Bio
Energetic and innovative Leader with three decades of resource efficiency and energy engineering experience in challenging projects for implementing cost-effective, reliable and sustainable low/net-zero carbon technology solutions.
Understand complex engineering applications and provide sustainable solutions while enhancing productivity, energy efficiency and reliability
Able to lead diverse technical teams in CapEx and OpEx projects to achieve optimally designed complex industrial processes and facilities
Internationally recognized industrial energy efficiency expert for US Department of Energy (US DOE) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for the past 25 years
Able to evaluate and recommend advanced energy technology designs which will lead to decarbonization of industry footprints
Adept at undertaking investment due diligence related to climate impacts and risks, planning for a company’s net zero ambitions via Energy Management Systems, Science Based Targets, and Supply Chain energy efficiency and Resource Efficiency including circularity strategies
Proficient at industry education outreach, capacity building and technology transfer by sharing knowledge through publications and energy management training
Professional Experience
C2A Sustainable Solutions, LLC Chief Executive Officer 2020 – present
International Leader and Expert for Thermal Systems Optimization including Steam, Chilled Water & Refrigeration Systems for UNIDO’s Industrial Energy Efficiency and Pollution Mitigation Projects
Working on capacity building and technology transfer projects in several countries including South Africa, Thailand, Morocco, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, etc.
Hudson Technologies Company Engineering Fellow 2001 – present
Lead all engineering projects related to refrigerant reclamation services
Main architect of SMARTenergy OPS® - a real-time, cloud platform for facility plant optimization – also offered as a “Honeywell-branded” product
Completed ~150 energy assessments in the US and globally for steam, chilled water, refrigeration, cogeneration and waste heat recovery systems
Enron Energy Services Pre-Contract Development Manager 2000 – 2001
Led the due diligence for Energy Asset Management & Productivity Enhancement
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Principal Research Associate 1998 – 2000
Provided technical support to the US DOE Industrial Program
Developed technical tools (Industrial System Energy Savings Tipsheets)
Energy Concepts Company Senior Project Engineer 1993 - 1998
Responsible for design, construction, installation, commissioning and operations of industrial waste heat fired absorption refrigeration systems. Conducted preliminary engineering and feasibility for industrial projects
Awards
Distinguished Service Award from ASHRAE - 2010
Lead Engineer for the waste-heat fired LPG recovery plant that received the Environmental Project of the Year Award in 1998 from AEE
The Graduate School Fellowship, University of Maryland
Education
Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
University of Maryland, College ParkBachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering)
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
Professional Service
Professional Engineer (Mechanical Engineering) registered in the State of Maryland
Association of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Manager
Chair of ASHRAE TC 8.2: Centrifugal Machines, 2009-11
Chair of ASHRAE TC 1.10: Cogeneration, 2010-12
Chair for ASME’s Process Industries Division, 2003–04
Member of ASHRAE Society Program Committee – 2006-09
Past Board Member of the ASHRAE National Capital Chapter
President of the ASHRAE Student Chapter at The University of Maryland
Professional Affiliations
Fellow - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Fellow - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers