Professor, IIT Ropar
Dr. Sahir’s research interests include renewable and conventional sources of energy, process systems engineering (modeling, optimization, and control), carbon capture utilization and storage, and energy efficiency in the built environment.
Dr. Sahir is also a member of the Technical Advisory Board at The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), Bengaluru. Recently he has been awarded the 2022 Society of Women Engineers We Local Engaged Advocate Award for contributing to the advancement or acceptance of women in engineering and has served as a Faculty Advisor for Solar Decathlon US and India student teams which have been finalists (2021-23). Dr. Sahir also served as the first Head – Professional Development, for the Career Development and Corporate Relations Centre (now known as Career Development and Placement Cell) at IIT Ropar.
The three main global energy concerns of providing access to modern energy, enhancing the security of the energy supply, and minimising the impact of energy systems on the climate have an impact on both national and international energy governance. To develop solutions that address the many facets of these difficulties, however, a variety of actors and stakeholders must be included due to the complexity of the energy challenges.
Cities are responsible for more than 70% of the world’s energy consumption and 40% to 50% of its greenhouse gas emissions. Managing increasing urbanisation is a challenge, and nations must deal with the effects it will have on the environment in terms of energy and climate.
Our transition to a future with lower carbon emissions depends heavily on buildings. They are our places of residence, rest, and employment; they also account for around one-third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 40% of the world’s energy usage.