Manish Kumar

Manish Kumar is a Scientific Staff member at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His work focuses on sustainability assessment of emerging electrochemical energy storage technologies, leveraging life cycle analysis, systems analysis, and circular economy principles.

• Doctorate in Sustainability Assessment from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2015-2023)
• Master’s in Industrial Design from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (2011-2013)
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College, Sundernagar (2006-2010)

Current research explores tools for systems analysis and decision-making support, including LCA, S-LCA, LCC, and LCSA. His projects address sustainability challenges in battery technologies, particularly sodium-ion and lithium-ion capacitors, focusing on resource efficiency, recycling processes, and environmental impact assessment.

Recent publications and presentations emphasize improving life cycle assessment methodologies for emerging battery technologies, interdisciplinary sustainability frameworks, and robustness in LCIA method selection. Collaborations span institutions like IAM-Networking, Battery 2030+, and Helmholtz Energy Young Scientist Networking Days.