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The study of thermochemistry focuses on the energy changes that accompany chemical and physical processes. By understanding energy transformations, scientists can predict reaction spontaneity and efficiency. Thermochemistry and Energy Transformations introduces the principles of energy conservation, enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy. It explains how chemical systems exchange heat and work and how these concepts are applied in industrial and biological contexts. The book provides real-world examples, including combustion, photosynthesis, and phase changes. With clear illustrations and step-by-step derivations, it serves as a solid foundation for students studying physical chemistry and thermodynamics.

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He has served as Rector (Pro Vice Chancellor), Director of the School of Energy, Environment and Management (SoEEM), and Dean of the Faculty of Energy Technology. He also worked as the Coordinator for the establishment of IIIT Bhopal under the PPP mode by MHRD. He has held several key administrative positions including Director (R&D), Coordinator of the RGPV–NBA Nodal Centre, Deputy Registrar, Member of the Engineering Accreditation Evaluation Committee (EAEC), and Member of the Moderation Committee of the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

He is a multi-skilled professional with around 30 years of rich and versatile experience spanning industry, administration, academics, research, and institution building. He earned his B.E. from SATI, Vidisha, M.Tech. from NIT Bhopal, and Ph.D. from RGPV, Bhopal. He has always adopted a holistic approach to education and is recognized not only as a visionary academician but also as an effective and praiseworthy administrator. He played an instrumental role in the establishment of Rajiv Gandhi Technical University (RGTU), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, since its inception in 1999.

Professor Pandey works in the areas of Renewable Energy and Environment, with a special focus on Solar Thermal Energy. He has developed an Energy Technology Park at RGPV, Bhopal, utilizing renewable energy resources such as a solar rooftop plant on university buildings, integrated energy systems, solar thin-film systems, solar–wind hybrid systems, biodiesel reactors, CO₂ carbon sequestration units, and dual-rotor wind turbines.

Professor Pandey has an iconic track record in quality teaching, innovation, and research. He has served as Principal Investigator for several government-funded projects sponsored by DST, MNRE, MPCST, AICTE, and others. Notably, he was the Principal Investigator of the Innovative and Breakthrough Technology-based 30 kW CL-CSP Solar International R&D Project (India–Japan Joint Venture), installed at the RGPV campus. He has also contributed as a reviewer for many national and international journals of repute and is associated with various academic and research organizations at different levels.

Over the years, he has taught M.Tech. and Ph.D. research scholars in the areas of Energy, Environment, Direct Energy Conversion, and Integrated Energy Systems. He has served as a keynote speaker and resource person at several national and international conferences, seminars, and academic programmes.

At the international level, for academic and collaborative research purposes, he has visited countries such as Australia, Turkey, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Singapore. Professor Pandey has been an active member of governing bodies and steering committees of institutions, as well as a member of several professional academies and societies. He has also served on expert committees of AICTE, NBA, NAAC, and UGC.

He has a keen interest in quality and outcome-based research. He has successfully supervised 18 Ph.D. scholars, and currently seven Ph.D. research scholars are working under his guidance, along with several M.Tech. projects. He has published more than 120 research papers in national and international journals and over 100 papers in reputed national and international conferences. He has authored 13 books, has been awarded one patent, and has received three prestigious awards.