Rising fossil fuel prices and demand for green energy commute options has given an impetus to the popularity of electric vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) have a lot of advantages over fossil fuel-powered vehicles. EVs are eco-friendly, have less moving parts and hence are highly efficient, cost-effective, low maintenance and provide a smooth ride. In a country like India where daily commute distances are generally less than 100 kms makes it a perfect market for EVs. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship estimates that the EV industry is expected to create about 5 crore direct and indirect job opportunities by 2030.
This session explores challenges and career opportunities related to the EV industry. Various aspects related to the EV industry such as research, design and development, manufacturing of EVs and also charging infrastructure and policy making will be discussed. So join us for this insightful panel discussion.
Speakers
Aravind Kumar Chandiran
IIT Madras
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Aravind Kumar Chandiran
Aravind Kumar Chandiran did his PhD from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) and a
postdoctorate from University of California, Berkeley. Currently he an Associate Professor at the
Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras and leading a Centre on Photo- and Electro-
Chemical Energy (C-PEC). His group is working on various aspects of solar energy storage and
conversion including solar water splitting, metal-air batteries, and lithium-ion battery operational
safety.
His work covers all the way from atomic level tuning of materials and device physics to
prototyping of products. His team works quite closely with both the government agencies and
industries to solve the energy related problems. Some of their flagship research outcomes include,
(i) the development of kWh scale, low cost and safe mechanically rechargeable zinc-air batteries,
(ii) indigenously developed battery safety analysis station that can simulate electrical, mechanical
and thermal abuse, (iii) a grid independent building at IIT Madras using various energy storage
devices including lithium-ion batteries and green hydrogen, and (iv) developed one of the brightest
white light emitters. Their work on energy domain was both nationally and internationally
acclaimed and fetched multiple awards/honours: Rising Stars in Energy & Fuels by American
Chemical Society (USA), Emerging Investigator by Chemical Communications – Royal Society of
Chemistry (UK), INSA Medal for Young Scientist (India), NASI Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee
Award (India) and SERB Technology Translation Award (India).
N. Mohan
CEO Delhi EV Cell, Govt of Delhi
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N. Mohan
Mr. N. Mohan, is the CEO at Delhi EV Cell constituted under the Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi. He is a Certified Energy Auditor as per the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and a Mechanical Engineer holding an MBA in Marketing and International Business. Delhi EV Cell established under the Transport Department, GNCTD shall be spearheading the implementation of the Delhi EV Policy, 2020. To drive rapid adoption of EVs further, Delhi EV Cell has undertaken some path breaking initiatives such as installing public chargers, incentivizing the installation of private and semi-public chargers, working towards gender inclusivity by training women, skill development programme and a host of other initiatives in clean energy transition and promoting sustainable modes of transportation to establish Delhi as the EV capital of India.
He has more than a 17 years of experience in project management, implementation of clean energy projects, developing distinctive business strategy, EV policies, integrating the digital ecosystem for e-mobility and regulatory experience. Prior to joining Delhi EV Cell, he held key management positions with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) – A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of EESL, Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) – A Joint Venture of PSUs of Ministry of Power, GoI, Forbes Marshall (P) Ltd and Triveni Turbines Limited
Zeya Wase
STMicroelectronics
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Zeya Wase
Mr. Zeya Wase is Group Manager India (Technical Marketing & Application) “Power Discrete and Sub Analog Group” in STMicroelectronics India Pvt Ltd an French-Italian Semiconductor manufacturer with revenue $16.1 billion in 2022. He has a Degree in Electronics and Telecom and MBA in Marketing . He has total experience of 27 years in Semiconductor and IT industry . His area of expertise is Power and Analog Semiconductors , which include developing market of diverse applications like EV Chargers , Motor Control, Metering, Energy Storage , Lighting ,Power supplies to name a few.
To address this Market he is responsible for PnL lines Like SIC, GAN devices ,Power MOSFETS , Gate Drivers, Intelligent Power Modules ,Integrated Switches , Motor control Drivers , Thyristors, High Freq Rectifier Diodes , Protection devices & Analog Products.
His Contribution is to follow ST Philosophy to “ work with our customers and partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world “
Suresh
Tata Motors (RnD of EV)
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Suresh
Suresh Arikapudi is Geneal Manager (Advanced Technology) at Tata Motors, Engineering Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune. He did B.E Mechanical from College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, India
M.Sc Mechatronics from University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten, Germany.
He has 23+ Years of experience in Automotive Industry working on Advanced Engineering activities which include: System Engineering and integration, Hybrid Power train systems, Electrical Vehicle Power train systems, Fuel Cell systems and stack development, Advanced mobility controls, Virtual validation of Advanced Powertrains systems. Presently he is responsible for delivery of Passenger Car Electric vehicle powertrain & fuel cell systems.
Moderator
Chanekar Prasad Vilas
Assistant Professor, IIIT-Delhi
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Assistant Professor
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