GOWTHAM MOHAN
Sugar Land
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager and Assistant Professor with a record of leading high-budget renewable energy projects. Accomplished in securing over $3 million in federal grants and coordinating multi-institutional teams to implement cutting-edge sustainable technologies, demonstrating strategic leadership and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor / Project Lead
University of Houston & University of New Mexico
09.2019 - Current
- Led PI for DOE SETO-funded agrivoltaic systems project ($400,000 budget), integrating machine learning into system design to enhance project outcomes.
- Coordinated receiver slide gate development for $2.4 million DOE Gen3++ Falling Particle Receivers project, ensuring collaboration across multi-institutional teams.
- Directed the installation of high-impact particle trace systems at Sandia National Laboratory, ensuring technical compliance and safety standards.
- Supervised development of novel compact hybrid solar trigeneration system, optimizing production of electricity, heat, and water.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Twente, Netherlands
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Designed PCM-based spectral splitters for hybrid solar receivers, enhancing thermal efficiency.
- Conducted advanced research on innovative materials and their applications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design experimental protocols.
- Analyzed data using statistical software to interpret research findings.
Research & Development Engineer
CSEM – UAE Innovation Centre
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Executed experimentation and performance modeling for waste heat recovery systems, contributing to improved system efficiency in natural gas power plants.
- Led design, development, and commissioning of solar tri-generation plant, enhancing cooling and clean water supply capabilities.
- Coordinated with vendors, stakeholders, and team leaders, ensuring timely and successful commissioning of projects.
Education
Ph.D. - Engineering
Australian National University
01-2018
M.Sc. - Sustainable Energy Engineering
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Sweden01-2014
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
India01-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Research coordination
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Process improvement
- Project Leadership
- Team supervision
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Problem solving
- Technical Writing
Technical Publications And Awards
- 16 Tier-1 Papers with 1100+ citations in high-impact journals like Applied Energy and Renewable Energy.
- Fresh Alumni Achievement Award – Excellence in Academia and Research (2024).
- Gold & Silver Medals, All India Student Design Competitions (2010, 2011).
Core Competencies
- Project Leadership, Strategic planning, Budget management ($2.4M+ portfolios), Team supervision
- Technical Expertise, Solar thermal systems, PV/T, Energy storage, Waste heat recovery
- Operations & R&D, Commissioning polygeneration plants, Techno-economic analysis, Experimental design
- Stakeholder Engagement, Collaborating with national labs (NREL, SNL), International research centers
Timeline
Assistant Professor / Project Lead
University of Houston & University of New Mexico
09.2019 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Twente, Netherlands
02.2019 - 07.2019
Research & Development Engineer
CSEM – UAE Innovation Centre
03.2014 - 11.2014
Ph.D. - Engineering
Australian National University
M.Sc. - Sustainable Energy Engineering
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University