TERI UNIVERSITY

PLACEMENT BROCHURE

2017
M.Tech (Renewable Energy Engineering and Management)

Contributing to a
Sustainable
Future

Deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956

Accredited with grade A by NAAC
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CONTENTS
From the Desk of
3 Pro Vice-Chancellor

4 About TERI University

6 Academic Programmes

7 Collaborations

7 Academic Chairs at the University

8 Infrastructure

11 TERI University Library

12 Board of Management

13 Academic Council

14 Programme Outline

15 Programme Structure

16 Programme Highlights

17 List of Faculty Members

20 Events and Activities

Annual Technical Symposium—

22 ’Retopia’

23 Students’ Profiles

31 List of Recruiters

32 Recruiter’s Testimonials

33 Beyond Academics

Placement Procedure and

33 Guidelines for Recruiters 1

34 Map to reach TERI University

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From the desk of

Vice-Chancellor  
TERI University is at the forefront in responding to
global concerns on environment, natural resources
and climate change and is creating a workforce that
is empowered to guide environmentally - friendly
economic growth and human well-being. Interacting
closely with the best available programmes/
Universities engaged in similar efforts, our faculty
ensure that the enormous learning we have from
contemporary research/understanding in these areas
is used to create cutting-edge, inter-disciplinary
and solutions oriented curricula. This curriculum
also benefits from a continuous feedback from
academic peers at the national and global levels,
from the employers of our students and from the
students themselves—resulting in refined content
and pedagogy on an annual basis. The active
engagement of international faculty members
and guest lecturers, along with the presence of
international students on campus, ensures that a
student of TERI University not only qualifies as a
“sustainability professional” but is also comfortable in
a multicultural setting.

Dr Leena Srivastava With a set of identifiable areas of domain

expertise, our students have the unique advantage
of appreciating the roles and contributions of
different disciplines in finding solutions for complex
real-life challenges. Engagement with research
projects, industry exposure and field visits—
including, in some cases, international exchanges—
all contribute to the making of these well-rounded
individuals who are seeking to engage usefully with
global development processes.
We are sure that our students will bring
great value to your workforce and you will, while
deploying them productively in your organization,
give them the opportunity to hone their skills
further for the greater global good. We would, of
course, at all times value any feedback that you
would like to offer us.

Dr Leena Srivastava
 From the desk of
Pro Vice-
Chancellor
Academic programmes at the TERI University
are focussed around the challenges of providing
for a rising global population with a limited
and degraded natural resource base. In moving
towards sustainability, the implicit understanding
is that there is no panacea or straight road, with
recognized and established methodologies, tools
or specializations leading to such development. The
solutions therefore do not lie in a specific subject
discipline, but must be appropriate and relevant
to the context or the practical problem being
addressed. Developing such an understanding
among its students is best achieved through
exposure to a variety of subjects, tools, and
methodologies offered in interdisciplinary mode.
This has been the guiding philosophy behind the
programmes offered by the TERI University and is
practised by building a theoretical understanding in
courses covering a variety of traditional disciplines,
such as ecology, natural and social sciences,
governance, policy, law, and engineering.
At the TERI University, students are exposed to
a new way of thinking that looks at problems not
Dr Rajiv Seth from the lens of a subject specialist, but from the
perspective of one who recognizes the complex
linkages between man and his environment.
The TERI University’s programmes are unique,
not only in terms of the degrees, but in terms
of the fact that they equip the graduates to lead
in a resource-sensitive world. The programmes
leverage TERI’s knowledge capital in sustainable
development to deepen the social and ethical
consciousness of higher education in India.
We are sure that you will find graduates of
these programmes
to be competent leaders with a holistic and long-
term perspective for a world that demands new
skills and attitude.
Your feedback will be most valuable to us, and
we look forward to it.

Dr Rajiv Seth
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ABOUT TERI UNIVERSITY

The TERI University was established to disseminate the vast reservoir of knowledge devised by
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)—a not-for-profit, independent research institute
recognized globally for its contribution to scientific and policy research in the realms of energy,
environment, and sustainable development. The TERI University’s academic offering is rooted in the
comprehensive research, consultancy and outreach activities of TERI.

In 1999, the University was granted the “Deemed to be University” status by the University Grants
Commission (UGC) and notified vide the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department
of Education, Government of India notification no. F.9/19/95-U-3, dated October 5, 1999. Since its
inception, the TERI University has offered not just world-class education but also an environment
that enables its students to develop fresh perspective in their subject areas. Before moving to Vasant
Kunj, the University was housed in the Darbari Seth Block of India Habitat Centre from 1998 to 2008.
In 2008, the TERI University started functioning from its new ‘green campus’, located in Vasant Kunj.
The University aspires to be an institution of advanced learning which meets the needs of a rapidly
growing India. The academic programmes are envisioned to provide the students with a holistic
perspective of the subjects offered and encourage interdisciplinary learning.

Administration
The University’s Board of Management is responsible for its overall administration and control. All
aspects of academic policy are under the purview of the Academic Council, chaired by the Vice
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Chancellor, which approves curricula, courses, and examination results. Furthermore, it appoints
committees to look into specific academic matters arising from time to time.
 Structure
The TERI University has structured its academic programmes around the research experience and
skill sets gained by TERI over the past three decades. Since its inception, the wide array of academic
programmes offered by the University have been related to sustainable development and structured
around four thematic areas—Biotechnology, Regulatory and Policy Aspects, Energy and Environment,
and Natural Resources. The TERI University is a first-of-its-kind university in India to dedicate itself to
the study of environment, energy, and natural sciences for sustainable development.

Department of Natural Resources Department of Energy and Environment

Aims to advance and impart knowledge in aspects
Aims to advance and impart knowledge about the
related to clean technologies, renewable energy
environment and natural resources, including their
management, especially in the interface between energy
characteristics and dynamics, their economic and
and environment. Engaged in research in the broad area
social value, and their management.
of clean technologies to achieve energy efficiency and
minimize adverse environmental impacts.
Department of Biotechnology
Aims to advance and impart knowledge in the field Centre for Bioresources and
of life sciences, emphasizing research and the Biotechnology*
interaction of science with society. Dedicated to promoting and advancing
innovative research with emphasis on
management of plant and microbial
Department of Business bioresources.
Sustainability
Aims to provide research-based
education that would equip Department of Policy Studies
students to implement an integrated Aims to achieve a critical mass of
approach to business sustainability. expertise and academic excellence
that would provide a basis for
influencing public policy and
regulatory practice.
Centre for Post graduate Legal
Studies
Aims to be an interdisciplinary
center of excellence dedicated
to legal research and teaching on
issues pertaining to society and
development.

Centre for Regulatory and Policy Research*

Coca-Cola Department of Regional Water Studies Seeks to enhance and augment current understanding
and implementation of policies and regulations to
Aims to advance knowledge and build core competencies encourage sustainable development.
among students, researchers, policymakers, and
professionals and make them well-equipped to tackle
the interwoven challenges of water sustainability, beyond
cultural boundaries and across sectoral divisions.
*Centres are areas of expertise at TERI, which are recognized as Centres of Excellence by the TERI University.

Besides its own faculty members, the University also has approximately 30 PhD-qualified research
professionals of TERI for its programmes. They have rich experience of working on projects related 5
to regulatory studies, policy research, bioresources, biotechnology, energy, and environment. These
researchers work as adjunct faculty in the University.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
At present, the following programmes are offered:
PhD
MSc (Environmental Studies and Resource
Management)
MSc (Geoinformatics)
MSc (Climate Science and Policy)
MSc (Plant Biotechnology)
MSc (Economics)
MSc (Water Science and Governance)
MA (Public Policy and Sustainable Development)
MA (Sustainable Development Practice)
MBA (Infrastructure)
MBA (Business Sustainability)
MTech (Renewable Energy Engineering and as ecology, the natural and social sciences,
Management)
MTech (Urban Development and Management)
MTech (Water Science and Governance)
LLM (specialization in Environment and
Natural Resources Law and Infrastructure
and Business Law)
Diploma in Renewable Energy (in the distance
education mode)
Diploma in Water Science and Governance
Advanced PG Diploma in Renewable Energy
(in the distance education mode)
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The academic programmes offered by the
University focus on the challenges of providing
for the rising global population with a limited
and degraded natural resource base. In moving
towards sustainability, there is no panacea, or
straight road with recognized and established
methodologies, tools or specializations. The
solutions, therefore, do not lie in a specific subject
discipline but must be appropriate and relevant
to the context or the practical problem being
addressed. Developing such an understanding
among the students is best achieved through
exposure to a variety of subjects, tools, and
methodologies in the interdisciplinary mode.
This has been the guiding philosophy of the TERI
University’s programmes and is practiced by
building a theoretical understanding of courses
covering a variety of traditional disciplines such
governance, policy, law, and engineering. Over
a period of two years, students converge upon a
few areas based upon their interest, having been
exposed to a new way of thinking that looks at
problems not from the lens of a subject specialist,
but from the perspective of one who recognizes
the complex linkages between man and the
environment.
The University uses modern pedagogical
tools, richly supplemented by field visits, live
industry projects, and hands-on applications.
The University provides the best equipment and
instruments, which includes state-of-the art
computer hardware and software, well-equipped
laboratories, video-conferencing facilities,
and access to South Asia’s most comprehensive
library on energy and environment.
The TERI University was awarded the India
Today award for the most innovative curriculum.
It has also received grade “A” accreditation
by National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC).
COLLABORATIONS
Stressing the importance of the international
perspective in its programmes, the TERI
University has entered into Memorandums of
Understanding (MoUs) with several international
universities aimed at facilitating a mutually
beneficial exchange of students, faculty,
knowledge, resources, and ideas.
The University encourages the exchange
of ideas, cultural understanding, and a wide
range of knowledge that would result from
international exposure. In 2007, the University
launched an academic exchange programme
with Yale University (School of Forestry and
Environmental Studies) with support from
the V K Rasmussen Foundation. In 2008, the
University launched another academic exchange
programme with Freie University of Berlin,
Germany, with support from DAAD
(the German Academic Exchange Service).
The TERI University has also signed MoUs for
academic collaborations with North Carolina
State University, University of Eastern Finland,
Tor Vergata Economic Foundation (Rome, Italy),
Utrecht University (Utrecht, The Netherlands),
Simon Fraser University (Canada), Deakin
University (Australia), University of Technology
(Sydney), International University of Kyrgyzstan,
and Bandung Institute of Technology (Indonesia).
ACADEMIC CHAIRS
AT THE UNIVERSITY
Indian Railways Chair for
Sustainable Mobility
The Ministry of Railways, Government of India has
set up an Academic Chair at TERI University. The
Academic Chair on Sustainable Mobility serves
to bring the most competent academicians/
professors from the field of rail infrastructure to
lend strength to the ongoing research activities
at the University. The Chair involves itself in the
issues of rail infrastructure and greening of the
railways. The present incumbent of the Chair
is Professor Shri Prakash, Former Chairman,
Standing High Power Committee, Ministry of
Railways.
UNESCO Chair
The TERI University has been granted a UNESCO
Chair in Climate Science and Policy. This is
a prestigious award and is given to very few
universities across the world. The University has
already tied up with various global universities
for being partners in the UNESCO Chair. This
includes the Scripps Institute of Oceanography,
La Jolla, California, and the Yale Climate and
Energy Institute at the Yale University, USA.
The Chair serves as a means of facilitating
collaboration between high level, internationally
recognized researchers and teaching staff of
the University and other institutions, particularly
in India and other countries in Asia and the
Pacific, as well as in Europe and North America. 7
The present incumbent to the chair is Mr Raj
Chengappa, Group Editorial Director, India Today.
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HUDCO Chair
HUDCO has established an Academic Chair
at the TERI University with the objective
to accelerate research and development,
training, and capacity-building in the habitat
sector as well as urban local bodies and urban
development and related areas. The present
incumbent to the chair is Professor S Sundar.
IL&FS Academy of Applied
Development (IAAD) Chair
on Climate Change and
Sustainability
IAAD and the TERI University have entered into
an agreement to partner in various activities
centered on Climate Change and Sustainability
through action research, consultancy,
training & education, policy advisory and
advocacy, etc. The partnership will synergize
and leverage on the various education and
training programmes and knowledge pool at
the TERI University along with the business
canvas for furthering the outcomes towards
Climate Change. Specifically, the arrangement
is aimed to promote and manage joint training
activities, prepare tools and case studies,
conduct analytical research as well as develop
joint research proposals, hold events such as
seminars, roundtables, workshops, exhibitions,
summer/winter schools, support student
internships, and bring out joint publications.
With these objectives in mind, IAAD has
endowed a Chair on Climate Change and
Sustainability.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Green Campus
The TERI University has a ‘green’ campus. It
puts into practice the very principles taught
in its classrooms. An architectural delight, the
campus has been planned to provide a setting
that enhances learning while simultaneously
showcasing the concept of modern green
buildings. Spread over two acres, the University
campus comprises an administrative block, an
office block, and a convergence and hostel
block. The green building has 10 classrooms,
each with a seating capacity for 32 students,
three lecture halls with a capacity for 60, and
an auditorium with a capacity for 100 to 150
people. The building also has 10 well-equipped
laboratories to complement cutting-edge
research at the TERI University. The campus is
aesthetically designed with several features of
passive energy-saving design, energy-efficiency,
and water and waste management systems.
Green Features
Insulation of external walls
Insulation on terrace with vermiculite
and puff insulation topped with China mosaic
for efficient heat reflection
Double insulation synergy azure glass is used
in external façade with aluminum glazing
Earth Air Tunnel (EAT), Thermal Mass Storage,
and Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV)
systems are used for cooling the building
Hunter Douglas louvers are used in the
building for controlling the intensity of
incoming sun rays
Solar water heating system
Waste water recycling with STP
Rainwater harvesting
The TERI University harnesses the best modern
technologies to support and encourage the
intellectual curiosity of its students and faculty. It
also has laboratories with advanced equipment
and facilities to aid and stimulate research.
Solar Lighting Laboratory
TERI has established a Solar Lighting Laboratory
(SLL), which is a first-of-its-kind laboratory in India
and achieved the NABL’s accreditation (National
Accreditation Board for Laboratories) as per IEC
62257-9-5 ed. 2.0. The laboratory adheres to
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC
is an international body that sets standards for all
electrical, electronic, and related technologies
throughout the world) standards for testing of
solar lighting systems (SLS) and is also recognized
under the Lighting Global programme of
International Finance Corporation (IFC). The
laboratory is also supported by the Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of
India, and has sophisticated equipment and test
setup that is used for testing lighting products.
The laboratory’s facility is available for testing
as per IEC and MNRE specifications for various
lighting systems (both solar-based lighting and
general lighting). The laboratory has also carried
out various training programmes for different
target groups. So far, SLL has tested more than
200 models of solar lighting systems, including
solar lanterns, solar home lighting systems, solar
task lights, and multi-purpose solar lights. The
ability of the laboratory to cater to the testing
needs of both rural as well as urban lighting
infrastructure makes it stand out from other
laboratories. The laboratory is working towards
strong quality assurance and testing programmes
that will help in building consumer confidence
towards solar lighting products. The IFC’s Lighting
Asia–India programme is working with TERI to
achieve these goals.
As a way forward for the development
and expansion of this laboratory, it is further
planned to be linked with several other groups or
programmes that require general lighting system
(GLS) testing. The supreme testing equipment and
authority for high quality assurance can lead to
the transformation of the laboratory into a nodal
agency for GLS (solar) testing not only for India
but entire Southeast Asia.
Environmental Monitoring
Laboratory (EML)
The Environmental Monitoring laboratory
(EML) is capable of providing practical training
to students through structured laboratory
curriculum; it includes all kinds of relevant soil,
water, and air monitoring experiments required
at the masters level. It caters to interdisciplinary
application in research to all masters students of
the University.
The EML is a state-of-the-art laboratory
equipped with instruments, such as UV-
visible spectrophotometer, GRIMM aerosol
spectrophotometer, respirable dust sampler,
high volume sampler, gaseous monitoring kit,
handy low volume air samplers, stack monitoring
kit, pH meter, muffle furnace ion selective
electrode, turbidity meter, conductivity meter,
Jar test assembly, COD digester (reflux), BOD
testing apparatus, sensitive balance, bomb
calorimeter, Kjeldahl unit, microscope (Primostar
Halogen), muffle, TSI optical sizer, potable gas
analyzer, Q track–indoor air quality monitors,
and Q track–velocicalc.
Combustion Laboratory
The Combustion Laboratory has been
established to test the performance of cookstoves
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based on energy efficiency as well as emissions
using nationally and internationally accepted
protocols, such as Water Boiling Test (WBT),
Controlled Cooking Test (CCT), and the Indian
Standard on Solid Biomass Chulha Specification
(BIS India). The hood method is used to capture
and quantify the various products of incomplete
combustion. The following instruments and
support facilities are available in the laboratory:
Moisture meter
Bomb calorimeter
Equipment to maintain isokinetic conditions
Aerosol spectrometer and dust monitor
Low flow air samplers (attached with SKC
pump) for collection of bulk aerosols for
characterization
Potable gas analyser
Digital infrared thermometer
Geoinformatics Laboratory
The Geoinformatics Laboratory at the TERI
University is well equipped with state-of-the-
art equipments, such as high-end computers
(workstations), scanner, digitizer, printer, plotter,
navigation devices, infra-red thermometers, and
others. It has adequate licensees to high-end
commercial software, such as ERDAS Imagine,
LPS, ArcGIS, GMS, and WEAP along with other
advanced support system mechanisms available
in the lab. The laboratory is also equipped with
web publishing tools, such as ArcGIS Advance
and ArcIMS Servers. The laboratory is also fitted
with various open-source geospatial softwares,
to expose our students to the powerful open-
source environment.   induction motors, synchronous machines, and
The laboratory holds a good repository of
geospatial information in both digital and hard
formats. The Geoinformatics Laboratory of the
Department of Natural Resources, The TERI
University, has a solid network with several
research establishments and universities working
10 in geoinformatics and other associated fields.
We support R&D activities of various centres of
TERI, located across the country.
Biotechnology Laboratory
The Biotechnology Laboratory is equipped with
elementary and cutting-edge instruments required
for advanced teaching and research applications
in plant biotechnology. The laboratory is furnished
with autoclave for sterilization, biosafety
cabinet, centrifuges, conductivity meter, deep
freezers, digital pH meter, gas chromatography,
gel doc system, ice flaking machine, magnetic
stirrer, microscopy facilities, nano-drop
spectrophotometer, refrigerated shaking
incubator, plant growth room, vortex shaker
with touch plate, water bath for incubations,
laminar air flow, master cycler, among other basic
infrastructure. Additionally, the Bioinformatics
Laboratory consists of work stations and dedicated
computer systems facilitated with advanced
software, such as MATLAB, GCK, PAUP, and
MacVector for ‘in-silico’ applications. Further,
the plant biotechnology course is augmented by
support from research laboratories involved in
research activities led by the faculty members in
the areas of Bioinformatics, Nanobiotechnology,
Microbial Genetics and Pathogenesis, Genomics
and Plant Developmental Biology, Stress
Physiology, and Structural Biology.
Power System Laboratory
The Power System Laboratory gives a
comprehensive idea about the practical aspects
of power system infrastructure. The generated
electrical power is transmitted through
transmission lines and used mostly in rotating
machines. The state-of-the-art laboratory is
equipped with experimental facilities for providing
training on transmission lines, DC machines,
transformers. The laboratory provides opportunity
for experimental verification of performance
characteristics of power system equipments, along
with exposure of contemporary technologies for
solving modern-day power system problems.
The experiments are designed keeping in mind
the multidisciplinary approach of the students
coming from different engineering and science
backgrounds.
Heat Transfer Laboratory
The Heat Transfer Laboratory is designed to
incorporate the practical concepts of heat and
mass transfer applied to renewable energy
systems and energy conservation techniques. The
experiments are designed to give comprehensive
knowledge of heat transfer through conduction,
natural convection, forced convection, and
radiation. The laboratory is fully equipped to
conduct experiments on heat exchanger. It
also provides knowledge about the boiling and
condensation processes. The lab explores the
basics of mechanical engineering and is designed
such that the interdisciplinary students are able to
acquire knowledge in an easy way.
Biofuel and Waste
Utilization Laboratories
The Biofuel and Waste Utilization Laboratories
are distributed between the TERI University and
TERI Gram at Gual Pahari, Gurugram. Combustion
process and fuel properties, such as proximity
analysis, COD, etc., are studied at the lab in TERI
University, while experimental studies on biomass
conversion processes, such as gasification,
biomethanation, and pyrolysis, are carried out
at TERI Gram.
TERI UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
The TERI University library supports the
university’s academic and research programmes
by meeting the information requirements
of students, researchers, and faculty
members. Electronic and print resources are
available in natural resources, environment,
sustainable development, plant biotechnology,
geoinformatics, renewable energy,
infrastructure, regulations, public policy,
and related areas.
The Digital Library provides access to
electronic books, journals, databases, PhD
theses, CDs, links to resources, news, and
information alerts about the library. The online
bibliography database of the university library
can be accessed to search any particular
title using the author’s name, keyword, or
title itself. Faculty and students can retrieve
online information from dedicated terminals
situated in the library. Network resource
sharing facilities are provided through DELNET
and interlibrary loan services from libraries of
other universities and institutions, for example,
American Information Centre, British Council
Library, University of Delhi, Indian Institute of
Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, etc.
Electronic Resources: theses/dissertations
(submitted by the TERI University Students),
e-journals and databases: JSTOR/SCIENCE
DIRECT /SPRINGER/OPEN ACCESS JOURNALS,
e-Books, e-government documents, and
reference collection, In-house publications
(newsletters and journals), electronic articles,
and journal content-page alert services are
available along with access to holdings of
national and international university libraries.
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BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Vice-Chancellor
Ms Anita Arjandas,
Dr Leena Srivastava MD & CEO,
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.

Pro Vice-Chancellor
Two teachers (from Prof. Asso. Prof.)
Dr Rajiv Seth
Dr Smriti Das
Dr Anandita Singh
Deans of Faculty
Dr Prateek Sharma
One teacher of the rank of Asst. Prof.
Dr Soumendu Sarkar
Three eminent Academicians nominated
by Chancellor
Prof. Dipankar Gupta, Controller of Examination
former Professor in the Centre for the Study of Dr Suresh Jain
Social Systems,
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Dr Ashok Gulati, Registrar
Infosys Chair Professor for Capt. Pradeep Kumar Padhy (Retd.)
Agriculture, ICRIER*
Dr Ashok Khosla,
Chairman, Development Alternatives

Representative of Government of India

Air Marshal K K Nohwar (Retd.), Additional
Director General, CAPS

Four nominees of the sponsoring

Society/Trust
Mr Tulsi Tanti,
Chairman and Managing Director,
Suzlon Energy Limited
Mr Ishteyaque Amjad,
Vice President (Corporate Affairs),
Coca Cola India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr Inder Walia,
Group Director (HR), Bharti Enterprises

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ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Chairperson of the Council Dr Chaithanya Madhurantakam

Department of Biotechnology
Dr Leena Srivastava
Vice Chancellor  Dr Suneel Pandey
Centre for Regulatory and Policy Research

Dr Rajiv Seth Dr Pallavolu Maheswara Reddy

Pro Vice-Chancellor Centre for Bioresources and Biotechnology
Dr Shaleen Singhal
Department of Policy Studies
Deans
Coca-Cola Department of
Dr Prateek Sharma Regional Water Studies
Mr M V Shiju
Nominees of the Vice Chancellor Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies

Dr Kanchan Chopra
Former Director, Institute of Economic Growth Professors 
Dr Malathi Lakshmikumaran Mr S Sundar (Prof. Emeritus)
Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys
Dr T C Kandpal 
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Faculty from Departments
Dr Naqui Anwer
Co-opted Members Department of Energy and Environment
Dr Ritika Mahajan
Dr Anubha Kaushik
Department of Business Sustainability
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
Dr Vivek Suneja Dr Nandan Nawn
Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi Department of Policy Studies

Dr Rakesh Khosa Dr Anandita Singh

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Department of Biotechnology
Dr Sudipto Chatterjee
Department of Natural Resources
Heads of the Departments/Centres 
Ms Fawzia Tarannum
Dr Manipadma Datta Department of Regional Water Studies
Department of Business Sustainability
Dr B Prasad
Department of Energy and Environment Secretary
Dr Suresh Jain Capt. Pradeep Kumar Padhy (Retd)
Department of Natural Resources Registrar 13
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PROGRAMME OUTLINE

The TERI University’s MTech REEM (Renewable Energy Engineering and Management) programme,
initiated by the Department of Energy and Environment in 2009, is a one-of-its-kind programme
developed specifically to fulfill the increasing demand for trained professionals in the fields of renewable
energy and energy management.

The key objective of the MTech REEM programme is to prepare students in theoretical as well
as practical aspects of renewable energy technologies, energy conservation, and management. This
multidisciplinary programme trains students not only in renewable energy conversion technologies and
their implementation but also covers equally important areas of energy infrastructure, rational use of
energy, policies, and regulatory aspects, along with climate change mitigation and energy–environment
interface. The uniqueness of the programme lies in the fact that it fosters the much sought-after
managerial skills with courses on energy economics and project management. Thus, the programme
enables students to tackle practical problems of design and development in the industry and pursue
academic research.
The students of MTech REEM programme are equipped with advanced interdisciplinary skills required
to design, optimize, and evaluate the technical and economic viability of clean energy projects. The
curriculum prepares them for careers in the energy sector, particularly in renewable energy and energy
management.
The programme consists of core and elective courses taught during the first, second, and third
semesters. After the first two semesters, students take up a Minor Project/Summer Internship for about
six weeks. The entire final semester is devoted to a major project undertaken in an industrial or research
environment, supervised jointly by an expert in the host organization and a faculty member at the TERI
14 University.
The exposure to the industry and research environment, in addition to the field visits, enables
students to transform into professionals, ready to take up real-life challenges.
 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Semester 1
Core
Conventional Energy Infrastructure, Power System Lab , Technical Writing (communication skills and
technical writing), Heat Transfer Lab, Heat and Mass Transfer, Power Systems Engineering, Renewable
Energy Resource Characteristics, Statistics for Engineers

Semester 2
Core
Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies–I, Energy Auditing, Energy Efficiency and Energy
Conservation, Field Visits/Exposure to RE Plants, Applied Numerical Methods (through MATLAB),
Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies–II, Introduction to Management Techniques, Fluid
Mechanics, and Turbo-machinery

Semester 3
Core
Project Management, Energy Policy and Regulations, Introduction to Management—II, Energy
Economics, Summer Internship

Elective
Wind Power Generation, Biofuels and Decentralized Energy Systems, Building Energy and Green Buildings,
Issue in Grid Integration of Power from RE Sources, Smart Grids, Advanced Technologies for Environmental
Protection and Climate Change, Solar Thermal and SPV Power Generation, Waste Utilization

Semester 4
Major Project for duration of 15 weeks (January–June)

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PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Summer Internship (Minor Project)
After the completion of the first academic year, students of MTech REEM undergo a six weeks summer
internship. Students obtain exposure of professional environment and work ethics, thus, gaining practical
experience in handling ongoing live projects in their areas of interest in the process.

Major Project
The importance of practical work experience
cannot be undermined, and thus, the curriculum
is designed to dedicate the entire fourth semester
for a major project or an academic thesis.
Prospective employers are invited to hire students
for major projects and assess them for potential
long-term engagement.

Pedagogical Tools
The pedagogical tools comprise lectures, case
studies, tutorials, laboratories, field visits, and industry exposure. Regular lectures are supplemented by
regular interactions with experts from industry and academia.

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CORE FACULTY MEMBERS

Mr Amit Kumar is a Mechanical Engineer with specialization in thermal engineering from the
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, where he was awarded the University Gold Medal. He
has been working on development and diffusion of cleaner and renewable energy resource-
based technological solutions in India for 33 years. His experience ranges from policy and
programme formulation, through project implementation, to the design and development
of renewable energy technologies as well as manufacturing of solar energy devices. As Dean
(Distance & Short-Term Education), Mr Kumar is responsible for development and outreach
of the University’s online courses, management and faculty development programmes, and
other skill enhancement initiatives. Before he moved to the TERI University, Mr Kumar was
Mr Amit Kumar
leading research activities in the fields of renewable energy and resource efficient process
(MTech, technology applications in The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). Besides being the
IIT Roorkee) Regional Programme Advisor, REEEP (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership)
in South Asia, Mr Kumar is also coordinating SE4All Capacity Building Hub—one of the global
hubs of the UN-supported Sustainable Energy for All initiative.

Dr Atul Kumar has led several studies on energy sector assessment, climate change
mitigation, and energy–economy–environment interaction modelling using various
modelling and analytical tools, etc., for numerous national and international organizations
such as Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India;
Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog), Government of India; United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP); and the International Energy Agency (IEA); garnering him over 16 years
of professional experience in the field. He completed his Masters degree in Physics from
HNB Garhwal University and pursued his PhD in the area of Energy Policy and Planning from
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi . His areas of research interest include energy
technology systems analysis, energy modelling, techno-economics of renewable energy
Dr Atul Kumar
systems, rural energy planning, etc. Dr Kumar served as the Prince Claus Chair Professor (PhD,
on Development and Equity at the Utrecht University, the Netherlands (2010–12) and, IIT Delhi)
since 2013, is a visiting Professor of Energy System Analysis at the Copernicus Institute of
Sustainable Development at the Utrecht University.

Dr B Prasad serves as the head of the Department of Energy and Environment. A photovoltaic
specialist by profession, his specific areas of interest include engineering and development of
high-efficiency silicon solar cells and modules at the R&D, pilot production, and manufacturing
levels. During his Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) tenure of more than three
decades, he worked as a project leader for a number of industrial PV R&D projects leading to
development of various solar cell technologies, such as plasma texturing process for multi-
crystalline silicon wafers for solar cell efficiency improvement, formulation for encapsulation
of PV modules, laser metal-sintered contact process, light-induced plating for solar cell
front contacts, selective emitter technology, and has a number of research publications and
Dr B Prasad patents to his credit. Dr Prasad has been one of the first two founder members responsible
(PhD, for the establishment of MNRE–BHEL Amorphous Silicon Solar Cell Plant—first of-its-kind in
IIT Roorkee) the world, during the Seventh Five-year Plan period. Recently, Dr Prasad has been entrusted a
role in RET (Request Expert Team) constituted by CTCN-UNIDO International Center, Vienna,
Austria, for providing Technical Assistance in the development of Solar PV cell industry in
Iran. During 2014, he was nominated as domain expert for spot study of Canal top Solar PV
project implemented by Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (GSECL), Vadodara, for the
Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration during 2013–14. Dr Prasad 17
was involved in a solar PV project (48 kW) for supplementing regular power and built-up
demonstration for successful roof top solar PV at the TERI University.
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Dr Manipadma Datta is the Professor & Head of Department of Business Sustainability,

TERI University. He has a vast experience in management teaching, training, and research,
spanning more than three decades. He earned his PhD from the University of Calcutta
and GCPCL from the Harvard Business School. He is also a Fellow (FCS) of the Institute
of Company Secretaries of India. Dr Datta has taught at many prestigious Indian and
international institutions of repute, including University of Calcutta, Vidyasagar University,
West Bengal; Nirma Institute of Management, Ahmedabad; Institute of Management
Technology, Ghaziabad; Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow; International Dr Manipadma
Management Institute, Delhi; NTPC Power Management Institute, Noida; National Datta
Institute of Financial Management, Faridabad; and University of Brussels, Belgium. He is (PhD, University
a well-known corporate trainer in finance and accounting with a long list of clientele. of Calcutta)
He is also a consultant to a number of international projects sponsored by International
Finance Corporation, World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank. Dr Datta has guided
a number of students to their MBA and PhD theses. Being an avowed researcher in the
field of finance, accounting, and sustainable development, he has published extensively,
both in national and international journals. His areas of interest include Corporate
Finance, Sustainability Finance, Energy Financing, and Corporate Accounting.

Dr Naqui Anwer is presently Assistant Professor and Programme Coordinator of MTech

(Renewable Energy Engineering and Management) in the Department of Energy and
Environment at the TERI University. He has an experience of around 14 years in teaching
BTech and MTech students. He acquired his BTech in Electrical Engineering from Aligarh
Muslim University, Aligarh; MTech from UP Technical University, Lucknow; and PhD from
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. His research area focusses on load; enhancement and
congestion management in power system, issues related to grid integration of renewable
Dr Naqui Anwer energy sources, and smart grids. A number of his research papers has been published
(PhD, Jamia in international and national journals, such as Elsevier Journal of Electrical Power and
Millia Islamia) Energy Systems and IEEE xplore and at conferences. He has authored the book, Electrical
Automation: PLCs & SCADA (Arihant Publications) in 2010.
Dr Anwar has delivered a numbers of expert talks at other universities and remains
instrumental is organizing national-and international-level conferences and staff
development programmes.

Dr Priyanka Kaushal is Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy and Environment,

TERI University. She did her post-doctoral research from Dalhousie University, Halifax,
and the University of Calgary, Canada. She has worked extensively in the area of clean
and green energy. Her research interests lie in the areas of alternative energies and fuels,
carbon sequestration and environment, and life cycle assessment. Her work in the areas of
biomass to energy via thermo-chemical routes, sustainable energy technologies, process
design, and scale-up has resulted in more than 20 technical papers to her credit.
Dr Priyanka
Kaushal
(PhD, Vienna
18 University of
Technology,
Vienna)
 Dr Ritika Mahajan is Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Sustainability, TERI
University. She completed her doctoral research on ‘Management Education in India’ as a
Research Fellow in the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology
(IIT) Roorkee in 2014; following which a book on this work, Masters Speak: Management
Education in India (2014, Bloomsbury Publishers) was authored by her. In her current
engagement at the TERI University, she is furthering the research base of her work in the area
of management education for sustainable development. She has published in peer-reviewed
national and international journals and presented papers in national and international
Dr Ritika
conferences. She holds an MBA (Gold Medallist) and a BBA Honours (Gold Medallist) degree
Mahajan
from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. In 2015–16, she co-led two Five-Day Schools
(PhD, on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) under an agreement between the TERI
IIT Roorkee) University and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Mr Sapan Thapar is a BEE-certified Energy Manager and post-graduate in ‘Energy

Management’ from IIT Delhi. He has over 14 years of experience in the area of energy (both
conventional &renewable). At the TERI University, he is working as an Adjunct Faculty in
the Department of Energy and Environment and also in the Capacity Building Hub under
the SE4ALL initiative. In the past, he has been associated with IREDA, where, he was
responsible for financing solar, wind, and small hydel power projects. He had also worked
with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in its Energy & Utilities vertical. He has written
thematic papers in the areas of renewable energy policy and finance. Mr Sapan
Thapar
(MTech,
IIT Delhi)

Dr Som Mondal is presently Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy and

Environment at the TERI University. Som Mondal has worked in experimental fabrication of
silicon solar cell. His expertise lies in application of laser-assisted processes in fabrication of
silicon solar cell. He has also worked on TCAD simulation of different solar cell structures
and development of alternative device characterization methods. Prior to joining at TERI
University, he was engaged with Solar Energy Corporation of India and the Ministry of
Shipping for a short while

Dr Som Mondal
(PhD,
IIT Bombay)

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Guest Faculty
Dr S C Mullick, Mr Pradeep Kumar,
Professor (Retd), Centre for Energy Studies, IIT Delhi Director, Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI
Dr O P Rao, Mr Yateendra Joshi,
Scientist (Retd), Council for Scientific and Industrial Former Director, Information Technology and
Research (CSIR) Services, TERI
Mr C N Raghupathi, Mr Abrar Ahmed,
Senior Vice President, Infosys Ltd Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical
Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia
Dr Lakshmi Raghupathy, Dr S P Jain,
Former Director, Ministry of Environment, Forest and (Retd) Member, Engineering, Indian Railways;
Climate Change, Government of India; Consultant, Senior Advisor, Nagpur & Hyderabad Metro
Environment and Waste Management
Dr P C Maithani,
Director, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,
Government of India

LIST OF FACULTY MEMBERS

Conferences, Workshops, and Seminars
The students of MTech REEM actively participate in conferences, workshops, and seminars related to
various aspects of renewable energy. These present an opportunity to the students to interact with
eminent personalities and experts from
industry and academia. The following are
some of the key conferences and workshops
attended by the students in the past two years:
World Sustainable Development Summit
(WSDS), October 2016, India Habitat
Centre (IHC)
International School on Energy
Systems (ISES) organized by
Forschungszentrumjulich, August 2016,
Bavaria, Germany
Eleventh Sustainability Summit Global
Goals & Competitiveness, September
2016, Le Méridien, New Delhi
National Workshop cum Award
Distribution Function on Solar
Technologies, April 2016, Hotel Ashok,
New Delhi
20 TLA International Energy Conference,
April 2016, IHC, New Delhi
TAG, February 2015, IHC, New Delhi
 Lighting a Billion Lives (LaBL) Convention, April 2016, IHC, New Delhi
Renewable Energy for Empowering Women & Livelihood Generation, December 2015, New Delhi
Third International Energy Storage India Conference, December 2015, IHC, New Delhi
Green Building Conference, GRIHA, February 2015, IHC, New Delhi
Renewable Energy India Expo, August 2015, Greater NOIDA

An account of MTech REEM student Anukriti Pokhriyal’s experience at ISES

The International School on Energy Systems (ISES 2016) hosted by ForschungszentrumJülich provided a
common platform to young researchers, professionals and academicians working in the fields of energy
technologies, economics, political science, and related disciplines to discuss the challenges of present
and future energy systems. Apart from attending the conference I was also selected to present a poster
on ‘Grid Integration of Distributed Solar PV: An Indian Case Study’. I found this experience extremely
rewarding and helpful and I thank TERI University for giving me this opportunity.

FIELD VISITS

At the TERI University, field visits are considered an important part of acquiring knowledge and
practical insights for implementation of technology. The students of MTech REEM 2015–16 acquired
an opportunity to experience first hand, various types of renewable energy technologies and their
applications in different parts of the country. The following is a list of places visited during the
academic year:
ƒƒ Solar One, Mount Abu, Rajasthan
ƒƒ Site visit to understand the working of a 1 MW solar thermal power plant
ƒƒ ACME Solar PV Plant, Bikaner, Rajasthan:
ƒƒ The visit focused on understanding the working of 100 MW solar PV plant.
ƒƒ Suzlon Wind Farm, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan:
ƒƒ Site visit at Jaisalmer Wind Farm to understand the working of a 140 MW wind power plant
ƒƒ The Energy and Resources Institute, Gwal Pahari, Gurgaon
ƒƒ National Institute of Solar Energy, Gwal Pahari, Gurgaon

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ANNUAL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM—‘RETOPIA’

About REtopia
An annual technical conclave, REtopia was initiated in 2011, by students of the Department of Energy
and Environment at the TERI University. The motive behind the fest is to bring together students,
academia, industry, and government on a common platform to emphasize the need of clean technology
on techno-commercial and environmental aspects. Inclusive growth of a nation depends on the per
capita energy use of the nation. For development to be sustainable, delivery of energy services needs
to be secure with low environmental impacts. Renewable energy sources play a vital role in providing
energy services in a sustainable manner and, in particular, mitigating climate change. Together, our aim
is to strive towards achieving this global goal with a vision to mitigate and sustain global harmony at par
with the nation’s total gross domestic product (GDP) growth and energy security. REtopia is one of the
prestigious fests of the University, focusing on a variety of renewable energy opportunities as well as
challenges and exploring possible solutions. It provides a platform for experts from all walks, including
students and aspirants of renewable energy, developers and researchers, industrialists, stakeholders,
policymakers, academicians, etc. With events such as Business Model Presentation and Waste to Energy,
young innovators earn a chance to showcase their talents. Events such as Head to Head and Panel
Discussion host experts from versatile fields on a common platform to debate, discuss, and highlight
the key issues in the field of renewable energy
and environment. The past editions of REtopia
have been attended by several dignitaries, such as
Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of State with
independent charge for Power, Coal and New &
Renewable Energy; Dr Ashvini Kumar, Director,
SECI; Dr P C Maithani, Director, MNRE; Mr Chintan
Shah, President, Suzlon Energy; Mr Sunil Jain,
CEO & Executive Director, Hero Future Energies;
Mr Mukul Sinha, Head—Projects Delivery, Tata
Power Solar; Prof. L M Das, IIT Delhi; Mr Sushanta
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K Chatterjee, Joint Chief, Regulatory Affairs, CERC
Dr Srikanta K Panigrahi, Director General, Carbon
Minus India, to name a few.
 STUDENTS’ PROFILES
The strength of MTech REEM (2015/17) lies in the diversity of the students’ academic backgrounds. With
wide ranging interests, the students are equipped with the skills to be applied in the multidisciplinary
market offered by the renewable energy sector.
The students represent a mix of fresh graduates and experienced professionals. The mix helps the
students to interact and learn from each other’s experiences.
The minor projects, undertaken as part of the coursework are a reflection of the students’ interests.
As can be observed form the pie chart below, the students engage in wide-ranging projects in the
renewable energy.

Class Division on Aeronautical

Engineering
Environmental
Engineering
the Basis of Work Chemical
Engineering

Experience Electronics &

Communication
Engineering 6% 3% 3% Electrical (EE)/Electrical &
41%
12% Electronics (EEE) Engineering

35%

Mechanical
Engineering

3–4 years 4–5 years Class Division

2–3 years
3% 6%
on the Basis of
9% Work Experience
1–2 years 20% 50%
Fresher

12%

Less than 1 year

Small
Energy
Class Division on Smart grid/
storage
hydro
Solar
microgrids
the Basis of Areas Biomass/waster
to energy
of Interest 6%
5% 4% 6%
26%
Green
buildings 10%

12% 16%
15%

Wind
Energy policy
and regulation 23

Energy efficiency and auditing

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STUDENTS’ Profile

AKSHAY PANDEY ANAND RM

Academic Background: Academic Background:
BTech Power System Mechanical Engineering
Engineering and MBA Power Minor Project:
Management (Integrated) Forecasting and scheduling
Minor Project: procedures, a comparison of
Developed knowledge India and rest of the world at
compendium for India Smart Suzlon, New Delhi
Grid Forum (ISGF) on ‘Micro
grids and decentralized
generation’; ‘Energy efficiency
and demand response’ at
MPEN Systems Advisory Pvt Ltd,
Mumbai

Work Experience: Areas of Interest:

Trip n Thrill Pvt. Ltd (self-owned) Energy Policy and Regulation, Wind Energy, Solar
Areas of Interest: Thermal, Solar PV, Energy Efficiency
Micro Grids, Energy Efficiency, Demand Side
Management, Smart Cities, Solar Power (PV and CST),
24 Small Hydro, Energy Management, Energy Policy
(Renewable and Conventional), Sustainable Energy
Development, Energy Analytics
 ANANDASUNDARARAMAN S
Academic Background:
BE in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering; Postgraduate
Diploma in Thermal Power
Plant Engineering
Minor Project
Implementation of smart
grid pilot project in Ajmer
Vidyutvitran Nigam Ltd
(AVVNL)—Ajmer, Rajasthan, at
Nexant Inc., New Delhi
Work Experience
OPG Power Generation Ltd (1.3 years),
Wipro Technologies (3 years)
Areas of Interest
Smart Grids, Energy Management, Energy Auditing,
Energy Analyst, Energy Analytics, Renewable Energy
Policy, Solar Assessment, Wind Assessment, Energy—
Simulation & Analysis
ANUKRITI POKHRIYAL
Academic Background:
BTech Power System
Engineering
Minor Project
Developed Strategy for REMCL
& Indian Railways to procure
solar power through third
party; note on appraising the
risk in loan application for solar
PV rooftop for IREDA; future
challenges and solutions for
large scale implementation of
roof top solar PV.
Work Experience
EON Electric Ltd (5 months)
Areas of Interest
Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Efficiency
ANKUSH BHATIA
Academic Background:
BTech Electronics and
Communication Engineering
Minor Project
Energy Storage—Behavior/state
of health modelling of lithium
and sodium ion batteries with
both solid and liquid electrolyte
at Institute of Molecular and
Material Chemistry (ICMMO),
University Paris SUD
Work Experience
Policy Analyst, YouTube Division, Google
Areas of Interest
Energy Auditing, Energy Storage, Green Buildings,
Solar PV Technical Designing and Installation, Energy
Policies
ASHUTOSH NEGI
Academic Background:
BTech Mechanical Engineering
Minor Project
Comparative well-to-wheel
CO2 emission analysis of
transportation fuels at Tata
Motors Research Centre, IISC,
Bangalore
Work Experience
Assistant professor in Guru Nanak College of
Engineering and Management (8 months), MIMT
(9 months)
Areas of Interest
Solar Thermal Systems, Decentralized Energy Systems, 25
Bio-CNG Production and Distribution Analysis,
GHG Emission Analysis
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DHRITI PANDE GARGI VIVEK SATHE

Academic Background: Academic Background:
BTech Electrical Engineering BE Mechanical Engineering
Minor Project: Minor Project:
Manufacturing of solar cell Dynamic load analysis of solar
(focusing mainly on print line) cooking system at Thermax
at Indosolar, Greater Noida Ltd, Pune

Areas of Interest: Work Experience:

Solar PV, Issues with Grid Integration of Atlas Copco India Ltd (1 year)
Renewable Energy Areas of Interest:
Solar, Wind, Green Buildings, Energy Audit, Policymaking

HANSIKA DHANKAR HARSHIT AGARWAL

Academic Background: Academic Background:
BTech Electronics and BTech Mechanical Engineering
Communication Engineering Minor Project
Minor Project Cold thermal energy storage
Manufacturing of solar cells at using phase change materials
Indosolar Ltd, Greater Noida at Centre of Excellence under
Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Government of
India

Areas of Interest Areas of Interest

Solar PV, Renewable Energy Policy and Regulations, Solar, Wind, Hydro, Waste to Energy, Waste
Energy Efficiency Management, Energy Auditing, Green Buildings

JETASHREE MALLIKA BEDIA

Academic Background: Academic Background:
BE Mechanical Engineering BE Chemical Engineering
Minor Project Minor Project
Case Studies on few Green Uncertainty estimation of
Buildings in India at TERI CRSBS, solar cell characterization and
Bangalore outdoor performance analysis
of flexible module at National
Institute of Solar Energy,
Gurgaon

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Solar Thermal, Green Building, Wind Solar PV and Thermal, Wind Energy, Energy Storage,
Energy Policy
 MANISH KUMAR MISHRA NEERAJ SHARMA
Academic Background: Academic Background:
BTech Electrical Engineering BE Mechanical Engineering
Minor Project: Minor Project:
Addressing land issues for Performance Analysis of
utility scale renewable energy flexible module SXp145L at
deployment (supported by National Institute of Solar
SHAKTI Foundation) at the Energy (NISE), Gurgaon
TERI University, Delhi

Work Experience: Areas of Interest:

Nagoba Electronics (6 months) Solar Energy, Small Hydro, and Energy Auditing
Areas of Interest:
Solar PV & Wind Forecasting and Scheduling, Issues
of Grid Integration of Power from Renewable Energy
Sources Energy Policies and Regulation

NESHWIN RODRIGUES NITISH KANETKAR

Academic Background: Academic Background:
BTech Electrical and BE Mechanical Engineering
Electronics Engineering Minor Project
Minor Project ‘Review of the existing policies
State-wise analysis of rooftop and institutional setups
solar PV policy and regulation promoting small hydro power
in India within the context of
climate change’; part of HI-
AWARE project

Work Experience: Work Experience

Marine Electricals (1 Year) Bosch Ltd, Bangalore (3 years 8 months)
Areas of Interest: Areas of Interest
Solar PV Rooftop Applications, Micro Grids, Energy Energy Auditing, Resource Assessment of Solar
Efficiency, Energy Auditing Energy, Wind Energy, Biofuel Plants

PARIKSHIT TYAGI PAVANKUMAR T

Academic Background: Academic Background:
BTech Mechanical Engineering BE in Mechanical Engineering
Minor Project Minor Project
Cold thermal energy storage Study on solar air dryer
using phase change materials application with the integration
of thermal energy storage
using phase change materials
at Centre of Excellence (COE)
in Thermal Energy Storage,
TERI University

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Areas of Interest Areas of Interest
Solar, Wind, Hydro, Waste to Energy, Energy Auditing Energy Auditing and Management
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PRADEEP KUMAR SAINI
Academic Background:
BTech Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
Minor Project:
Study and market analysis of
electric vehicles with energy
storage potential till 2022 in
India at Customized Energy
Solutions (CES), Pune
Work Experience:
MARSS International (1 year)
Areas of Interest:
Solar, Energy Storage, Energy Auditing, Wind, and
Smart Grids
RAJAT SETHI
Academic Background:
BTech Mechanical Engineering
Minor Project
Efficiency improvement
of silicon heterojunction
solar cells by deposition,
characterization and
optimization of thickness of
a-Si layer in PECVD process at
ASSCP, BHEL PV R&D Centre,
Gurgaon
Work Experience:
MINDA Industries, Manesar (6 months)
Areas of Interest:
Solar PV R&D, Manufacturing,
PV System Design and Installation
RUCHITA SHAH
Academic Background:
BE Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
Minor Project
RE policy study, study &
draft of tender document for
REMCL at Nexant Inc.,
New Delhi
Areas of Interest
RE Policy &Regulation, Green Buildings, RE Resource
Assessment & Energy Efficiency
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PREETHAM BHARADWAJ
Academic Background:
BE Environmental Engineering
Minor Project:
Techno-economical feasibility
study of compressed biogas
plant and other waste to
energy technologies in India at
Sapphire foundation.
Areas of Interest:
Bio CNG or CBG, Waste to Wealth Technologies
ROHIT RANJAN
Academic Background:
BTech Aeronautical
Engineering
Minor Project
Experiment on developing
thermal storage bricks using
PCMs and low-tech cooling
device for evaporative cooling
at SECMOL, Leh
Areas of Interest
Solar PV, Biomass Conversion Technologies and
Waste-to-Energy Systems, R&D of Sustainable
Technologies, Awareness Creation
S NAVEEN KUMAR
Academic Background:
BE in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
Minor Project
Design and simulation of solar
dryer for agricultural products
at Centre of Excellence in
Thermal Energy Storage, TERI
University
Work Experience:
Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (4 years)
Areas of Interest:
Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Auditing &
Management, Small Hydro
 SACHIN PAYYANAD SAMBIT MAJUMDER
Academic Background: Academic Background:
BTech Mechanical Engineering, BTech Electrical Engineering
PGD (TTPE) Minor Project:
Minor Project: Issues in grid integration of
Dynamic load analysis of solar power from wind energy at
cooking system at Thermax Suzlon Energy Ltd, New Delhi
Ltd, Pune

Areas of Interest: Work Experience:

Energy Efficiency, Energy Auditing, Energy Policy, UST Global (1 year 3 months)
Offshore Wind, Solar, Small Hydro, Green Buildings, Areas of Interest:
Solar Thermal Energy Analysis, Energy Policy and Regulations, Energy
Efficiency—Audit and Management, Wind Energy

SAURABH KATARIA SHANTANU VAISHNAV

Academic Background: Academic Background:
BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Electrical Engineering
Minor Project Minor Project
Technical assistance to PV nodule and cell modelling
Nagaland Empowerment using MATLAB GUI and
of people through Energy Simulink at Gujarat Energy
Development (NEPed) in Research and Management
promoting Green Rural Energy Institute (GERMI),
Technology at GSES India Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Sustainable Energy Pvt Ltd

Work Experience: Areas of Interest

Desana Polymers Pvt.Ltd. (2 years 2 months) Wind Energy, Hybrid Systems Using Wind and Solar
Areas of Interest: Energy
PV System Design and Installation, Green Buildings,
Wind Energy

SHIPRA ARORA SHRUTI JAIN

Academic Background: Academic Background:
BTech Mechanical Engineering BTech Electronics and
Minor Project Communication Engineering
Designing, testing & validation Minor Project
of simulation tool for analysing Solar resource assessment:
best CST technology at Quality check and gap filling
different location for particular at Suzlon, Pune
thermal application at National
Institute of Solar Energy (NISE),
Gurgaon

Work Experience: Work Experience:

LLOYD Group (8 months), Alpha Solaris (1 year) HCL Technologies (2 years 10 months)
Areas of Interest: Areas of Interest: 29
Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Renewable Energy Analyst Green Buildings, Resource Assessment (GIS),
Geothermal Energy
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SHWETA KALIA
Academic Background:
BTech Electronics and
Communications Engineering
Minor Project:
Control of outlet fluid
temperature of central receiver
of a solar power tower at
Department of Energy Science
& Engineering, IIT Bombay
Areas of Interest:
Solar, Climate Mitigation, Policy Regulation, and R&D,
Renewable Energy Finance and Project Management
TUSHAR KAUSHIK
Academic Background:
BTech Electrical Engineering
Minor Project
Thermal and visual comfort
with daylight using blinds
at TERI (Sustainable Habitat
Centre)
Areas of Interest:
Solar and Wind Energy, Grid Integration Issues,
Inverters, Renewable Energy Power Management,
Green Buildings, Power Electronic Devices
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SUCHITRA
SUBRAMANIYAN
Academic Background:
BTech Chemical Engineering
Minor Project:
Development of energy
storage index with the help
of industry research and
financial analysis of global
energy storage companies at
Customized Energy Solutions
(CES), Pune.
Work Experience:
HIL Ltd (2 years), ETI Dynamics (5 months)
Areas of Interest:
Solar Energy, Energy Storage (Thermal/
Electrochemical), Renewable Energy Policy and
Regulation
YATHARTH KUMAR
SHARMA
Academic Background:
BTech Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
Minor Project
IOT-based run-time calculation
of booster pump at Sustain
Earth
Areas of Interest
Micro Grids, Energy Efficiency, Demand Side
Management, Smart Cities, Solar Power (PV and CST),
Small Hydro, Energy Management, Energy Policy
(Renewable and Conventional), Sustainable Energy
Development, Energy Analytics
 LIST OF RECRUITERS
ABB Limited IREDA Limited
Adelphi Consultant IT Power Consulting Private Limited
Advit Foundation KBS Certification Services Private Limited
Agni Energy KfW Development Bank
APCA Power Private Limited KFG Systel Limited
Asian Development Bank Lahmeyer International (India) Private
Atria Power Corporation Limited Limited
Bridge to India Larsen and Toubro
Bureau of Energy Efficiency Maharishi Solar Technology Private Limited
BHEL Mahindra EPC Services Private Limited
British Council Mailhem Engineers Private Limited
C&S Electric Limited Mercados EMI
Centre for Science and Environment Moser Baer
Central Electronics Limited Mott McDonald
Chemtrols Solar Private Limited MPEN Systems Advisory Private Limited
Code Platter Softwares Limited National Productivity Council
Development Enviroenergy Services Limited O.T. Otis Engineering
Development Alternatives Incorporated Paawan Energy India Private Limited
Emergent Ventures PR Fonroche Rajasthan Electronics &
Enlen Energy Services Private Limited Instruments Limited
Enzen Global Solutions Private Limited Rays Power Experts Private Limited
Ernst & Young Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Faber Capital SENES Consultants India Private Limited
FICCI Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation
First Green Consulting Private Limited SolenaABSi India Private Limited
Garrad Hassan India Private Limited Steag Energy Services Private Limited
GE Energy Sunkalp Energy
GIZ Suzon Energy
Global Wind Power Limited TATA Capital
Green Horizon Consulting LLPGree TATA Power
Tree Enrgy Building Private Limited
TATA Power Solar
GSES India
Tech Urja
Hindustan Clean Energy Limited
The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI)
Hindustan Power Projects Private Limited
The Climate Group
Honeywell UOP
Theolia Wind Power (India) Private Limited
Husk Power Systems
Thermax India Limited
ICRA Management Consulting Services
Limited TRA International Limited
ICRAF Vayam Technologies Limited
India Infrastructure WinDForce Management Services Private
Infosys Limited Limited
Integrated Research for Action and Wipro Ecoenergy
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Development (IRADe) World Agro-Forestry Centre(ICRAF)
Intercooperation Social Development India WWF-India
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Public Entrepreneur
RECRUITERS FOR RECENT Sector
Private
Academia
GRADUATES (M.Tech REEM)
3% 3%
The students are equipped with the NGO 10%

skills that cater to wide-ranging

market interests. Our students are 28%
56%
recruited in renowned national and
international organizations.

RECRUITER’S TESTIMONIALS
“The MTech REEM programme at the TERI
University is one of a kind. The programme
is designed in such a way that students are
These students fare well on
well-equipped with skills to cater to the other skills such as communications,
multidisciplinary nature of the clean energy and team work, versatility to work on
associated sectors. The professionalism imbibed different kind of assignment and a
in the students is commendable. We have had the
diligent approach to assigned work.
opportunity to be associated with ex-students,
who have delivered the tasks given to them
I am happy with TU recruitees so far
with the highest ratings. We look forward to and would like to continue with this
future associations with the students of MTech association in future also.
REEM.”Sandeep Kumar Rachapalli, Senior
Associate Manager, Green Initiatives, Infosys.
“TERI University students come to us as interns and stay as employees. We appreciate their
knowledge of the subject as well as an appreciation of the sustainable development agenda, which helps
us in making them an integral part of our project teams. These students fare well on other skills, such as
communications, team work, versatility to work on different kind of assignment and a diligent approach
to assigned work. I am happy with TU recruitees so far and would like to continue with this association in
future also.”Akanksha Chaurey, PhD CEO, IT Power Consulting Private Limited.
“We believe the TERI University offers unique programmes which helps students specialize in energy
and allied subjects. We appreciate the contributions made by both the students in policy area, research,
and even in external engagements. Glad to see the student’s ambitious yet grounded approach to
complete the task. They are getting a holistic understanding. Insights and new perspectives from fresh
graduates is a refreshing change. Based on our experience we have finalised one more TERI student to
join us soon. We wish them and the TERI University all the best for future associations. ”Rakesh Chitara,
Vice President GE Energy—Corporate Affairs South Asia.
“TERI University’s rigorous academic programmes give students a range of transferable skills.
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Each student has been exposed to the practical challenges through a series of trainings and summer
internships which transform the theoretical knowledge into solid professional skill- building.
”Amit Kumar, Head, Northern Region, TATA BP Solar India Limited.
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The students of MTech REEM are enthusiastically involved in various activities that are part of university
life and complement a holistic learning experience.

Teri University Sports Club

The TERI University sports meet is organized every year and includes sports such as cricket, badminton,
table tennis, volleyball, basketball, football, and athletics, among others. The MTech REEM batch is very
dynamic in sports and has won trophies in a large number of ‘team and individual’ events.

Dramatics and Music/Dance Club

The talented students of the MTech REEM batch participate in theatre and various cultural events
organized by the Dramatics and Music/Dance Club throughout the year.

ECO-Club
As responsible environmentalists, the students have taken up initiatives such as Tree Plantation Drive,
Electricity Conservation Initiative in the university, amongst others.

Entrepreneurship Development Cell

An initiative undertaken by the students, the Entrepreneurship Cell at the TERI University inspires
and aids young entrepreneurs with raw ideas to bloom through networking student enterprises from
campus to incubators, seeding funds, and angel investors to transform the newly proposed ideas into
successful start-ups. One of the initiatives undertaken by this Cell is organizing interactive lectures. The
first session was on ‘Journey of an Entrepreneur’ addressed brilliantly by a young speaker, Mr Dhruv
Ratra, Founder, Cubical Laboratories. The next session shed light on ‘Entrepreneurship and the Forms of
Business Organizations’ addressed by Mr Dishant Hans (alumnus of IIT Roorkee). The Cell looks forward
to organizing more of these sessions that can imbed the culture of entrepreneurship in the students.

PLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND

GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITERS
The campus recruitment activity for the MTech REEM programme is conducted to serve dual purposes—
placement of the students for their final project, which is undertaken in the fourth semester, and the
formal job recruitment on completion of the programme.
Our placement process consists of two phases:
Major Projects
Recruitment Period Availability of Students
October–December 2016 January–June 2017
Job Placement
Recruitment Period Availability of Students
October 2016–June 2017 June 2017 onwards

We welcome you to visit our campus for interviewing and selecting students for major projects, and
final placements. You may interact with the students either through telephone, video conferencing, or in
person. Interested organizations may contact the Placement Cell. The contact details are mentioned at
the back of the brochure.
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We must learn to happily progress together or miserably perish together. Man can live individually
but can survive only collectively.
—Atharvaveda
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MAP TO REACH TERI UNIVERSITY

Directions to TERI University

Rajiv New Delhi
10 Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj Gole Market Chowk RS
New Delhi, DL 110070
From New Delhi Railway Station
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6.3 km–about 13 mins
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PLACEMENT CELL
Faculty Placement Coordinator

Mr Sapan Thapar
Fellow
Department of Energy and Environment,
TERI University
Email: Sapan.Thapar@teri.res.in

Student Placement Coordinators

Ankush Bhatia
Email: ankush.bhatia@students.teriuniversity.ac.in
Phone: +91-971-140-8042

Dhriti Pande
Email: dhriti.pande@students.teriuniversity.ac.in
Phone: +91-954-049-4537

Shantanu Vaishnav
Email:
shantanu.vaishnav@students.teriuniversity.ac.in
Phone: +91-968-780-0983

Suchitra Subramaniyan
Email: suchitra.subramaniyan@students.
teriuniversity.ac.in
Phone: +91-882-637-6388

Yatharth Sharma
Email:
yatharth.sharma@students.teriuniversity.ac.in
Phone: +91-946-124-5577 For further information,

Contact
Ms Sonika Goyal
Placement Manager, TERI University
10, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj
New Delhi-110 070, India
Email: sonika.goyal@teriuniversity.ac.in
Website: www.teriuniversity.ac.in
Phone: +91 11 71800222, Fax: +91 11 26122874