Kaushik Das

Kaushik Das is an Associate Professor in the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he conducts research and teaching in renewable energy systems, particularly hybrid power plants and wind energy integration. He serves as Head of Studies for the MSc in Sustainable Energy Technologies and is the Scientific Director of the DTU-TotalEnergies Excellence Center. He is an Operating Agent in IEA Wind Task 50 on Hybrid Power Plants and a Senior Member of IEEE.

• PhD in Wind Energy, Technical University of Denmark (2013–2016)
• Master of Technology in Power Systems, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (2009–2011)

Dr. Das’s research focuses on hybrid power plants, integration of renewables into power systems, power system balancing, active distribution networks, and grid connection of wind farms. His work spans modeling, control, and optimization of renewable energy systems, with a strong emphasis on digital solutions and system resilience. He is deeply involved in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to affordable and clean energy.

His recent publications and projects highlight a strong trend toward hybridization of wind, solar, and storage, advanced control strategies for grid support, digital twins for energy systems, and green hydrogen ecosystems. He leads and contributes to major Horizon Europe, EUDP, and bilateral research initiatives.

• AEG Elektronprisen (2022)

Dr. Das actively supervises PhD students and has been involved in numerous research projects, including EU H2020, Horizon Europe, and Danish national initiatives. He leads the GREAT and H2BRIDGE projects and is a principal investigator in the NEST and DTWO projects. His advisory roles include the International Hybrid Power Systems Workshop and IEEE PES conferences. He also serves as a journal editor and peer reviewer for international energy journals.

He is involved in the development of research infrastructure such as the DTU 7k Bus Active Distribution Network and contributes to international expert groups including CIGRE JWG C6/C2.34 and WindEurope. His work bridges academia, industry, and policy through active collaboration with TotalEnergies, IEA, and European energy networks.