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{{Infobox academic
| name = Dr P. Balachandra
| image = P._Balachandra.jpg
| caption = Dr P. Balachandra
| birth_place = Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - 560012
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Professor
| institution = Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
| field = Energy and Fuels
| alma_mater = Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; Mangalore University
| education = Ph.D; M.Sc.; B.E
| awards = Ranked among top 2% of the Energy Scientists in the World; Ranked among top 10 management researchers in India and ranked Number ONE researcher in “Strategic Management” domain in India; Distinguished Alumni
| orcid = 0000-0002-5218-2112
}}

'''Dr P. Balachandra''' is an Indian professoresearcher specialising in '''Energy and Fuels, particularly in Energy and Environment Planning, Policy, Economics, Modeling and Management; Sustainable Energy Access, Sustainable Development and Global Climate Change; Sustainability Transition; Modelling and Statistics'''. He is attached to '''Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban'''. He holds a Ph.D from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and He has made enduring contributions
to his field through decades of dedicated research, teaching, and academic leadership.

== Early Life and Education ==

Dr P. Balachandra cultivated a deep passion for academic and scientific inquiry from an early age, an intellectual inclination that would ultimately define his distinguished career. He engaged with higher education with great seriousness of purpose, acquiring advanced qualifications that would serve as the bedrock of his scholarly endeavours. He holds a '''Ph.D''' from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2000), and a '''M.Sc.''' from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (1997), and a
'''B.E''' from Mangalore University (1986). This period of intensive learning proved to be the cornerstone of his distinguished research and teaching career.

== Academic Career ==

He served as '''Professor''' in the Centre for Sustainable Technologies at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban (2020–present). He served as '''Principal Research Scientist''' in the Centre for Sustainable Technologies at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban (2009–2020).

He has also distinguished himself as an inspiring teacher and mentor. Countless students have benefitted from his guidance, and his pedagogical contributions have helped raise the academic standards of his institution.

== Research Contributions ==

Working at the intersection of '''Energy and Fuels''' and its subdisciplines, he has developed a particular expertise in '''Energy and Environment Planning''', producing scholarship that has enhanced the field's conceptual and empirical foundations. His curiosity has led him to venture into adjacent areas, including '''Policy''', '''Economics''', '''Modeling and Management; Sustainable Energy Access''', '''Sustainable Development and Global Climate Change; Sustainability Transition; Modelling
and Statistics''', enriching his research portfolio and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue.

He has undertaken numerous research projects, often in collaboration with national and international academic partners, industry stakeholders, and government bodies. His work is characterised by a commitment to scientific rigour and a drive to translate research findings into real-world applications.

== Publications ==

A prolific contributor to the academic literature, Dr P. Balachandra has produced approximately '''30 research outputs''', including journal articles, conference papers, and other scholarly communications. His work has garnered over '''2932 citations''', reflecting the widespread influence and impact of his research within the academic community. His scholarly standing is further evidenced by an '''h-index of 29''', a metric that captures both the volume and influence of his publications.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3967 Dr P. Balachandra – Vidwan Profile].

== Awards and Honours ==

Dr P. Balachandra has been the recipient of several notable awards and fellowships over the course of his career, including:

- '''Ranked among top 2% of the Energy Scientists in the World''' – Research by Stanford University, USA
- '''Ranked among top 10 management researchers in India and ranked Number ONE researcher in “Strategic Management” domain in India''' – Journal Paper
- The '''Distinguished Alumni''' presented by Manipal University

== References ==

<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr P. Balachandra – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3967 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Dr+P.+Balachandra+Indian+Institute+of+Science,+Bangalore |publisher=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3967 Dr P. Balachandra – Official Vidwan Profile]

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