
Dr. Gaurav MishraDirector
With over 23 years of experience, Dr. Gaurav Mishra has demonstrated history of working in the renewables and environment industry. Skilled in Research, Energy Management, Sustainable Development, Biomass Energy, Solar Energy, and Renewable Energy. He has done Doctorate in Energy Science from Kyoto University, Japan. He is Expert Committee Member with various organizations like DST, BIS, etc. Prior to joining SPRERI, he worked as Head of R&D, SAR group of companies, and Director (Technical) in Solena-ABSi India Pvt Ltd. He was President and Executive body member of the Indian Scientists Association of Japan (Kyoto Chapter). His initial years were spent working in TERI as Research Associate, Associate Fellow, and Fellow.
Sr. No | Name | Designation |
1 | Mr. Bipin K. Patel | Account Officer |
2 | Ms. Pragna B. Dave | Senior PA to Director |
3 | Mr. Jaydipkumar B. Bhoi | Senior Office Assistant (Accounts) |
4 | Mr. Hasmukhbhai B. Vaghela | Junior Office Assistant |
5 | Mr. Harshadbhai R. Suthar | Draftsman |
6 | Mr. Bhupen K. Prajapati | Electrician |
7 | Mr. Dahyabhai M. Harijan | Jr. Mechanic |
8 | Mr. Mahendra B Padhiyar | Jr. Lab Assistant |
9 | Mr. Minesh N Suthar | Jr. Technician |
10 | Mr. Ashok M. Harijan | Lab. Attdt. |
11 | Mr. Ramesh M. Bhoi | Driver |
12 | Mr. Rajesh S. Machhi | Driver |
13 | Mr. Bhupendra R. Parmar | Helper |
14 | Ms. Manjula L. Vadhel | Helper |
15 | Mr. Ashok V Mochi | Helper |
16 | Mr. Shailesh S. Solanki | Helper |
17 | Mr. Mukesh G Jadav | Helper |
18 | Mr. Ashok V. Patel | Helper |
19 | Mr. Harman C. Parmar | Helper |

Er. Asim Kumar Joshi
Designation: Senior Scientist & Division In-charge
Research field: solar-biomass hybrid solutions for various applications like refrigeration, desalination, drying, cooking, power generation, thermal energy storage, nanofluids, and Photovoltaic-thermal hybrid systems

Dr. Siddharth Ramachandran
Designation: Associate Scientist
Research field: Solar Thermal Energy Applications, 4E (Energy-Exergy-Environmental-Economic) Analysis, Modelling and Optimization of Energy Systems, System Integration for Poly-generation, Stirling Engine, Solar Cold Storages.
Solar Energy Division Technical Staff
Name | Designation |
Er. Milan Sojitra | Junior Engineer |

Dr. Shyamali Sarma
Designation: Senior Scientist & In-charge
Research field: Biohydrogen, Biomethanol, Biopolymer, Algae to biodiesel and value-added products
Bio-conversion Technology Division Technical & Project Staff
Name | Designation |
Dr. Maku Venkata Rohith | Jr. Research Fellow |
Er.Vashishtha B Patel | Jr. Research Fellow |
Mr. Mohammed Akbardeen | Jr. Research Fellow |
Ms. Drishya PK | Jr. Research Fellow |
Mr. Alok Vishwakarma | Tech. Assistant |
Mrs. Aesha Patel | Tech. Assistant |

Dr. Geeta Kumari
Designation: Senior Scientist & Division In-charge
Research field: Biomass conversion, Thermo-chemical conversion, Renewable energy, hydrogen production, Catalyst, Waste management, Pyrolysis, Gasification, Waste to energy, Reactor design, Techno-economic analysis

Dr. Barnali Bhui
Designation: Senior Scientist
Research field: Chemical looping combustion process, waste to energy analysis, pyrolysis, gasification, metals extraction using thermal treatment methods, hydrogen production, economic analysis, energy analysis
Thermo-Chemical Conversion Technology Division Technical and project staff
Name | Designation |
Er. Bhavin Soni | Senior Research Fellow |
Er. Urvish Patel | Senior Research Fellow |

Dr. Amrita Doshi
Designation: Senior Scientist/ Sr. Programme Officer (Extension Division)
Research field: Fiber science, Agrowaste, Textile Chemistry, Product Development, Dyes and Finishes, and Computer Application in Design, Research Methodology, Extension activities which include conducting training programs, Organising workshops and events, and transferring education and technology to local level for the benefit of society.
Technology Transfer & Extension Division Technical and project staff
Name | Designation |
Mr. Paresh Mer | Project Assistant |
Er. Minesh Suthar | Jr. Technician |