Dr. Prabir Kumar Dash is a senior scientist with over 18 years of experience in advanced energy research, laboratory accreditation, and renewable energy technology development. He currently serves as Scientist-E at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, contributing to national programs in  wind energy systems, and energy storage innovation and solar photovoltaics. Prior to joining MNRE, Dr. Dash worked with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on a joint project with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), focusing on high-temperature, high-energy chemical boilers for underwater propulsion.