Our Team Professionals


Our Professionals.

At EnERG Lab, under IIT Madras's Department of Applied Mechanics, we are pioneering sustainable energy and emission control technologies, including waste heat recovery, to address global environmental challenges.

Research Profile
Research Profile
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Peter Waiyaki

MS

Peter Waiyaki, Research Engineer at IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus, specializes in sustainable energy, focusing on renewable integration and decarbonization.

Role: Alumni Quote: The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.- Malcolm X
Personal Experience

Experienced professional with deep insights into genetic research and its applications in various sectors.

Currently Working:

Research Engineer in Decarbonisation Technologies, IIT Madras Zanzibar.

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Nishant Ashokkumar Modi

Postdoctoral Researcher

Dr. Nishant Modi is an R&D Scientist at IIT Madras specializing in thermal science, heat transfer, and renewable energy technologies.

Role: Postdoctoral researcher Quote: You have the right to work, but never to its fruits.
Personal Experience

Dr. Modi has contributed to advancements in solar-powered carbon capture and low-temperature thermochemical heat pumps.

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Md. Mehadi Hasan Shamim

Alumni

I am pursuing my PhD program from IIT Madras batch (2021 to 2026) in the Applied mechanics department

Role: M.Tech Quote: The true measure of progress is not in what we consume, but in how we preserve the world for future generations.
Personal Experience

Mehadi Hasan Shamim is currently a Programme Associate in the Power and Energy Research Division at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Bangladesh

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Hemant Pratap Singh

Currently working

Mehadi Hasan Shamim, an M.Tech from IIT Madras, is a Programme Associate at the Centre for Policy Dialogue, Bangladesh .

Role: PdD Quote: Research means that you don't know, but are willing to find out.
Personal Experience

PhD student, IIT Madras (2021-2026) | Applied Mechanics | First-principles modeling for energy recovery & efficiency in LNG regasification, air separation, coal gasification, and CCS plants.

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Sriram Srinivasan

Currently working

I am a project associate and a PhD candidate focusing on designing heating and cooling systems for buildings.

Role: PdD Quote: Research means that you don't know, but are willing to find out.
Personal Experience

I design sustainable heating and cooling systems for buildings, leveraging innovative technologies to achieve net-zero energy goals. My focus is on creating energy-efficient, climate-resilient solutions for a greener built environment

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Auronil Mukherjee

Alumni

As a Performance Simulation Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. , .

Role: MS Quote: Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish!
Personal Experience

As a Performance Simulation Engineer at Caterpillar Inc., I specialize in system-level design, leveraging simulations, machine learning, and CI/CD pipelines to enhance machine performance and workflow efficiency. My passion lies in building scalable, impactful solutions that drive operational excellence in heavy machinery.

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Shrirengarajan

Currently working

Working on commercialisation of decarbonisation and sustainability consulting service.

Role: MS Quote:
Personal Experience

I am driving the commercialization of decarbonization and sustainability consulting services, helping businesses transition to low-carbon operations. My focus is on delivering scalable, impactful solutions that align with global sustainability goals and foster long-term environmental resilience.

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Nakul Neupane

Alumni

I joined as an M. Tech student in Energy Systems, a joint degree program from IIT Madras

Role: M.Tech Quote:
Personal Experience

As an M.Tech graduate in Energy Systems, I specialized in experimental integration of solid desiccant cooling with heat pumps, predictive modeling using machine learning, and analyzing climate policies. My work also included thermal energy storage for milk chilling, leveraging phase change materials to drive sustainable energy solutions

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Kafayat Abdul Karim

Alumni

MS. Kafayat Abdul Karim is an agricultural development practitioner with over a decade of post-degree experience.

Role: MS Quote: YOU ARE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PROJECT. RESET AS MANY TIMES AS IT TAKES.
Personal Experience

With over a decade of experience in agricultural development, I lead strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and budget coordination at the Department of Food and Agriculture. My role focuses on designing and implementing annual work plans, monitoring projects, and driving sustainable agricultural growth.

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Gopikka D

Currently working

A PhD scholar at The EnERG Lab, IIT Madras

Role: PdD Quote: YOU ARE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PROJECT. RESET AS MANY TIMES AS IT TAKES.
Personal Experience

As a PhD scholar at The EnERG Lab, IIT Madras, I specialize in thermochemical heat pumps, driving innovations in energy efficiency and sustainability. My research aims to develop cutting-edge solutions for a greener and more sustainable energy future.

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Jegan

Currently working

Myself- Jegan, Engineering graduate, working as project staff in research projects

Role: Project Staff Quote:
Personal Experience

As an engineering graduate and project staff, I lead research in spray diagnostics and material studies, managing advanced facilities like Malvern Particle Analyzers and EN'URGA Optical Patternators. My expertise includes conducting experiments in ultra-critical steam oxidation and material testing to drive innovation in these fields.

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Nilojendu Banerjee

Currently working

Dr. Nilojendu Banerjee is a Postdoctoral Researcher in this lab

Role: Postdoctoral researcher Quote:
Personal Experience

Dr. Nilojendu Banerjee is a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in multiphase flow and heat transfer, with expertise in spray cooling, boiling, and condensation. His research focuses on developing physics-based models for optimizing heat exchangers and microchip cooling, bridging theory and practical applications in thermal engineering.

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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SHINZA UPADHYAY

Currently working

Dr. Comparative Study of Indian And Nepalese Cement Industries using Climate Action Tool

Role: M.Tech Quote:
Personal Experience

This study conducts a comparative analysis of Indian and Nepalese cement industries using the Climate Action Tool, evaluating their carbon footprints and sustainability practices. The aim is to identify best practices and policy recommendations for reducing emissions and promoting greener cement production.

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.

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Rishikesh Karthikeyan

Alumni

Rishikesh spent 5+ years in EnERG lab as a project associate and M.S. student.

Role: MS Quote: Help me to help you.
Personal Experience

With 5+ years at EnERG Lab as a project associate and M.S. student, Rishikesh developed a steam oxidation test facility for next-gen power plants, collaborating with ISRO, DRDO, ARCI, and BHEL. Now a manager at Reliance Industries, he leads battery testing and validation, while cherishing the lab as his second home.

Currently Working:

Energy Consortium, IIT Madras.