AMAN RAJ
Graduate Student
Rochester,NY
Summary
Aman is a dedicated, hard-working, and efficient individual, seeking to utilize his growing expertise in renewable energy systems and energy policy to help guide the low-carbon energy transition. Aman has over 2 years of experience in the clean energy transition in India. He is driven by the need for advocacy around the unique energy challenges faced by vulnerable communities around the world, and contributing to the development of clean, reliable, affordable, and resilient energy solutions to these problems. He has experience in collaborating and cultivating relationships with government and non-government stakeholders to enable policy implementation at regional and national levels.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester
Rochester, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Assisting Dr. Callie Babbitt in a project which assesses the economic and environmental impact of reusing the Lithium-ion battery pack (LIB).
- Completed administrative and research duties per the professor's request.
- Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Student Manager
RIT Dining Services
Rochester, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Handled routine issues independently and coordinated solutions to complex operational and student problems.
- Trained staff in department procedures and requirements to build a cohesive and successful team.
- Patrolled activities areas to check on students and maximize safety and security protections.
- Kept facility clean and neat with regular attention to maintenance demands.
Research Associate
Consumer Unity & Trust Society
Jaipur, India
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Yearlong researcher in a not-for-profit organization that works in the field of Public Policy, particularly Energy Access, Electric Mobility, and Just Transitions in the Energy Sector
- Explored the Impact of Electric Mobility on the Jobs Ecosystem in the city of Jaipur in India through qualitative and statistical analysis using Excel
- Developed a White paper on Regional Parliamentary Forum on Energy Cooperation and Energy Trade in South Asia, through extensive consultations with Members of Parliaments in respective countries
- Conducted Capacity-building workshops and designed training modules for Electricity Consumers in Rajasthan
- Initiated, co-designed and attained funding for two projects, Enabling Just Transition in India’s Power Generation Sector, and Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption in Rajasthan
- Wrote monthly articles on energy issues in the Hindi wall newspaper Gram Gadar.
Project Management Executive
GENWORKS Healthcare
Bengaluru, India
06.2016 - 02.2017
- New initiatives marketing head in Bihar and Jharkhand region of India.
- Responsible for Bihar and Jharkhand individual sales as well as supervising a team of four.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management and monitoring project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Systems
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY 08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Regulatory Policy And Governance
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai 05.2018 - 05.2020
B.Tech - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore 05.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Literature reviews
Certification
Humanities Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program- Oct 2022-Oct 2026
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester
01.2023 - Current
Humanities Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program- Oct 2022-Oct 2026
10-2022
Student Manager
RIT Dining Services
08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Sustainable Systems
Rochester Institute of Technology
08.2022 - Current
Research Associate
Consumer Unity & Trust Society
04.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Regulatory Policy And Governance
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
05.2018 - 05.2020
Project Management Executive
GENWORKS Healthcare
06.2016 - 02.2017
B.Tech - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology
05.2012 - 05.2016
Similar Profiles
Nicole GoleshNicole Golesh
Wellness Peer Educator at Rochester Institute of Technology, RITWellness Peer Educator at Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
Parker SteinParker Stein
Senior Support Representative at Rochester Institute of Technology, RITSenior Support Representative at Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
Isaac BeckerIsaac Becker
CEMA Lab Research Assistant at Rochester Institute of TechnologyCEMA Lab Research Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology