Mohan Lal KOLHE, University of Agder, Norway

Professor Dr. Mohan Lal Kolhe is a prominent figure in smart and sustainable electrical energy systems. A full professor at the University of Agder, Norway, he has over 30 years of international academic experience at institutions including University College London and the Hydrogen Research Institute.
An influential policy advisor, he was a key member of South Australia's first Renewable Energy Board and has been offered senior leadership roles, including Vice-Chancellor of Homi Bhabha State University Mumbai. As an educator, he has taught a range of courses in electrical and renewable energy systems, guiding numerous PhD scholars in industry-sponsored research projects.
Prof. Kolhe has secured competitive research funding from prestigious bodies like the European Union and the Norwegian Research Council. His research excellence is reflected in an h-index of 36 and his consistent ranking among the top 2% of scientists worldwide by Stanford University. He also serves as an expert assessor for international research councils and holds key editorial roles for top-tier energy journals. A frequent keynote speaker, he remains a visionary force in the global clean energy transition.