Mr. Pradeep Kumar, Former Senior Director, TERI is a highly accomplished sustainability expert and civil engineer with over 35 years of experience in planning, service development, and execution in the built environment. As Senior Advisor, he specializes in integrating technical and economic aspects of sustainability to drive energy-efficient and low-carbon solutions in the building sector.

With a Civil Engineering degree from IIT Roorkee, a Master’s in Building Technology from IIT Madras, and a Leadership in Sustainability certification from Imperial College Business School, London, Pradeep has been instrumental in advancing sustainable building practices in India. His expertise spans efficient envelope design, low-energy cooling systems, green retrofitting, and energy management, contributing to landmark policies such as the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), National Building Code (NBC), and GRIHA green rating system.

Pradeep has led initiatives in efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and sustainable building retrofits, shaping regulatory frameworks and industry standards to mainstream sustainability. His work extends to developing national guidelines and codes that have significantly influenced India’s energy and environmental policies.

A thought leader in the field, Pradeep continues to champion resource-efficient solutions, bridging policy, technology, and implementation to accelerate the transition toward sustainable and climate-resilient built environments.

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