Sujal Bhavsar

Sujal Bhavsar, Ph.D., serves as a Principal Engineer specializing in AI and Optimization in Electricity Markets at Energy Vault since July 2024. Previously, Sujal worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Ascend Analytics, focusing on machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for electricity price forecasting and optimal battery bidding across various energy markets. Positions held include a Research Intern at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where Sujal contributed to AI projects and achieved significant cost reductions, and a Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Tech, enhancing stochastic measurement tools in power systems. With experience in both research and application, Sujal has developed innovative solutions combining machine learning with energy optimization. Sujal holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, along with a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics.