Anand Sharan

Anand Sharan is a Professor at Memorial University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.Eng. from IIT Bombay, M.Eng. degrees from Washington State University, and a PhD from Concordia University. His research spans robotics, rotor dynamics, energy systems, and archaeoastronomy, with notable contributions to solar energy and sustainable transportation.

• Education: B.Eng. (IIT Bombay), M.Eng. (Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University), PhD (Mechanical Engineering, Concordia University).

Research interests include solar tracking systems for energy generation, electric vehicles, refrigeration using solar heat ('green ice'), and interdisciplinary projects like dating the Mahabharata War using archaeoastronomical methods. He has pioneered inventions such as a solar tracking system and zero-emission electric three-wheelers, patented in the U.S. and licensed in India.

Awards: Honored as a Fellow of the American Society for Mechanical Engineers. His work integrates engineering innovation with historical and environmental challenges, emphasizing sustainability and clean energy solutions.

Advising: No listed advisees, but his research teams focus on renewable energy and transportation. Grants and funding details are not specified in available texts.

Labs/Teams: Active in renewable energy and archaeological research projects, including collaborations on solar technologies and historical chronology studies.