Dr. Shantanu Kumar

Dr. Shantanu Kumar is a highly experienced electrical engineer currently serving as Principal Electrical Engineer at BHP since July 2019, where responsibilities include governance and technical stewardship of electrical standards, integrating renewable energy projects, and reviewing safety protocols for high voltage installations. Past roles include Lead Electrical Engineer at Enerven, Specialist Primary Electrical Engineer at Entura, and Senior Asset Strategy Engineer at Western Power, among others, encompassing extensive design, engineering, and management experience in high voltage substations and electrical systems across various sectors. Dr. Kumar holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from Curtin University, a Master of Engineering from The University of Western Australia, an MBA from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Bangalore University.