Battery Technologies for EV

Introduction: Research Scientist & Program Management with 20 years of experience in IIT Roorkee, University of Puerto Rico, USA, Projects involving NASA and DoE via UPR during Post-doctoral Research. He has multiple technology patents, 52 publications, and has been active on the conference circuit. his entrepreneurial work has shown substantial impact to trigger and influence many projects in industry. Thus, he has built a corpus of knowledge and connections spanning end-to-end activities of the Battery Industry, with a refreshing generalist attitude. Work Experience: I spent 5 years as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the United States and later 7 years as a battery scientist/lead scientist with different organizations including one of the world's top 7 battery manufacturing companies. During that time, I worked as a led for multiple clients, introducing new products and ensuring commercial success in the US. This has enabled him to contribute positively to the industry and drive innovation forward. Arun excels at establishing and attaining corporate objectives, all while successfully launching new technology to the market.

Sagar Mitra is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India. Prior to joining IIT Bombay in 2009, he served as the Principal Electrochemist at Replisaurus Technologies in Stockholm, Sweden from 2006 to 2009. At present, Professor Mitra not only serves as a faculty member at IIT Bombay but also leads his own IITB start-up company, Voltrez Technologies. The company is dedicated to the manufacturing of patented dendrite-free technology for safe liquid electrolyte-based lithium-ion batteries, addressing critical safety concerns associated with battery technology. Beyond his academic and entrepreneurial endeavours, Professor Mitra holds significant roles in various national committees and advisory boards. He actively contributes to NitiAayog as part of the lithium circular economy subcommittee, assisting in the formulation of policies for lithium recycling. Additionally, he collaborates with the Government of India's PSA (Principal Scientific Adviser) office on the Battery Storage Roadmap for India. Recognized for his expertise, Professor Mitra served on the technical advisory boards of esteemed institutions such as the Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) in Karaikudi, ARCI-Hyderabad, and RCI-DRDO Lab in Hyderabad. Furthermore, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Epsilon Carbon and Advanced Materials Industry in India and is a Technical Advisory Committee member for Thermax in Pune. Professor Mitra's current research interests revolve around the development of advanced materials and technologies for various energy storage applications, with a particular focus on lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and metal sulfur batteries. His contributions to the field are underscored by his impressive publication record, boasting more than 130 peer-reviewed articles, as well as the filing of 30 patents in the area of different metal-ion batteries. Professor Mitra's research group is deeply engaged in exploring the performance, understanding, and cell prototyping of lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and metal sulfur batteries.

Mr. Ramachandran is a highly accomplished automotive industry leader with over two decades of experience in innovation, strategic planning, and product development. Currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer - Mobility at Matter, he has a proven track record of driving technological advancements in the mobility sector. With expertise in areas such as hybrid and electric vehicle development, systems engineering, and talent management, Mr. Ramachandran brings a wealth of knowledge and insights, shaping the future of mobility through his visionary leadership and unparalleled expertise.

Debi Prasad Dash is currently working as the Executive Director, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) at Customized Energy Solutions. He has been involved in techno-commercial feasibility, strategy formulation and consulting in emerging technology areas like energy storage, advanced battery, renewable integration, green hydrogen, smart grid, electric vehicle infrastructure and microgrids. He is also involved in policy recommendations for the energy storage & EV roadmap for India, manufacturing policy for advanced energy storage technologies and development of ancillary markets and green hydrogen roadmap for India. He takes the lead in new strategic partnership and IEMC and IBM&SCC initiatives of IESA. He is currently part of BIS Energy Storage Standards Committee (ETD-52), ASPIRE (DHI, ICAT Initiative) and takes active role in policy advocacy to both central & state governments in India. He also leads bilateral partnership and facilitates market entry for multiple foreign companies to India. He is also the co-convener for the World Energy Storage Day (WESD), 22nd September. Debi has over a decade of industry experience and part of other industry associations like IEEE, IEEE-Smart Grid Working Community, PES, SESI, IGEF. Debi holds an MBA degree in Finance from Symbiosis International University and Post-Graduation Diploma in Renewable Energy (PGDRE) from TERI University. He also attended ISB-NUS joint General Management Programme (GMP) and an alumnus of IGMTP Program by Government of Germany and DIPP, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. He was awarded with POSCO ASIA Fellowship by POSCO TJ Park Foundation.