Sunil Kumar | Energy and Environment | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Sunil Kumar | Energy and Environment | Young Scientist Award

National Institution for Transforming India Aayog | India

Dr. Sunil Kumar is a distinguished energy and climate change expert with over 12 years of experience in sustainable energy, green transition, and climate policy. Currently serving as a Consultant at NITI Aayog, Government of India, he specializes in net-zero transitions, sustainable cooling, building energy research, and clean energy adoption. Dr. Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Energy and Environment from Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, where his research focused on quantifying occupant adaptive actions to improve indoor environmental quality. He also earned an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. A Certified Energy Manager and LEED Green Associate, Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to national energy policy, including developing India’s net-zero roadmap for buildings and promoting sustainable cooling technologies. He has held key roles at TERI, Design2Occupancy Services LLP, and other organizations, leading projects on energy efficiency, climate-responsive cooling, and building energy standards. He has authored numerous high-impact publications in journals like Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and Journal of Building Engineering, and has contributed to multiple books and policy guides on energy efficiency and sustainable development. Recognized globally, Dr. Kumar ranks among the top of scientists worldwide and has received awards such as Young Energy Professional of the Year and nominations for the Energy Heroes Innovator Award. His expertise spans data analysis, energy modeling, and technology-driven solutions for low-emission, sustainable practices. Fluent in English and Hindi, proficient in Python, SPSS, Tableau, and building simulation tools, he actively contributes as an editor, reviewer, and speaker in international forums. Dr. Kumar’s career reflects a deep commitment to advancing sustainable energy practices, climate resilience, and policy innovation to drive India’s green transition and global sustainability goals

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Featured Publications

  • Gonzalez-Lezcano, R. A., & Sansaniwal, S. K. (2024). Efficient installation strategies that guarantee comfort, well-being, and health in interior spaces. In Design strategies for efficient and sustainable building facilities (Vol. 1, pp. 402–424).

  • Sansaniwal, S. K., & Gupta, G. (2024). Enhancing building energy efficiency assessment through benchmarking techniques. In Design strategies for efficient and sustainable building facilities (Vol. 1, pp. 324–349).

  • Sansaniwal, S. K., & Gonzalez-Lezcano, R. A. (2024). Towards integrating occupant behavioral modeling with building performance simulation. In Design strategies for efficient and sustainable building facilities (Vol. 1, pp. 305–323).

  • Bhutani, V., Bahadur, P. S., Sansaniwal, S. K., & Bais, P. (2024). Youth studies in the AI era: Navigating uncharted territory. In Exploring youth studies in the age of AI (Vol. 1, pp. 393–413).

 

Rohan Kumar | Climate Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rohan Kumar | Climate Science | Best Researcher Award

Researcher At Uppsala University,Sweden

Dr. Rohan Kumar is an outstanding researcher whose expertise spans climate modeling, renewable energy, and environmental impact assessment. He has been instrumental in developing strategies for decarbonizing industries like shipping and is committed to advancing renewable energy systems for sustainable future solutions. His robust academic background, combined with hands-on experience in consultancy, underscores his capacity to make significant real-world contributions.

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🎓 Education

Rohan Kumar holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Manchester, where he focused on Offshore Wind Climatology and Energy Conversion. He was awarded the prestigious Overseas Research Scholarship by the Government of India for his doctoral studies. Prior to that, he earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Hydrology from TERI SAS, Delhi. His undergraduate studies were completed with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Sciences from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi.

 

💼 Experience 

Rohan currently works as a researcher at Uppsala University, where he focuses on developing scenarios for shipping emission reductions, modeling emissions, and proposing high-resolution inventories for alternative fuels. He integrates emission data into climate models to assess impacts on the Baltic Sea region and has worked extensively on decarbonization strategies for the shipping industry.,Before his current role, Rohan served as a postdoctoral researcher at Uppsala University, where he worked on climate modeling using WRF-Chem to assess long-term impacts of shipping emissions. His earlier roles also include serving as an advisor and consultant for energy and environment projects at Sterling Agro Industries, where he led feasibility studies for solar and wind energy projects. He has also worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Manchester and as a lecturer at TERI SAS, Delhi.

Skills and Expertise:

Rohan Kumar has expertise in scientific research, including numerical and stochastic modeling, statistical and data analysis, and the application of artificial neural networks (ANN). He is proficient in using various modeling software such as WRF, Grads, LEAP, NEMO, ArcGIS, and several renewable energy tools including WAsP, OpenWind, and WindPro. Additionally, Rohan is skilled in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and R, and is well-versed in GIS-based applications.

🏆 Awards and Honors 

Rohan has been recognized for his academic excellence with several awards and fellowships. He was awarded the Overseas Research Scholarship for his PhD studies in renewable energy by the Government of India and received a Research Fellowship for foreign citizens from TUBITAK, Turkey. He also received a Conference Grant in 2017 from the Fluid Group at the University of Manchester.

🔬 Research Focus

Rohan Kumar’s research primarily focuses on the sustainable energy transition, with a particular emphasis on offshore wind energy, renewable energy systems, and emissions mitigation strategies. He employs advanced climate modeling techniques to study the impacts of shipping emissions on regional climates and works on the development of cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions. His research also explores the environmental and economic feasibility of renewable energy projects and aims to reduce emissions in both maritime and land-based sectors.

🏆Conclusion 

Dr. Kumar’s research is of immense value to global sustainability goals, particularly in reducing emissions and advancing renewable energy systems. His interdisciplinary approach and impactful publications make him a frontrunner for the “Best Researcher Award.” With continued efforts in outreach and collaboration, he is poised to lead future innovations in climate and energy research.

Publication:

  • Validation and diagnostic study of cloudburst events over the Himalayan region using IMDAA and ERA5
    • Authors: Lohan, N., Routray, A., Kumar, R., Mahala, B.K., Kumar, S.
    • Journal: Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk
    • Year: 2025
    • Volume & Issue: 16(1), Article 2446589
    • Citations: 0
    • Type: Article, Open Access

 

  • Toward a renewable future: Attaining 100% renewable electricity generation through sustainable transition
    • Authors: Kumar, R., Asim, M., Kanwal, A., Jawad, M., Pervez, M.
    • Journal: AIP Advances
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume & Issue: 14(8), Article 085032
    • Citations: 0
    • Type: Article, Open Access

 

  • Transforming the transportation sector: Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through electric vehicles (EVs) and exploring sustainable pathways
    • Authors: Kumar, R., Kanwal, A., Asim, M., Fouad, Y., Kalam, M.A.
    • Journal: AIP Advances
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume & Issue: 14(3), Article 035320
    • Citations: 5
    • Type: Review, Open Access

 

  • Perspectives on shipping emissions and their impacts on the surface ocean and lower atmosphere: An environmental-social-economic dimension
    • Authors: Shi, Z., Endres, S., Rutgersson, A., Yang, M., Zhang, C.
    • Journal: Elementa
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume & Issue: 11(1), Article 00052
    • Citations: 4
    • Type: Article, Open Access

 

  • Techno-economic assessment of energy and environmental impact of waste-to-energy electricity generation
    • Authors: Asim, M., Kumar, R., Kanwal, A., Ahmad, A., Farooq, M.
    • Journal: Energy Reports
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume & Issue: 9, pp. 1087–1097
    • Citations: 3
    • Type: Article, Open Access

 

  • Large-scale offshore wind energy installation in northwest India: Assessment of wind resource using Weather Research and Forecasting and levelized cost of energy
    • Authors: Kumar, R., Stallard, T., Stansby, P.K.
    • Journal: Wind Energy
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume & Issue: 24(2), pp. 174–192
    • Citations: 36
    • Type: Article

 

  • Assessment of WRF prediction of velocity profile and turbulence intensity by comparison to field measurement
    • Authors: Kumar, R., Stallard, T., Stansby, P.K.
    • Conference: Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 3
    • Type: Conference Paper