Dr. Satishchandra Ogale
Dr. Satishchandra B. Ogale is an internationally acclaimed materials scientist and energy researcher, currently serving as Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Energy (RISE) at TCG-CREST and Adjunct Professor Emeritus at IISER Pune. Over a distinguished career spanning four decades, he has made transformative contributions to advanced functional materials, energy storage, and sustainable technologies, with an h-index of 90 and over 39,000 citations. His work is notable for seamlessly bridging fundamental science with real-world applications, reflected in multiple US patents and impactful translational research. Beyond research, he has played a pivotal role in building interdisciplinary programs, mentoring over 65 PhD scholars, and shaping global scientific collaborations in energy and materials science, establishing him as a key figure in driving innovation at the intersection of science, technology, and sustainability.
Dr. Satishchandra Ogale is the Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Energy (RISE), TCG-CREST, Kolkata and Emeritus Professor of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune. He is also a Sr. Advisor, R & D for MIT WPU, Pune.
In addition, Prof. Ogale has been associated with globally recognized scientific honours such as the TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) award, which is conferred on outstanding researchers from developing countries for their contributions to science and technology. He is the he is the 16th Indian physicist to receive this prestigious honour since its inception 39 years ago. The TWAS awards are highly selective, with only a limited number of scientists worldwide being recognized each year across disciplines, making it one of the most prestigious international acknowledgements for scientific excellence in the developing world.
Science pursued with curiosity, innovation guided by purpose, and knowledge applied for the greater good
- Dr. Satishchandra B Ogale
Academic Collaborations
Prof. Ogale’s research focuses on designing and engineering high-performance materials that address critical challenges in energy efficiency, storage, and sustainability. His work combines materials science, physics, and engineering to develop novel solutions with strong commercialization potential.
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Industry & Collaboration
Prof. Ogale is deeply committed to mentoring young scientists and engineers, fostering interdisciplinary thinking, and building strong research ecosystems. He has played a key role in establishing advanced research facilities and shaping academic programs that align with global technological needs.
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Career Highlights (Awards, Honours and Recognitions)
CNR Rao Lecture Prize (2021)
Awarded the prestigious CNR Rao Lecture Prize by the Materials Research Society of India (MRSI), conferred annually to a single materials scientist in the country for outstanding contributions to materials research.
MRSI Special Silver Jubilee Medal (2014)
Recipient of the MRSI Special Silver Jubilee Medal for distinguished contributions to materials research, awarded by the Materials Research Society of India.
Researcher of the Year (2023)
Honored as “Researcher of the Year 2023” under the Energy Storage category by the Indian Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) for impactful advancements in energy materials and technologies.
Best International Collaboration Award (2020)
Recognized as Indian Team Leader of the UK–India SUNRISE program, which received the Best International Collaboration Award by Times Higher Education (THE), one of the most prestigious global recognitions in academia.
International Newton Prize
(2017)
Part of the lead team of the DST–EPSRC APEX-II solar energy project, awarded the International Newton Prize by the British Council for excellence in international research collaboration.
Ramanujan National Fellowship (2006–2011)
Selected as a Ramanujan National Fellow by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, recognizing exceptional scientific leadership and research excellence.
Sir C. V. Raman Prize (1994)
Awarded the Sir C. V. Raman Prize by the Hari Om Trust and University Grants Commission (UGC) for outstanding experimental research in physics.
National Award for Superconductivity Research (1992)
Recipient of the national award for superconductivity research, instituted by the Materials Research Society of India and the International Conference on Superconductivity (MRSI-ICSC).
INSA Young Scientist Medal (1985)
Awarded the Young Scientist Medal by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) for significant contributions to physics early in his career.
Industrial Collaborations
Prof. Ogale’s research focuses on designing and engineering high-performance materials that address critical challenges in energy efficiency, storage, and sustainability. His work combines materials science, physics, and engineering to develop novel solutions with strong commercialization potential.
