemical heat pump: Endothermic de hydrogenation of 2 propanol\u201d International Journal of Energy Research, 24, 1109 \u2013 1122, 2000.<\/li><li>S. Kumar and C. Visvanathan, &#8220;Capacity for Reducing the Environmental Impacts of Energy Consumption: Role of Energy Efficiency in Cleaner Production&#8221; UNEP Industry and Environment, Vol. 23, No. 3, July \u2013 September 2000, p.52-56, 2000.<\/li><li>Architrandi Priambodo and S. Kumar, \u201cEnergy Use and Carbon Dioxide Emission of Indonesian Small and Medium Scale Industries\u201d Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 42, 11, Jul-2001, 1335-1348, 2001.<\/li><li>Yossanai Sriuthaisiriwong and S. Kumar, \u201c Rural electrification using photovoltaic battery charging stations: A performance study in Northern Thailand\u201d, Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 9, 3, 223-234, 2001.<\/li><li>W. Wongsuwan, S. Kumar, P. Neveu and F. Meunier. \u201cA critical review of chemical heat pump technology and applications\u201d, Applied Thermal Engineering, 21, 15, 1489 \u2013 1519, 2001.<\/li><li>D. Barua, T. Urmee, S. Kumar and S. C. Bhattacharya. A photovoltaic solar home dissemination model, \u201cProgress in Photovoltaics Research and Applications\u201d, 9, 313- 322, 2001.<\/li><li>Komkrit Chuawittayawuth and S. Kumar, .\u201cExperimental investigation of temperature and flow distribution in a thermosyphon solar water heating system, Renewable Energy \u2013 An International Journal, Vol. 26, Issue 3, 431-448, 2002.<\/li><li>M. Ibrahim, M. Anisuzzaman, S. Kumar.. S.C. Bhattacharya, Demonstration of PV micro-utility system for rural electrification, Solar Energy, Vol. 72, No. 6, June 2002, pp 521-530.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, C. Visvanathan, R. Kannan and A.B. Hererra, Networking to promote Energy Efficient and Environmentally Sound Technologies (E3ST) in Small and Medium scale industries (SMI), International Journal of Global Energy Issues, Vol. 17, No. 3, 171-188, 2002.<\/li><li>A. Leon, S. Kumar and S.C. Bhattacharya, A comprehensive procedure to evaluate solar drying systems, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 6, No. 4, 367-393, August 2002).<\/li><li>M. Thiruchelvam, S.Kumar and C.Visvanathan. \u201cPolicy options to promote energy efficient and environmentally sound technologies in small and medium scale industries\u201d Energy Policy, Vol. 31, 977-987, 2003.<\/li><li>S.C. Bhattacharya and S. Kumar. \u2018Renewable Energy for Asia: Research and Dissemination of Selected Technologies\u2019, Renewable Energy World, Vol. 6, No 1, p. 90 \u201395, January-February 2003.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, G. Senananayake, C. Visvanathan and B. Basu. Desiccated Coconut industry of Sri Lanka: Opportunities for energy efficiency and environmental protection, Energy Conversion and Management,. Vol. 44, No. 13, page 2205-2215, August 2003.<\/li><li>Nguyen Le Truong and S. Kumar. Cleaner production in the plastic industry of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, International Energy Journal, Vol. 4, No. 1, 29 \u2013 40, 2003.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, S.C. Bhattacharya and M. Anisuzzaman. Role of regional programme for promotion of photovoltaic based rural electrification in Asia, International Journal of Global Energy Issues, Vol. 20, No 2, 139 \u2013 154, 2003.<\/li><li>T.Q. Dung, M. Anisuzzaman, S. Kumar and S.C. Bhattacharya. Demonstration of a multi-purpose battery charging station for rural electrification, Renewable Energy-An International Journal, vol. 28, 2367-2378, 2003.<\/li><li>Sushil Adhikari, S. Kumar and Piniij Siripuekpong. Performance of household grid connected PV system in Thailand, Progress in Photovoltaics Research and Applications, 11, 557-564, August 2003.<\/li><li>Kayasith Sadettanh and S. Kumar. \u201cRenewable energy resources potential in Lao PDR\u201d, Energy Sources, 26, 9-18, 2004.<\/li><li>Shrestha R.M, S. Kumar, S. Sharma and M.J. Todoc. Institutional reforms and electricity access: lessons from Bangladesh and Thailand, Energy for Sustainable Development, 8 (4), 41-53, 2004.<\/li><li>Do Nam Trung and S. Kumar. Resource use and waste generation in the Vietnam hotel industry, Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol.13, pp 109-106, 2005.<\/li><li>B. Janarthanan, J. Chandrasekaran and S. Kumar. Evaporative heat loss and heat transfer for open- and closed-cycle systems of a floating tilted wick solar still, Desalination, Volume 180, Issues 1-3, Pages 291-305, 15 August 2005.<\/li><li>Janarthanan, B., J. Chandrasekaran and S. Kumar. Monthly Mean Daily Utilizability of South India, International Energy Journal, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 33-40, June 2005.<\/li><li>Janarthanan, B., J. Chandrasekaran and S. Kumar. Performance of floating cum tilted-wick type solar still with the effect of water flowing over the glass cover, Desalination, 190 (1-3), pp. 51-62, 2006.<\/li><li>W. Wongsuwan and S. Kumar. Forced Circulation Solar Water Heater Performance Prediction by TRNSYS and ANN (2005), International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Vol.24, No.2, pp.69-86, June 2005.<\/li><li>Sat Samy, S. Kumar, M. Anisuzzaman and S.C. Bhattacharya. A solar start PV in Cambodia, Renewable Energy World, Vol.8, No. 2, pp.82-87, March \u2013 April 2005.<\/li><li>Napaporn, P\u00a0 and S. Kumar, PV hybrid systems for rural electrification in Thailand, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 11, 7, 1530 -1543, September 2007.<\/li><li>Augustus Leon and S. Kumar, Mathematical modeling and thermal performance analysis of unglazed transpired solar collectors, Solar Energy, Vol. 81, 1, 62-75, January 2007.<\/li><li>Thosapon Katejanekarn and S. Kumar. &#8220;Performance of a solar-regenerated liquid desiccant ventilation pre-conditioning system&#8221; Energy and Buildings, 40, 7, 1252-1267, 2008.<\/li><li>Augustus L. M. and S. Kumar. Design and performance evaluation of a solar assisted biomass drying system with storage, Drying Technology, Volume, Issue 7, pages 936 \u2013 947, July 2008.<\/li><li>Chavan, B. R,\u00a0 A. Yakupitiyage, S. Kumar. Mathematical Modeling of Drying Characteristics of Indian Mackerel (Rastrilliger kangurta) in Solar-Biomass Hybrid Cabinet Dryer, Drying Technology, Volume, Issue 12, pages 1552 \u2013 1562, December 2008.<\/li><li>Chavan, B. R., A. Yakupitiyage, S. Kumar and S. K. Rakshit. Experimental investigation on biochemical, microbial and sensory properties of mackerel (Rastrilliger kangurta) dried by solar-biomass hybrid cabinet dryer, Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, Vol. 6, Issue (3 and 4), 167- 172, 2008.<\/li><li>Permana A.S, R. Perera and S. Kumar. Understanding energy consumption pattern of households in different urban development forms: A comparative study in Bandung City, Indonesia, Energy Policy, Vol. 36, Issue 11, 4287 \u2013 4297, November 2008.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, G. Anandarajah and C. Visvanathan, Techno-economic Analysis of Energy Efficient and Environmentally Sound Technologies in the Asian Small and Medium Industry Sector, Tech Monitor, 17-23, Jan-Feb 2008.<\/li><li>Shrestha R.M, S. Kumar, Samuel Martin and Arjun Dhakal. Modern Energy Use by the urban poor in Thailand: a study of slum households in two cities\u201d, Energy for Sustainable Development, Vol VII, No 4, 5-13, December 2008.<\/li><li>K. Jaojaruek and S. Kumar. \u201cNumerical simulation of the pyrolysis zone in a downdraft gasification process \u201d Bioresource Technology, Vol. 100 No. 23 pp. 6052-6058, 2009.<\/li><li>Lerdlekha Tanachaikhan and S. Kumar. \u201cDaylighting for energy conservation in the tropics: a study on the influences of window configurations and shading devices\u201d Int.J. Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation, Vol. 1 Nos. 2\/3, 2009.<\/li><li>B.R. Chavan, A. Yakupitiyage, S. Kumar. \u201cSocio-Economic Analysis of Small-Scale Fisher Toward Coastal Fisheries\u00a0 Management for Rural Development in Maharashtra Coast,\u00a0India, Asia Pacific Journal of Rural Development, Vol. XIX No. 2 pp. 45, December 2009.<\/li><li>Thosapon Katejanekarn, Surapong Chirarattananon and S. Kumar. \u201cAn experimental study of a solar-regenerated liquid desiccant ventilation pre-conditioning system\u201d Solar Energy, Vol. 83 pp. 920-933, 2009.<\/li><li>Supattana Nirukkanaporn and S. Kumar. \u201cA Transition to bilateral trading ESI \u2013 effect to generation dispatched cost\u201d International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Vol. 4 No. 4, pp. 577-592, 2010.<\/li><li>Boonchai Riangvilaikul and S. Kumar. \u201cAn experimental study of a novel dew point evaporative cooling system\u201d Energy and Buildings, Vol. 42, pp. 637-644, 2010.<\/li><li>Boonchai Riangvilaikul and S. Kumar. \u201cA numerical study of a novel dew point evaporative cooling system\u201d Energy and Buildings, Vol. 42, No. 11 pp. 2241-2250, 2010.<\/li><li>Boonrit Prasartkaew and S. Kumar. \u201cA Low Carbon Cooling System Using Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies\u201d Energy and Buildings, Vol. 42, No. 9, pp. 1453-1462, 2010.<\/li><li>Adeel Waqas and S. Kumar. \u201cUtilization of Latent Heat Storage Unit for Comfort Ventilation of Building in Hot and Dry Climates\u201d International Journal of Green Energy, Vol.8, No. 1 pp. 1-24, 2011.<\/li><li>Adeel Waqas and S. Kumar. \u201cThermal performance of latent heat storage for free cooling of building in a dry and hot climate: An experimental study\u201d Energy and Buildings, Vol. 43, pp. 2621-2630, 2011.<\/li><li>R. Balan, J. Chandrasekaran, S. Shanmugan, B. Janarthanan, S. Kumar. \u201cReview on passive solar distillation\u201d, Desalination and Water Treatment Science and Engineering, Vol.28, pp.217-238, April 2011.<\/li><li>J. Chandrasekaran, D. Nithyaprakash, K.B. Ajjan, S. Maruthanuthu, D. Manoharan and S. Kumar, \u201cHybrid solar cell based on blending of organic and inorganic materials \u2013 An overview\u201d Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol.15 No. 2 pp.1228-1238, 2011.<\/li><li>. N. Phuangpornpitak, S. Kumar \u201cUser Acceptance of Diesel\/PV Hybrid System in an Island Community\u201d Renewable Energy, Vol.36, Issue 1, Page 125-131, January 2011.<\/li><li>Vijittra Chalatlon, Murari Mohon Roy, Animesh Dutta and S. Kumar. Jatropha oil production and an experimental investigation of its use as an alternative fuel in a DI diesel engine, Journal of Petroleum Technology and Alternative Fuels, Vol. 2(5), pp. 76-85, May 2011.<\/li><li>Shree Raj Shakya, S. Kumar and Ram M. Shrestha. Co-benefits of a carbon tax in Nepal, Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change, Vol. 17, No 1, 77-101, 2012.<\/li><li>Naruemon P, N.K. Tripathi, S. Kumar and P. Soni. Inter-sensor Comparison between THEOS and Landsat-5 TM Data in Study of Two Agricultural Crops in Thailand, Journal of Remote sensing, 4(2), 354-376, 2012.<\/li><li>Jutamanee Martchamadol and S. Kumar. Thailand\u2019s energy security indicators, Renewable and Sustainable Energy reviews, Vol 16, 6103 \u2013 6122, 2012.<\/li><li>Teesetsopon, Pichanan, S. Kumar, and Joydeep Dutta. Photoelectrode Optimization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell by Thermal Treatment. Int. J. Electrochemical Science, 7, 4988-4999, 2012<\/li><li>Muhammad Khalid Farooq and S. Kumar. An assessment of renewable energy potential for electricity generation in Pakistan, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 20, Pages 240-254, 2013.<\/li><li>Adeel Waqas and S. Kumar. Phase change material (PCM) based solar air heating system for residential space heating in winter, International Journal of Green Energy, 10, 402 &#8211; 426, 2013.<\/li><li>Boonrit Prasartkaew and S. Kumar. Experimental study on the performance of a solar-biomass hybrid air-conditioning system, Renewable energy, 57, 86-93, 2013.<\/li><li>Jutamanee Martchamadol and S. Kumar. An aggregated energy security performance indicator, Applied Energy, 103, 653-670, March 2013.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, P. Abdul Salam, Pujan Shrestha and Emmanuel Kofi Ackom. An Assessment of Thailand\u2019s Biofuel Development, Sustainability, 5, 1577-1597, 2013.<\/li><li>Chanamon Chantana and S. Kumar. Experimental and theoretical investigation of air-steam condensation in a vertical tube at low inlet team fractions, Applied Thermal Engineering, 54, 399-412, 2013.<\/li><li>Agha Mohammad, Pujan Shrestha and S. Kumar. Urban residential energy use in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Cities, 32, 135-142, 2013.<\/li><li>Najmul Hoque and S. Kumar. Performance of Photovoltaic microutility systems, Energy for Sustainable Development, 17, 424-430, 2013.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, P. Abdul Salam and Pujan Shrestha. A Review of Biofuel Policies in the Major Biofuel Producing Countries of ASEAN: Production, Targets, Policy Drivers and Impacts. Renewable &amp; Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 26, pp. 822-836, October 2013.<\/li><li>Muhammad Khalid Farooq, S. Kumar and Ram M. Shrestha. Energy, environmental and economic effects of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) in a Developing Country, Energy Policy, 62, 989-1001, 2013.<\/li><li>N. Pooyoo, S. Kumar, J. Charoensuk, A. Suksangpanomrung.\u00a0Numerical simulation of cylindrical heat pipe considering non-Darcian transport for liquid flow inside wick and mass flow rate at liquid-vapor interface, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 70, 965 \u2013 978, 2014.<\/li><li>K. Noipin and S. Kumar, Optimization of ethyl ester production from palm oil, Petroleum &amp; Coal 56(3) 249-258, 2014.<\/li><li>Sasima Charoenki and S. Kumar,\u00a0Environmental Sustainability Assessment Tools for Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Low Income Housing Settlements.\u00a0Renewable &amp; Sustainable Energy Reviews, 38, 509-525, 2014.<\/li><li>Jutamanee Martchamadol and S. Kumar.\u00a0The Aggregated Energy Security Performance Indicator (AESPI) at National and Provincial Level, Applied Energy, 127, 219-238, 2014.<\/li><li>Boonrit Prasartkaew and S. Kumar.\u00a0Design of a Renewable Energy Based Air-conditioning System, Energy and Buildings, 68, Part A, 156-164, 2014.<\/li><li>Md. Shazib Uddin and S. Kumar.\u00a0Energy, Emissions and Environmental Impact Analysis of Wind Turbine Using Life-Cycle Assessment Technique, Journal of Cleaner Production, 69, 153-164,\u00a02014<\/li><li>K. Noipin and S. Kumar.\u00a0 Optimization of ethyl ester production assisted by ultrasonic irradiation Ultrasonic Sonochemistry, 22, 548-558, 2015.<\/li><li>Rotchana Intharathirat, P. Abdul Salam, S. Kumar, Akarapong Untong. Forecasting of municipal solid waste quantity in a developing country using multivariate grey models, Waste Management, 39, 3-14, 2015.<\/li><li>Kyoko Kusakabe, Pujan Shrestha, S. Kumar and Khanh Linh Nguyen, Pathways to Sustainable Urban Tourism: Garden Houses in Hue, Vietnam. International Journal of Sustainable Society, Volume 7, No 3, 286 \u2013 303, 2015.<\/li><li>Najmul Hoque and S. Kumar, User Perspectives of Photovoltaic Micro Utility Systems Installed in Rural Bangladesh, International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, Volume 5, No 3, 708-715,\u00a0June 2015.<\/li><li>Sasima Charoenkit and S. Kumar, \u201cA low carbon and disaster resilient assessment tool for self-help housing (LoDAT-SH)\u201d, Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, accepted for publication, November 2015.<\/li><li>Md. Shazib Uddin and S. Kumar, Energy and Environmental Analysis of Domestic Solar Hot Water System in Asian Developing Country Context-Thailand, Environmental Progress &amp; Sustainable Energy, Vol 35, 1, 271-283, January 2016.<\/li><li>Lipu M S Hossain, Pujan Shrestha, and S. Kumar. Energy poverty and Access to Modern Energy of Urban Poor: Case of Dhaka, Bangladesh. International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy, Vol. 12, No. 3, 270-294, 2016.<\/li><li>Andrew Pascale, Tania Urmee, Jonathan Whale, and S. Kumar, Examining the potential for developing women-led solar PV enterprises in rural Myanmar, Renewable &amp; Sustainable Energy Reviews, 57, 576-583, 2016.<\/li><li>Rafia Zaman, Thomas Brudermann, S. Kumar, and Nazrul Islam, A multi-criteria analysis of coal-based power generation in Bangladesh, Energy Policy, 116, 182-192, 2018.<\/li><\/ol>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"conferences-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"conferences-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <article id=\"post-673\" class=\"post-673 page type-page status-publish hentry\"><h1 class=\"main_title\">Publications: Conferences<\/h1><div class=\"entry-content\"><p><!-- Page-list plugin v.5.1 wordpress.org\/plugins\/page-list\/ --><\/p><div class=\"page-list page-list-ext publist\"><div class=\"page-list-ext-item\"><h3 class=\"page-list-ext-title\"><a title=\"Publications: Conferences 2014\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/publications\/conferences\/c-2014\/\">Publications: Conferences 2014<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"page-list-ext-item-content\">1. International Conference on Utility and Exhibition on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, ICUE 2014, 19-21 March 2014, Pattaya, Thailand<\/div><\/div><div class=\"page-list-ext-item\"><h3 class=\"page-list-ext-title\"><a title=\"Publications: Conferences 2013\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/publications\/conferences\/c-2013\/\">Publications: Conferences 2013<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"page-list-ext-item-content\">1. S. Kumar, Actions towards resource efficient and low carbon cities in Asia, Ecocity 2013 World Summit, 25-27 September 2013, Nantes, France (Abstract)<\/div><\/div><div class=\"page-list-ext-item\"><h3 class=\"page-list-ext-title\"><a title=\"Publications: Conferences 2012\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/publications\/conferences\/c-2012\/\">Publications: Conferences 2012<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"page-list-ext-item-content\">1. S. Kumar, Pujan Shrestha and Abdul Salam, Energy Access of the Urban Poor in Bangkok, Thailand, Sustainable Future Energy 2012 and 10th SEE FORUM, Innovations for Sustainable and Secure Energy, 21-23&#8230;<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><!-- .entry-content --><\/p><\/article>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"workshops-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"workshops-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <article id=\"post-875\" class=\"post-875 page type-page status-publish hentry\"><h1 class=\"main_title\">Publications: Workshops<\/h1><div class=\"entry-content\"><p><!-- Page-list plugin v.5.1 wordpress.org\/plugins\/page-list\/ --><\/p><div class=\"page-list page-list-ext publist\"><div class=\"page-list-ext-item\"><h3 class=\"page-list-ext-title\"><a title=\"Publications: Workshops 2014\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/publications\/workshops\/w-2014\/\">Publications: Workshops 2014<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"page-list-ext-item-content\">1. S. kumar, Energy efficiency trends and issues in Asia, Workshop on doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency by 2030: Options, implementation issues and way forward, 16-17 June 2014,&#8230;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"page-list-ext-item\"><h3 class=\"page-list-ext-title\"><a title=\"Publications: Workshops 2013\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/publications\/workshops\/w-2013\/\">Publications: Workshops 2013<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"page-list-ext-item-content\">1. S. kumar, A. Salam, C. Marpaung, K. Kusakabe, R. Perera and C. Visvanathan. &#8220;Action towards resource efficient and low carbon cities: Experience sharing workshop &#8220;, 11 &#8211; 12 February 2013, Asia Airport&#8230;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"page-list-ext-item\"><h3 class=\"page-list-ext-title\"><a title=\"Publications: Workshops 2012\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/publications\/workshops\/w-2012\/\">Publications: Workshops 2012<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"page-list-ext-item-content\">1. K. Kusakabe, S. kumar, P. Pradhan and P. Shrestha, Sustainable Urban Tourism through Low Carbon Initiatives: Experiences from Hue and Chiang Mai, Sumernet Annual Meeting 2011. Informing and influencing&#8230;<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><!-- .entry-content --><\/p><\/article>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"book-chapters-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"book-chapters-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <article id=\"post-893\" class=\"post-893 page type-page status-publish hentry\"><h1 class=\"main_title\">Publications: Book Chapters<\/h1><div class=\"entry-content\"><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc\"><li>Tania Urmee and S. Kumar, Chapter 12: \u201cOn-grid solar energy in Asia: status, policy and future prospects\u201d in \u201cRoutledge Handbook of renewable energy in Asia\u201d, Edited by S.C. Bhattacharya, Routledge, p. 173-188 , 2018.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, Md. Anisuzzaman, and P. Das, Chapter 10: Estimating the low carbon technology deployment costs and INDC targets, in \u201cGlobalization of low carbon technologies:, Edited by V. Anbumozhi and K. Kalirajan, Springer, p. 335 \u2013 366, 2017.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, Chapter 8: Low carbon energy systems and indicator framework for Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam, in \u201c in Low- Carbon Energy Systems: Implications for Regional Cooperation\u201d, Edited by V. Anbumozhi, K. Kalirajan, F. Kimura and X. Yao, Springer, p. 215 \u2013 248, 2016.<\/li><li>S. Kumar, N. Srujana Goteti and P. Savargoankat, Chapter 5: Cobenefit technologies, green jobs and national innovation systems (pp 149-174) in Managing the transition to a low carbon economy- perspectives, policies and practices from Asia, Edited by V. Anbumozhi, M Kawai and B. Lohani, ADBI, 2015. (<a href=\"http:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/Investing-in-Low-Carbon-Energy-Systems_ERIA-1.pdf\">Investing in Low-Carbon Energy Systems_ERIA<\/a>)<\/li><li>S. Kumar and Amandeep Sangha, Innovative Pedagogies for Poverty Reduction, in Transforming Higher Education and Creating Sustainable Societies, Edited by Aurea Christine Tanaka and Mario Tabucanon, UNU-IHS, Japan, pages 118-127, 2014. (<a href=\"http:\/\/prospernet.ias.unu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/2014_ProSPER.Net-book_interactive.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>)<\/li><li>S. Kumar, Kyoko Kusakabe, Pravakar Pradhan, Pujan Shrestha, Srujana Goteti, Tran Anh Tuan, Ekawit Meteejaroenwong, Trinnawat Suwanprik, Khanh Linh, Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Tourism Service Providers: Case Studies in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Hue, Vietnam, in Livelihoods, Ecosystem Services and the Challenges of Regional Integration in the Mekong Region\u201d, edited by Louis Lebel, Chu Thai Hoanh, Chayanis Krittasudthacheewa and Rajesh Daniel, and published by Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRD), Malaysia and Stockholm Environment Institute, Thailand, pages 248-269, 2014. (<a title=\"Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Tourism: Case Studies\" href=\"http:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/greengasinchiangmaihue.pdf\">download<\/a>)<\/li><li>R.M. Shrestha, Sudhir Sharma, Govinda R Timilsina and S. Kumar, Baseline Methodologies for Clean Development Projects, UNEP, November 2005. (<a href=\"http:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/UNEP_CDM_Baseline_Guidebook-1.pdf\">UNEP_CDM_Baseline_Guidebook<\/a>)<\/li><li>S.C. Bhattacharya and S. Kumar (Editors)l, Technology Package: Screw press briquetting machines and briquette fired stoves, Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia project Phase III, ISBN 974-8202-97-6, 64 pages, June 2005.<\/li><li>S. Kumar (Editor), Technology Package: Low cost PV system components, Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia project Phase III, ISBN 974- 8208-98-4, 48 pages, June 2005.<\/li><li>S. Kumar and S.C. Bhattacharya (Editors), Technology Package: Solar, Biomass and Hybrid dryers, Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia project Phase III, ISBN 974-8208-96-8, 60 pages, June 2005.<\/li><li>S. Kumar et al, Renewable Energy technology promotion: case studies from six countries, Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia project Phase III, ISBN 974-8202-65-6, 56 pages, June 2005.<\/li><li>S. Kumar et al, Demonstration and Monitoring of PV systems: lessons learned, Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia project Phase III, ISBN 974-8208-62-1, 24 pages, June 2005.<\/li><li>S. Kumar et al, PV System Components: PV System Components: Technology Fact Sheets, Renewable Energy Technologies in Asia project Phase III, ISBN 974-8208-64-8, 20 pages, June 2005.<\/li><\/ul><p>Under the Asian Regional Research Programme on Energy Environment and Climate (ARRPEEC \u2013 Phase III) project during 2002-20045 synthesis booklets were prepared and disseminated in the participating countries and elsewhere (with Prof. Bhattacharya, Prof. Shrestha, Prof. Visvanathan, Dr Nazrul Islam and Dr Kim Oanh).<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc\"><li>S. Kumar et al, barriers to promoting energy efficient and environmentally friendly technologies to SMIs in Asia, ISBN974-8257-60-5, 77 pages, 2005.<\/li><li>S. Kumar et al, Green house gas mitigation in small and medium scale industries in Asia, ISBN974-8257-59-1, 66 pages, 2005.<\/li><li>S. Kumar et al, Green house gas mitigation in small and medium scale industries in Asia, ISBN974-8257-59-1, 66 pages, 2005.<\/li><li>Contributor in technologies for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions: barriers and promotional approaches \u2013 India, Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy Environment and Climate ARRPEEC Phase III, ISBN974-8257-02-9, 62 pages, 2005.<\/li><li>Contributor in technologies for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions: barriers and promotional approaches \u2013 Vietnam, Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy Environment and Climate ARRPEEC Phase III, ISBN974-8257-08-8, 54 pages, 2005.<\/li><li>Contributor in technologies for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions: barriers and promotional approaches \u2013Indonesia, Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy Environment and Climate ARRPEEC Phase III, ISBN974-8257-03-7, 48 pages, 2005.<\/li><li>Contributor in technologies for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions: barriers and promotional approaches \u2013 Philippines, Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy Environment and Climate ARRPEEC Phase III, ISBN974-8257-04-5, 54 pages, 2005.<\/li><li>Contributor in technologies for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions: barriers and promotional approaches \u2013 China, Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy Environment and Climate ARRPEEC Phase III, ISBN974-8257-00-2, 60 pages, 2005.<\/li><li>Contributor in technologies for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions: barriers and promotional approaches \u2013 a comparative study in Asia, Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy Environment and Climate ARRPEEC Phase III, ISBN974-8257-09-6, 82 pages, 2005.<\/li><li>Contributor in technologies for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions: barriers and promotional approaches \u2013 Sri Lanka, Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy Environment and Climate ARRPEEC Phase III, ISBN974-8257-05-3, 54 pages, 2005.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><p><!-- .entry-content --><\/p><\/article>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"others-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"others-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <article id=\"post-901\" class=\"post-901 page type-page status-publish hentry\"><h1 class=\"main_title\">Publications: Others<\/h1><div class=\"entry-content\"><p><!-- Page-list plugin v.5.1 wordpress.org\/plugins\/page-list\/ --><\/p><div class=\"page-list page-list-ext publist\"><div class=\"page-list-ext-item\"><h3 class=\"page-list-ext-title\"><a title=\"Publications: Non-refereed Publications\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/publications\/others\/non-refereed-publications\/\">Publications: Non-refereed Publications<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"page-list-ext-item-content\">1. S. Kumar, Lead rural energy contributor, Renewable Energy Global Status Report, REN 21, 2012.<br \/>2. S. Kumar, Taking solar energy research to new heights, The Solar Quarterly, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Oct 2008,&#8230;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"page-list-ext-item\"><h3 class=\"page-list-ext-title\"><a title=\"Publications: Invited lectures, keynote addresses and lectures\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/publications\/others\/invited-lectures-keynote-addresses\/\">Publications: Invited lectures, keynote addresses and lectures<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"page-list-ext-item-content\">1. Invited to give a key note address, L&#8217;recherche a l&#8217;AIT, Conf\u00e9rence th\u00e9matique AUF sciences pour l&#8217;ing\u00e9nieur 7 &#8211; 8 september 2011, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.<br \/>2. S. Kumar, AIT&#8217;s renewable energy education pro&#8230;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"page-list-ext-item\"><h3 class=\"page-list-ext-title\"><a title=\"Publications: Consulting activities\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty.ait.ac.th\/kumar\/publications\/others\/consulting-activities\/\">Publications: Consulting activities<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"page-list-ext-item-content\">Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), Japan<br \/>Energy Environment Partnership in the Mekong<br \/>CANMET, Canada<br \/>APCTT, UNESCAP<br \/>SINTEF, Norway<br \/>UN-ESCAP, Bangkok, Thailand<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><!-- .entry-content --><\/p><\/article>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Journals Conferences Workshops Book Chapters Others T.A. 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