ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.Sc (Physics Hons.): Jai Prakash University, Chhapra

Doctor of Philosophy (Physics/Materials Science); M.Sc Physics (Electronics Specialization): National Physical Laboratory - University of Delhi; Jai Prakash University, Chhapra

PROFILE SUMMARY

Senior Solar PV Technology expert with 23+ years of experience across solar cell and module manufacturing, PV technology, process engineering, plant setup, R&D, and technology consulting. Deep expertise across the PV value chain including silicon ingot, wafering, high-efficiency cells, modules, HJT, TOPCon, PERC, bifacial technologies, and PV systems. Proven experience in establishing and optimizing large-scale manufacturing facilities, improving yield, quality, efficiency, and cost, and evaluating equipment, materials, vendors, and emerging technologies. Has advised leading companies and consulting firms on PV manufacturing, solar power generation, technology strategy, new product development, and Li-ion battery manufacturing.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Consultant
Consultant 1st Feb 2019 - Present
- Working with various companies (Mackenzie, BCG, GLG, Sunconnect, U-value, Addwatt Power, etc.) in the areas of PV manufacturing value chain, PV systems and power generation, Li-ion batteries manufacturing, PV component development, NPD, etc.
- Also working as Technology Advisor with Addwatt Power Solution Pvt. Ltd.

Goldi Solar Pvt. Ltd. (Goldi Green Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)
Technology Head June 2018 - 31st Jan 2019
- Led technology for 500 MW manufacturing facility with expansion to 1 GW.
- Responsible for manufacturing excellence, equipment, production, process, quality, R&D, reliability, certification, solar power, business strategy, techno-commercial activities, vendor evaluation, branding and customer support.
- Studied silicon ingot, wafering, HJT and TOPCon technologies.
- Team size: 56+.
- Reporting to Co-founder.

Mundra Solar PV Ltd. (Adani Group)
Manufacturing Technology Staff Dec 2015 - May 2018
- Established and operated GW-scale crystalline silicon manufacturing for solar cells, modules, wafer and ingot.
- Contributed to equipment and technology selection, R&D setup, process improvement, manufacturing systems, vendor development, budgeting, quality systems, Six Sigma, ISO, branding, team building, technology roadmap, process integration and new technology introduction.

Addwatt Power Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Director & Chief Technology Officer Sept 2012 - Nov 2015
- Led consultancy in PV systems, manufacturing plants, engineering, strategy, product design, semiconductor technologies, R&D and business development.
- Worked on solar power plants, off-grid systems, PV market intelligence, government coordination, technology strategy, techno-commercial reviews and performance optimization.

Euromultivision Ltd.
Head - Process and Technology Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
- Headed Process, Technology and Quality for 50 MW silicon solar cell manufacturing.
- Led manufacturing optimization, R&D, quality systems, SPC, DOE, FMEA, ISO, OHSAS, cost reduction, yield improvement, supplier management, technology integration, technical support, product development, marketing support and business strategy.
- Achieved efficiency improvement of approximately 1%, yield improvement from 57% to 97.5% and significant manufacturing cost reduction.

National Physical Laboratory (CSIR)
Research Scientist / Research & Development Aug 2002 - Dec 2010
- Conducted research and development in semiconductor devices, silicon solar cells, thin films, nanotechnology, materials science, microelectronics, plasma processing, PECVD, CVD, PVD, RIE, laser processing, energy storage, device fabrication and characterization.
- Worked extensively on advanced materials processing, analytical techniques, characterization systems, device simulation, plasma diagnostics and published multiple SCI journal papers.