Decarbonization Pathways: From Science to Policy

Decarbonization Pathways: From Science to Policy

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Last Date of Registration: 3rd February, 2026

SKU: IIT Madras | Date : 6th February, 2026 to 22nd March, 2026 Categories: , ,

Description about the Short term program

This Short term program explores the scientific, technological, and policy dimensions of achieving a net-zero future. Module 1 delves into energy transitions, policy innovations, financing models, and pathways for India’s sustainable growth by 2047. Module 2 shifts focus to cutting-edge innovations in CO₂ capture, utilization, and conversion, along with breakthroughs in materials, catalysis, and sustainable design.

Profile of the Instructor

Module 1: 

  1. Dr Nikit Abhyankar - India Energy and Climate Center at University of California,Berkely
  2. Prof Anuradda Ganesh - Adjunct Faculty, School of Sustainability, IIT Madras; Co-founder & Director, Arantree Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
  3. Dr Charuta Kulkarni - Principal Scientist, School of Sustainability IIT Madras
  4. Ms Pamli Deka - Energy Transition Finance, WRI India
  5. Mr Shantanu Dixit - Prayas (Energy Group), Pune
  6. Ms Sumedha Malaviya - Building Decarbonisation, WRI India
  7. Dr Vikrant Urade - Shell Global Solutions, Bengaluru

Module 2:

  1. Prof Ambedkar Balraj - Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar (SSN) College of Engineering, India
  2. Prof Chinmoy Ranjan - Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
  3. Prof Indrajit Shown - Department of Chemistry, Centre for Hydrogen Technology and Carbon Utilization (CeHy)
  4. Prof Jithin John Varghese - Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
  5. Prof Praveen Linga - Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
  6. Prof Sayam Sen Gupta - Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Kolkata
  7. Prof Sunil A Patil - Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, IISER Mohali
  8. Prof Vikram Vishal - Convener, DST-National Centre of Excellence in CCUS Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai
  9. Prof Aditi Halder - School of Chemical Sciences, IIT Mandi
  10. Prof Sagar Sourav - Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
  11. Prof Soujanya Yarasi - Department of Polymers and Functional Materials, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, India
  12. Prof Swadhin Mandal - Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata,Mohanpur, West Bengal
  13. Prof Venkata Krishnan - School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, H. P., India
  14. Prof Vivek Polshettiwar - Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, India

Module 1

S.No Name of Expert Designation Title of Lecture Theme Time (mins) (secs)
1 Dr Nikit Abhyankar India Energy and Climate Center at University of California,Berkely India 2047: Energy Pathways for Viksit Bharat Energy Transition & Policy 48 18
2 Prof Anuradda Ganesh Adjunct Faculty, School of Sustainability, IIT Madras; Co-founder & Director, Arantree Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. Circular Economy for Sustainability- A Case Study Energy Transition & Policy 41 55
3 Dr Charuta Kulkarni Principal Scientist, School of Sustainability IIT Madras An ecosystem approach to Decarbonization Energy Transition & Policy 40 32
4 Ms Pamli Deka Energy Transition Finance, WRI India Innovative financing models as a driver for energy transition Energy Transition & Policy 45 32
5 Mr Shantanu Dixit Prayas (Energy Group), Pune Accelerating Clean Energy transition: Policy Innovation & Challenges Energy Transition & Policy 40 7
6 Ms Sumedha Malaviya Building Decarbonisation, WRI India Sustainable Cooling In India Energy Transition & Policy 49 33
7 Dr Vikrant Urade Shell Global Solutions, Bengaluru Energy transition and molecules: Why molecular energy vectors will continue to matter in an electrified world? Energy Transition & Policy 38 54

Module 2

S.No Name of Expert Designation Title of Lecture Theme Time (mins) (secs)
1 Prof Ambedkar Balraj Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar (SSN) College of Engineering, India Solvent-based Post Combustion CO2 Capture Process (PCCC) - An Alternate CO2 Stripping /Solvent Recovery Process CO2 Capture 37 29
2 Prof Chinmoy Ranjan Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India Solid Oxide Electrolysis of CO2: Mechanistic Aspects CO2 Utilization 35 35
3 Prof Indrajit Shown Department of Chemistry, Centre for Hydrogen Technology and Carbon Utilization (CeHy)
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) Chennai, India		 Designing Photocatalysts for a Greener Future: Turning CO2 into Fuels and Beyond CO2 Utilization 37 38
4 Prof Jithin John Varghese Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai CO2 Reduction to Methanol: What we have learnt from Multiscale Modelling CO2 Utilization 43 29
5 Prof Praveen Linga Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore SustainX- Decoding Decarbonization through Calthrate Hydrates CO2 Capture 59 13
6 Prof Sayam Sen Gupta Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Kolkata Bio Inspired Catalysis for Environmental and Energy Applications CO2 Utilization 47 27
7 Prof Sunil A Patil Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, IISER Mohali Integrated Microbial Electrochemical technologies for Environmental Sustainability CO2 Utilization 56 12
8 Prof Vikram Vishal Convener, DST-National Centre of Excellence in CCUS Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai Decarbonization of the Industry and the Air: Derisking geologic CO2 Sequestration CO2 Sequestration 50 9
9 Prof Aditi Halder School of Chemical Sciences, IIT Mandi Materials design for sustainable development CO2 Utilization 35 55
10 Prof Sagar Sourav Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai Thermo catalytic CO2 activation and utilization CO2 Utilization 42 57
11 Prof Soujanya Yarasi Department of Polymers and Functional Materials, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, India From Electrons to materials: Computational challenges across scales and systems CO2 Utilization 29 13
12 Swadhin Mandal Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata,Mohanpur, West Bengal Synthesis of Monomers from greenhouse gases: A metal free catalytic approach CO2 Utilization 42 56
13 Prof Venkata Krishnan School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, H. P., India Development of efficient heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable transfer hydrogenation carbon dioxide conversion and Plastic upcycling reactions CO2 Utilization 51 33
14 Prof Vivek Polshettiwar Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, India Light Electrons and Action CO2 Utilization 37 24

Fee for the Short term program

Students : Rs. 1700 (Rs. 1500+ 18%GST)

Faculty : Rs. 2360 (Rs. 2000+ 18%GST)

Industry Professionals : Rs. 3540 (Rs. 3000+18%GST)

Session Details

Mode of the Short term program : Online

Date of the Short term program : 6th February, 2026 to 22nd March, 2026

Timings of the Session : 16 hours (Module 1 - 5.5 hours and Module 2 - 10.5 hours)

Video release Doubts clearing session
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27th feb, 2026 7th mar, 2026 6th mar, 2026 15th mar, 2026
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Intended Audience & Pre - Requisite

Intended Audience: 

Students are the primary audience (from undergraduate to PhD) + any representation from faculty and industry professionals as well.

Pre - Requisite:

12th standard completion can be a prerequisite.

Certification Criteria

Assignments completion is mandatory for certification.

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