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IIT-K sets up centre for energy policy and climate solutions
LUCKNOW: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) has established the ‘Chandrakanta Kesavan Centre for Energy Policy and Climate Solutions’ to assist policy makers with practical solutions to the problems of climate change
LUCKNOW: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) has established the ‘Chandrakanta Kesavan Centre for Energy Policy and Climate Solutions’ to assist policy makers with practical solutions to the problems of climate change. The aim of the Centre will be to spearhead the development of technology and policy solutions to help India and the world combat climate change.
An agreement to establish this centre was signed on July 15 between IIT-K and Sudhakar Kesavan, an alumnus of the Class of 1976 from IIT-K.
The Centre is named in the memory of Dr Chandrakanta Kesavan who was a role model for Indian women in science. She received her PhD in Acoustical Physics from Allahabad University in 1942, was a Fulbright post-doctoral scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and worked as a pioneering acoustical engineer and administrator at All India Radio, India’s national broadcaster.
The Centre also aims to conduct a Master’s programme with a specialization in ‘Energy Technology and Policy’, e-Masters in ‘Energy Technology, Economics and Policy’ for working professionals and communicate and engage with governments, businesses and NGOs.
The Centre will be an autonomous organisation within IIT-K.
Kesavan said, “I owe a large debt of gratitude to IIT-Kanpur. The five years I spent here were an extraordinary experience in every way. The educational experience was enriching, the faculty was extraordinary and the bonds of friendship with my classmates are as strong today as they were then. I believe that the Centre will be the preferred space for those seeking solutions and advice on matters related to energy technology, adoption strategies as well as policy and climate issues pertaining to decarbonization.”
Prof Abhay Karandikar, director, IIT-K, said “In the light of growing importance of sustainable energy and climate change, this centre will promote and develop appropriate technology and policy solutions to help India and the world combat address challenges in energy and climate change.”
