Dr Nikhil Tambe is the founding Chief Executive Officer for the Energy Consortium at IIT Madras. He oversees the industry-academia-government collaborative effort that is focused on accelerating development of technologies and innovations that will aid the energy transition towards a low carbon future.
Additionally, he is an advisor to the Green Fuels Alliance India setup by Denmark and an Academy Expert for the India Energy Storage Alliance. He has participated in advisory capacity for Tamil Nadu state government agencies on environmental practices and represented IIT Madras at the UNFCCC COP 28 as an Observer. He previously served as Chair for the Energy Committee at the Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SICCI).
He has prior industry experience with Eaton and GE, driving technology & innovation in wind turbine drivetrains, Tier 4 emissions compliant locomotive engines, gas turbine lubrication systems, hydraulic systems and holds 12 issued US and world patents.
He completed his PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, USA. He holds certifications in DFSS Six Sigma Green Belt from both GE & Eaton; in Innovation Strategy from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth; in Policy Design & Delivery from Harvard Kennedy School and is a certified Independent Director under the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs with specialized interest in environmental disclosure reporting.
Specialized in Environmental Disclosure Reporting.
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