Dr. S. N. Srinivas, PhD (Mechanical Engineering), is a seasoned expert in climate change mitigation with 30 years of experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy access, and decentralized renewable energy (DRE). He has served as CEO of REC Foundation, Clean Energy Access Network, and currently NAILS Society. He began his career designing a biomass gasifier plant for rural electrification in Karnataka, earning a Young Scientist Award. His DRE work includes technology innovation, patents, and biomass gasifier systems. He has consulted for UNDP, UNIDO, UNEP, ADB, and others, led 200+ projects, authored 100+ publications, and mentored 50+ students.