Swapnil Shekhar

Swapnil Shekhar is a University Researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Department of Technology, Innovation & Society within the School of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences. His research focuses on climate change, energy transition, and sustainable development, with particular expertise in emission reduction strategies, carbon budgeting, and low-carbon pathways for various countries and sectors.

Shekhar holds a Master's degree in Economics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he completed his thesis on "Impact of climate change on agriculture in Vaishali, Bihar: Perception, adaptation & risk preference" in 2015. His academic work contributes directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate action and sustainable energy.

His research interests span international climate policy implementation, energy system modeling, and sustainable technology adoption. Shekhar specializes in comparative analysis of transformation pathways across major economies, with significant contributions to understanding how countries can bridge the emissions gap through effective policy measures. His work frequently examines the intersection of technology development and social adoption patterns, particularly in transportation electrification.

Shekhar is actively involved in the NEON (New Energy Outlook for the Netherlands) project (2020-2026) as a project member, collaborating with researchers across multiple institutions. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact environmental science and energy journals, with particular focus on cross-country comparative studies.

Professional Contributions

• Organized the Vakbeurs Energie 2022 workshop on Stakeholders' Perspectives
• Active contributor to the TIS PhD community at TU/e
• Provided expert commentary for media outlets including the Transforming Rural India Foundation
• Maintains strong international research collaborations across multiple continents

His research metrics show significant impact, with 494 citations according to Scopus, and substantial engagement across academic, policy, and public spheres as evidenced by numerous policy citations, social media mentions, and readership metrics across platforms.