Advancements in Battery Technologies - Lithium-Ion and Beyond

With over 20 years of experience in the recycling industry, leadership, information technology, program management, and business start-ups, Mr.Prassann Daphal is a seasoned professional with a strong business background and a remarkable ability to translate strategy into actionable results. His expertise is complemented by an exceptional drive for execution and a commitment to delivering sustainable solutions. He has played a pivotal role in managing the recycling of electronic waste and lithium-ion batteries, demonstrating a strong dedication to environmental sustainability and responsible waste management as the CEO of Evergreen Recyclekaro Pvt. Ltd. His knowledge spans various aspects of e-waste and Lithium-ion battery recycling. Passionate about raising awareness of e-waste issues, he actively works on implementing innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable recycling practices.

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.

With 20+ yrs of experience, Nitin is in the field of solar energy for more than 15 years and driving sustainable growth and delivering innovative renewable energy solutions. He is well versed with integrating business strategy and operational optimization aimed at profitability improvement and market expansion in renewable energy sector.

Mr. Sanmati Naik is Senior Manager (Energy sector - RE) at Fraunhofer Gesellschaft India Office (Head quartered in Germany) since 2016. In his capacity, he is responsible for Technology cooperation and project management & development in the areas of Energy and Renewables. Mr. Naik holds a Master's Degree in Energy Systems from University of Applied Sciences Aachen - Germany and Bachelor's Degree & Diploma in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He is having diversified Industry - R&D experience of ~15 years with esteemed organizations like Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems (ISE) Freiburg-Germany, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras), ADCET, E.ON Energy Research Center RWTH Aachen-Germany, SIEMENS AG Erlangen-Germany on projects focusing on Energy domain. He is having ample interest in Sustainability and Innovative Tech.

Rahul carries with him 21+ years of experience in areas of Research, Strategy, Product Management, New Product Development & Product Life cycle management. He has previously worked with organizations like LG, Samsung & Godrej. Hands on experience in offshore product development at LG South Korea.

Mr. Preetesh Singh works as a Specialist CASE and Alternate Powertrains for Nomura Research Institute Consulting and Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. He has been working on strategy and operational consulting projects for global automotive OEMs, suppliers, R&D organizations, and governments. He specializes in CASE and Alternate Powertrains and has spent over a decade on researching various topics related to Automotive Industry for the Indian and global markets. He has been instrumental in setting up the Policy Advocacy, ER&D and Alternate powertrain themes for NRI India Preetesh is a well-known thought leader in the Automotive industry, having written over 20 reports and articles in collaboration with associations and leading media outlets. He has also spoken at various webinars and conferences about Automotive industry, including Economic times, Assocham, PHD Chamber of Commerce, CVF, REI Expo, The Battery Show India, EV Reporter, Traffic Infra Expo, EMobility+, Battery India, The Smarter India, I-Tech Media, and others. Preetesh Singh has been actively spreading awareness of alternate fuel and powertrains and their role in future amongst the students by taking guest lectures on the alternate powertrains in different institutes such as NMIMS, Bits Pilani etc.