Mohan Lal Kolhe

Professor Mohan Lal Kolhe is a distinguished academic at the University of Agder, serving as a Full Professor in Smart Grid and Renewable Energy within the Faculty of Engineering and Science and the Department of Engineering Sciences. With over three decades of international academic experience, he has held positions at prestigious institutions including University College London, University of Dundee, and Hydrogen Research Institute in Canada. His career spans technical innovation, policy development (e.g., as a member of South Australia’s Renewable Energy Board), and extensive research leadership in sustainable energy systems.

• Research Leadership: Focus on Smart Grid integration, Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen Energy, Solar/Wind Systems, and Techno-Economic Energy Analysis.
• Global Recognition: Listed in the top 2% of scientists worldwide (2020-2023) by Stanford University, with 10 publications averaging 200+ citations.

Recent publications emphasize advanced optimization techniques for renewable integration, EV charging infrastructure, hydrogen production, and power system stability. His work has secured competitive funding from entities like the Norwegian Research Council and EU programs.

Awards and Expert Roles:

• Top 2% Global Scientist (Stanford, 2020-2023)
• Highly Cited Researcher (Top 10 publications, 200+ avg. citations)
• Expert evaluator for European Commission, Royal Society London, EPSRC, and Cyprus Research Foundation

He actively contributes to international conferences as keynote speaker and editorial board member, with leadership roles in research groups like Autonomous and Cyber-Physical Systems and Energy Systems.