Anurag Panda

Dr. Anurag Panda is a Senior Researcher at the Energy and Technology Policy Group at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on technology innovation processes for sustainable development, particularly industrial policy design for green growth in low- and middle-income countries. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union. Prior roles include a fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center and work at India's Department of Science and Technology. He co-led MIT’s GridEdge Solar research program and was recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 and nominated for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

Education:

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Research Focus: Dr. Panda bridges materials science and policy, emphasizing renewable energy technologies and sustainable industrial strategies. His work integrates technical innovation with policy frameworks to accelerate green growth in developing nations. He has contributed to advancements in organic photovoltaics, perovskite solar cells, and scalable manufacturing processes for clean energy technologies.

Key Achievements:

• Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition
• Nominated for 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Grants & Advising: Details on grants or student advising are not explicitly stated in available texts.

Labs & Teams: Active within ETH Zurich’s Energy and Technology Policy Group. Previously co-leader of MIT’s GridEdge Solar research program.