Vikas Patil

Vikas obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering and subsequently worked as a postdoc at ETH Zurich, where his research focused on testing and modelling of a high-temperature solar receiver, and on techno-economic modelling of solar fuels production. He obtained his MSc in Energy Science and Technology from ETH Zurich and BE in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani, India. Vikas’ professional experience includes stints in production of wind turbines and automobiles, steam accumulator development, and think tank research. He enjoys hiking, cooking, and reading non-fiction.