Pranav Chopra Pranav is a technology innovator and serial entrepreneur creating solutions and products that solve real human needs. Mechanical Engineer by training, Pranav has more than 18 years of international experience in R&D, product development and technology assessment in healthcare, industrial, and consumer product space. In his latest role as CTO of Octolife, [...]

Rakesh Shankar Rakesh is a dedicated Mechanical Engineering graduate with a passion for sustainable energy, fluid mechanics and thermal sciences. His research in energy solutions, coupled with his skills in modelling and simulation, drives his commitment to advancing innovative technologies. With a solid academic foundation, he is eager to contribute to impactful projects. [...]

Niharika Barwal Niharika is a sustainable design analyst, enthusiastic about sustainability in architecture and lifestyle. She completed her Master’s in sustainable architecture in 2024 and is eager to learn and contribute more to the field.

Harshada Akolkar Harshada is an architect and holds a Master’s in Environmental Architecture from Pune University. She is an experienced professional and has worked on diverse projects ranging from architectural building design to policy implementation of energy conservation building code. She has also worked as an assistant professor in an architecture college and was [...]

Ankush Shankar Pujari Ankush has a master’s in Energy Technology and is pursuing PhD at the Mechanical Engineering Department of IIT Bombay in Seasonal Solar Thermal Energy Storage. He has experience with the thermal performance of buildings, development of HVAC devices, and the integration of renewable energy into the green building industry. [...]

Chinmayi MS Chinmayi is an architect and her interest in sustainability started at Auroville where she worked on Earth construction and site coordination for 2 years. She enjoys teamwork and organising and is past participant of SDI from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Challenges.

Abhinav Dibbidi Abhinav is a past participant from the SDI 2021-22 Challenge. As a project architect at Kamat & Rozario Architecture in Bangalore, he has initiated integrating innovative passive design strategies such as mist cooling systems, wind tunnels, and solar chimneys into one of their projects.

Arya Unde Arya is a dedicated Environmental Architect with four years of comprehensive experience in designing and constructing environmentally conscious structures. Her expertise lies in Environmental Architecture design, with certifications including LEED, IGBC, and GEM Environmental clearance. She specialises in calculating carbon footprints for diverse projects. She is currently engaged with Eco-Solutions in Pune, [...]

Rahul Rathore Rahul is an Architect and is passionate about sustainable building practices. After graduating from NIT Bhopal in 2024, he started his career as an Assistant Sustainability Engineer at INAT studio, Noida, where he worked on consultancy for green building certification. He is looking forward to gaining a specialisation in sustainable architecture. [...]

Yashashree Gogate Yashashree is a post graduate in Environmental Architecture from Dr.Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture, Pune and is currently working as an Environmental Analyst with Kaizen Design Solutions Pvt ltd. She has worked with Government of India and Oxford Brooks University, UK for a research project as a research assistant and has been [...]