Nikita Das

Results-driven research professional with 4+ years of expertise in renewable energy, electric mobility and energy governance policy advocacy issues in the India, adept at delivering high-quality outcomes. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance amid changing needs. Proficient in critical analysis and problem-solving, with reputation for integrity and consistency.

Won several competitive fellowships and awards over the past decade.

In 2024-25 :

• Humanities Institute PhD Fellow Award, University at Buffalo, $12,000, 2024-25
• Alternate Candidate for Gender Institute Dissertation Fellowship, University at Buffalo, $20,000 2024-25

• Renewable Energy Management: An Analysis of the Status Quo, Das, N., In: Jadhav, P., Choudhury, R.N., (eds). Infrastructure Planning and Management in India (pp. 99-127). Springer, Singapore., 2022
• Rising Stakes: An analysis of regulatory treatment of renewable electricity in Maharashtra from 2010-2020, Das, N. and Gambhir, A., Prayas (Energy Group). Report., Pune, India, 2020
• Elephant in the Room: Implications of subsidy practices on DISCOM finances, Das, N., Dabadge, A., Chirayil, M., Mandal, M. and Josey, A., Prayas (Energy Group). Report., Pune, India, 2019
• 175 GW Renewables by 2022- A September 2018 Update, Vembadi, S., Das, N. and Gambhir, A., Prayas (Energy Group). Report., Pune, India, 2019
• Choosing Green: Status and challenges of Renewable Energy based Open Access, Sarode, J., Gambhir, A., Das, N. and Dixit, S., Prayas (Energy Group). Report., Pune., 2017
• India's Journey Towards 175GW Version 2.0: Renewables in 2022, Das, N., Gambhir, A., Sarode, J. and Dixit, S., Prayas (Energy Group). Report., Pune., 2017

Manuscript in preparation:

• The Invisible Electric Mobility: Examining the Informalized Electric Rickshaw in Eastern India, Das, N. and J. Franquesa

• The Impact of Power Sector Reforms of 1991 on the Current Status Quo in India, Climates of Crisis Conference, Binghamton University, 02/08/20
• Redefining the decentralized electricity system of India, Fifth Energy and Society Conference, University of Trento, 02/11/21
• Low carbon futures or futures past?: Examining complexities of energy transitions in rural Eastern India, Center for South Asian Studies Spring Symposium 2024, University of Hawai'i, 04/10/24

• Social and Behavioral Research Investigators’ issued by CITI Program, A Division of BRANY (Credential ID 50854913
• ‘Social and Behavioral Research Responsible Conduct of Research Course’ issued by CITI Program, A Division of BRANY (Credential ID 50946793)