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  • Dr P. Balachandra

  • Chief Research Scientist
  • Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Publications 1990 - 2025

Publications

  • 106
    Journal Articles
  • 4
    Book Chapter
  • 1
    Book
  • 8
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 5
    Review
  • 16
    Projects
  • 11
  • 6
  • 56

Citations / H-Index

2330 Citations
25 h-index
2324 Citations

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Expertise

Energy and Fuels

Energy and Environment Planning, Policy, Economics, Modeling and Management; Sustainable Energy Access, Sustainable Development and Global Climate Change; Sustainability Transition; Modelling and Statistics

Personal Information

Dr P. Balachandra

Male
Department of Management Studies Indian Institute of Science
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - 560012

Experience

  • Chief Research Scientist

    Management Studies

    Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

  • Principal Research Scientist

    Management Studies

    Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Qualification

  • Ph.D

    Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

  • M.Sc.

    Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

  • B.E

    Mangalore University

Honours and Awards

2020

Ranked among top 2% of the Energy Scientists in the World

Research by Stanford University, USA

2017

Ranked among top 10 management researchers in India and ranked Number ONE researcher in “Strategic Management” domain in India

Journal Paper

2011

Distinguished Alumni

Manipal University

2020

Ranked among top 2% of the Energy Scientists in the World

Research by Stanford University, USA

2017

Ranked among top 10 management researchers in India and ranked Number ONE researcher in “Strategic Management” domain in India

Journal Paper

2011

Distinguished Alumni

Manipal University

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2024

Performance Measurement System for Researchers in Industrial R&D Organizations- A Study of Measurement Outcomes and influence of Organizational Policies and Politics

Divya Pavi N C, Indian Institute of Science

2024

Development and validation of novel methods for measuring and tracking clean energy transitions: Case studies from Rural India

Shaurya Rahul Narlanka, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

2024

Sustainability Assessment of Second- Generation Biofuel Supply Chain within Circular Economy Framework

Reema Mohanty, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

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2024

Performance Measurement System for Researchers in Industrial R&D Organizations- A Study of Measurement Outcomes and influence of Organizational Policies and Politics

Divya Pavi N C, Indian Institute of Science

2024

Development and validation of novel methods for measuring and tracking clean energy transitions: Case studies from Rural India

Shaurya Rahul Narlanka, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

2024

Sustainability Assessment of Second- Generation Biofuel Supply Chain within Circular Economy Framework

Reema Mohanty, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

2023

A Study of Factors Influencing Need for, Mode of, and Sustainability of New Urban Mobility

Pothula Shiva Sai Kiran, Indian Institute of Science

2023

Model-based Evaluation of Multiple Solutions to Grid Integration Challenges of Large-scale Renewable Power

Anasuya Gangopadhyay, Indian Institute of Science

2023

Modelling Approaches for Planning Renewable Energy Transitions and Integrating Demand-Side Interventions in Electricity Systems

Varun Jyothiprakash, Indian Institute of Science

2022

A Study of R&D Team Leadership Roles, Gaps in Role Execution and Team Performance Outcomes

Chanchala Srivastava, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

2022

Sustainable Urban Mobility: Urban Public Transport Systems Sustainability Assessment

Anantha Lakshmi Paladugula, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

2021

Industry 4.0 Maturity and Readiness Assessment: A Case of a Manufacturing Organization

Pinosh Kumar Hajoary, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2020

Demand Response Planning in a Transitioning Electricity System

S. Balasubramanian, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2020

Corporate Sustainability in India: Analysis of Business Performance in the Context of Climate Change Risks and Opportunities

Shruti Kulkarni, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2019

Conceptualization, Development and Validation of an Energy Internet for India

Akhil Joseph, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2018

Environmental Behaviour of Indian ICT consumers in the context of e-waste: An Exploratory Study

Vighnesh N.V., Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2018

Characterizing Patenting in an Indian University System: A Case Study

Srihari M., Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2017

Benchmarking Sustainable Urban Mobility – Analysis of Indicators and Interventions

Nibedita Dash, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2017

Dynamics of Research Scholar-Supervisor Relationship: A study of Conflict Resolution among Indian Research Scholars

N. Kavita, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2016

A Class of Mathematical Models for Low-Carbon Electricity Planning

Amrutha A., Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2016

Benchmarking and Modelling the Sustainability Transition of National Electricity System: A Case Study of India

Tarun Sharma, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2015

ICT Interventions for Rural Empowerment: An Empirical Study

Sudhakar T., Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2011

Distributed Bioenergy Systems for Expanding Rural Electricity Access in Tumkur District, India: A Feasibility Assessment using GIS, Heuristics and Simulation Models

Deepak P., Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

2006

Energy Efficiency and Economic Performance in Small Scale Industry Clusters: An Analysis of Influencing Factors, Barriers and Drivers

Nagesha N., Indian Institute of Science Bangalore

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2016

World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies

Member

2015

Analytics Society of India

Life Member

2004

The International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE)

Life Member

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2016

World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies

Member

2015

Analytics Society of India

Life Member

2004

The International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE)

Life Member

2003

The Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE)

Life Member

1988

Operational Research Society of India (ORSI)

Senior Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2022

Board of Studies, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), MAHE, Manipal

Member

2018

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Committee, Government of Karnataka

Panel Member

2017

Board of Studies, Department of Management Studies, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore

Member

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2022

Board of Studies, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), MAHE, Manipal

Member

2018

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Committee, Government of Karnataka

Panel Member

2017

Board of Studies, Department of Management Studies, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore

Member

2015

Robert S. McNamara Fellowship selection process, The World Bank

Expert Reviewer

2014

Board of Studies, Dept. of Industrial & Production Engineering, NIE, Mysore

Member

2013

Energy and Transport, Karnataka State Planning Board, Government of Karnataka

Expert Advisor

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Research Projects

Indian Zero Carbon Energy (IDEEA) Pathways Model

Funding Agency : Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), New York, USA

Advanced biofuels generation from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass – Research, Demonstration and Analysis, Mission Innovation – Accelerating the Clean Energy Revolution

Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Establishing a National Facility for Methanol and DME generation by Thermo Chemical Conversion of Biomass

Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi

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Indian Zero Carbon Energy (IDEEA) Pathways Model

Funding Agency : Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), New York, USA

Advanced biofuels generation from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass – Research, Demonstration and Analysis, Mission Innovation – Accelerating the Clean Energy Revolution

Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Establishing a National Facility for Methanol and DME generation by Thermo Chemical Conversion of Biomass

Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Rural Hybrid Energy Enterprise Systems (RHEES)

Funding Agency : RCUK-DST-India; Research Councils of UK

Evaluation and validation of the Biomass Feedstock assessment study & supply chain management study

Funding Agency : Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)

A Study of the Ecosystem for High-Technology Start-Ups in Bangalore and Hyderabad

Funding Agency : Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Resource Recovery and Reuse: Testing the Feasibility of Selected Resource Recovery and Reuse (RRR) Business Models in Bangalore

Funding Agency : International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Sri Lanka

Benchmarking Bangalore city for sustainability: An indicator-based approach

Funding Agency : CiSTUP

FASSBINDER: Future Actions on Software and Services Based on Market Analysis of Market Evolution

Funding Agency : European Commission

Evaluation of Bioenergy Development Projects

Funding Agency : UNDP

LOGINDIA – Transferring Logistics Know-how to India – Demand Analysis

Funding Agency : European Commission

Biomass Energy in Asia: Assessment and Strategy Formulation

Funding Agency : Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)

A Study of Energy Consumption Pattern and Potential for Energy Efficiency in Small Industry Clusters of Karnataka

Funding Agency : Ministry of Statistics, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Energy, Environment and Climate (Asian Regional Consultancy Project)

Funding Agency : Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), Sweden

An Exploratory Study of Environmental Pollution by Small Scale Industries in Karnataka

Funding Agency : World Bank

R&D in Small Scale Industries in Karnataka

Funding Agency : Department of Science and Technology (DST)

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