Our faculty comprises distinguished scholars, industry veterans, and researchers driving the transition to sustainable energy and eMobility.
Director, CoE in Energy Sciences
Abhishek Padmanabhan brings cutting edge industry experience from the distributed energy space into academia. An alumnus of electrical engineering from IIT Bombay and Cornell University, he has worked in the intersection of technology, data and policy in the US, Canada and India. He previously led technology for Fenice Energy (SunEdison), a pioneering rooftop solar company in India. As the Director of Atria University’s newly established Center of Excellence, Mr. Padmanabhan is dedicated to guiding innovative research and providing students with hands-on experiences.
Advisory Board Member & Energy Science Expert
Professor Sagar Mitra is a distinguished figure in the field of Energy Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay. With a Ph.D. in Solid State Electrochemistry from IISc Bangalore, he has a wealth of expertise. He was honoured with the prestigious Swedish award for “Expert in Electrochemistry for Electronic Industry” in 2006. He continues to drive advancements in energy storage technologies, particularly in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries.
Program Director and Professor of Energy Sciences
Dr. Pushpendra Singh boasts over 19 years of extensive teaching, research, and administrative experience, holding a Master of Technology and Doctorate from Malaviya National Institute of Technology. He has 98 research papers published in esteemed international journals. His intellectual property portfolio includes 13 granted patents, 7 published patents, and 5 copyright grants.
Program Director for eMobility
Bringing over 25 years of experience in the automotive, aerospace, engineering, and consulting sectors. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He has held both technical and leadership roles at organizations such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys, Honeywell, General Motors, General Electric, and Applied Materials.
Professor of Practice & Ocean Energy Expert
A renowned ocean energy expert and former Head of the Energy and Fresh Water Group at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), India. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Duke University. She leads the Water-Energy Nexus Laboratory and was India’s Mission Innovation Champion in 2020.
Head of Energy Digitalization
Her work at AU focuses on co-development and scaling adoption of clean energy technologies. She holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay and a Master’s degree from Columbia University. She specializes in building products rooted in deep user understanding that seamlessly add value.
Associate Professor, Department of Energy Science
Holds a PhD in Electrochemistry from Newcastle University, UK. His research expertise lies in electrochemical energy systems, such as fuel cells, electrolysers, and batteries. He has over 10 years of academic and industrial experience and has published 50 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
Power Electronics Expert & Ph.D. Candidate
With a profound background in power electronics and a Master’s degree in Technology (M.Tech). Her passion lies in power electronics research for electric vehicles (EVs), a dynamic area that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable transportation.
Expert in Thermal and Material Science
Brings over 11 years of extensive teaching experience across Design, Thermal, Manufacturing, and Material Science domains. He has a Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya Technological University with a focus on Metal Coatings. He is involved in funded projects in Green Hydrogen Generation.
Assistant Professor, CoE Energy Science & eMobility
His expertise spans renewable energy systems, power electronics, hybrid microgrids, and battery energy storage. He earned his M.Tech in Renewable Energy from AcSIR-CSIR. With experience at IIT Kharagpur and CSIR-CSIO, Dr. Rauth has contributed to major projects including hybrid microgrids.
Assistant Professor, School of Energy Sciences & eMobility
Her work at AU lies at the intersection of sustainable materials, clean energy technologies, and circular economy. Her expertise includes inorganic synthesis, critical materials, and green hydrogen production. Before joining Atria University, Dr. Radha held research positions at UC Davis and Saint-Gobain.
Senior Microgrid Researcher and Consultant
Boasts a wealth of experience exceeding 7 years in microgrid research, design, and analysis. With a Ph.D. in microgrids from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar. Dr. Sheikh Suhail secured the PhD Ministry of Education (MOE) Fellowship, Government of India.
Developing alternative electronics topologies for efficient high-power EV charging.
Integrating magnet-free motors for electric vehicles and other applications.
Designing waste heat recovery systems integrated with low-grade heat applications.
Refining and applying the Unified Energy Interface (UEI) to streamline energy management and integration across multiple systems.
Utilizing residential rooftop solar data to optimize solar energy generation.
Accurate sizing and forecasting of energy storage utilization in round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy systems, integrating wind and solar sources.
Designing small-scale wind turbines (few kW) for hybrid systems that integrate solar and energy storage for enhanced efficiency.
Utilizing optics and data-driven strategies to identify and address hotspots in connected solar panels, improving overall system performance.
Join our vibrant community of researchers and innovators. We want graduate students who are entrepreneurs at heart – get incubated with us as you get your PhD! Commercialize your research and earn far beyond your stipend!
We offer PhD and Master's programs tailored for individuals with a background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, or related fields.
Earn your Master's or PhD while conducting groundbreaking research and entrepreneurship in the following specific domains:
Renewables
Energy Storage
Heat and Process Innovation
Green Hydrogen
Power Systems
Climate Data
Power Electronics
eMobility
Duration
2 years
Stipend
₹18,000/mo
Fees
₹35,000/yr
Duration
3-5 years
Stipend
₹38,000/mo
Fees
₹50,000/yr
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences or any relevant degrees from reputed academic institutions.
Contribution to R&D in the energy and/or mobility sector.
Track record of original research, patents, papers, or similar credentials.
Experience with relevant equipment or software tools.
Teaching experience is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences or any relevant degrees from reputed academic institutions.
History of working in the energy and/or mobility sector or relevant internships.
Experience with relevant equipment or software tools.
Candidates with a relevant Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences or any relevant degrees from reputed academic institutions and/or work experience in technical roles within the energy and/or mobility sector.
Advance from your undergraduate programme into postgraduate research or explore our Centres of Excellence driving India's sustainable future.
Our CoEs are Living Laboratories where AI meets deep science across biology, energy, mobility, and the environment. Work with senior researchers and industry experts on national missions.
