Green and Smart Buildings: Advanced Technology Options (Green Energy and Technology)

Mr. Nilesh Y. Jadhav is currently the Program Director of the Sustainable Building Technology research program at the Energy Research Institute @NTU, Singapore. He acquired his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (B.Chem.Engg.) from University of Mumbai, Institute of Chemical Technology (UICT) and Master of Technological Design degree from Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands (2001). He worked with a petrochemical major in The Netherlands as well as in Singapore in various functions such as technology, manufacturing and supply/logistics. He acquired his second Masters degree in business administration (MBA) from Bradford University offered at the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) in 2008. His research interest span over the following topics: Modeling and simulation for building design, Innovative Cooling Technologies, Integration of Renewables such as solar thermal/PV, Smart Grids and Electromobility. He has a keen interest and involvement in technology commercialization activities and mentoring new technology start-ups.