Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur

Please join us for a talk by Dr Sudhanshu Shukla, a senior researcher at Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec), Belgium as part of the Chandrakanta Kesavan Lecture Series titled “Addressing the Material Challenges for Photoelectrochemical Solar Fuels Generation: Lessons from Photovoltaics on December 19, 2024 (Thursday), timings 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Seminar Room, 306, DJAC. Dr. Shukla will explore innovative insights into overcoming material challenges in #photoelectrochemical processes for #solar fuel generation and share valuable lessons from advancements in #photovoltaics. Do join us to gain knowledge and engage in discussions at the intersection of #materials science and sustainable energy. #SustainableEnergy #Photoelectrochemistry #SolarFuels #MaterialsScience #IITK #SEE #kesavanlectureseries Ashish Garg, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Banaras Hindu University, Kesavan Center, Energy Policy and Climate Solutions

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Satyam Sahay has joined our department as a Visiting Professor of Practice on December 9, 2024. Dr. Sahay is a John Deere Fellow and a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering, with extensive expertise in Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies. At John Deere Enterprise Technology & Engineering Centers in India and Mexico, he has driven impactful innovations by applying analytics and AI/ML across marketing, finance, product engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support functions. He has also led John Deere's product circularity benchmarking initiative for the 2030 Product Circularity Leap Goals, focusing strongly on systems modelling and analytics in metallurgical industries. Dr. Sahay holds a B.Tech from BIT Sindri, an M.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah. With 12 years of experience at Tata Research Development and Design Center and over 15 years at John Deere Technology Center Pune, he has achieved significant accolades, including Fellowships at ASM International (2013) and The Indian Institute of Metals (2011), along with awards like Young Metallurgist of the Year (2004) and Metallurgist of the Year (2008). He is an innovator with 9 patents, 6 trade secrets, 72 journal papers, over 100 conference contributions, and 1500+ citations. Dr. Sahay has held leadership roles in professional societies such as IIM and ASM, served on five international journal boards and the ASM Handbook Committee, and co-chaired major conferences. He has also contributed as a former Senate Member of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa and a Research Board Member at COEP Technological University Pune. We are honoured to have such an accomplished professional join us and look forward to his valuable contributions. #Engineering #Innovation #Sustainability #newjoining #iitkanpur Ashish Garg, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Kesavan Center, Energy Policy and Climate Solutions

Looking forward to the event! #sustainability #sustainableenergy Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur Kesavan Center, Energy Policy and Climate Solutions

IIT Kanpur and Zynetic Electric Vehicles Charging sign a MoU to advance EV Charging technology! This collaboration is set to drive forward the innovation and deployment of advanced AC and DC fast chargers for electric vehicles, marking a significant step towards the growth of EV infrastructure in India. With this MoU, signed by Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean, R&D IITK, and Mr. Harshvardhan T., Founder & CEO of Zynetic, both parties will combine their strengths in research, academic exchange, and consultancy to tackle pressing challenges in EV charging technology. Their efforts will focus on critical areas such as power electronics, embedded systems, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for predictive maintenance. This milestone partnership underscores the commitment of IIT Kanpur and Zynetic to shaping India’s vision of a sustainable, EV-ready future. Through combined resources, expertise, and research, this collaboration is set to make a lasting impact on EV technology and infrastructure in India and beyond. #MoU #EV #evcharging #evcharger #innovation #collaboration #sustainability #IITKanpur #iitk MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Director, IIT Kanpur MoE's Innovation Cell Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) India DST India Science Technology and Innovation (ISTI) Portal Dean Research and Development IITK

The Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur hosted the #SolarButterfly team at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur on November 4 during their India Friendship Tour. The SolarButterfly, the world's largest #solar-powered vehicle, symbolizes the transition from #fossil fuels to clean energy. Towed by Tesla, it generates electricity through solar panels. Since March 2022, the team has been promoting #environmental awareness on a world tour. Prof. Roger Buser, Tobias Hieltscher, and Jessica Zenner shared their experiences traveling in a nearly #zero-emission trailer, designed by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Students, faculty, and guests enjoyed an outdoor #demonstration of a solar-powered tiny house, followed by an informative presentation. #SolarButterfly #Sustainability #IITKanpur #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #EcoFriendly #Inspiration #Future Ashish Garg, Sudarshan Narayanan, Prabodh Bajpai, Deepika Jhajhria, Kesavan Center, Energy Policy and Climate Solutions

The Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur is organizing a two-day Schmidt Sciences Conference on ‘Energy Technologies for India’s #Decarbonization’, on November 5-6, 2024. The event brings together leading experts from #academia, #research organizations, #industry, #thinktanks and #policymaking to discuss the #sustainable #energy solutions and #technologies for India’s transition to a low-carbon #economy. Visit the event page for more details: https://lnkd.in/g_h_n-nm #SustainableEnergy #Decarbonization #EnergyInnovation #ClimateAction Ashish Garg, Rajeev Jindal, Raju Kumar Gupta, Lalit Pant, Ankush Sharma, Prabodh Bajpai, Deepika Swami, Sudarshan Narayanan, Sheo Shankar Rai, Soumyabrata Roy, Aakash Rai, Srinivas Yadavalli, Karthik Ganesan, Schmidt Sciences, Kesavan Center, Energy Policy and Climate Solutions

A poster on "Wastewater-Driven Green Hydrogen Production in Thermal Power Plants: Enhancing Sustainability and Efficiency" by Mr. Sumit Kumar from NTPC (a student of eMasters in Renewable Energy and e-Mobility) and Prof. Laltu Chandra Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur, secured 1st place in the poster competition at the International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2024, held from 11th-13th September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (https://icgh.in/poster). The topic highlights the potential of using #wastewater as a key driver for#sustainable green #hydrogen production, contributing to a more efficient and #eco-friendly future in the #energy sector. Special thanks to Mr. Deepank Arya and Mr. shubham jaiswal for their assistance. #GreenHydrogen #SustainableEnergy #Innovation #HydrogenProduction #WastewaterReuse #EnergyEfficiency #IITKanpur #NTPC #ClimateAction #CleanEnergyFuture Ashish Garg, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, International Conference on Green Hydrogen, India, Rajeev Jindal, Aakash Rai, Soumyabrata Roy, Srinivas Yadavalli, Prabodh Bajpai, Deepika Swami, Sheo Shankar Rai, Sudarshan Narayanan, Amarendra Edpuganti, Lalit Pant

Join us for the upcoming Hybrid Dialogue - International Eco-Visionary Dialogue on Advancing Sustainable Urban Future (IEDASUF) Roadmap to COP29 organized by the Association of Professional Social Workers & Development Practitioners (APSWDP). The event will feature Panel II, titled "Empowering the Next Generation - Engaging Youth for a Sustainable Urban Future," on October 9th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The panellists will include Prof. Sachchida Nand Tripathi, Dean of the Kotak School of Sustainability - IIT Kanpur, and Prof. Rajeev Jindal, Professor of Practice in the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur. This discussion will focus on the crucial role of youth in shaping a sustainable #urban future. Dr. Mousami Prasad, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies at IIT Kanpur, will moderate the discussion. Additionally, Ms. Sarabeyim Amiraslanova, Program Coordinator at Adsayo, Azerbaijan, will be joining the dialogue. Do join to be part of the conversation. Link: https://www.apswdp.org/ #IEDASUF #SustainableFuture #YouthEngagement #COP29 #UrbanSustainability #IITKanpur Ashish Garg, APSWDP India, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

At the 2024 Global Sustainable Development Congress held in Bangkok, in a panel discussion organized by University of Alberta, the experts discussed ways to reach net zero emissions. They emphasized on the crucial role of colleges and universities in addressing #climatechange. Cen Huang, Vice-Provost at the University of Alberta, stressed the need for collaboration to achieve ambitious #sustainability goals. Panellists, including Sandeep Agrawal from the University of Alberta, Shobhakar Dhakal from Asian Institute of Technology, Ashish Garg professor of, the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur, and Amit Kumar from the University of Alberta, talked about #decarbonisation, #energytransitions, and #carbonneutrality, highlighting the challenges for both developing and developed countries. Reaching #net zero emissions requires customized #strategies, such as use of renewable energy, energy efficiency measures, and carbon capture, utilization and storage, which need to be tailored to the specific needs of each region. This includes global #initiatives and local actions in cities and communities. Readmore: https://lnkd.in/gDiYqEsU #ClimateAction #NetZero #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #UNSDGs #UniversityOfAlberta #IITKanpur #AIT

The Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur, celebrated its second Research Scholars’ Day (RSD) on 24th August 2024. RSD is an annual event that serves as a platform for the students to showcase their research work and allows them to engage in stimulating discussions. The event featured the invited lecture by Prof. RAJIV DUSANE from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay on "The Mantra for Timely, Successful, and Rewarding Research Career” providing insights on navigating a #research career effectively which resonated strongly with the students. He emphasized the importance of motivation, continuous exploration, broadening scopes, #collaboration and sharing, and #ethical practices in achieving long-term success. The day continued with engaging student talks and poster presentations showcasing their research in #energy generation, #battery storage, energy conversion, built #environment, and energy #policy. Ashish Garg, Rajeev Jindal, Aakash Rai, Soumyabrata Roy, Srinivas Yadavalli, Prabodh Bajpai, Deepika Swami, Deepika Jhajhria, Sheo Shankar Rai, Raju Kumar Gupta, Sudarshan Narayanan, Amarendra Edpuganti, Lalit Pant, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur