Mrs. Neerja Mathur of Central Electricity Authority

Biography:

Smt. Neerja Mathur is an Electronics & Communication Engineer, with M Tech from IIT Delhi, and joined Central Electricity Authority in July 1979 as Assistant Director. In CEA she has worked in many key roles and diverse area, some of them are

  Power System Wing in the area of Protection and Instrumentation and appraisal of transmission schemes.

• In Grid Operation & Distribution wing she worked extensively in the area of Load Despatch and Telecom facilities for the Power Sector.

• In Planning Wing she has been in Integrated Resource Planning Division and has been working in the area of short term and Long term generation planning and involved in the formulation of the National Electricity Plan.

• As Chief Engineer of Operation and Monitoring Division of the Planning Division, she was involved with Fuel Monitoring of Power Stations in the country and addressing of issues related to availability of Power Stations.

• As Chief Engineer (Integrated Resource Planning) in the Planning Wing of CEA looking after Generation Planning. 

• As Member (Grid Operation and Distribution), CEA is working in the area of grid management, operation performance monitoring and distribution aspects of the power sector

 She was the first and perhaps the only women chairperson of Central Electricity Authority  she also served as the  Additional Secretary to the Government of India.                                                                     

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Prof (Dr) Prerna Gaur of West Campus, NSUT

Biography:

Prof. Prerna Gaur:

  B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from G.B.Pant Univ of Technology and Agriculture, Pantnagar, in 1988, M.Tech from Delhi College of Engineering in 1996, and Ph.D. from Delhi University in Artificial Intelligence and Control. 6 years of Industry experience and 23 years of Teaching experience in Delhi College Engineering and NSIT, Delhi. She is currently working as a professor in the Instrumentation and Control Division, NSIT, Dwarka, New Delhi, India. More Than 200 research papers in International Journals and IEEE Conferences. She has guided more than 200 B.Tech and M.Tech students. Guided many PhD students also. She is the Director, Technical Business Incubator of NSIT, and NBA Co-ordinator of NSIT. She is a member of the NBA and UGC Expert Committee. ` She has organized IICPE-2010, INDICON2020, DELCON2020 and now organising TENSYMP2024 as General Chair at NSUT and in the organizing committee of many IEEE international Conferences in the Delhi Section. Besides teaching, she is actively associated with IEEE (Senior Member), ISTE (Life Member), and IE (Fellow). She has served IEEE in many important positions as volunteer: •Chair Delhi Section 2019-20, Treasurer, IEEE India Council 2021-22, Chair-Elect IEEE India Council 2023-24, Chair-IEEE PES-IAS Delhi Chapter . Executive Vice Chair, IEEE Delhi Section to be confirmed in AGM on Feb’2017.

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Mrs. Ammi R Toppo of Central Electricity Authority

Biography:

Ammi RuhamaToppo, presently serving as the Chief Engineer, Integrated Resource Planning at Central Electricity Authority, and brings experience of 23 years in power sector.

Her extensive expertise encompasses various domains, including Generation Expansion Planning Studies, demand forecasting, policy formulation, demand supply justification, allocation of power from central Generating Stations. Her active involvement in shaping the National Electricity Plan Vol I Generation for both 2018 & 2023 underscores her commitment to power sector. Furthermore, she has played a pivotal role in “Optimal Generation Capacity Mix report for 2029-30” (version 1.0 & 2.0) Noteworthy contributions include leading the preparation of the report on “Greening the A&N Islands” and spearheading the development of Resource Adequacy Guidelines. Presently, she is spearheading resource adequacy studies on an All India basis and successfully complete studies for 22 States with ongoing assessment for other States.

She holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from Govt. Engineering College Jabalpur and as MBA from IIT Delhi. Beginning her professional journey at BHEL, she made the transition to Central Electricity Authority in 2000.

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Dr. Livleen K Kahlon of The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI

Biography:

Dr Livleen K Kahlon

Associate Director, TERI

Dr Livleen Kaur Kahlon joined TERI in May 2002, and is currently associated with the Environment Education and Awareness Division of the organisation as its Associate Director.

She is actively involved in strategic execution of various models of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to achieve transformative impact amongst several sections of the society. Experienced in spearheading research, outreach and conservation education, Dr Kahlon’s core competency is in critical review and analysis of documents and reports related to environment education, youth empowerment and outreach, amidst popularization of scientific and environment topics. She has invested in communications related to EE (Environment Education) and conceptualized several stakeholders’ dialogues related to GEC (Global Environmental Citizenship).

Prior to her stint at TERI, Dr Kahlon has worked with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-India) and National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR). With over two decades of experience, she has worked extensively in examining cross-cutting environment issues such as energy, waste, water, climate change, biodiversity, agriculture, and more in context with curriculum linkages, education tools, trainings and capacity building with a whole school approach and a multiplier effect.

Dr Livleen has completed over 100 projects in sustainability space and is a member of IUCN commissions (CEC & CEESP), International Expert Networks (ESD & RCE UNU), academic councils, and has been conferred with Institutional Roll of Honour and Study Scholarships.

With a doctorate in Environment Management from GGSIPU, Delhi and Masters in Botany from Delhi University, Dr Livleen is also an Adjunct Faculty at TERI School of Advanced Studies.

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Dr. Rashmi Agarwal of JCBUST,YMCA

Biography:

Rashmi Agarwal,

AssociateProfessor( Electrical Engineering)

PhD                JamiaMilliaIslamia, New Delhi, India, 2012

M.Tech          Maharishi Dyanand University, Rohtak ,Haryana.               

B.sc(Engg.)              Aligarh Muslim University,Aligarh, India, 2002.

 Research

Renewable Energy, Standalone PV system, Economics and life cost analysis of PV systems, Economic Dispatch.

Experience

July,08– Till date:AssociatetProfessor, Electrical Engineering,  J C Bose University of Science && Technology, YMCA, Faridabad ,India.

July,06– July, 08:  Senior Lecturer, Electrical EngineeringManavRachana University of Engineering ,Faridabad.

March,03 – May,05 :Guest Faculty, Electrical Engineering Department,  YMCA Institute of Science && Technology, YMCA, Faridabad ,India.

Jan,93 – Mar, 94 : Engineer Trainee at ProfessionaEnvirotech Instruments Private ltd ,Okhla ,New Delhi.

July92-Nov ,92 :  Graduate Engineer Trainee, MothersonsSumi System ltd, Noida .

Courses taught

 Renewable Energy,Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Elements of Power System, Recent trend in Power Systems etc.

Course Projects Guided

Doctoral (01 in progress)

Post Graduate Thesis Guided (21)

Referred International Journal Publications:(Total citation: 1100, i-10 Index-24, h-index-19) as per Google scholar

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Dr. Shivani Sharma of Hitachi Energy

Panel Discussion: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities: Women's Leadership in STEM

Key Discussion Points:

1. Navigating Challenges: Sharing personal and professional experiences of overcoming challenges in STEM careers.
2. Seizing Opportunities: Highlighting opportunities for women to excel and make a significant impact in STEM fields.
3. Inspirational Leadership: Discussing stories of successful women leaders who have catalyzed positive change.
4. Mentorship and Networking: Emphasizing the role of mentorship and networking in supporting women's career development.
5. Industry Perspectives: Insights from industry leaders on creating inclusive environments and promoting women's leadership.
6. Educational Initiatives: Exploring initiatives and programs in academia that encourage women to pursue STEM education and research.
7. Collective Empowerment: Discussing how women can collectively empower the next generation of STEM professionals.

Biography:

Dr. Shivani is a Principal Technical Consultant in Power Consulting, Hitachi Energy India. A seasoned professional working extensively for almost 2 decades in the Energy
Industry & Futuristic Smart Grids, making outstanding Technical, Leadership contributions to Energy Transition, R&D, Power system Analysis, EPC and Detailed Design
Engineering across geographies.
 Work Experience of Projects spread over Geographies: India, USA, Singapore, Germany, UK, UAE; and Work Organizations: Hitachi Energy, ABB India Ltd., Samsung
Engineering India, and Reliance Industries Ltd.
 Executive Committee of Professional Forums like: Cigre (WiE), IEEE (PES-IAS and WiE); & IEEMA (Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association), Society of
Power Engineers (Delhi and Vadodara), Skills Council of India (Delhi), PhD Doctoral Progress Review Committee (Gujrat Technical University & Navrachna University),
Advisory Board Member, The Centre of Excellence for Advanced Energy Systems, School of Technology (Engineering), Woxsen University, Hyderabad.
 Recipient of eminent National & Global Awards towards Power Sector and Renewable Contributions, few recent ones:
o “The Energy Woman of the Year (Renewable) Award”, at The Economic Times Energy Leadership Summit & Awards 2022, New Delhi.
o “Trailblazer of the Year”, at Renewable Energy India (REI) Awards 2022, Greater Noida.
o Appreciation Certificate from CIGRE INDIA & Central Board of Irrigation and Power for technical contributions towards Power & Renewable Sector, 2023, Delhi.
o “Women Leader driving Energy Sector in India; ETN: India 50 - Influential Women Leader in energy space”, by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), Customized
Energy Solutions (CES), Emerging Technology News (ETN), for contribution to Indian Energy Industry, for being an exemplary leader and role model for women,
catalyzing the industry growth and creation of this emerging market in Energy Space (including Energy storage, Electric Mobility, and Green Hydrogen), May 2023.
o Finalist: Global Technology Leadership Award & WomenTech Community Award (Public Voting), Women in Tech Global Awards 2022, Europe & North America;
o "Engineering Excellence Award" & special “Citation” for Contribution to Engineering and Power Sector by Society of Power Engineers, Vadodara Chapter, 2022.
o Appreciation Letter for Expert Training on Renewable Integration to Global participants of developing nations, organized by National Power Training Institute (NPTI)
and sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (GoI).
o "Trainer Appreciation", For Continued Contribution towards Customer Training Programs at Hitachi EnergyTEC, Technology Experience Center, Maneja, Vadodara,
India.
 Extensive Knowledge Sharing: Published/presented more than 45 research papers in Eminent International and National Forums
 All this professional experience is supplemented with a Masters degree in Electrical Power Systems, and PhD (Electricity Regulations, Renewables, Data Mining); from
Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, India.
Brief Profile
shivani.sharma@hitachienergy.com

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DTU, Delhi

Panel Discussion: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities: Women's Leadership in STEM

Key Discussion Points:

1. Navigating Challenges: Sharing personal and professional experiences of overcoming challenges in STEM careers.
2. Seizing Opportunities: Highlighting opportunities for women to excel and make a significant impact in STEM fields.
3. Inspirational Leadership: Discussing stories of successful women leaders who have catalyzed positive change.
4. Mentorship and Networking: Emphasizing the role of mentorship and networking in supporting women's career development.
5. Industry Perspectives: Insights from industry leaders on creating inclusive environments and promoting women's leadership.
6. Educational Initiatives: Exploring initiatives and programs in academia that encourage women to pursue STEM education and research.
7. Collective Empowerment: Discussing how women can collectively empower the next generation of STEM professionals.

Biography:

Dr. Rachana Garg is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field of Electrical Engineering. Currently serving as a Professor and Head in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Delhi Technological University, she has been associated with the university since 1995. Dr. Garg holds a Ph.D. degree and has made significant contributions to the field through her research and publications.

Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics within electrical engineering, particularly focusing on renewable energy systems, power quality control, smart grid technologies, and environmental impact assessment. Dr. Garg has authored or co-authored numerous publications.

Besides her academic roles she is the director of equal Opportunity Cell of DTU. The objectives of Equal opportunity cell includes:

The main objectives of the cell are1. To work out suitable programs/ schemes, including Remedial Courses, for improving the academic performance of students from SC, ST, OBC, women and persons with disabilities (whether at undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD or other levels) and/ or to monitor the implementation of such programs/ schemes2. To coordinate with government and other funding agencies (including Public Sector Undertakings/ Public Sector Banks) with a view to mobilise financial and other resources required for educational empowerment of the students from marginalized sections.3. To disseminate the information and act as a counselling-cum-guidance centre for students belonging to the marginalized sections, especially with regard to academic, financial and social matters;

4. To help and develop a cordial inter-personal relationship among students and between teachers and the students from marginalized sections for academic interaction and extra-curricular activities; by sensitising the teaching and other staff.

5. To assist in smooth and efficient running of a Resource Centre which specializes in addressing the needs of PwD in all categories including visual, hearing, orthopaedic, and neurological disabilities.

6. To promote a social and psychological environment to raise awareness on sexual harassment and gender based discrimination against women.7. To organize or conduct seminars/ symposia/ workshops/ conferences/ exhibitions/training program, etc. from time-to-time on issues of contemporary significance for empowering, educationally and culturally, students belonging to the marginalized sections.

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Dr. Sweta Tripathi of Amity University, Gurugram

Panel Discussion: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities: Women's Leadership in STEM

Key Discussion Points:

1. Navigating Challenges: Sharing personal and professional experiences of overcoming challenges in STEM careers.
2. Seizing Opportunities: Highlighting opportunities for women to excel and make a significant impact in STEM fields.
3. Inspirational Leadership: Discussing stories of successful women leaders who have catalyzed positive change.
4. Mentorship and Networking: Emphasizing the role of mentorship and networking in supporting women's career development.
5. Industry Perspectives: Insights from industry leaders on creating inclusive environments and promoting women's leadership.
6. Educational Initiatives: Exploring initiatives and programs in academia that encourage women to pursue STEM education and research.
7. Collective Empowerment: Discussing how women can collectively empower the next generation of STEM professionals.

Biography:

Dr. Tripathi currently holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Amity University, Haryana. With over 14 years of experience in esteemed institutions, she is a senior administrator and a dedicated educator. In addition to her role as a professor, she also serves as the Ranking Coordinator at the institute.

Dr. Tripathi earned her Ph.D. in the field of medical signal and image processing from IIT Roorkee and her M.Tech in Electronic and Instrumentation Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions to various international journals and conferences, with numerous published papers. Her impressive list of achievements includes 3 patents, 5 copyrights, and authoring a best-selling book titled "Digital IIR Filters with Labview."

In the realm of professional development, Dr. Tripathi has organized national and international conferences and Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) at the R10 and MGA levels. She is an active senior member of prestigious organizations such as IEEE, IEEE-WIE, and IEEE-CIS, in addition to holding life memberships with IAENG and IETE. Her research interests span a wide range of areas, including Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, AI, and Embedded Systems.

One of Dr. Tripathi's passions lies in mentoring and sharing her expertise through technical conferences, summits, and workshops. She has been associated with IEEE for the past 8 years, actively contributing by organizing events, chairing conference sessions, and serving as an observer or oversight committee member for various IEEE conferences. Since 2021, she has had the honor of serving as the WIE (Women in Engineering) Chair for IEEE Uttar Pradesh Section, India.

As the WIE IEEE Chair for the past 3 years, Dr. Sweta Tripathi is deeply committed to the development, motivation, and empowerment of the weaker sections of society through education, awareness, literacy, and training.

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Dr. Navita Gupta of Satyakiran School of NDT

Panel Discussion: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities: Women's Leadership in STEM

Key Discussion Points:

1. Navigating Challenges: Sharing personal and professional experiences of overcoming challenges in STEM careers.
2. Seizing Opportunities: Highlighting opportunities for women to excel and make a significant impact in STEM fields.
3. Inspirational Leadership: Discussing stories of successful women leaders who have catalyzed positive change.
4. Mentorship and Networking: Emphasizing the role of mentorship and networking in supporting women's career development.
5. Industry Perspectives: Insights from industry leaders on creating inclusive environments and promoting women's leadership.
6. Educational Initiatives: Exploring initiatives and programs in academia that encourage women to pursue STEM education and research.
7. Collective Empowerment: Discussing how women can collectively empower the next generation of STEM professionals.

Biography:

Navita Gupta is a highly educated and experienced Lady NDT
expert of our Country. She heads the reputed Satyakiran School of
NDT, in Delhi, imparting NDT Level I, II and III trainings
globally. She herself is an NDT Level-III in several methods as per
ASNT, ISNT, NAS 410 and ISO 9712 certification schemes.
Navita Gupta is an Electronics and Communications Engineer,
with MBA in Marketing. She is also a Lead Auditor of QMS
Systems and a Certified Energy Auditor , apart from being a
Chartered Engineer.
Though she was appointed a Gazetted officer of the Govt of
Haryana in the early stages of her career, her passion towards
quality in Industry brought her to the field of Non Destructive
Testing and Quality Control.
Navita Gupta is the Chair of Electromagnetic Committee of ASNT
and has co-authored books on Eddy Current for ASNT. She is the
Vice Chair of ASNT Council of Women. She has been contributing
to ISNT as a member of the National Governing Council. She is a
Member of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for MTD21
Metallurgical NDT Committee.
Notably, her dedication and commitment is evident in the 7000
strong Alumni of Satyakiran School of NDT, all of whom are in
gainful employment spread out all over the world.

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Mrs. Debjani Bhatia of Renewable Energy Professional , former GM IREDA

Panel Discussion: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities: Women's Leadership in STEM

Key Discussion Points:

1. Navigating Challenges: Sharing personal and professional experiences of overcoming challenges in STEM careers.
2. Seizing Opportunities: Highlighting opportunities for women to excel and make a significant impact in STEM fields.
3. Inspirational Leadership: Discussing stories of successful women leaders who have catalyzed positive change.
4. Mentorship and Networking: Emphasizing the role of mentorship and networking in supporting women's career development.
5. Industry Perspectives: Insights from industry leaders on creating inclusive environments and promoting women's leadership.
6. Educational Initiatives: Exploring initiatives and programs in academia that encourage women to pursue STEM education and research.
7. Collective Empowerment: Discussing how women can collectively empower the next generation of STEM professionals.

Biography:

Mrs Debjani is a renewable energy professional and has served as General Manager with a strong background in technical and legal aspects, specializing in renewable energy development and financing. She is having Over 30 years of progressive experience in Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving business strategies. Key accomplishments include:

• Heading technical and legal groups, devising business strategies to expand IREDA's asset book and incorporate new technologies such as e-mobility, green hydrogen, waste recycling, and wind-solar hybrid projects into the loan portfolio.
• Transforming financing approaches from non-recourse models to power sale through merchant sale models, enhancing financial sustainability.
• Standardizing legal documents, managing stressed assets, and resolving non-performing assets to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Spearheading new business initiatives, forging strategic partnerships through MOUs with utilities and financial bodies, and overseeing capex and general consultancy projects.
• Previously served as Additional General Manager (Technical) and Chief Manager, contributing to the development of innovative financing products, implementing incentive schemes, and conducting techno-economic appraisals and financial analyses for renewable energy projects.

Possess a strong blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership acumen to drive organizational growth and sustainability in the renewable energy sector.

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