Gaurav Gharde

Gaurav Gharde is a Researcher at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research (University of Manchester) and holds a PhD focused on integrating equity into India's energy transitions. He works part-time across multiple institutions, including Newcastle University and the University of Manchester, analyzing energy systems and climate resilience. His prior roles include Research Associate positions at the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

• Education: MPhil (2019) in Flood Risk in Chennai; MSc (2016) in Flood Modeling for Navi-Mumbai.

Research interests center on carbon budgets, climate equity, and just transitions, blending natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences. His work emphasizes aligning climate action with socio-economic development in developing nations.

Key contributions include analyzing UK energy systems and evaluating India’s climate strategies through equity frameworks. His 2024 'Best Research Presentation' award highlights his impactful climate modeling work.

Labs/Teams: Active at the Tyndall Centre, contributing to interdisciplinary climate research networks.