Dr. Abhishek Verma is a Ph.D. in Energy Science & Engineering from IIT-Delhi (2023). He holds an M.Tech. in Renewable Energy Technology from Delhi Technological University and a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from AKGEC-Uttar Pradesh Technical University. Dr. Verma excelled in the GIAN course organized by MHRD Govt. of India, on "Exergy Analysis" by Prof. Ibrahim Dincer, earning an 'A' grade. His research interests include Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning, Renewable Energy, and Heat Recovery, etc. He has authored/presented more than 10 research publications in journals/conferences of international repute. Dr. Verma has received the "Research Scholar Travel Award (RSTA)" from Academic & Examination (PGS&R), IIT Delhi in November 2022 to showcase his work at the prestigious International Conference on Renewable Energy and Conservation (ICREC 2022) in Paris, France, demonstrating his commitment to energy science. In his role at NIF-India, Dr. Verma is entrusted with a diverse set of responsibilities, including research and analysis, documentation of grassroots innovations, project management and coordination support, engagement in field visits and surveys, active contributions to research papers and publications, collaboration with stakeholders and academia, and the establishment of vital networking relationships.