Gruner Renewable Energy (GRE) has appointed Dr Alok Sharma, former Director (R&D) and Board Member of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), as Mentor & Advisor (Research & Development). The appointment is expected to strengthen the company’s technology and innovation capabilities as it expands its clean energy portfolio across India.
Dr Sharma is one of India’s leading energy scientists with decades of experience in the downstream energy sector. He currently serves as a Visiting Chair Professor at IIT Bombay and a Professor of Practice at IIT Roorkee. He is also the Senior Vice President of the Hydrogen Association of India and President of the National Lubricating Grease Institute – India.
A Chemical Engineering graduate from IIT Delhi, Dr Sharma has played a significant role in advancing India’s refining and energy technologies. His research spans hydrogen energy, gasification, solar energy, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), biofuels and advanced lubricant technologies. Over the course of his career, he has been granted more than 60 patents worldwide, reflecting his contribution to innovation in the energy sector.
Welcoming Dr Sharma to the organisation, Utkarsh Gupta, Founder and CEO of Gruner Renewable Energy, said the company is focused on building a future-ready clean energy ecosystem driven by technology, innovation and execution excellence.
He noted that Dr Sharma’s expertise in hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, biofuels and advanced energy technologies will significantly strengthen the company’s research and development initiatives while supporting the expansion of its BioCNG and other renewable energy businesses.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr Alok Sharma said India’s clean energy transition presents enormous opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth. He added that Gruner Renewable Energy has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions, and he looks forward to contributing his experience in technology development and innovation to support the company’s long-term vision.
The appointment comes as India’s renewable energy sector continues to witness rapid growth, with increasing investments in green hydrogen, biofuels, compressed biogas (CBG), sustainable aviation fuels and other low-carbon technologies. Industry experts believe experienced leaders with deep research and development expertise will play a critical role in accelerating innovation and supporting India’s transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
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