{"id":12,"date":"2026-09-01T04:53:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T04:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hpu.ac.in\/centre-green-energy-nanotechnology\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-09-01T06:27:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T06:27:20","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hpu.ac.in\/centre-green-energy-nanotechnology\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProf. Mahavir Singh<\/h3>\n

\t\t\t\t\tDirector<\/span> \u2709 mahavirhpu@gmail.com<\/a> View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tLeading the strategic vision of C-GENT, bridging academic excellence with state and national energy goals. Committed to transforming HPU into a hub for sustainable innovation.<\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tResearch Interests:<\/span> Strategic Policy, Educational Leadership, Sustainable Development.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Sandeep Chauhan<\/h3>\n

\t\t\t\t\tAssociate Director<\/span> \u2709 sandeepchauhanin2020@gmail.com<\/a> View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tFocusing on polymer chemistry and nanotechnology integration for sustainable fuel solutions.<\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tResearch Interests:<\/span> Polymer Chemistry, Nanocomposites.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Ramesh Chand Thakur<\/h3>\n

\t\t\t\t\tAssociate Director<\/span> \u2709 drthakurchem@gmail.com<\/a> View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecializing in chemical synthesis for green energy applications and advanced battery materials.<\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tResearch Interests:<\/span> Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Energy Storage.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Manish Kumar<\/h3>\n

\t\t\t\t\tDeputy Director<\/span> \u2709 manishnaik@uithpu.ac.in<\/a> View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tDr. Manish Kumar is a renewable energy researcher specializing in floating and integrated photovoltaic systems. With experience across India, Norway, and Germany, his work focuses on performance, reliability, and predictive modeling of PV technologies. He contributes to global research through publications, collaborations, and journal reviewing in leading energy science platforms.<\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tResearch Interests:<\/span> Performance, reliability, and degradation analysis of solar PV technologies, environmental stress testing, power output forecasting, and system optimization. Floating PV (FPV), water-body based PV, and agriculture-integrated PV systems. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Devraj Mastteta<\/h3>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\tAssistant Director<\/span> \u2709 devmastetta@gmail.com<\/a> View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCoordinating field projects and student engagement activities within the Centre.<\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tResearch Interests:<\/span> Field Research, Project Coordination.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Rajesh K. Jaryal<\/h3>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\tAssistant Director<\/span> \u2709 rajeshbio2016@gmail.com<\/a> View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Jaryal is an Assistant Professor of Zoology in the Department of Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He holds a Master\u2019s degree and a PhD in Zoology from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, and has more than a decade of experience in teaching and research. His research expertise spans Animal Physiology, Cancer Biology, Nanotherapeutics, Natural Product Research, and Herbal Medicines.<\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tResearch Interests:<\/span> Animal Physiology, Cancer Biology, Nanotherapeutics, Natural Product Research, and Herbal Medicines.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSmt. Anju Devi<\/h3>\n

\t\t\t\t\tResearch Fellow<\/span> \u2709 devianju740@gmail.com<\/a> View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tConducting primary research and managing project coordination for C-GENT initiatives.<\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tRole Focus:<\/span> Research & Project Administration.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSh. Devender Kumar<\/h3>\n

\t\t\t\t\tOutsource<\/span> \u2709 dev862886@gmail.com<\/a> View Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tSh. Devender Kumar plays a key role in managing the Centre\u2019s technical operations and digital infrastructure. He is responsible for website management, IT support services, and ensuring the smooth functioning of technical systems. His expertise contributes to maintaining a reliable and efficient technological environment that supports the Centre\u2019s academic and administrative activities.<\/div>\n
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