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Dr. Rajan Kapur
President, IEEE Smart Village (ISV)
Dr. Rajan Kapur started his career at Bell Labs. Since 1985 he has worked exclusively with start-ups, first on mixed signal micro-chip development in the Silicon Valley, and on liquid crystal on silicon micro-display systems in Colorado. In 2006, he transitioned to renewable energy and founded and sold a microinverter company. Now he runs a sustainability incubator in his garage, working with small dispersed teams on early stage projects, with participants from academia and the private sector. His current projects include air-conditioning with thermal storage, electric transportation in hill states in India, and working with IEEE Smart Village partners in Africa, the Americas and South Asia. He holds Electrical Engineering degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur; Rice University, Houston and the University of Texas at Austin.
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Dr. Rajan Kapur
President, IEEE Smart Village (ISV)
Dr. Rajan Kapur started his career at Bell Labs. Since 1985 he has worked exclusively with start-ups, first on mixed signal micro-chip development in the Silicon Valley, and on liquid crystal on silicon micro-display systems in Colorado. In 2006, he transitioned to renewable energy and founded and sold a microinverter company. Now he runs a sustainability incubator in his garage, working with small dispersed teams on early stage projects, with participants from academia and the private sector. His current projects include air-conditioning with thermal storage, electric transportation in hill states in India, and working with IEEE Smart Village partners in Africa, the Americas and South Asia. He holds Electrical Engineering degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur; Rice University, Houston and the University of Texas at Austin.
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Michael Wilson
Senior Program Manager, Move International at IEEE
Michael M. Wilson is a Senior Program Manager at IEEE. Wilson has a background in managing complex programs within professional organizations, focusing on community engagement and technological advancement. Their work at IEEE involved overseeing significant initiatives, including the "Village" program and the "Move International" project, demonstrating a capacity for large-scale operational management and strategic planning. Prior to their roles at IEEE, Wilson contributed to the energy sector as a Program Manager and Volunteer for the Power & Energy Society. This position involved fostering collaboration among global power and electrical engineers, academia, and industry professionals. Wilson's efforts supported innovation in renewable energy and modern technologies, connecting a network of experts to address scientific and engineering challenges. Earlier in their career, Wilson held an Executive Vice President position at International Special Attractions. This role provided extensive experience in executive leadership and strategic oversight within the recreation industry. Wilson's diverse career path highlights a consistent ability to manage programs, foster professional communities, and drive initiatives across different sectors.
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Michael Wilson
Senior Program Manager, Move International at IEEE
Michael M. Wilson is a Senior Program Manager at IEEE. Wilson has a background in managing complex programs within professional organizations, focusing on community engagement and technological advancement. Their work at IEEE involved overseeing significant initiatives, including the "Village" program and the "Move International" project, demonstrating a capacity for large-scale operational management and strategic planning. Prior to their roles at IEEE, Wilson contributed to the energy sector as a Program Manager and Volunteer for the Power & Energy Society. This position involved fostering collaboration among global power and electrical engineers, academia, and industry professionals. Wilson's efforts supported innovation in renewable energy and modern technologies, connecting a network of experts to address scientific and engineering challenges. Earlier in their career, Wilson held an Executive Vice President position at International Special Attractions. This role provided extensive experience in executive leadership and strategic oversight within the recreation industry. Wilson's diverse career path highlights a consistent ability to manage programs, foster professional communities, and drive initiatives across different sectors.
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Prof Debendra C Baruah
Dean, School of Multidisciplinary Studies, Tezpur University, Assam
A graduate of Rajasthan Agricultural University (B.E. Ag., 1988), Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (M. Tech., 1991), and Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Ph.D., 2000), Prof Baruah is currently serving as Dean in the School of Multidisciplinary Studies at Tezpur University. Prof. Baruah has contributed to teaching, research, and community engagement in the areas of farm power, mechanization, energy management and renewable energy at Assam Agricultural University (1991-2006) and Tezpur University (2006-till now). With 100+ research articles, 7000+ citations, two patents and several technologies during 35 years of professional engagement, he is now venturing a start-up (TRCATS LLP) in the field of energy. Prof Baruah is also working as Associate Editor of the Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India) and Editor-in-Chief of the Multidisciplinary Research Journal. For his impactful professional contributions, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers honoured him with Fellowship in 2025. He is also Senior Member of IEEE and currently implementing IEE Smart Village project in Assam (India) for Sustainable Rural Community development.
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Prof Debendra C Baruah
Dean, School of Multidisciplinary Studies, Tezpur University, Assam
A graduate of Rajasthan Agricultural University (B.E. Ag., 1988), Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (M. Tech., 1991), and Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Ph.D., 2000), Prof Baruah is currently serving as Dean in the School of Multidisciplinary Studies at Tezpur University. Prof. Baruah has contributed to teaching, research, and community engagement in the areas of farm power, mechanization, energy management and renewable energy at Assam Agricultural University (1991-2006) and Tezpur University (2006-till now). With 100+ research articles, 7000+ citations, two patents and several technologies during 35 years of professional engagement, he is now venturing a start-up (TRCATS LLP) in the field of energy. Prof Baruah is also working as Associate Editor of the Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India) and Editor-in-Chief of the Multidisciplinary Research Journal. For his impactful professional contributions, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers honoured him with Fellowship in 2025. He is also Senior Member of IEEE and currently implementing IEE Smart Village project in Assam (India) for Sustainable Rural Community development.
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Mr. Sanjay Patki
Senior Vice President, IEEE Smart Village
Mr. Patki worked with Tata Power Co. with experience in various functional areas under generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power. In his career spanning 45 years, he has worked in various functions and roles including electrical testing and commissioning, power system protection and automation, operations and maintenance of transmission and distribution network, engineering procurement and technical services. In addition, he has been Involved in various organizational initiatives including process management, quality assurance, inspections and safety. Sanjay has also held the following leadership positions: past vice president, corporate engineering, procurement and technical services, Tata Power, Mumbai, India; member of management committee and past president, Electrical Research and Development Association, Vadodara; vice president, IEEE Smart Village (ISV) and Chair ISV South Asia Working Group. He is a former nominee director on the board of Powerlinks Transmission Ltd and Yashmun Engineers Ltd. He has been recognized as a distinguished member of the International Council of Large Electric systems (CIGRE) Paris. He is also a past chairman of the National Committee of Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) on Power System Protection and Automation, India and recipient of the CBIP special recognition award for contributions to power systems protection. Mr. Patki holds B.E. (Hons.) in electrical engineering, from BITS, Pilani (1975) and M.Tech. in power apparatus and system, from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi (1977) and participated in the certificate program on energy, environment and sustainability by the University of Delaware, USA and The Energy Resource Institute (TERI) New Delhi. He has also contributed several technical papers to national and international conferences and participated in several national and international committees/working groups.
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Mr. Sanjay Patki
Senior Vice President, IEEE Smart Village
Mr. Patki worked with Tata Power Co. with experience in various functional areas under generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power. In his career spanning 45 years, he has worked in various functions and roles including electrical testing and commissioning, power system protection and automation, operations and maintenance of transmission and distribution network, engineering procurement and technical services. In addition, he has been Involved in various organizational initiatives including process management, quality assurance, inspections and safety. Sanjay has also held the following leadership positions: past vice president, corporate engineering, procurement and technical services, Tata Power, Mumbai, India; member of management committee and past president, Electrical Research and Development Association, Vadodara; vice president, IEEE Smart Village (ISV) and Chair ISV South Asia Working Group. He is a former nominee director on the board of Powerlinks Transmission Ltd and Yashmun Engineers Ltd. He has been recognized as a distinguished member of the International Council of Large Electric systems (CIGRE) Paris. He is also a past chairman of the National Committee of Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) on Power System Protection and Automation, India and recipient of the CBIP special recognition award for contributions to power systems protection. Mr. Patki holds B.E. (Hons.) in electrical engineering, from BITS, Pilani (1975) and M.Tech. in power apparatus and system, from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi (1977) and participated in the certificate program on energy, environment and sustainability by the University of Delaware, USA and The Energy Resource Institute (TERI) New Delhi. He has also contributed several technical papers to national and international conferences and participated in several national and international committees/working groups.
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Dr. Sreeja K G
Project Lead IEEE Smart Village, Research Director EQUINOCT
Research Director at EQUINOCT Community Sourced Modelling Solutions, she leads science-based, community-driven climate solutions co-creation across coastal and river-basin landscapes. As a Social & Climate Entrepreneur, she is the Co-founder of Dharaa Livelihood Initiative and Resilient Destinations Foundation, supporting women-led and indigenous enterprises. As an IEEE Smart Village Project Lead, she heads an ongoing ISV project enabling climate-resilient livelihoods for coastal women entrepreneurs. She is an expert in Climate Impact & Resilience, specializing in climate change vulnerability assessment, nature-based livelihoods, and integrated river basin management. She has served as an Advisor to Government of India institutions, UNDP, and Cochin International Airport on flood risk and resilience planning. She holds a PhD in Agro-ecology & Agricultural Systems (NIAS) and a post-doctoral fellowship in climate change impact assessment (IIT Bombay).
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Dr. Sreeja K G
Project Lead IEEE Smart Village, Research Director EQUINOCT
Research Director at EQUINOCT Community Sourced Modelling Solutions, she leads science-based, community-driven climate solutions co-creation across coastal and river-basin landscapes. As a Social & Climate Entrepreneur, she is the Co-founder of Dharaa Livelihood Initiative and Resilient Destinations Foundation, supporting women-led and indigenous enterprises. As an IEEE Smart Village Project Lead, she heads an ongoing ISV project enabling climate-resilient livelihoods for coastal women entrepreneurs. She is an expert in Climate Impact & Resilience, specializing in climate change vulnerability assessment, nature-based livelihoods, and integrated river basin management. She has served as an Advisor to Government of India institutions, UNDP, and Cochin International Airport on flood risk and resilience planning. She holds a PhD in Agro-ecology & Agricultural Systems (NIAS) and a post-doctoral fellowship in climate change impact assessment (IIT Bombay).
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Dr. Satish CHETWANI
Vice President; Chair, ISV South Asia Working Group
Dr. Satish Chetwani serves as Director at Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA), Vadodara, India. Prior to this position, Satish was led the R&D Expert Service Division of ERDA and was responsible for the technology development in areas of renewables, product development, advanced materials and power systems. He also headed Short Circuit and Switchgear Laboratories of ERDA. He has established various testing laboratories for appliance, wiring accessories, washing machines, batteries, refrigerators, rotating machines, distribution boards, panels and DC switchgear. His areas of expertise include rotating machines, transformers, diagnostics, product development, switchgears, solar PV, short circuit etc.
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Dr. Satish CHETWANI
Vice President; Chair, ISV South Asia Working Group
Dr. Satish Chetwani serves as Director at Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA), Vadodara, India. Prior to this position, Satish was led the R&D Expert Service Division of ERDA and was responsible for the technology development in areas of renewables, product development, advanced materials and power systems. He also headed Short Circuit and Switchgear Laboratories of ERDA. He has established various testing laboratories for appliance, wiring accessories, washing machines, batteries, refrigerators, rotating machines, distribution boards, panels and DC switchgear. His areas of expertise include rotating machines, transformers, diagnostics, product development, switchgears, solar PV, short circuit etc.
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Raghuraman C
Founder - E-Hands Energy (India) Pvt Ltd
Raghuraman C. (Raghu) is a first-generation social entrepreneur and Founder of E-Hands Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd., E-Hands Sustainability Foundation (ESF), and Co-Founder of RE4BILLION.AI. An alumnus of IIT Roorkee and the Indian Statistical Institute, he launched E-Hands Energy in 2010 to deliver decentralized clean energy solutions to first-time electricity users in remote and off-grid regions. The organization has installed nearly 3 MWp of solar and hybrid micro wind systems across 800+ villages in 21 states, including 32 microgrids, pioneering small wind–solar hybrid technology and earning national and international recognition. Through ESF, he advances climate resilience, digital inclusion, telemedicine, circular economy initiatives, and carbon credit monetization while expanding livelihood-focused microgrids across 220 locations. Raghu previously held CXO roles in global firms including Polaris Software and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, and has actively supported over 400 grassroots NGOs through leadership roles at United Way Chennai and CLEAN (Clean Energy Access Network). A mentor under the Indo-Japanese International Corporate Volunteer program and Co-Chair of the Energy Council at WHEELS Global Foundation, his work reflects a deep commitment to inclusive, sustainable development.
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Raghuraman C
Founder - E-Hands Energy (India) Pvt Ltd
Raghuraman C. (Raghu) is a first-generation social entrepreneur and Founder of E-Hands Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd., E-Hands Sustainability Foundation (ESF), and Co-Founder of RE4BILLION.AI. An alumnus of IIT Roorkee and the Indian Statistical Institute, he launched E-Hands Energy in 2010 to deliver decentralized clean energy solutions to first-time electricity users in remote and off-grid regions. The organization has installed nearly 3 MWp of solar and hybrid micro wind systems across 800+ villages in 21 states, including 32 microgrids, pioneering small wind–solar hybrid technology and earning national and international recognition. Through ESF, he advances climate resilience, digital inclusion, telemedicine, circular economy initiatives, and carbon credit monetization while expanding livelihood-focused microgrids across 220 locations. Raghu previously held CXO roles in global firms including Polaris Software and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, and has actively supported over 400 grassroots NGOs through leadership roles at United Way Chennai and CLEAN (Clean Energy Access Network). A mentor under the Indo-Japanese International Corporate Volunteer program and Co-Chair of the Energy Council at WHEELS Global Foundation, his work reflects a deep commitment to inclusive, sustainable development.
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Prof. Sasi Kottayil
Vice Chair, South Asia Working Group IEEE Smart Village
Professor Sasi Kottayil serves as a Consultant at Asar Social Impact Advisors Private Limited. He previously served as a Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh; the Department of Energy, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam; and the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Amrita University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He also served as Fellow – Energy at the World Resources Institute India Private Limited as part of the Kerala Energy Transition Project. He volunteers as Vice Chair of the South Asia Working Group of IEEE Smart Village.
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Prof. Sasi Kottayil
Vice Chair, South Asia Working Group IEEE Smart Village
Professor Sasi Kottayil serves as a Consultant at Asar Social Impact Advisors Private Limited. He previously served as a Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh; the Department of Energy, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam; and the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Amrita University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He also served as Fellow – Energy at the World Resources Institute India Private Limited as part of the Kerala Energy Transition Project. He volunteers as Vice Chair of the South Asia Working Group of IEEE Smart Village.
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Dr. Ashok Das
Founder and CEO, SunMoksha
Dr. Ashok Das is the Founder CEO of SunMoksha. He is the Co-chair of the North America Regional Committee of IEEE Smart Village and a member of the South Asia Regional Committee. Dr. Das works at the intersection of clean technologies, sustainable development and smart villages. Working closely with the underserved and disadvantaged communities, he developed state-of-the-art technologies and business models to address the issues of sustainable socioeconomic development. His innovations and models have received several national and international awards and accolades. With his on the ground experience, he has developed a “Theory of Change” for sustainable socioeconomic development of smart villages. Beyond clean technologies, Dr. Das has over 15 years of experience in the semiconductor equipment technologies in the Bay Area, USA. Dr. Das received his B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur and Ph.D. from Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.
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Dr. Ashok Das
Founder and CEO, SunMoksha
Dr. Ashok Das is the Founder CEO of SunMoksha. He is the Co-chair of the North America Regional Committee of IEEE Smart Village and a member of the South Asia Regional Committee. Dr. Das works at the intersection of clean technologies, sustainable development and smart villages. Working closely with the underserved and disadvantaged communities, he developed state-of-the-art technologies and business models to address the issues of sustainable socioeconomic development. His innovations and models have received several national and international awards and accolades. With his on the ground experience, he has developed a “Theory of Change” for sustainable socioeconomic development of smart villages. Beyond clean technologies, Dr. Das has over 15 years of experience in the semiconductor equipment technologies in the Bay Area, USA. Dr. Das received his B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur and Ph.D. from Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.
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Dr. Rajan Kapur
President, IEEE Smart Village (ISV)
Dr. Rajan Kapur started his career at Bell Labs. Since 1985 he has worked exclusively with start-ups, first on mixed signal micro-chip development in the Silicon Valley, and on liquid crystal on silicon micro-display systems in Colorado. In 2006, he transitioned to renewable energy and founded and sold a microinverter company. Now he runs a sustainability incubator in his garage, working with small dispersed teams on early stage projects, with participants from academia and the private sector. His current projects include air-conditioning with thermal storage, electric transportation in hill states in India, and working with IEEE Smart Village partners in Africa, the Americas and South Asia. He holds Electrical Engineering degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur; Rice University, Houston and the University of Texas at Austin.
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Mr. Sanjay Patki
Senior Vice President, IEEE Smart Village
Mr. Patki worked with Tata Power Co. with experience in various functional areas under generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power. In his career spanning 45 years, he has worked in various functions and roles including electrical testing and commissioning, power system protection and automation, operations and maintenance of transmission and distribution network, engineering procurement and technical services. In addition, he has been Involved in various organizational initiatives including process management, quality assurance, inspections and safety. Sanjay has also held the following leadership positions: past vice president, corporate engineering, procurement and technical services, Tata Power, Mumbai, India; member of management committee and past president, Electrical Research and Development Association, Vadodara; vice president, IEEE Smart Village (ISV) and Chair ISV South Asia Working Group. He is a former nominee director on the board of Powerlinks Transmission Ltd and Yashmun Engineers Ltd. He has been recognized as a distinguished member of the International Council of Large Electric systems (CIGRE) Paris. He is also a past chairman of the National Committee of Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) on Power System Protection and Automation, India and recipient of the CBIP special recognition award for contributions to power systems protection. Mr. Patki holds B.E. (Hons.) in electrical engineering, from BITS, Pilani (1975) and M.Tech. in power apparatus and system, from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi (1977) and participated in the certificate program on energy, environment and sustainability by the University of Delaware, USA and The Energy Resource Institute (TERI) New Delhi. He has also contributed several technical papers to national and international conferences and participated in several national and international committees/working groups.
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Dr. Satish CHETWANI
Vice President; Chair, ISV South Asia Working Group
Dr. Satish Chetwani serves as Director at Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA), Vadodara, India. Prior to this position, Satish was led the R&D Expert Service Division of ERDA and was responsible for the technology development in areas of renewables, product development, advanced materials and power systems. He also headed Short Circuit and Switchgear Laboratories of ERDA. He has established various testing laboratories for appliance, wiring accessories, washing machines, batteries, refrigerators, rotating machines, distribution boards, panels and DC switchgear. His areas of expertise include rotating machines, transformers, diagnostics, product development, switchgears, solar PV, short circuit etc.
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Prof. Sasi Kottayil
Vice Chair, South Asia Working Group IEEE Smart Village
Professor Sasi Kottayil serves as a Consultant at Asar Social Impact Advisors Private Limited. He previously served as a Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh; the Department of Energy, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam; and the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Amrita University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He also served as Fellow – Energy at the World Resources Institute India Private Limited as part of the Kerala Energy Transition Project. He volunteers as Vice Chair of the South Asia Working Group of IEEE Smart Village.
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Dr. Sreeja K G
Project Lead IEEE Smart Village, Research Director EQUINOCT
Research Director at EQUINOCT Community Sourced Modelling Solutions, she leads science-based, community-driven climate solutions co-creation across coastal and river-basin landscapes. As a Social & Climate Entrepreneur, she is the Co-founder of Dharaa Livelihood Initiative and Resilient Destinations Foundation, supporting women-led and indigenous enterprises. As an IEEE Smart Village Project Lead, she heads an ongoing ISV project enabling climate-resilient livelihoods for coastal women entrepreneurs. She is an expert in Climate Impact & Resilience, specializing in climate change vulnerability assessment, nature-based livelihoods, and integrated river basin management. She has served as an Advisor to Government of India institutions, UNDP, and Cochin International Airport on flood risk and resilience planning. She holds a PhD in Agro-ecology & Agricultural Systems (NIAS) and a post-doctoral fellowship in climate change impact assessment (IIT Bombay).
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Dr. Ashok Das
Founder and CEO, SunMoksha
Dr. Ashok Das is the Founder CEO of SunMoksha. He is the Co-chair of the North America Regional Committee of IEEE Smart Village and a member of the South Asia Regional Committee. Dr. Das works at the intersection of clean technologies, sustainable development and smart villages. Working closely with the underserved and disadvantaged communities, he developed state-of-the-art technologies and business models to address the issues of sustainable socioeconomic development. His innovations and models have received several national and international awards and accolades. With his on the ground experience, he has developed a “Theory of Change” for sustainable socioeconomic development of smart villages. Beyond clean technologies, Dr. Das has over 15 years of experience in the semiconductor equipment technologies in the Bay Area, USA. Dr. Das received his B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur and Ph.D. from Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.
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Raghuraman C
Founder - E-Hands Energy (India) Pvt Ltd
Raghuraman C. (Raghu) is a first-generation social entrepreneur and Founder of E-Hands Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd., E-Hands Sustainability Foundation (ESF), and Co-Founder of RE4BILLION.AI. An alumnus of IIT Roorkee and the Indian Statistical Institute, he launched E-Hands Energy in 2010 to deliver decentralized clean energy solutions to first-time electricity users in remote and off-grid regions. The organization has installed nearly 3 MWp of solar and hybrid micro wind systems across 800+ villages in 21 states, including 32 microgrids, pioneering small wind–solar hybrid technology and earning national and international recognition. Through ESF, he advances climate resilience, digital inclusion, telemedicine, circular economy initiatives, and carbon credit monetization while expanding livelihood-focused microgrids across 220 locations. Raghu previously held CXO roles in global firms including Polaris Software and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, and has actively supported over 400 grassroots NGOs through leadership roles at United Way Chennai and CLEAN (Clean Energy Access Network). A mentor under the Indo-Japanese International Corporate Volunteer program and Co-Chair of the Energy Council at WHEELS Global Foundation, his work reflects a deep commitment to inclusive, sustainable development.
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Prof Debendra C Baruah
Dean, School of Multidisciplinary Studies, Tezpur University, Assam
A graduate of Rajasthan Agricultural University (B.E. Ag., 1988), Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (M. Tech., 1991), and Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Ph.D., 2000), Prof Baruah is currently serving as Dean in the School of Multidisciplinary Studies at Tezpur University. Prof. Baruah has contributed to teaching, research, and community engagement in the areas of farm power, mechanization, energy management and renewable energy at Assam Agricultural University (1991-2006) and Tezpur University (2006-till now). With 100+ research articles, 7000+ citations, two patents and several technologies during 35 years of professional engagement, he is now venturing a start-up (TRCATS LLP) in the field of energy. Prof Baruah is also working as Associate Editor of the Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India) and Editor-in-Chief of the Multidisciplinary Research Journal. For his impactful professional contributions, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers honoured him with Fellowship in 2025. He is also Senior Member of IEEE and currently implementing IEE Smart Village project in Assam (India) for Sustainable Rural Community development.
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Michael Wilson
Senior Program Manager, Move International at IEEE
Michael M. Wilson is a Senior Program Manager at IEEE. Wilson has a background in managing complex programs within professional organizations, focusing on community engagement and technological advancement. Their work at IEEE involved overseeing significant initiatives, including the "Village" program and the "Move International" project, demonstrating a capacity for large-scale operational management and strategic planning. Prior to their roles at IEEE, Wilson contributed to the energy sector as a Program Manager and Volunteer for the Power & Energy Society. This position involved fostering collaboration among global power and electrical engineers, academia, and industry professionals. Wilson's efforts supported innovation in renewable energy and modern technologies, connecting a network of experts to address scientific and engineering challenges. Earlier in their career, Wilson held an Executive Vice President position at International Special Attractions. This role provided extensive experience in executive leadership and strategic oversight within the recreation industry. Wilson's diverse career path highlights a consistent ability to manage programs, foster professional communities, and drive initiatives across different sectors.
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Empowerment through Enterprise
IEEE Smart Village Symposium 2027 is managed by EQUINOCT
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Empowerment through Enterprise
IEEE Smart Village Symposium 2027 is managed by EQUINOCT
Contact- help.symposiumkochi@gmail.com and team@equinoct.com
© Copyright 2027 IEEE – All rights reserved.
IEEE, not-for-profit organization, is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.