South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC)

A H M Jamery Hasan

AH

DesignationDirector

Professional Bio

Mr. Hasan is a public servant with over 15 years of experience in the Government of Bangladesh. Serving as a Director at the Prime Minister's office, he contributes to national policy coordination and program oversight. He has held policy-oriented responsibilities at the Ministry of Public Administration, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Ministry of Finance, and Prime Minister's Office.

A.K.M Hamidur Rahman

AR

DesignationExecutive Engineer (Civil Engineering)

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Rahman currently works as an executive engineer in the routine maintenance division at the Roads and Highways Department and has over 23 years of experience in the development and maintenance of road and bridge infrastructure.

Aastha Roy

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Abdulla Al Mashud

DesignationDeputy Secretary

Current OrganisationMinistry of Road Transport and Bridges

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Abdulla Al Mashud is a law graduate with postgraduate qualifications in Law and Project Management. He has expertise in development project planning, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation. His professional interests include public procurement, with a focus on promoting effective project implementation, accountability, and sustainable development outcomes.

Abdulla Rafeeu

AR

DesignationDirector Coporate Affairs

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Adam Ali

AA

DesignationAssistant Architect

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

ADNAN RAFIQ

DesignationDomain Officer

Professional Bio

Adnan Rafiq is a civil servant with a distinguished record in trade facilitation and digital transformation within Pakistan's public sector. He has been at the forefront of pioneering initiatives aimed at modernizing trade processes and strengthening institutional efficiency. In addition, Adnan has made significant contributions to the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) initiative. He was instrumental in designing the subscription and registration module, introducing user-focused UI/UX enhancements that improved accessibility and responsiveness. His professional expertise spans policy design, digital governance, and inter-agency coordination, with a consistent focus on leveraging technology for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to governance reforms, institutional strengthening, and trade competitiveness, positioning him as a forward-looking professional in Pakistan's evolving digital trade ecosystem.

ADNAN YOUSAF

DesignationSuperintending Engineer, Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Professional Bio

Working as Superintending Engineer for monitoring of construction activities at under construction 800 MW Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project and also supervisiong the procurement and Contracts Management related tasks under FIDIC and PEC guidelines.

Afsana Afroze Trina

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer

Current OrganisationBangladesh Power Development Board

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Afsana is a Sub-divisional Engineer at the Bangladesh Power Development Board committed to ensuring the success of the power distribution system development project. Her primary responsibilities include meticulously managing budgets, planning, forecasting, and resource allocation. She works closely with financial teams to monitor spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Ahmed Jinnah

AJ

DesignationArchitect

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Ahmed Nadihih

AN

DesignationAssistant Architect

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Ahmed Tholhath

AT

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Aishath Yamna

DesignationManager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Yamna started her career in the energy sector in 2019 at State Electric Company Limited (STELCO), Maldives. Starting from 2024, she was assigned to lead the Planning & Monitoring Unit of the Renewable Energy Department where she supported the implementation of renewable energy development projects. Additionally, she was also entrusted with leading the development of STELCO's five-year Strategic Action Plan 2023.

Aishwarya Vaijayanti

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Aishwarya is a power distribution professional with 12 years of experience, currently serving as Technical Advisor at BSES Yamuna Power Limited. Her expertise spans SCADA, project management and training, enabling her to drive both technological adoption and operational excellence in the utility sector.

Ajay Devedwal

DesignationDeputy Director

Current OrganisationFinancial & Commercial Appraisal Division at Central Electricity Authortiy

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Ajay was appointed assistant director (regulatory affairs and marketing monitoring division) of CEA. He is responsible for market monitoring, rendering advice to the Ministry of Power and different regulatory commissions.

Alia Meher

DesignationJoint Secretary

Current OrganisationEconomic Realtions Division,Ministry of Finance

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Meher is working in Economic Realtions Division,Ministry of Finance power division as Joint Secretary. She has served Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Government of Bangladesh for more than four years in various capacity. As an officer of Administrative Cadre of Bangladesh Civil Service, she also served in field administration and worked as Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate in Manikganj. She also worked in the Ministry of Land and Ministry of Public Administration before joining the Power Division. She has completed her graduation in Law (LL.B (Hons)) degree from Dhaka University of Bangladesh and Master of Law in Niigata University of Japan. She also completed the doctorate of Law degree in law and development from Japan.

Alishpa Khattak

DesignationAssistant Manager Planning

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Alishpa is an accomplished Assistant Manager in the Technical Services Wing at an Electrical Distribution Utility. With expertise in LV Distribution and HV Grids and Transmission System Planning, Cost Estimation, and Tender Evaluation, she excels in delivering high-quality projects. Her meticulous review of technical data and drawings ensures precision and efficiency. With a focus on optimizing distribution systems and grid operations, she continues to drive innovation and growth in the electrical distribution sector.

Amarjyoti Das

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Amarjyoti has a total professional experience of 24 years in the construction industry. Currently he is working with Public Works Roads Department (PWRD), Government of Assam (India) and have a vast experience in working with multilateral bank aided projects. As an executive engineer, he heads a team of engineers engaging in the field of project preparation, procurement and project management of road/bridge projects under the Public Works Roads Department. He is also associated actively with the development of road asset management systems and project monitoring systems under PWRD.

Amber Fatima

DesignationAssistant Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Amber is a highly skilled electrical engineer with over eight years of progressive experience in power distribution, system optimization, and project management, currently serving as assistant manager at Multan Electric Power Company. She has led key initiatives including load flow studies using software, grid station assessments, and technical evaluations for network expansion and performance enhancement. Her expertise spans budgeting, strategic planning, and improving grid reliability and efficiency.

Amna Hassan

DesignationAssistant Director/Junior Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Amna is currently working as assistant director (planning & engineering) at Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), where she is responsible for planning, designing, and improving the power distribution network to ensure reliable and efficient service delivery. With a background in electrical engineering and a keen interest in power system development, she works on load forecasting, system expansion, and integration of new technologies to support the growing energy demands. Her role involves preparing technical proposals, evaluating system performance, and contributing to the modernization of the grid through smart solutions. She also collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders to align projects with national energy policies and sustainability goals.

Amrita Sarangi

DesignationSuperintending Engineer (Elect.)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Amrita is a seasoned power sector engineer with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry. She has worked as a distribution company engineer in the vigilance wing and advanced metering infrastructure in the implementation team of GRIDCO. She is currently working as an effective team member in the State Nodal Agency specializing in renewable energy systems and grid integration. She has successfully led numerous projects focused on optimizing energy efficiency and sustainability.

Amrita Tiwari

DesignationAssistant Engineer

Current OrganisationMadhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Amrita began her career as a lecturer in an engineering college in Madhya Pradesh, teaching for nearly a year before pursuing her M.Tech, during which she was selected by the Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited in 2012. She is presently working as an Assistant Engineer at Shree Singaji Thermal Power Plant (SSTPP), Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh — a coal-based thermal power plant with subcritical and supercritical units (2x600 MW + 2x660 MW). In this role, she looks after the maintenance and planning of these units, along with monitoring and improving the efficiency of the subcritical units at SSTPP.

Amrutha Kolangad

DesignationHazard Analyst

SARIC Training Disaster Management

Professional Bio

Amrutha Kolangad works as a Hazard Analyst for the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), India. She has a vast experience in disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and emergency management. She has been very proactive in improving the state’s disaster preparedness and risk-informed decision-making especially in hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessments, drought analysis and monitoring, emergency operations, data management, and disaster risk governance such as Transgender DRR and Disability Inclusive DRR. A passionate nature enthusiast, she also works on the promotion and integration of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for disaster risk reduction. She has been bestowed with two awards for Good Service Entries by the Government of Kerala for her precise work and contributions in emergency operations.

Ananda Chaudhary

DesignationChairman: Synex Power Pvt. Ltd | Director : Greenedi Energy Limited

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Ananda Chaudhury is a seasoned professional with a robust background in the energy industry, boasting over two decades of experience in project management, engineering, and strategic decision- making. His credentials are further enriched by his participation in prestigious programs such as the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Energy Security by the U.S. Department of State in 2017 and the South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) program by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Government in 2024, focusing on Regional Power Markets. He also serves as the Vice-President of the Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN) and an Executive Committee member of the Nepal Tunnelling Association (NTA).

Ananda Priyadarshi Mallawatantri

AM

DesignationAdvisor to the President of Sri Lanka on Environment, Climate Change and Green Finance

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Anees Fatima

AF

SARIC Training SAR100

Anil Kumar Badoni

DesignationAdditional General Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Anil is currently serving as additional general manager (Civil) at Tehri Hydro Development Corporation where he has been employed since November 1995. His expertise spans building and road construction, execution of the main Tehri dam, and preparation of feasibility reports (FRs) and detailed project reports (DPRs) for hydroelectric projects.

Anita Prajapati

DesignationAssistant Professor

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Anita Prajapati has been serving as an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Institute of Engineering (IOE) for the past six years. Alongside her teaching responsibilities, she also coordinates the energy systems modelling unit at the center for energy studies (CES) at Institute of Engineering. Her academic and professional work primarily focuses on energy systems analysis, energy planning, and sustainable development. Over the years, she has been actively involved in several high-impact national and regional energy-related projects. These include the formulation of long- term low emissions development strategies (LT-LEDS) aimed at achieving Net-Zero Emissions, contributions to the third nationally determined contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, and the Provincial Energy Consumption Survey of Federal Nepal.

Anju Pathak

AP

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Anju is a seasoned electrical and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) professional with over 13 years of experience. She specializes in designing and implementing strategic safety initiatives aimed at fostering a safe and compliant workplace. Her key expertise lies in developing safety management systems, managing emergency preparedness plans, and overseeing regulatory compliance.

Annapurna S.H

AS

DesignationAssistant Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Annapurna provides technical assistance to shape and implement key energy policies, including the Solar Policy 2014-21, Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2022-27, Karnataka Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Policy 2022-27. She actively works with the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited to design schemes and programs aimed at enhancing the state's renewable energy capacity. Her work emphasizes exploring and promoting innovative technologies such as green ammonia and green hydrogen, aligning with global sustainability goals and India's energy transition roadmap.

Anuradha Singh

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Anuradha is a dedicated professional in the electricity distribution sector, focusing on standardizing processes at both Low Tension (LT) and High Tension (HT) voltage levels. She is instrumental in introducing the latest technologies, particularly predictive maintenance tools, and developing online solutions within her department. Previously she spent years in the electricity generation sector, where she was an integral part of the electrical maintenance department.

Anurag Pokharel

DesignationCapacity Development Associate

Anusha Karunapala

DesignationChief Engineer (Procurement & Material Management)

Current OrganisationNational Transmission Network Service Provider (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Anusha Karunapala is a chief engineer at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) with 15 years of progressive experience in substation and transmission line projects. Joining CEB in 2010 as a project engineer, she specialized in the construction of 132 kV and 220 kV grid substations, where she honed skills in electrical design, material procurement, and project execution. Over the years she has advanced through technical and managerial roles, taking on increasing responsibility for complex infrastructure projects. In her current role as chief engineer, she oversees procurement and material management for substation and transmission line construction, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, and cost-effective sourcing.

Anuththara Ariyarathne

DesignationAssistant Director (Engineering)

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Ms. Anuthara is the assistant director at the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA). In her role, she has the privilege of working on transformative projects that are reshaping the approach to renewable energy in Sri Lanka. She is dedicated to aligning her engineering goals with the national energy policy, ensuring continuous investment in sustainable energy solutions for the country. Witnessing the direct impact of this work on local communities has reinforced her commitment to driving positive change through renewable energy.

Anwesa Giri

DesignationDeputy Manager (Operations)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

I Joined PTC India Ltd. (Power Trading Corporation) in 2017 after completing Energy MBA from NPTI Faridabad as a Management Associate and was subsequently promoted to Deputy Manager (Grade 12). I have managed short-term power procurement and trading through bilateral contracts and cross-border power transactions for four years. Now I have main responsibility in operations team for power scheduling and transaction management across power exchanges and bilateral arrangements and coordinate and execute cross-border electricity trade involving Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Archana Poudel

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Archana Poudel, a civil engineer currently working at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Nepal. Since September 2022, she has been serving as an engineer in the ministry and is presently posted in the development assistance coordination and quality section. Her key responsibilities include coordinating with various departments under the ministry as well as with other government ministries to ensure the effective implementation of development partner-assisted infrastructure projects. In her role, she facilitates inter-agency collaboration, assists in project planning and monitoring, and helps maintain quality standards in line with national policies and donor requirements. This position has provided her with valuable exposure to large-scale infrastructure initiatives and has strengthened her understanding of government systems, policy frameworks, and development cooperation.

Archana Sahoo

DesignationDeputy General Manager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Archana has 22 years of experience in power sector which includes power market management, open access, retail tariff design, performance review of power utility, management information system, black start operation of generator, preparation of various reports desired from different regulatory authorities.

Aroob Khalid Burney

DesignationAss Manager Projects, in Business Strategy

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Aroob is serving her organization for the past 8 years and has been involved in multiple roles and projects throughout. She had been recruited by K Electric just right after her graduation in 2017, as a Trainee Engineer.

Asha Bajpai

AB

DesignationGeneral Manager

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Asha Khanal

Designation Assistant Manager

Current OrganisationNepal Electricity Authority

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Asha is currently working at Training Management Department, Engineering Service Directorate, Nepal Electricity Authority.

Ashish Garg

DesignationManaging Director

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Ashish Garg is engaged in power generation, real estate, ceramics manufacturing, mining and power trading business. He is developing hydropower and solar power projects at various stages of development with a combined capacity of 150MW. With a five-year stint in Nepalese banking, he has been advocating private sector led power sector development in Nepal over last one decade. He is the chair of energy development council at Confederation of Nepalese Industries, vice president at IPPAN and is also the managing director of Nepal power exchange limited.

Ashish Ratna Shakya

DesignationDeputy Manager

Ashish Shrestha

DesignationSenior Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Ashok Pal

DesignationFormer COO (CTU) & Executive Director, POWERGRID

Current OrganisationIndependent Consultant (Power Systems)

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Senior power sector expert with over 36 years of experience in transmission planning, national grid development, strategic power system expansion and various technical / regulatory / policy related matters. Former COO (CTU) and Executive Director, POWERGRID, with extensive leadership in planning India’s Inter-State Transmission System and enabling large-scale renewable integration. Played a key role in planning and development of major cross-border interconnections between India and neighboring countries.

ASIF KHAN

DesignationDirector (Civil)

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Asif currently serves as Director (civil) at the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO), under the energy and power department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. His primary area of interest is hydropower construction, and he is a registered engineer with the Pakistan Engineering Council. He has worked as deputy director on the 300 MW Balakot hydropower project in the district. Previously, he served as Assistant Director on the Koto hydropower project in district Dir Lower, which generates 40 MW of electricity. He has held various roles in construction, operations, and planning of hydropower projects His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with technical standards, safety protocols, and environmental guidelines. He also coordinates with multiple stakeholders and manages both project management consultants and contractor teams.

Awdhesh Kumar Yadav

DesignationChief Engineer

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Awdhesh started his career as an engineer in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). At BHEL, he was involved in project management and customer response of projects catering to the industry sector. Currently he has been associated with transmission planning activities, various offline grid functions in the regional power committees, tariff based competitive bidding of transmission projects etc.

Axit Poudyal

DesignationIndependent Consultant

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Bal Mukund Joshi

DesignationAssistant Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Mr. Joshi is currently working as an Assistant Manager at the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and has nearly a decade of experience in the hydropower industry. He possesses extensive expertise in hydropower planning, design, hydrological analysis, energy simulation, optimization, and project development. During his tenure at NEA, he has contributed to several major hydropower projects, including the Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project (1061 MW), Ikhuwa Khola Hydropower Project (40 MW), Chainpur Seti Hydroelectric Project (210 MW), Andhikhola Storage Project (180 MW), and Kulekhani–Sisneri Pumped Storage Project (100 MW). He began his professional career in 2016 as a Civil Engineer with a private consulting firm following his graduation. His professional and research interests include dam engineering, sediment management, climate change, hydrology, and hydraulics.

Balachandran Piratheep

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Balachandran Piratheep is a Project Engineer with over 12 years of experience in irrigation, water resources, and rural infrastructure development in Sri Lanka, currently serving under the Climate-Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project of the Ministry of Agriculture. His expertise includes integrated water resources management, climate-smart irrigation, engineering design, contract management, and construction supervision, gained through major government-led and foreign-funded projects. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, is currently pursuing an MEng in Environmental and Water Engineering at the University of Peradeniya, and is an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and a member of the Engineering Council Sri Lanka (ECSL).

Balendra Chhetry

DesignationManaging Director

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Balendra Chettry began his career with the Kaligandaki-A Hydropower Project (144 MW), laying a strong foundation in the hydropower sector. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous hydropower projects across Nepal, specializing in project feasibility studies, detailed project reporting, mechanical design, and construction supervision. His expertise extends internationally, having served as a technical expert in Afghanistan, where he provided on-the-job training to operational personnel. Balendra is also an entrepreneur and leader in the field. He is the Chairman of Nirvana Tech Pvt. Ltd; a company focused on the design and construction supervision of small hydropower projects in Nepal. More recently, he founded Power Flow Solution, assembling a team of engineers dedicated to the operation and maintenance of existing hydropower plants across the country.

Barira Momal

BM

DesignationAssistant Manager (Planning Analyst)

SARIC Training SAR100

Bashanta Dhoj Shrestha

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Bashanta Dhoj Shrestha is Director in Nepal Electricity Authority. He has more than 20 years experience in Hydropower Design and Development, Project Management and Contract Management. He currently serves as the CEO and Project Director for Dudhkoshi Jalvidyut Company, a subsidiary of Nepal Electricity Authority., tasked with developing the Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project (670 MW). In this leadership role, he oversees the finalization of the Project's detailed engineering design, Environemntal and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study and comprehensive risk/impact assessment in compliance with international guidelines and policies of multilateral development banks (ADB, WB, EIB, AIIB). Furthermore, he is actively driving the strategic efforts to secure financial closure with international development partners.

Bhabani Wagle

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Bhabani Wagle joined the Nepal Electricity Authority as an electrical supervisor in the Biratnagar Regional Office. In 2015, she was appointed as an electrical engineer in NEA. Since 2015 she has been working as a system operator in the power system operation department.

Bhargavee Das

DesignationResearch Associate

Professional Bio

Bhargavee is a research associate at ICRIER and is part of the Digital Economy, Start-ups and Innovation (DESI) team. Previously, she has worked as a junior analyst at Ada Economics, a London based economics firm, where she developed macroeconomic models and prepared country reports focused on European economies.

Bhawana Choudhary

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Bhawana Choudhary is a power sector professional with over 23 years of experience in training, capacity building, and institutional development. She currently serves as Deputy Director at the National Power Training Institute (NPTI), where she has contributed across diverse areas including Corporate planning, Management studies, Training & capacity building and organizational excellence initiatives. An Electronics & Communication Engineer & MBA by qualification, she is passionate about leadership development, skill enhancement, and advancing the growth of India's power sector.

Bhawana Rayamajhi

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Bhim Prasad Gautam

DesignationChief Executive Officer

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Bijay Puri

DesignationGazetted Second Class Officer

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Bimal Gurung

DesignationChief Executive Officer

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Bimal Gurung started his professional career as a civil engineer (Cost Engineer) back in 1997 from the construction of Kali Gandaki, Hydroelectric Project (144 MW), in Nepal, through main civil contractor impregilo spa of Italy. He also worked on the chilime hydroelectric project (22 MW) from 2000 to 2003, as a senior civil engineer. In December 2003, he joined the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), a state-owned enterprise. He worked in upper Tamakoshi hydroelectric project (456 MW) from March 2005 till December 2022 starting from project preparation to commissioning of the project in various roles.

Bina Parmar

DesignationDeputy Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Bina is an electrical engineer with 18 years of experience in power transmission. She began her career at GETCO as a junior engineer in the construction division, contributing to Asia's first ADB funded solar project and the green energy corridor in Gujarat. As deputy manager, she led projects from bidding to execution, pioneering switchgear technology and integrating renewable energy into the grid.

Binita Mandal

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Binita Mandal is an electrical engineer specializing in distribution systems and infrastructure development. With over three years of experience in the energy sector, she has contributed to numerous national projects, including transmission planning, distribution system analysis, and renewable energy integration, she actively participates in energy forums and leadership programs, representing technical women leaders from Nepal.

Binod Bhattarai

DesignationSenior Divisional Engineer

Current OrganisationMinistry of Infrastructure Development, Department of Roads

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

I have served in the Civil Service of Nepal as a Civil Engineer since 2009, following two and a half years of experience in the rural roads sector. I started my government career as a District Engineer (Chief of the District Technical Office) and later worked in various capacities under the Department of Local Infrastructure, contributing to the development of rural infrastructures including roads and bridges. Since 2017, I have been serving under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport and the Department of Roads as a Senior Divisional Engineer, involved in the planning, construction, and management of national highways and strategic roads. Since 2023, I have been serving as Deputy Project Director, overseeing major North–South highway corridors, including National Pride Projects.

Biraj Singh Thapa

DesignationAssociate Professor

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Professional Bio

Biraj Singh Thapa is an associate professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kathmandu University, Nepal. His area of specialization is hydropower and green hydrogen. He believes that a strategic blend of these two energy sectors can change the future of the developing countries of South Asia, both economically and environmentally. His interest lies in cross-disciplinary research in the field of renewable energy technologies for industrial adaptation, contributing to energy transition and green growth. At present, he is focused on developing the energy ecosystem for the transition towards a low carbon society in the Himalayan region. He is leading several projects to implement hydropower as the means of introducing green hydrogen as the alternative fuel for Nepal.

Buddha Maharjan

DesignationManager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Buddha Maharjan is a seasoned professional currently serving as manager at Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). He leads the Identification of hydropower projects initiative, focusing on pumped storage, storage, and peaking run-of-river (PRoR) types. In this role, he coordinates a multidisciplinary team of engineers to screen, prioritize, and conduct pre-feasibility studies for top-ranked hydropower projects across Nepal. With over 13 years of experience at NEA, Buddha has worked across various domains of the energy sector, including planning, procurement, design review, supervision, and project management. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strong technical, managerial, and analytical skills, playing a key role in the successful execution of large-scale infrastructure projects

Capt. Md Shamshuddin

CS

DesignationAssistant Harbour Master

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Capt. Zahirul Islam

CI

DesignationHarbour Master

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Chador TENZIN

DesignationHead (Associate Director)

Professional Bio

Chador has more than 20 years of experience in the field of hydropower planning and engineering, operation & maintenance of hydropower plant, contract & project management and supervision of hydropower construction. He is involved in providing consultancy services related to hydropower development spanning from investigation, preparation of pre-feasibility studies, feasibility/detailed project report and engineering services for the construction of hydropower projects.

Chamari Dhanapala

DesignationChief Engineer (Commercial)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Chamari Dhanapala is an experienced electrical engineer with 12 years of expertise in planning, designing, and managing both medium voltage (33kV) and low voltage (230V) electrical distribution systems. Her career spans extensive work in energy management, loss reduction, and system reliability improvement within distribution utilities.

Chenuka Perera

Designation Electrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Chartered Electrical Engineer with 12+ years of experience in power systems, power generation, renewable energy integration, and energy market development. Currently serving as Chief Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects, supporting BESS deployment, renewable integration, PPA development, and grid modernization within Sri Lanka's National Electricity Market. Experienced in power plant operations, maintenance, commissioning, and system reliability, with research interests in BESS, power system stability, system inertia, and future energy systems.

Chintan Sher

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Chiranjib Jha

DesignationSenior Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Chiranjib Jha is currently working with the Department of Electricity Development as a senior divisional engineer. The duties and responsibilities of the post are to promote and help independent power producers to accelerate generation, transmission and distribution projects in the country. He works for licensing of several transmission and distribution projects which are associated with power evacuation of generators, strengthening national grid and rural electrification. Moreover, he is involved in the preparation of several guideline, code, manual etc. related to the energy sector in Nepal. He has attended several national and international training programs like results-based monitoring & evaluation systems, managing for development results, technical auditors, solar and wind energy application technology for Nepal, creation and operations of power exchange, power grid planning & operations etc.

CHONGA LHAMO

DesignationSenior Section Officer

SARIC Training SAR100

Commodore Md Mahbubur Rahman

DesignationCommodore in Bangladesh Navy

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Rahman is serving in Bangladesh Navy for about 30 years in the engineering branch. He served in different capacities in Bangladesh Navy Frigates, establishments and shipyards. He served as director engineer at Bangladesh Coastguard Headquarters, was on deputation to Chittagong Port Authority leading all engineering departments. He served in UN peacekeeping missions in Georgia and South Sudan.

D. M. Mahesha Thilini Dissanayake

DD

Designation Chief Electrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Mahesha is a chartered electrical engineer with over 15 years of experience in electricity distribution. She began her career as a design engineer attached to Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) of Sri Lanka and then joined the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). In her early years in CEB, she was in power distribution and rural electrification projects, including initiatives funded by ADB, JICA, and AFD. Her responsibilities included technical evaluations, design reviews, procurement, environmental and social assessments, and stakeholder coordination.

DAGO ZANGMO

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Dago has 18 years of experience as a practicing engineer in the field of civil engineering working mostly in the disaster and climate resilient infrastructure, specially related to earthquake and flooding risks.

Dawa JAMTSHO

DesignationSenior Engineer

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Dawa have been working in Bhutan Power Corporation since August 2016. He started his career as a distribution engineer at remote district of Dagana in Bhutan. In 2020, he was transferred to Capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. He has worked as head of customer services in Bhutan Power Corporation. Since 2023, he has been heading the technical section of the same division where he oversees planning of distribution infrastructure and execution. He is responsible for operation and maintenance of distribution network of the capital city.

DAWA ZAM

DesignationExecutive Engineer (Civil)

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

DECHEN DEMA

DesignationExecutive Engineer

Professional Bio

Dechen is an executive engineer working with the Department of Energy, under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. She has more than 12 years of experience working with the Royal Government of Bhutan. Currently under DoE, she is pursuing to learn about evolving technologies in the field of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. She is working towards promoting the use of clean, affordable and innovative renewable energy systems and promoting energy efficiency and conservation measures through energy efficient technologies.

Deepa Shreshtha

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Deepa Vishwas Mudhol Munde

DesignationCommissioner of Social Welfare

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Deepa is a distinguished officer of the Indian Administrative Service with a remarkable career in public administration. Her notable contributions include the distribution of community forest rights in Brahmapuri, ISO certification for schools, a successful tree plantation and COVID management drive in Dhara Shiv and a strong campaign against child marriages in Beed, Maharashtra.

Deepak Pal

DesignationAssistant General Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Deepak is an experienced civil and hydro engineer, specializes in detailed feasibility studies, techno-economic appraisals, tendering, detailed engineering design, and construction monitoring of small to large-scale hydropower projects (HPPs) and water resources projects.

Deepika Sood

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Deepika is an energy professional with over 16 years of experience in the power sector, specializing in hydro-power generation with NHPC limited, India's leading hydropower organization. Currently, she contributes to NHPC's renewable energy and green hydrogen wing, supporting India's ambitious target of achieving 500gw of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Deepsikha Joshi

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

DEKI WANGMO

DesignationAssistant Engineer (Electrical).

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Deki is an assistant engineer at Druk Green Energy Trading (DGET). She is responsible for preparing purchase and sale bids based on supply-demand analysis, managing energy accounting and billing for Druk Green Power Corporation plants, and coordinating with the Bhutan Power System Operator for power imports and exports via the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX). She facilitates market transactions, communicates bid results, and settles grid-related charges to ensure accurate accounting and compliance.

DEKI YANGZOM

DesignationChief Legal Officer

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

DEMA LHAMO

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Professional Bio

Dema Lhamo is a Civil Engineer with over 12 years of professional experience in the hydropower sector, covering project construction, operation, maintenance, engineering, and corporate governance. She began her career with the construction of the 720 MW Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project and subsequently worked with Druk Green Power Corporation Limited in the operation and maintenance of hydropower assets. Currently, she leads the Engineering & Design Section of the 600 MW Khorlochhu Hydropower Project, a strategic partnership project jointly developed by Druk Green Power Corporation Limited and The Tata Power Company Limited.

Designation – (Planning)

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SARIC Training Disaster Management Dam Safety Principles 2.0 Women Trailblazers in Logistics Digitalization of Supply Chains and Logistics Tunnel Boring Machines Building Codes and Standards Renewable Energy Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour Road Asset Management Road Safety Management River Basin Management Ports Learning Tour SAR100 Regional Power Markets Dam Safety Principles Building Blocks for Inclusive Regional Infrastructure Projects (BBIRI)

Dewan Abdus Sabur

DesignationExecutive Engineer (Road Maintenance)

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Sabur is working as an executive engineer in the road maintenance unit of LGED. He has 18 years of working experience with LGED in various positions. He is a certified asset manager from the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), UK. His fields of interest are transportation engineering, road asset management, and road safety.

Dina Khagi

DesignationAssociate Electrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Dina Khagi is an electrical engineer with over 4 years of professional experience in the energy sector, with experience in hydropower sector and transmission line design. Currently, she is working as an associate electrical engineer at K&A engineering consulting, IPPAN, where she focuses on the design of high-voltage transmission lines using GIS-based tools. Her work includes ensuring integrity of transmission lines design confirming compliance with technical standards and safety codes. Her long-term goal is to become a highly skilled transmission and power system design engineer.

Dinesh Sarkar

DesignationResearch Officer (Senior Assistant Secretary)

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Sarkar joined the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) in 2012 and was responsible for development budget preparation and allocation of funds for development projects. Later, he worked as senior assistant commissioner in field administration conducting mobile court and land management issues.

Dip Barahi

DesignationProject Director

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Dip Barahi joined government services as the highway engineer in the Department of Roads. His first placement was as a highway engineer on the project of pavement strengthening in belbari- charharwa road section of east-west highway. He also had opportunities to contribute to the construction of many national roads and bridges nationwide. In 2017, he got to work as a road safety and traffic unit chief in the Department of Roads. During that period, he got a chance to learn about road safety issues in Nepal and was able to contribute to road safety practices. Presently, he is working as the project director at the Madan Bhandari highway project in Nepal.

Dr. Faria Haque Pushpo

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

Current OrganisationWest Zone Power Distribution Company Limited

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Dr. Faria is a power sector professional with more than eight years of experience at West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited (WZPDCL), spanning field operations, planning and development and human resource capacity building. Her career was initiated in the Sales & Distribution Division, contributing to reliable power supply, emergency response and customer service. She later served in the Planning & Development Division for approximately six years, where she contributed to project planning and infrastructure development initiatives aimed at enhancing service reliability and operational efficiency. Currently, she is engaged at the WZPDC Training Institute, focusing on professional development and leadership capacity enhancement of power sector personnel in technical and operational roles, particularly young engineers and women professionals.

Dr. Kasun De Silva

DS

DesignationSenior Lecturer

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Dr. Kasun De Silva is a senior lecturer at the University of Moratuwa, specializing in civil engineering with a focus on hydraulics and coastal engineering. His expertise lies in river hydraulics, river sedimentation, water resource management, irrigation, and wave energy. This work has yielded innovative solutions that promote sustainable water management and ecosystem preservation. Additionally, he has actively engaged with industry as a hydrologist and drainage engineer, providing valuable consultancy services in water resource management and drainage infrastructure.

Dr. Neha Adhikari

DesignationJoint Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Dr. Neha Adhikari is a Joint Director at CPRI, leading the Cables and Wires Division. With over 10 years of experience in high-voltage engineering and power cable diagnostics, she specializes in insulation ageing, partial discharge analysis, predictive asset health assessment, and power system reliability. She is an active researcher, mentor, and speaker, with numerous technical publications and presentations to her credit. Her notable recognitions include the IEEE Young Women Professional Award (ICEPE-2023), Women of Impact Award (2024).

Dr. Tulika Bhattacharjee

DB

DesignationEngineering Officer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Tulika is currently working as an engineering officer in the power system division of the Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore. She previously served as a senior project engineer at Wipro technologies, Bangalore.

Dristi Pandey

DesignationAssistant Manager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Ebethotha Athukoralalage Dulanka Mihiravi Athukorala

EA

DesignationSenior Assistant Secretary

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Eisa Bin Basheer

DesignationDirector (Transmission)

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

An exceptionally successful energy management professional with over two decades of cumulative and diversified experience in planning and management, conduct of International Competitive Bidding (ICB), contract administration for establishment of mega power projects based on various technologies (oil, natural gas, R-LNG, coal) and EHV transmission line projects. An active team player possessed with relationship building skills to significantly boost communication channels, efficacy and expertise that consummates towards a forward-thinking technical and policy formulation / implementation organization.

Eman Manzoor Ahmad

EA

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Eti Dhar

DesignationSenior Training Officer

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Ms. Dhar joined Bangladesh Railway through the Bangladesh Civil Service Recruitment in 2012. Currently serving as a senior training officer at the Railway Training Academy in Chattogram, she plays a vital role in shaping the future workforce of the railway sector. With over a decade of experience, she brings a unique perspective as a working woman in a traditionally male-dominated field.

F.Z. Marzook

FM

DesignationElectrical Engineer (Tower Line Construction & Maintenance)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Zahra Marzook is a distinguished professional in the power and energy sector, bringing over 11 years of experience, seven of which are in coal power generation and four in distribution projects. In 2019, she was recognized with the prestigious Young Woman Engineer Award in Sri Lanka, serving as a role model for aspiring women engineers. She actively volunteers with the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka and the National WE Power Chapter, where she contributes to the Returning Mothers Working Group and the HR Expert Working Group.

Fairuj Asrafy

DesignationAssistant Engineer

Current OrganisationDhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Asrafy is an Assistant Engineer at Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) with more than 3 years of experience in the power sector. Currently, she works in the Design Circle under the Planning and Designing Division, contributing to the planning and design of power distribution networks and related infrastructure.

Faiza Yaqub

Designation Director Energy Management System

Current OrganisationIndependent Market & System Operator

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Engr. Faiza Yaqub serves as Director, Energy Management System (EMS), Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO), Pakistan. She is a power systems and energy sector professional with over 22 years of experience in transmission system operations, SCADA/EMS technologies, HVDC systems, grid modernization, and power sector reforms. In her current role, she leads the development, implementation, and optimization of advanced Energy Management Systems (EMS), Generation Management Systems (GMS), Operator Training Simulators (OTS), Dynamic Security Assessment (DSA) tools, and Wide Area Monitoring Systems (WAMS) to support secure, reliable, and efficient operation of Pakistan’s power system. She has played a key role in several strategic national initiatives, including the successful commissioning of Pakistan’s ±660 kV, 4000 MW Matiari–Lahore HVDC Transmission System and the modernization of the National Control Centre’s SCADA/EMS infrastructure Engr. Faiza holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Power), a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Honors) from UET Lahore, and an MBA in Finance. Her expertise spans real-time grid operations, power system analytics, control center technologies, cybersecurity, vendor management, regulatory coordination, and digital transformation. "

FAIZAN ALI

DesignationDeputy Chief

Professional Bio

Faizan has been serving in the Transport and Communication Section of the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives for over 13 years. Currently he holds the position of deputy chief Transport & Communication. His responsibilities include technical appraisal of development projects , feasibility studies, and preparation of transport and logistics plans. He actively contributes to policy formulation, project monitoring, and evaluation, and represents the ministry in high-level forums. He also plays a key role in shaping integrated transport sector strategies at the national level.

Fanendra Raj Joshi

DesignationManaging Director

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Fanendra Raj Joshi started his career in the water supply and sanitary department, Government of Nepal in 1994 where his duty was estimating, designing, preparation of tender documents and supervision of water supply structures. Currently he is working in Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in different capacities ranging from project engineer to project director and currently appointed as the managing director of upper arun hydroelectric company.

Fareeha Kalam

FK

DesignationManager Technical

SARIC Training SAR100

FAREEHA MALAHAT

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Fareeha is a qualified civil engineer who began her career as a junior design engineer with private consulting firms. She was later selected for the Communication and Works (C&W) Department as an assistant engineer. Over the years, she has served in various key roles within the department, including Section Officer (Buildings), Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Monitoring Officer, and Deputy Secretary (Technical). Currently, she is serving as Deputy Director in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Accessibility Project (KP RAP).

Faroosha Ali Naseer

DesignationDirector of Emergency Management

Current OrganisationNational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

Professional Bio

Strategic Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Management professional with over 12 years of progressive experience strengthening national resilience, leading emergency operations and advancing disaster risk reduction in the Maldives. Currently serving as Director of Emergency Management at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), providing leadership for national preparedness, multi-agency emergency coordination, humanitarian response, disaster data management, policy development and institutional capacity building. Career spans emergency operations, disaster damage and loss assessment, resilience programming, humanitarian coordination, climate adaptation, and stakeholder engagement. I have worked closely with government agencies, emergency services, UN organizations, international development partners, academia, and local communities to strengthen national systems and improve evidence-based decision-making. As a passionate trainer and facilitator, I have designed and delivered professional training programmes, simulation exercises and university lectures for different educational institutes, Government offices and other public and private institutions. I am committed to building safer, more resilient communities through innovation, inclusive leadership, and collaboration.

Fathimath Binth Ali

DesignationHead (Planning and Projects Unit)

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Professional Bio

Fathimath has been working in the field of architecture for 16 years with a diverse background in both interior design and architecture. She began her career as a draftsman and interior designer in private firms before transitioning into government service as an architect. Her career has also included significant contributions to legislative and regulatory frameworks, where she helped shape planning and development guidelines. These experiences have strengthened her ability to balance creative design with governance, compliance, and long-term urban development goals. Currently, she serves as the head of the city planning and projects unit at Fuvahmulah City Council, leading major urban development initiatives, infrastructure projects, and city planning efforts to ensure sustainable and community-focused growth.

Fathimath Ifasha

FI

DesignationDeputy Minister

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Fathimath Rafaaha Riyaz

FR

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Fathimath Saina

FS

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Fathimath Shana Farooq

FF

DesignationDirector General

SARIC Training Building Blocks for Inclusive Regional Infrastructure Projects (BBIRI)

Fathimath Shaufa

DesignationDirector

Current OrganisationMinistry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Professional Bio

Mrs. Fathimath Shaufa is the Director, and current acting head of Policy Development Department of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Republic of Maldives. She is one of the key persons involved in the intial development and of the Construction Act and development of regulations under the Act. She is the Civil Service team lead for formulation of policies, regulations and standards under Ministry’s mandate, which is Housing, Urban Development, Real Estate, Land and Construction Sectors. Her vision is to standardize the sectors mandated to the Ministry, establish strong frameworks for quality control and revolutionize the public services for the sectors during her service.

Fathimath Suha

DesignationAssistant Architect

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Professional Bio

Fathimath is working as an assistant architect at the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure, in the Construction Regulations and Standards Section. In this role, she is actively involved in drafting policies, regulations, and guidelines that support the development and governance of the construction industry in the Maldives. Before joining the Ministry, she worked in a private architectural firm as an assistant architect, where she was engaged in designing a variety of projects ranging from residential spaces to commercial developments. This experience allowed her to strengthen my skills in design, technical drawing, and project coordination, while also nurturing my creativity and passion for architecture.

Fatima Taseer

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Fatima is a professional with over a decade of experience in the field of engineering, currently serving as an executive engineer at WAPDA since 2011. Her expertise spans across project management, engineering design, and operational execution within the power and water sectors. Her technical acumen, coupled with her ability to navigate complex regulatory and environmental challenges, has made me a vital contributor to WAPDA's mission of providing sustainable and efficient energy solutions to the nation.

Firshan Ahmed

FA

DesignationManager, Emergency Operations

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Fizna Yusoof

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Fizna has been working as a director at planning at market development section at Utility Regulatory Authority. Prior to that she was the assistant director and an engineer at the Maldives Energy Authority She is involved in managing all the section work and coordinating and enhancing data collection of utility services including the energy, water and waste sector. She is also involved in reviewing the technical designs of electrical panel and power system reports and approving them according to the relevant technical standards set by the Utilities Regulatory Authority.

Foram B Thaker

DesignationDeputy Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Foram Thaker is serving as a Deputy Engineer with Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCO) and brings over 20 years of professional experience. Her career encompasses diverse responsibilities across multiple domains of the power sector, including 2 years in transmission line and substation project execution and 8 years in the operation and maintenance of substations, including Gas-Insulated Substations (GIS). Currently, she is responsible for managing the Renewable Energy, Renovation, and Modernization (R&M) portfolios of the transmission network across the Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat. Prior to joining GETCO, she worked in the field of engineering education for approximately five years as a faculty member. In addition to her professional responsibilities, she has actively contributed to academia as a member of the Board of Studies for various academic institutions, supporting curriculum development and industry-academia collaboration.

G Z Miskin Gnei Zavia Miskin

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

G. Zavia Miskin is a seasoned maritime and logistics professional with over 25 years of experience at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, currently serving as Director – Logistics. She has held key leadership roles in Operations and Marketing & Business Development and was the first female Director of Port Operations. Her expertise includes container terminal management, warehouse and Container Freight Station operations, commercial strategy, strategic leadership, port administration, and supply chain management.

G.A. Lanka Ruchirani Perera

GP

DesignationElectrical Engineer (Equipment and Asset Database Maintenance)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Ruchirani Perera is working as an electrical engineer at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Sri Lanka, with over a decade of experience in supply-side energy management, project implementation, and information systems.

Galahiti Kankanamalage Shyamalee Karunasekara

DesignationDeputy Director General (Road Asset Management)

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Ms. Karunasekera is a civil engineer by profession and works at the Road Asset Management Division of the Road Development Authority (RDA). She has more than 25 years of work experience in the road sector related to different areas such as road construction, design, supervision, quality controlling, planning & budgeting, and specializes in road asset management. She is also the leading person who implemented the Sri Lanka Road Asset Management System (SLRAMS) in the Road Development Authority to reach the smart objectives.

Gali Srinivasulu

GS

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Ganesh Ojha

DesignationSection Officer

SARIC Training Disaster Management

Professional Bio

Ganesh Ojha is a disaster management and governance professional with experience in policy formulation, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination across federal, provincial, district, and local levels. Skilled in disaster risk reduction, search and rescue management, and rehabilitation planning, has served in key roles including Chief Administrative Officer, Assistant Chief District Officer, and Section Officer. Trained in impact-based forecasting, municipal disaster planning, building code implementation, and landslide risk assessment

Gazi Md Mozammel Haque

GH

DesignationAdditional Project Director

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

H.G. Luminda Niroshana Gunawardhana

HG

DesignationSenior Lecturer

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Dr. Luminda Gunawardhana is a senior lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Moratuwa since 2021. He worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at Tohoku University, Japan (2010-2013), and later as an Assistant Professor, then promoted to Associate Professor (2013-2021), in the Civil and Architectural Engineering Department at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. His research interests include surface and subsurface water interactions, climate change, and extreme event analysis.

Habib Md Anwarul

DesignationJoint Secretary & Director General

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Habib has appointed transaction advisors for PPP projects across all ministries. He supervises and monitors all PPP projects under the Power Division, Energy and Mineral Resources Division, LGD, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Shipping, and Internal Resources Division. He works on PPP incentives, coordinates with NBR, and handles Legal and PPP Policy/Law issues.

Habibun Nahar

HN

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Hafizul Ahmed

HA

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer (P&D)

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Hammiya Latheef

DesignationDirector General

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Hammiya has served in various capacities, including investigation officer and later as the Director of the Investigation Department of the Human Rights Commission of Maldives. Additionally, she gathered experience in the health service sector, serving as a community health manager at the Department of Medical service.

Hamra Laadi

DesignationAssistant Director Planning & Scheduling

SARIC Training SAR100

Harapriya Behera

HB

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Hari Prasad Neopane

DesignationProfessor

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Hari Prasad Neopane is a professor at the department of mechanical engineering, Kathmandu University. He has been working at Kathmandu University since 2000 and serving the university with different administrative responsibilities. He has published more than 120 research articles and three book chapters in national and international journals and conference proceedings. He has received the education award (shikshya puraskar), the young scientist award, and many more from the government of Nepal for the dedication of his service and contribution in the education sector of Nepal. He has also handled several national and international conferences and training courses related to his field of interest. He has visited more than 25 countries for research and development as well as international collaboration and cooperation.

Harini Thalagala

DesignationEngineer, Road Asset Management Division

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Ms. Harini Thalagala is an experienced civil engineer, with over 10 years of expertise in road infrastructure asset management, project coordination, and detailed design. In her current role in the road asset management division, she leads road infrastructure asset valuation tasks, ensuring the reliability and validity of data through systematic processes. Her work involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to maintain the Sri Lanka Road Asset Management System (SLRAMS) and contribute to strategic planning and training programs.

Hassan Zihan

HZ

DesignationDeputy Minister

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Hawwa Shaeen

HS

DesignationAdiitional Council Officer

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

HINA AKRAM

DesignationDeputy Director, Public Private Partnership

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Hina has been actively involved in the planning, execution, and management of key infrastructure and operational projects within the railways. Her role has centered around enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the national rail network, implementing modern technologies, and optimizing operational processes to improve passenger and freight services through private investments. She has contributed to strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing railway infrastructure, streamlining logistics, and fostering regional connectivity, aligning with the broader goals of sustainable and integrated transport systems.

Hina Khan

HK

DesignationXEN-Hydropower Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Hira Ashraf

DesignationAssistant Manager (Program)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Hira is an electrical engineer with over seven years of experience advancing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability in Pakistan. Currently serving as assistant manager (program) at PEECA, she leads large-scale clean energy projects funded by the world bank and KFW bank, enabling the deployment of over 40 mw of solar PV systems across Punjab. Her contributions include developing appliance standards, establishing Pakistan's first public-sector ac testing lab, and shaping policies on electric vehicles and energy-efficient buildings. Committed to sustainability and gender inclusion, she has also led outreach programs reaching over 90,000 students and training 2,000+ professionals.

Humaira Batool

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Humaira is currently serving as an Executive Engineer (power) at the Tarbela hydroelectric power station, one of Pakistan's largest and most critical power generation facilities. With over a decade of experience in the power sector, she has developed deep expertise in hydroelectric generation, plant operations, and system reliability. She began her career with WAPDA in 2011 as part of its pioneering batch of engineers, starting at the Ghazi Barotha hydropower project, where she proudly served as the only female engineer for six years. Throughout her career, she has contributed to optimizing energy output, enhancing plant efficiency, and ensuring compliance with rigorous safety and operational standards.

Husnain Afzal

DesignationDirector (Technical) to Chairman WAPDA

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Husnain has been associated with WAPDA for over 15 years, gaining deep insight into the water challenges faced by Pakistan. These challenges include limited focus on conservation, water-intensive agricultural practices, inadequate storage infrastructure leading to water, food, and energy insecurity, excessive groundwater extraction, and interprovincial disharmony caused by irregularities in water accounting and auditing systems. He has also observed the complexities of transboundary water disputes. During his tenure at WAPDA, he has held several key positions, including roles at the Tarbela dam, the 1410 mw Tarbela 4th extension hydropower project, the Simly dam project, and within WAPDA's planning division

Ifrah Hafeez

DesignationDeputy Manager (Safety)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ifrah began her career in the design department of NTDC, gaining experience in office-based tasks such as preparing tenders and evaluating bid documents. While this role provided a strong foundation, she sought more hands-on experience and moved to the asset management department. Working in grid system operations and maintenance gave her deep insights into the field. She later transitioned to the training & development department, where she conducted technical promotion training for officers of all cadres. This role enhanced her leadership skills and solidified her commitment to knowledge sharing. Currently, she serves in the health, safety & environment department, ensuring workplace safety and compliance within NTDC.

Imran Ahmed

DesignationCouncil Executive

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Professional Bio

Imran is a civil and construction engineer working as the head of Municipal Services in Kulhudhuffushi City Council, Maldives.

Inayat Ur Rahman

DesignationDirector RAMS

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Inayat Rahman is an accredited professional engineer by the Pakistan Engineering Council with over 15 years of professional experience, he is currently working as Director Road Asset Management (RAMS) in communication and works department, Govt of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He has served as Deputy Secretary technical for 3 years, he has extensive hands-on experience in contract management, Road Asset Management, site supervision, quality control, and ensuring efficient utilization of public funds in diverse government projects. His expertise spans restoration and strengthening of existing infrastructure as well as the planning and construction of new infrastructure, including buildings and roads.

Irsa Kanwal

IK

DesignationDeputy Manager Operations

SARIC Training SAR100

Ivy Nahar Tisha

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Tisha is a dedicated electrical engineer with over 10 years of experience in Bangladesh’s power distribution sector. She joined the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) in 2016 and has held progressive technical and leadership roles. In 2022, she was promoted to Deputy Director (Technical) at the BREB Training Directorate, where she led technical training, curriculum development, and workforce capacity-building initiatives. In 2025, she transitioned to the PBS Monitoring and Management Operations Directorate, continuing to contribute to operational excellence and sector development. As BREB’s WePOWER Focal Point, she champions gender equality and inclusion in the energy sector. Under her leadership, BREB developed a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)-responsive workplace framework. Recognized by the World Bank as an Energy Leader, she also led the establishment of the first daycare facility in Bangladesh’s power sector, marking a significant milestone for workplace inclusion. Ms. Tisha is an Executive Committee Member of the WePOWER Bangladesh National Chapter and is passionate about advancing women in STEM, inclusive leadership, and sustainable energy development.

JAMYANG TEMPA

DesignationEngineer

Javaria Shehzad

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Javaria is a professional engineer with over 15 years of experience in the power sector. She joined the National Grid Company of Pakistan in 2012 and currently serves as deputy manager technical in the projects department. Her career began in 2010 as a design engineer at a renowned private firm, where she was recognized for her outstanding work on a pilot transformer project that achieved 68% reduced losses compared to conventional designs. She is Pakistan's first female engineer to specialize in power transformers and played a leading role in implementing ISO 17025 lab accreditation. In her current role, she has successfully commissioned multiple 500kv and 220kv grid stations and transmission line projects. Among her recent achievements, she is leading Pakistan's first pilot project for reconductoring a 220kv transmission line using low-loss ACSR conductors.

Jaya Narayan Acharya

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Disaster Management

Jeena Borana

DesignationGeneral Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Jeena is a technical professional with a total of 13 years of experience. Her area of expertise is commercial functions, business development, analysis of energy data, managing teams and leading customer engagements, solar energy and net metering. She has also worked across vendor development, tender evaluation of electrical equipment, preparation of specification, engineering drawing approval and inspection.

Jobeda Akhtar

DesignationChief Training Officer (OTO),Railway Training Academy

Professional Bio

Ms. Akhtar has been serving in the Government of Bangladesh since 2008, gaining extensive experience in railway administration, human resource management, and commercial operations. She has overseen HR strategy, recruitment, performance management, training, and employee relations. She also contributes to youth development as the rover scout commissioner of Chattogram railway district.

Johura Arifa Johura

JJ

DesignationSenior Assistant Secretary

Jyoti Kumar KC

DesignationProject Coordinator

Professional Bio

Jyoti Kumar is a geologist with 18 years of professional experience in hydropower project administration, construction management, site supervision, project design, and investigation. His expertise includes providing feedback for the optimization of project design, verifying, recommending, and approving IPC, and developing value engineering and innovation in project construction. He ensures the implementation of health and safety plans for workers and equipment at the work site and within project areas. He also ensures that engineering design and construction activities comply with environmental standards, social safeguard guidelines, and government regulations.

Jyoti Singh

JS

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

A power sector professional with nearly 11 years of experience in the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in the Hydro Power Sector and Transmission Sector. Expertise includes techno-economic appraisal of hydro projects, installed capacity assessment, design energy studies, and cost estimation of E&M components. Has also played a key role in formulating guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) for hydro project concurrence, enabling infrastructure, and flood moderation initiatives, amendment in CEA Consturction Regulation, 2022, formulating the SoP for transmission line shifting.

K.K.A. Chandrakanti

KC

DesignationElectrical Engineer (Material Management)

SARIC Training SAR100

K.K.Navoda

K

DesignationElectrical Engineer (Commercial)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Navoda gathered experience as an engineer in Ceylon Electricity Board. She has field experience in distribution low voltage and medium voltage line construction, tower construction, transformer earthing etc. She has been working as a training engineer in Thermal Power Plans owned by Ceylon Electricity Board and presently, engaged with the distribution division of the same organization. She is continuously enhancing her knowledge through various courses and willing to take on new challenges in the future.

Kabir Ahmed

DesignationJoint Chief (Joint Secretary)

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Kalaivani Sundaramurthy

DesignationDeputy Manager

Current OrganisationSuzlon Energy Ltd.

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

I'm Kalaivani, and I currently work as a Deputy Manager in New Business Development with over four years of experience in the renewable energy sector, primarily focusing on Green Hydrogen and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). What I enjoy most about my role is connecting technology with business needs. I work closely with customers to understand their challenges, identify opportunities, and develop practical and sustainable energy solutions. From market analysis and proposal preparation to coordinating with technical teams and supporting project development, I've been involved in driving new business initiatives from concept to execution. Over the years, I've built strong skills in stakeholder management, techno-commercial discussions, and business strategy while working in a fast-paced and evolving industry. I'm passionate about clean energy and excited by the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the transition to a more sustainable future. I'm now looking for a role where I can continue learning, take on larger responsibilities, and create meaningful business impact while growing alongside a dynamic organization.

Kallauvila Veedu Ravindran Jyothilal

DesignationAdditional Chief Secretary (Finance & Tax)

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Jyothilal has held key roles across departments including transport, IT, aviation, ports and parliamentary affairs. He has served as collector of Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur, and led major initiatives such as Kochi metro, smart city Kochi, Kannur airport, e-mobility, and high-tech agriculture. Over the past he has been associated with 23 companies in roles such as Nominee Director, Alternate Director and Managing Director, etc.

Kalpana Adhikary

DesignationProject Manager

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Kankanamalage Kamal Purodha Perera

DesignationDeputy General Manager (RE Procurement)

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Mr. Kamal had the opportunity to manage and supervise turn-key contracts for underground cable laying works. As a network planning engineer, his main task is to prepare the network plan for the medium voltage and low voltage networks (both 33kV and 400V) systems to cater to the optimum operation.

Kanti Soni

KS

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Kanti is a dedicated professional working with the Regional Load Dispatch Centre (RLDC) and the Regional Power Committee (RPC), representing 20 power stations in a critical role that supports the efficient and reliable operation of the regional electricity grid.

Kanwal Khalid

DesignationDeputy Manager - Asset Management

SARIC Training SAR100

KARMA TSHOMO

DesignationManager

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Professional Bio

Karma has been working with Druk Green Power Corporation since 2014. She began her career as an assistant engineer (Civil) at Chhukha Hydropower Plant (CHP), the oldest hydropower project in Bhutan. Currently she holds the position of Manager, Civil Maintenance Section at Druk Green Power Corporation. In her current role, her responsibilities include planning, drawing, designing, estimating, and executing projects related to hydraulic civil structures and other infrastructures such as buildings, roads, and walls.

Kashfia Nowrin Choudhury

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer (Reserved)

Professional Bio

Kashfia is a dedicated civil engineer and researcher specializing in disaster risk mitigation for road networks.

Kathirgamathamby Vasanthan

DesignationClimate Smart Agriculture Specialist

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Mr. Vasanthan is interested in integrated water resources management & related resources, climate resilience agriculture and fisheries sector development. He has 19 years of working experience in the government sector with non-governmental organizations (NGOs). He joined Care International as a project officer under the Post Tsunami Recovery project in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. He has worked in the Department of Agriculture (Ext) as a Development Officer (Agriculture) for 5 years and Japan International Cooperation Agency as a Fishery Development Specialist. Thereafter he joined Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nation as a Project Officer.

Keya Ghosh

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Keya Ghosh has 2 years of professional experience at Northern Electricity Supply PLC

Khadiza Umme Tahera

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Tahera is working as a Sub-divisional Engineer at BPDB with over eight years of experience. In 2017, she joined BPDB working on converting a simple cycle gas turbine to a combined cycle plant. Later, she moved to the IPP cell, engaged in planning, evaluating, and monitoring IPP projects including combined cycle, coal-fired, and renewable power plants. Her work involves feasibility studies and grid stability strategies.

Khaleda Akhtar

KA

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Khalid Muhammad

KM

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

KHURRAM BALOCH

DesignationDeputy Director (Maintenance)

Current OrganisationNational Highway Authority (NHA)

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Professional Bio

A Professional Engineer registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), currently serving as Deputy Director (Maintenance) at the National Highway Authority (NHA), Pakistan, with over 18 years of experience in highway infrastructure management. His areas of expertise include highway pavement maintenance and rehabilitation, road asset management, bridge inspection and maintenance, and highway tunnel operations. He is also an ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, contributing to quality assurance, risk management, and continual improvement initiatives within the organization. His experience includes the rehabilitation and modernization of tunnel electrical and mechanical systems, SCADA upgrades, and emergency response management. He is committed to promoting sustainable infrastructure, effective asset management, and excellence in transportation engineering.

KINLEY ZANGMO

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Kinza Ali

KA

DesignationAssistant Manager Planning

SARIC Training SAR100

KINZANG WANGDI

DesignationAssistant Engineer (Civil)

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Kinzang is an assistant engineer (civil) and has been involved in overseeing topographical surveys and mapping for hydropower studies at various levels within the department for past six years. His responsibilities included site visits, as well as the preparation of reports and maps for hydropower structures, including dam siting during the reconnaissance and pre-feasibility phases of study. Additionally, he has been conducting initial environmental and social impact studies for the reconnaissance and pre-feasibility of new hydroelectric projects in Bhutan.

Kiran Gautam

DesignationSenior Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Kiran Gautam is a senior divisional engineer currently working at Water and Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS), Government of Nepal. By profession she is a mechanical engineer. She has been in the civil service for the last 15 years. However, she has experience of working at various national and international organizations. She was with United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) before joining Government of Nepal. Now, her technical areas of expertise are energy planning, energy modeling, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Komal Dupare

DesignationAssistant Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Komal is currently serving as an assistant director in power system planning and appraisal division of CEA, wherein she is dealing with transmission system planning of 8 states in Northern India. She is also looking into the project reports for numerous hydro and pump storage projects. She also deals with the transmission schemes awarded through tariff-based competitive bidding and is involved in the development of key reports.

Konica Sarker

DesignationDeputy Director (Executive Engineer)

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Ms. Sarker has been with BPDB for over 15 years. In early stages, she worked in the directorate of program in the planning and development department, monitoring progress of ongoing electricity generation and distribution projects. Later, she transitioned to the strategic business unit as an executive engineer, focusing on monitoring power generation costs and output of government-owned power plants.

KSC Tongden Lepcha

DesignationAdditional Chief Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

I hold the position of Additional Chief Engineer with the Power Department, Government of Sikkim. As the head of the department in Gyalshing District, West Sikkim, my primary responsibility is to oversee and manage the transmission and distribution aspects of the electrical network within the district, alongside its administrative functions. In addition to managing these transmission and distribution networks, I also oversee centrally sponsored schemes such as the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), Sikkim Power Sector Development Project funded by ADB which are key to enhancing the region’s power infrastructure

KUENGA CHODEN DORJI

KD

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

KUENGA GYELTSHEN

DesignationChief Operating Officer

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Professional Bio

Kuenga has extensive experience in the hydropower sector, he has contributed to several significant projects across Bhutan. Currently, he serves as the CEO at Druk Hydro Energy Limited, where he oversees the construction of the 600mw Khorlochhu Project in Bhutan. His blend of practical experience, advanced education, and strategic vision positions him as a key contributor to the sector. Through his work, Kuenga continues to champion innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, playing a crucial role in Bhutan's journey towards energy self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability.

KUENZANG DORJI

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer (Civil)

Professional Bio

Kuenzang is a civil engineer with almost a decade of experience in design, estimation, drawings, site supervision and execution of civil infrastructure projects within Druk Green Power Corporation. Further, he is heavily involved in the preparation and evaluation of tenders/procurement documents and executing the projects as per the norms of the procurement document and transaction of procurement data through Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP).

Kulmeet Kultar Sharma

DesignationHead of Project

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Kulmeet is an engineering professional with 32 years of experience, specializing in hydro power project implementation, construction, and execution. He has worked on landmark projects like Pykara (105 MW) and Tehri (1000 MW). He is currently serving as head of project for the 900 MW Upper Karnali project in Nepal.

Kunzang Chophel

DesignationSenior Divisional Manager (Electrical)

Professional Bio

Kunzang has experience in asset management, preventive maintenance, and team leadership, He is committed to adapting and implementing innovative solutions to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime. Additionally, his division is entrusted to taking care of customer services and metering, billing and revenue collection by electricity supply.

Kushal Gurung

DesignationChief Executive Officer

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Professional Bio

Kushal Gurung is a low carbon professional, with more than 15 years of work experience spanning across Asia and Europe. He is the founder of Wind Power Nepal, that works in renewable energy and climate change. He is also a co-founder and director of Gandaki Urja, a company that converts organic waste to produce compressed biogas (CBG) and organic fertilizer. He also started an agri-tech venture- Mutha Argo, to grow pesticide-free vegetables all year around using low-cost greenhouse hydroponics vertical farming technology as a climate resilient agriculture solution. He currently sits on the board of Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC), under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. He is also one of the Asia 21 Young Leaders for 2017 by the Asia Society, USA.

Kushalta Nyoupane

DesignationProject Manager

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Laxmi Jha

DesignationSenior Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Laxmi Jha started her career as a lecturer in Kathmandu engineering college. Altogether, four years of service in the Ministry of Urban Development. She then secured the position as a senior divisional engineer in the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation. In this position, her primary responsibilities include licensing, designing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on hydropower projects. She was also involved in public hearings and dispute settlements during the construction of hydropower and transmission line projects.

LHAKPA CHOKI TAMANG

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Lhakpa serves as the shift in-charge engineer at an interconnecting substation of Bhutan Power Corporation. Her responsibilities include monitoring feeder loading records, coordinating with the maintenance team during faults, and maintaining communication with the central load dispatch center. She actively participates in testing, maintenance, and fault clearance activities, working closely with her teammates to ensure smooth and reliable substation operations during her shift

LHENDHUP NAMGYAL

LN

DesignationAssociate Director

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Yeshi's professional journey has been characterized by her interest in earth's processes and resources, inspiring her to actively pursue various renewable energy training programs.

M V N Nisansani

DesignationChief Engineer (Tariff)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Nisansani is a dedicated professional in the power sector with 14 years of experience, including over 12 years at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). She currently plays a key role in regulatory affairs, particularly in tariff formulation and revision processes. Her responsibilities include developing and reviewing end-user tariffs, analyzing customer data, and preparing regulatory submissions aligned with national policies and guidelines.

M.V.P.G. Udayakanthi

MU

DesignationChief Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Udayakanthi, a chartered engineer with over 16 years of experience in the power sector, currently serving as chief engineer at Ceylon Electricity Board. She led efforts to enhance grid reliability, optimize maintenance strategies, and integrate renewable energy into the national network. She has played a pivotal role in enhancing power distribution reliability, construction, and maintenance efficiency. Her technical expertise spans high-voltage engineering, renewable energy, and smart meter technologies.

Madiha Yaqoob

DesignationAssistant Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Maharjan Raju

MR

DesignationSenior Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Maharjan Raju currently serves as the divisional engineer at the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MEWR), playing a key role in advancing Nepal's power sector with a particular focus on hydropower development. His responsibilities include overseeing electricity surveys and managing permits for power generation.

Mahendra Singh Verma

MV

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Manathunga Arachchilage Priyanthi Gunasekara

DesignationLegal Officer

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Mandira Adhikari

DesignationDeputy Manager

Current OrganisationNepal Electricity Authority (NEA)

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Mandira Adhikari is a Deputy Manager at Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), where she has built extensive expertise over a decade in Nepal’s evolving power sector — facilitating domestic and cross-border power trading, negotiating long-term power purchase agreements with private hydropower developers, and collaborating with Indian Power traders/entities for short/medium/long term purchase/sell of power. With a firm understanding of Nepalese and Indian power market, she actively seeks opportunities to learn, share, and contribute to this momentous transition phase as a committed energy enthusiast with a keen interest in energy efficiency, energy security, and regional power trading.

Manisha Shahi Thakuri

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Manisha Thakuri is serving as an electrical engineer at Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), with experience in both transmission and distribution projects. Currently overseeing the 220KV, Kathmandu Valley Transmission Project, coordinating stakeholders and managing contracts.

Manisha Subhlaxmi

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Manjula Jayaram

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Manjula is an assistant executive Engineer with the Government of Karnataka, with over 14 years of expertise in the transmission and distribution sector. Currently, she plays a pivotal role in monitoring cells and evaluates utility performance, ensures adherence to regulatory standards, and oversees the implementation of state and central government energy initiatives. Her responsibilities also include resolving consumer grievances and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration to enhance service delivery and achieve strategic goals.

Manoj Kumar Verma

DesignationAssociate General Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Manoj is a seasoned infrastructure and energy professional with over 20 years of experience in the power, hydroelectric, and infrastructure sectors. He has extensive expertise in managing construction projects from conceptualization to execution.

Manoj Tamrakar

DesignationManager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Manoj is a civil engineer currently serving as Project Manager at upper tamakoshi hydropower limited, a subsidiary of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Since December 2021, he has been responsible for the overall management of the rolwaling khola hydroelectric project, overseeing planning, execution, and coordination of all technical and construction-related activities. His career includes significant contributions to the construction of the dam for the 456 MW upper tamakoshi hydroelectric project, where he was involved in design review, construction supervision, and contract administration. He brings strong expertise in hydropower project development, particularly in dam engineering, civil works, and project coordination. His responsibilities span technical planning, quality assurance, safety and environmental compliance, and stakeholder communication

Manpreet Joshi

DesignationAssistant Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Currently serving as an Assistant Director at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), Chandigarh. With over 10 years of experience in the power sector, i had the opportunity to work across a wide range of domains, including commercial billing, power distribution, substation operation and maintenance. In my current role, i am actively involved in the procurement of power plant equipment through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, ensuring efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement processes.

Mariyam Ali

DesignationManager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Mariyam has been working as a manager in the projects planning and development department of STELCO. Her major work involves project management, which includes the Fifth Power Development Project (50MW) the major power project that has been conducted in the Maldives and the Greater Male.

Mariyam Ashiya Waheed

MW

DesignationCivil Engineer

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Mariyam Shahana

DesignationPermanent Secretary

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Mariyam is the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, a role she has held since 2023. With an extensive career in public administration, she has brought a strategic vision and exceptional leadership to her current role, shaping and executing pivotal policies within the ministry. Her career is distinguished by her work across various government organizations, primarily focusing on human resource management. She has held significant roles in the Aviation Security Command and the Anticorruption Commission, where she excelled in organizational development, strategic planning, and enhancing operational integrity and efficiency.

Mariyam Shazleena

DesignationTransport Officer

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Mariyam is a dedicated transport officer at the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, with over two years of experience in the land transport sector. Her role has strengthened her expertise in policy implementation, administration, and system development, while equipping her with the resilience to face daily challenges and transform them into opportunities for growth. Her vision is to contribute to a modern, accessible, and sustainable transport environment aligned with global best practices while remaining deeply rooted in the needs of Maldivian society

Mariyam Shazma

MS

DesignationAssistant Architect

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Mariyam Suhaila

MS

DesignationArchitect

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Marrya

M

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Masha Mendis

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Masha Mendis is an experienced electrical engineer currently working in the corporate strategy Division (IT Branch) of the Ceylon Electricity Board. With over a decade of experience across engineering, IT, supply chain, and digitization, she brings a strong blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to her work. As an associate member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, she has contributed to several national-level digital transformation initiatives, including the digitization of government procurement platforms. She is also an active member of the WePOWER Sri Lanka Chapter, where she supports efforts to promote gender equality in the energy sector. She has organized and led workshops and field visits aimed at empowering female undergraduates and professionals in STEM.

Md Abdur Rahim

DesignationSuperintending Engineer (Road Maintenance)

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Rahim began his career as an assistant engineer at LGED focusing on planning, estimating, procurement, and construction of rural infrastructure. Promoted to executive engineer, he worked in the project monitoring and evaluation unit and led successful litigation in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He was selected by the anti-corruption commission Bangladesh and served as an investigation officer to combat corruption.

Md Abdus Shakur

MS

DesignationDeputy Chief Finance and Accounts Officer

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Md Ahsan Habib

MH

DesignationDirector

Md Amanullah Aman

DesignationExecutive Engineer, RHD (Civil Engineering)

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Aman joined the Bangladesh Civil Service and began working in the Roads and Highways Department (RHD), where he has been employed for 26 years. Initially, he worked in the field level laboratory on road quality testing. Subsequently, he was involved in planning, management, maintenance, budgeting, and development of several roads and bridges.

Md Anisur Rahman

DesignationAdditional Secretary

Professional Bio

Anisur Rahman is the Additional Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh working in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. Before joining this position, he was the project director of Sylhet International Airport project under the same Ministry.

Md Anwar Hossain

MH

DesignationPlant Manager

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Md Haider Ali

MA

DesignationJoint Chief (Joint Secretary)

Md Jahirul Islam

DesignationDeputy Secretary

Current OrganisationMinistry of Public Administration, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

MD JAHIRUL ISLAM is a Deputy Secretary of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh with over 20 years of experience in public administration, climate governance, sustainable development, and programme management. He has extensive expertise in climate adaptation, environmental governance, climate finance, urban resilience, infrastructure planning, Road Transportation and local governance.

Md Jasim Uddin

DesignationSuperintending Engineer, Planning and Research

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Jasim Uddin joined LGED as an upazila sub district engineer in 1992. He was responsible for planning, implementing and supervising activities related to finance, procurement and monitoring of rural and urban infrastructure projects. He has been involved as procurement trainer in LGED and other departments such as PATC since 2010.

Md Mahbub Choudhury

DesignationChief Planning Officer

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Choudhury is responsible for the development of the port of Chittagong. He is involved in preparing development schemes and determining the technical and economic feasibility of development projects.

Md Qudrat-E-Khuda

MQ

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Md Qutub Al-Hossain

MA

DesignationJoint Chief (Joint Secretary)

Md Shaheen Sarker

DesignationAdditional Project Director

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Sarkar is a highly experienced transport studies professional with core competence in road safety. He has eighteen years of experience in highway construction, maintenance, and supervision of the highway network in Bangladesh. Since 2012, he has been contributing significantly to increasing the safety of the RHD road network, holding key decision-making positions in road safety design schemes and ADB-financed projects.

Md Shariful Islam

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Islam is responsible for procurement and supervision of roads and building as a procuring entity.

Md Shazibul Hoque

DesignationDirector (Operational Performance)

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Mr. Haque's job responsibility broadly is power sector utility performance monitor & reform for sustainable development of Bangladesh power sector. He is the focal point for implementing power sector unified ERP, monitoring & evaluation, member of power division innovation team, and designated RTI officer.

Md Shihabuddin

DesignationDeputy Manager Estate

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Shihabuddin joined the Chittagong District Bar Association as an apprentice lawyer in 2013. Since August 2023 he has been serving as Deputy Manager (Estate) at Chittagong Port Authority. He has been playing the role of social and resettlement specialist at bay terminal project, a priority project of the government.

Md Zahangir Alam

DesignationSuperintending Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Alam was posted at the Jamalpur circle, where he played a key role in the implementation of various development and maintenance projects. He also served as the executive engineer of the soil investigation division under the Bangladesh Road Research Laboratory. His notable contributions include involvement in the construction of the 1,360-meter-long Rupsa Bridge (JICA-funded) and an ADB-financed road development project.

Md. Golam Rabbi

MR

DesignationJoint Secretary

Md. Imran Hossain

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Md. Imran Hossain is an Assistant Engineer at Dhaka Electricity Supply PLC (DESCO), Bangladesh with experience in Grid Substation planning, design, construction and project implementation. He also serves as an Environmental Officer in the EHS Unit, contributing to environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives. His professional interests include renewable energy integration, energy storage systems, smart grid, environmental impact assessment and the development of sustainable and low-carbon power systems.

Md. Maruful Alam

MA

DesignationDirector

Md. Tanvir Hasan Ruman

MR

DesignationPS to Principal Secretary

Md. Wasiqul Islam

DesignationPrivate Secretary to Senior Secretary & Member

Professional Bio

Mr. Islam has a distinguished career spanning both banking and civil service sectors. He has served under the Ministry of Public Administration, Ministry of Land, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Cabinet Division, Ministry of Law, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, and the Bangladesh Planning Commission.

Meena

DesignationChief Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Meena with over 17 years of experience at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), specializes in contract services with a strong focus on procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). She has extensive hands-on experience with the supplier relationship management (SRM) portal and SAP. She was also involved in commissioning work of augmentation of 500MVA, 400/220kV transformer, including 400kV and 220kV bay. She has the experience of Operation and maintenance of 400kV and 220kV substation more than 8 years.

Melundi Prashamali Nishshanka

Designation Senior Electrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Nishshanka has professional experience with more than 7 years with a solid educational background. She is currently employed as a senior electrical engineer at Lanka Electricity Company, overseeing network operations and managing a team of approximately 150 staff. Prior to that, she worked at the State Engineering Corporation, focusing on the consultancy division. Her previous experiences also include working at Pubudu engineering project as an electrical engineer, where she was involved in design, estimation, and project coordination activities.

Mir Taifa Siddika

DesignationDeputy Secretary

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Ms. Siddika is a Deputy Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh. Over her career, she has held key positions in various government offices, including the Chief Adviser’s Office, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Railways. Her career reflects a strong commitment to governance, policy, and public service.

Mirana Mahrukh

MM

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Mizanur A.S Rahman

MR

DesignationExecutive Engineer (C.F)

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Moditha Kodikara Arachchi

Current OrganisationNational Water Supply and Drainage Board

SARIC Training Disaster Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Moditha is a groundwater and hydrogeology professional with extensive experience in groundwater exploration, resource assessment, and water supply development in Sri Lanka. His work involves the interpretation of geophysical surveys, groundwater feasibility studies, aquifer evaluation, and the planning and management of groundwater resources for urban and rural water supply schemes.

Mohamed Nasir

MN

DesignationCivil Engineer

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Mohamed Siraj

MS

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Mohammad Awadh Ayaz

MA

DesignationDeputy Minister

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Mohita Dangi

DesignationDirector (Construction)

Current OrganisationLalupate Hydropower Company Limited

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Civil & Construction Engineer with more than 6 years experience in Nepalese Hydropower and Energy Sector. Construction Management specialist.

Mon Devi Shrestha

DesignationSecretary

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Mon Devi Shrestha entered the civil services in 2009 as a gazette third-class officer in the Department of Electricity Development and promoted to senior divisional engineer in 2015. She was promoted to Joint Secretary in 2017 and has been working as deputy director general for 7 years. Her latest role is secretary in the electricity regulatory commission.

Monami Islam

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Monami started her career as an Assistant Engineer on a prepayment metering project at BPDB. Now, as a Sub-divisional Engineer in the directorate of electrical equipment, she oversees electrical equipment of stores located at different areas under BPDB. Her job involves handling different distribution offices and allocating equipment as guided by her director.

Monika Mallik

MM

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Moosa Waheed

MW

DesignationArchitect

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Moumita Saha

MS

DesignationManager

SARIC Training SAR100

MP Udari Manaranga Perera

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Perera is a dedicated electrical engineer with extensive experience in the Sri Lankan energy sector. Her professional journey spans over a decade at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), where she currently serves as an electrical engineer in the business and operational strategy branch, focusing on formulating and monitoring strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance. Her prior roles include serving as an electrical superintendent where she developed skills in project management, technical training, and data analysis.

Mst Juthika Azad

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Mst Juthika Azad is a power sector professional with nearly 14 years of experience at Dhaka Electricity Supply PLC (DESCO), Bangladesh. Prior to joining DESCO, she served as a Senior Lecturer at a private university Named "Bangladesh University"for four years. She specializes in distribution network planning and GIS-based utility operations, with a strong focus on renewable energy integration & grid stability and sustainable utility management. She engaged in renewable energy research at the University of Dhaka.

Muhammad Abdur Rahman

DesignationManaging Director

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Rahman is a professional engineer with over 17 years of experience in Energy, Sustainable Development, Climate Change in both public and development sector.

Muhammad Ahsan

DesignationDirector - Fire & Rescue

Current OrganisationCapital Emergency Service, CDA, Islamabad

Emailahsaneo@gmail.com

SARIC Training Disaster Management

Professional Bio

Muhammad is a highly experienced Disaster Management Practitioner and Emergency Responder with over 20 years of expertise in emergency and disaster management. Currently serving as Director of Fire & Rescue Service at Capital Emergency Service, Islamabad, he has held key leadership roles including Manager of the Urban Search & Rescue Coordination Cell, Deputy Team Leader of Pakistan Rescue Team—the first UN-INSARAG classified USAR team in South Asia—Emergency Officer Operations, Deputy Director Rescue Operations & Administration, and Provincial Monitoring Officer for Punjab Emergency Service. His professional strengths encompass firefighting operations (industrial and forest fires), urban search and rescue, flood and earthquake response, safety training, and international humanitarian assistance.

Muhammad Ayaz

DesignationDeputy Director

Current OrganisationPKHA / Communication & Works Department, Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Professional Bio

Muhammad Ayaz is a certified professional engineer with over 13 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure project management. He currently serves as deputy director at the Pakhtunkhwa Highways Authority (PKHA), where he oversees major projects including tunnels, roads, and bridges. With certifications in construction project management, tunnel construction and other prefessional tools, he has led significant projects in public sector.

Muhammad Owais Khan

DesignationManager

SARIC Training Disaster Management

Professional Bio

Muhammad is a disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response professional with over seven years of experience in project management and donor coordination. Currently serving as Manager (Development Organizations) at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Pakistan, he focuses on strengthening partnerships between NDMA and development partners to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and resilience building. In his role, Owais coordinates engagement with development partners by maintaining structured databases, drafting and implementing Letters of Understanding (LoUs), and facilitating joint initiatives. He contributes to policy development through concept notes, policy briefs, and project proposals, and organizes seminars, conferences, simulation exercises, and capacity-building workshops in collaboration with stakeholders. His liaison works with development partners, government institutions, and humanitarian actors ensures effective communication and implementation of NDMA's strategic objectives.

Muhammad Zain

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer (AXEN, Civil)

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Zain is a dam safety assessment specialist with extensive experience in the inspection, structural evaluation, and risk assessment of large dams. He served as an assistant executive engineer at the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Pakistan, where he led and participated in numerous annual and special safety inspections for major projects, including Tarbela Dam, Mangla Dam, and several other key reservoirs. His expertise spans both field-based physical condition assessments and advanced analytical safety evaluations. He has held academic and research positions, including postdoctoral fellow at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, and research associate at Imperial College London, where he developed and validated machine learning algorithms for analytical fragility curve generation. In addition to his technical expertise, he has contributed to numerous high-impact publications, engaged in international collaborations, and played an active role in capacity building initiatives related to dam safety and structural resilience.

Muniba Afzal

MA

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Murchhana Dhar

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Nadeesha Chathuri Manamperi

DesignationChief Engineer (Condition Monitoring & Diagnosis - High Voltage Equipment)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Nadeesha Manamperi specializes in implementing condition-monitoring systems and troubleshooting critical failures in high-voltage equipment, including transformers and generators. As part of the technical committee, she contributes to key decisions on equipment overhauls and diagnostics and ensures safety compliance. She has successfully managed projects and led rehabilitation initiatives with a budget exceeding USD 10 million.

Nadia Karim

NK

DesignationAssistant Director (Tech

SARIC Training SAR100

Nadia Shams

NS

DesignationAdditional Manager Power System Planning

SARIC Training SAR100

Nadim Ahmed

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Nadim Ahmed is a seasoned power systems operator with over 18 years of experience across various domains. His expertise spans power system operation planning, scheduling, energy metering, pool account settlement, open access, regulatory affairs, ancillary services, and cross-border electricity trade. He is a certified basic system operator and certified regulatory expert by the National Power Training Institute, New Delhi.

Najnin Ara Keya

NK

DesignationProject Director, Construction of 3rd & 4th DG railway track

NANDA KUMARI

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Nanda is an electrical engineer with a proven track record in transmission line construction, operation, and maintenance, coupled with a strong academic foundation in renewable energy. Dedicated and results-oriented professional with a passion for sustainable energy solutions, she is eager to contribute skills and knowledge to challenging projects and drive innovation in the power sector.

Narayan Prasad Adhikari

DesignationDeputy Executive Director

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Narayan Prasad Adhikari is the deputy executive director of the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), which is the nodal governmental agency for the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency in Nepal. He is the head of the technology division and has more than 16 years of work experience in the renewable energy sector, especially on off-grid electrification projects in rural areas of the country. He has been coordinating various off-grid electrification projects under the support of the Asian Development Bank and World Bank.

Narayan Shrestha

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Nasira Nasir

DesignationQuantity Surveyor

SARIC Training Building Blocks for Inclusive Regional Infrastructure Projects (BBIRI)

Professional Bio

Nasira is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in quantity surveying and project management. Since February 2016, she has been a dedicated freelance quantity surveyor, providing expert services to a variety of clients. Her career includes significant roles at the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure, where she served as a senior quantity surveyor. Her early career was marked by her tenure at the Ministry of Construction and Public Works, where she progressed to secretary from surveying technician and assistant surveyor between 1995 and 2005.

Natasha Shaikh

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Naveen Kumar Mishra

DesignationChief (Engineering & Quality)

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Nazahath Naeem

NN

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Nazia Amir

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Amir is a civil engineer with over 15 years of experience. She works well under pressure, meets challenges within deadlines, and is a great team player. She wishes to work in versatile working environments with colleagues from different areas & cultures.

Neelam

N

DesignationAssistant Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Neha Mangal

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

NGAWANG NORBU

NN

DesignationAssociate Director

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Pema has gained extensive experience with variety of software tools for integration of Unit control, governor and excitation system.

NGL Dulmini Indrasiri

Designation Chief Engineer (Transmission Line Construction Projects)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Dulmini Indrasiri has over 17 years of experience at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), currently leading a team of 75 in transmission line construction projects, including design, procurement, and on-site implementation. She is committed to continuous professional development, having completed CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programs in Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) systems, Solar Photovoltaic (PV) design, Financial Management for Engineers, Microsoft (MS) Project. She is known for her creativity, empathy, and collaborative leadership style.

Nida Mukhtar

NM

DesignationAdditional Director (Market Operations)

Current OrganisationIndependent System and Market Operator (ISMO)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

She is an energy professional with over 10 years of experience in the power sector, specializing in electricity market design, regulatory frameworks, market settlement, and trading. She has contributed to the development of Pakistan's Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM) through the design of market rules, commercial frameworks, and regulatory instruments. Her expertise spans electricity market reforms, regulatory policy, and stakeholder engagement, with experience working alongside government institutions, regulators, and industry participants.

Nidhi Sharma

NS

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Nidhi possesses over 14 years of diverse experience in the energy domain. Her core expertise lies in tendering, procurement, and contract management for large-scale hydro and solar energy projects. She has played a pivotal role in managing electro-mechanical works for India's largest under-ground power plant. Her role also includes looking after the 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Plant (Rajasthan).

NIMA ZANGMO

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Nima has been working with the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Bhutan since 2016. She is actively involved in developing technical regulations to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the power sector. Her responsibilities include issuing licenses for the construction, generation, operation, and maintenance of hydropower and solar power plants, as well as monitoring compliance with these licenses to uphold regulatory standards and promote sustainable energy development.

Nivanthi Renuka Fernando

DesignationDeputy General Manager (Planning & Procurement)

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Ms. N.R. Fernando is a chartered electrical engineer with more than 25 years of experience. Currently she is working at the Lanka Electricity Company, an electricity utility company in Sri Lanka. She has experience with planning, execution, testing and commissioning, monitoring and controlling of LECO electricity distribution system.

Nivedita Pramanik

DesignationAssistant General Manager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Nivedita has over 13 years of experience in the power industry. She specializes in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of power grids, including managing emergency responses and conducting preventive maintenance to facilitate the swift restoration of faulty systems. She has a meticulous approach to maintaining equipment records and test reports. Her expertise extends to real-time market trading, showcasing her versatility within the energy sector.

Noor Rizna Anees

DesignationAdditional Secretary to the President

Professional Bio

Ms. Anees has around three decades of working experience in various capacities. Before she joined the Presidential Secretariat, she worked at the Ministry of Power and Energy for 3 years commencing in 2020 with three departments coming under the purview of the Ministry of Finance and Planning. She also has experience in executing and implementing projects related to micro, small, and medium enterprises and infrastructure projects especially power and energy projects funded by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, etc. in various capacities.

Nowshin Zahan

NZ

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Nujfa Adam

NA

DesignationArchitect

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Nurunnaher Nupur

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Nupur began her career as an AutoCAD Instructor at the Bangladesh Computer Council. She later joined the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs. Currently, she serves as an assistant engineer at West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited (WZPDCL), managing power distribution systems and ensuring efficient service delivery.

Nusrat Wara

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Currently, as a recipient of the prestigious JICA GX Scholarship, she is pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Sustainability. Her studies are heavily focused on sustainable and digital transformation, carbon neutrality, and the circular economy. Her current research explores electricity market liberalization prospects in Bangladesh, taking inspiration from the structural and regulatory evolution of the successful Australian power market. Concurrently, she is completing a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Brac University in Dhaka. She began her career in academia, serving as a lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for three years at Prime University and for one and a half years at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology.

Nuzuhath Ahmed

DesignationEnergy Specialist

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Nuzuhath joined the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Energy as a Renewable Energy specialist, working on World Bank-funded renewable energy projects. She has actively contributed to the renewable energy transition in the Maldives by developing and implementing projects for renewable energy infrastructure. Her work involves developing tenders for distributed solar power voltage systems for island microgrids, battery energy storage systems, and power system modernization efforts. She is continuously expanding into new areas of renewable energy, overseeing consultancies and engaging expert consultants to explore new technology adaptations, and developing roadmaps and project pathways aimed at achieving a net-zero economy for Maldives.

Opatha Kankanamge Harshani Kokila

DesignationChief Engineer (corporate affairs)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Kokila with over 14 years of experience in the power utility sector, has developed robust expertise in electrical engineering, regulatory compliance, and strategic project management. Her career at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has allowed her to excel in roles such as chief engineer - corporate affairs and electrical engineer - planning and meter testing. She has a proven track record of managing complex regulatory affairs, developing and implementing tariff methodologies.

Palika Sandhu

PS

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Palwasha Hamid

PH

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Pankaj Aggarwal

DesignationChief Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Pankaj is a Chief Engineer at the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India. He leads initiatives to eliminate fatalities on the national highways network, collaborating with the Centre of Excellence on road safety at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Chennai and the road asset management project by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). His responsibilities include highway safety assessment, blackspot identification, countermeasure implementation, and impact evaluation.

Parveen Sultana

DesignationSuperintending Engineer / Additional Project Director

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

PELCHUK DAMA

DesignationShift Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Pelchuk is a dedicated shift engineer at Druk Green Power Corporation, where she has played a pivotal role in operating the Tala Hydro Power Plant. Her responsibilities have included assisting in plant management, training shift operators, and performing comprehensive data reporting and system analysis. She too served as a senior section officer in the auxiliary maintenance unit. In this role, she was responsible for maintaining supply panels, diesel generating systems, and illumination systems. Additionally, she worked extensively with systems, applications, and products in data processing, handling budget forecasting and ensuring efficient operations.

PEMA CHOKEY

DesignationChief Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Pema is a chief engineer at the regional office of the Department of Surface Transport. She is responsible for road and bridge construction, maintenance, and safety operations within the designated jurisdiction, ensuring efficient management and delivery of transportation infrastructure services. She has proven expertise in project management and roadwork implementation, with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality standards

PEMA LHAMO

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Pema has gained extensive experience with variety of software tools that have enabled her to streamline project management and execution effectively. Remarkably, she has gained significant experience in utilizing different software for integration of Unit control, governor and excitation system. Her expertise in large system, regional cooperation in energy management, sustainability, renewable energy integration and most importantly understanding women and corporate leadership has helped in collaboration and knowledge sharing among professionals in energy sector across South Asia.

PEMA WANGMO

DesignationSection Officer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Pema is the section officer (Electrical) at Kurichhu Hydropower Plant under Druk Green Power Corporation. Her primary responsibilities involve supervising and managing time effectively while coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the optimal operation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure. This includes overseeing generators, transformers, and control systems to enhance the efficiency of the hydroelectric system. Her role requires her to accurately forecast the daily operational schedule and monitor electrical parameters to mitigate significant load fluctuations

PHUB ZAM

PZ

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

Phuntsho Choden

DesignationSenior Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Phuntsho Choden is a Senior Electrical Engineer at Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC). She is currently responsible for distribution system planning, budgeting, power allocation, and solar grid integration studies across Bhutan’s power network. She joined BPC in 2016 as a Planning Engineer in Gelephu, Bhutan, a region that is now being developed as the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Over the past decade, she has gained extensive experience in distribution system planning, rural electrification, network expansion, power system studies, and renewable energy integration.

Piyali Sarkar

PS

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Pokharel Bhanu Bhakta

DesignationGroup Managing Director

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Poonam Pandey

DesignationHydropower Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Poonam Pandey is a civil engineer with nine years of experience in the hydropower sector. She started her career in the private sector as a civil engineer at high Himalaya hydro construction company for over a year, before transitioning to government service as a hydropower engineer. She played a pivotal role in the budhi ganga hydropower project, focusing on detailed design and construction supervision for seven years. Currently, she serves as a hydropower engineer at the Department of Electricity Development, where she supports hydropower promoters in acquiring and amending hydropower licenses, supervising and monitoring activities at the policy level.

Prabal Adhikari

DesignationChief Executive Officer (CEO)

Professional Bio

Prabal Adhikari has acquired a wide range of experiences and expertise in his extensive career of around three decades in various realms of power sector like hydropower & transmission planning, hydropower generation, transmission, distribution and power trading both at domestic and cross border level. He has played significant roles as the member of various bilateral G2G committees on power sector cooperation between Nepal and the neighbouring countries - India, Bangladesh and China - in the past, he has also been responsible for accomplishing different policy-related tasks of Government of Nepal in power sector. He is currently involved in various policy dialogues for fostering cross border grid connectivity in South Asia by acknowledging nexus between energy, economy and environment. He was conferred with one of the highest civilian awards of Nepal- Suprabal Janasewa Shree, by the President of Nepal in recognition of his contribution and services to the country in energy sector.

Pradeep Gangol

DesignationChief Executive Officer

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Pragnya Punam Dash

DesignationAssistant General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Pragnya is an electrical engineer, has over 10 years of experience in construction wing, focusing on sub-station and transmission line projects. With extensive expertise in the transmission sector, she currently serves at GRIDCO, managing power procurement from independent power producers, execution of power purchase agreements, billing, and regulatory affairs.

Pragyan Regmi

DesignationManager

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Pragyan Regmi is a sustainable finance professional with over a decade of experience in banking and development finance, specializing in blended finance solutions including grants, subsidies, guarantees, and debt. He has been promoting access to energy agenda through structuring innovative energy financing mechanisms that enhance financial inclusion through Banks, MFIs, and Cooperatives. He has extensive experience in credit appraisal, financial modeling, and risk management, managing portfolio across diverse technologies under Sustainable Banking. He also has experiences of partnership development, working closely with government agencies and international development organizations to mobilize resources and strengthen value-based banking.

Prakash Chandra Bhandari

DesignationSenior Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Prakash Chandra Bhandari joined the Department of Roads and worked as a civil engineer until april 2014, where his main responsibilities included estimating, valuation, supervision, monitoring, and evaluating various road and bridge projects. Since then, he has been serving as a senior divisional engineer, with 3.5 years of experience in the Department of Railways. His major responsibilities include - project management and team leadership. Currently, he is leading the road safety and traffic section at the Department of Roads, where he is involved in helping the department prepare road safety-related policies, guidelines, plans, and programs, as well as conducting road safety awareness initiatives.

Pramila Chaudhury

DesignationAssistant Manager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Pramila Chaudhury's professional journey began as a Junior Professor in a private engineering college. She then took the chance to start her career in Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in 2013. She got deputed in corporate planning and monitoring department as an electrical engineer. Currently she is working as an assistant manager (Electrical) in medium voltage grid development department, transmission directorate and JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) funded projects under the same department i.e., urban transmission and distribution system improvement project .

PRATIGYA PRADHAN

DesignationAssociate Director (Civil)

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Pratigya is the associate director (civil) and has worked in Druk Green Power Corporation. She is involved in planning and design of hydropower projects in Bhutan. Her key role is in hydrological assessment, power optimization and energy estimation. She is also a member of the dam safety committee for hydropower plants in Bhutan.

Pratiksha Neupane

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Pratikshya Adhikari

DesignationAssistant Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Pratikshya Adikari is a civil and environmental engineer with over 10 years of experience in infrastructure development. She began her career as a civil engineer, contributing to a range of infrastructure projects, including those under the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Her early work involved planning, designing, and executing civil engineering components, as well as conducting feasibility studies for hydropower projects. Her dedication and technical expertise led to her promotion as assistant manager at NEA, where she assumed a leadership role in managing civil work and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Currently, her focus has shifted toward integrating environmental considerations into infrastructure development. She actively promotes the sustainable use of natural resources, ensures compliance with environmental regulations, and conducts environmental and social (ES) monitoring at the field level.

Pratima K C

DesignationSenior Officer

SARIC Training SAR100

Priyadarshini Madhusmita

PM

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Priyanka Datta

DesignationDeputy Secretary

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Ms. Datta has been serving the Government of Bangladesh for over 14 years, holding key administrative positions across various districts. She has served as the deputy director at the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection under the Ministry of Commerce. Her extensive experience spans governance, regulatory affairs, and infrastructure planning.

Priyantha Manoj Perera Moragodage

DesignationDirector (Downstream Development)

SARIC Training River Basin Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Priyantha Manoj is a committed professional serving in the public sector, known for his expertise and dedication to administrative excellence. With a strong background in governance and policy implementation, he contributes meaningfully to national development initiatives. His work reflects a deep commitment to integrity, service, and continuous improvement.

Quratulain Jamil

QJ

DesignationTA (Energy Specialist)

SARIC Training SAR100

R.M.I.K.K. Rajapaksha

RR

DesignationChief Engineer (Regulatory Affairs)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Rajapaksha, a chartered engineer registered with the engineering council of Sri Lanka, currently serves as the chief engineer in the transmission division of the Ceylon Electricity Board. She has over a decade of experience in regulatory affairs and project management. She has played a pivotal role in overseeing and managed funded projects from banks like the Asian Development Bank. Her robust background in electrical engineering and profound understanding of the energy market and tariffs make her an asset in the energy sector.

R.V.D.H.N.Rajapaksha

R

DesignationChief Engineer (Energy Marketing)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Rajapaksha started her career in 2009 as an electrical engineer(design) at Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau. In 2010, she joined Ceylon Electricity Board as an electrical engineer. In 2020, she got transferred to energy marketing (Transmission) branch in the same organization

Rabail Khalil

RK

DesignationAssistant Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Rabia Kalsoom

DesignationPower System Engineer (Demand Forecasting)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Rabia's expertise includes power System spatial load forecasting, modelling, Transmission System Planning, Interconnection Studies and integrating DERs using PSS/E. She is also accomplished in managerial aspects of business such as developing business plans and investment plans, coordination with other network companies and supply operators to develop centralized strategic network plans, stakeholder management including communicating technical plans to regulatory authority and major clients, load forecasting and developing various load and generation scenarios to test transmission system capacity for expected load demands. In addition, she is a certified market professional with professional understanding of how power is supplied and traded in wholesale or retail power markets.

Radhika Prajapati Shrestha

DesignationSenior Divisional Engineer

Current OrganisationDevelopment Cooperation Implementation Division, Department of Roads

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Ms Radhika is working as a senior divisional engineer in Department of Roads. She entered in Department of Roads as a civil engineer under Highway sub- group on August 2010. She was promoted to senior divisional engineer in March 2022. She has experience of more than 15 years in procurement, contract management, supervision and monitoring of construction and maintenance of roads, bridge and tunnel in Nepal. She has also worked in the doner funded peojects funded by Exim bank, World Bank and JICA. She has done her masters in Geotechnical Engineering from Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus.

Rafiul Alam

DesignationExecutive Engineer (Civil)

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Professional Bio

Mr. Alam improves the overall safety of navigation in the river channel. He ensures delivery of services as per work plan and quality within the stipulated timeframe, attends regular meetings with experts and staff to review progress and related responsibilities allotted by the team leader and project director.

Rahul Bhagwat

DesignationBusiness Head (Kolkata and Haldia Ports)

Professional Bio

Rahul is an industry leader with over 20 years of experience. Since joining Adani Ports & Logistics in 2011, he has played a pivotal role in managing container operations at Kolkata Dock System and overseeing a fully mechanized dry bulk terminal at Haldia under a 30-year concession agreement.

Rakesh Kumar Dubey

DesignationGeneral Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Rakesh serves as General Manager (Civil) at NHPC Limited, currently posted in the design and engineering division at the corporate office. With 23 years of experience in design and engineering, he has also served as dam in-charge for the construction of the 133-meter-high concrete gravity dam of the Kiru Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Ranatunga Arachchige Indika Irani Ranatunga

RR

DesignationAdditional Secretary (Development)

Professional Bio

Ms. Irani Ranatunga is a seasoned officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service and a practicing attorney, with a career spanning over twenty years. She entered the public sector in 2003, following several years of legal practice before the superior courts in Colombo. Her first government appointment was as assistant director (Development) at the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, and Investment Promotion, where she later advanced to the position of director. In 2023, she was elevated to the role of additional secretary at the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms.

Ranjeev Shrestha

DesignationCo-founder / Board Director

Rashi Tyagi

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Rashi is presently working as deputy general manager (Electrical Engineering Department) in SJVN under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, a joint venture between the Govt. of India & Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, into the Hydro and renewable energy sector.

Rashmi Adhikari

DesignationAssistant Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Rashmi Adhikari after about an year of completion of her bachelor's degree she was enrolled in Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). It is a government organization responsible for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity throughout Nepal. There is private sector involvement in the generation side, however, transmission and distribution side lie with NEA. During her work at the office, she got an opportunity to do further study to explore herself and contribute somehow to her organization.

Rathuvithanage Don Chandika Yasantha Rathuvithana

RR

DesignationDirector (Consumer Affairs)

Professional Bio

Mr. Rathuvithana has nearly 20 years of experience in infrastructure regulation. He is an economist by academic qualification, also an accredited mediator, having completed certification from the London School of Mediation in the United Kingdom. In his professional role, he is dedicated to protecting consumer interests across regulated industries, including electricity and petroleum.

Razita Binte Helal Shashi

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Shashi is currently serving as an executive engineer (Addl. Charge) at Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC). With nearly a decade of experience, she has worked in planning and design, focusing on distribution planning, system monitoring, load analysis, and network expansion. Currently in the contract and procurement department, her role involves need analysis, procurement optimization, cost management, and contract execution.

Rear Admiral Md

RM

DesignationChairman

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Rekha Dangwal

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Rekha Rani Kollu

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Rekha is a water resource engineer who has over 15 years of experience in various aspects such as planning, designing and monitoring water resources as well as hydro power projects. She has also extensively worked in the aspects pertaining to hydrology, which deals with the studies such as water availability, assessment of flood, and likely sedimentation in the dam. As a water resource professional, she demonstrated expertise in various aspects, such as hydraulic and hydrological studies of river basins, which include the assessment of flood at a particular interest point as well as providing information on flood forecasting.

Remya K

DesignationChief Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Remya is a highly accomplished electrical engineering professional with expertise in substation operation, maintenance, and commissioning. She has a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects, ensuring optimal equipment performance, and driving innovation. She is currently serving as substation maintenance manager at PowerGrid's Sriperumbudur substation. Remya oversees the operation and maintenance of switchyard equipment, protection systems, and preventive/breakdown maintenance.

Reva Kant Yadav

DesignationSenior Divisional Engineer

Professional Bio

Reva Kant Yadav is a committed civil engineer and project manager with extensive experience in water resources engineering. He has spent his entire professional career designing and executing projects that promote better water management, transport, and sustainable infrastructure. With more than a decade of experience as a project manager. He has successfully managed and delivered several road development, irrigation, and river training projects. His specialty lies in managing intricate engineering projects with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and long-term social benefits. He enjoys solving engineering problems and applying innovative solutions that lead to better project outcomes

Richa Parmar

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Richa is currently working as deputy director at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. With over 10 years of experience in solar photovoltaics and power electronics, she has been actively involved in the design, development, and evaluation of renewable energy systems. Her focus areas include performance evaluation, reliability studies, standardization, and policy support under initiatives like the PM-KUSUM scheme. She received the 'Women in Energy' award in 2024 and was a top finalist for the Young Achievers Award at RE-Invest 2023.

RICHEN DORJI

DesignationChief Engineer

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Richen is a chief engineer of the tariff division at ERA. He is responsible for determining the domestic tariff of hydropower and solar power projects in Bhutan. His earlier job as an executive engineer in the licensing and technical division at ERA was mainly for the issuance of license for construction, operation, transmission and distribution of energy. He was mainly involved in granting the construction and operation license of many mega hydropower projects in the country and to the only utility scale solar project in the country.

Richen LHAMO

RL

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Richen is a skilled civil/geotechnical engineer with over 12 years of experience in design, estimation, drawing, site supervision, and execution of civil infrastructure projects, including involvement in four major hydropower plants under Druk Green Power Corporation. She has extensive expertise in the preparation and evaluation of tenders and procurement documents, ensuring compliance with procurement norms, and managing procurement data transactions through System Processing.

Riddhi Prasad

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Riddhi has been working with DVC, an autonomous government body specializing in power generation, transmission, and distribution. With extensive experience in procurement and contracts handling, she has significantly contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of power plant operations.

Rinchen Lhamo

RL

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Rinchen is a skilled civil/geotechnical engineer with over 12 years of experience in design, estimation, drawing, site supervision, and execution of civil infrastructure projects, including involvement in four major hydropower plants under Druk Green Power Corporation.

Rinzin CHODEN

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Ritu Madan Arora

RA

DesignationChief Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Rizna Ahmed Rasheed

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Rizna is an engineer working in the energy department of the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment. Prior to that, she worked as a project officer in the same ministry for 2 years. She is currently working to amend the institutional framework of the energy sector to drive the sector towards a cleaner, greener, environmentally friendly and sustainable one.

Rodali Khaund

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Rosaleena Rafique

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Rosaleena Rafique is currently serving in the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Department of BPDC. She oversees the management of independent power plants across the country. Her key responsibilities include processing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs), conducting tariff evaluations, and providing technical recommendations related to power evacuation and oil transportation.

Roshani Dharmaratne

RD

DesignationDirector (Business Development)

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Ms. Roshani Dharmaratne is responsible for engaging with line ministry secretaries and authorities of government sectors and leading organizations in the private sector to align with their new business plans & future projects. She works closely with key accounts, including construction firms, power markets, financial institutions, and large conglomerates to build close rapport. She engages in negotiating contracts and closing with favorable terms and conditions to the company.

Roshani Kumar Shreshtha

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Disaster Management

Professional Bio

Roshni Kumari Shreshtha is a senior government official with extensive experience in public administration, industry development, gender empowerment, and disaster risk management. Over the past two decades, she has served in key leadership roles, including Section Officer at the Public Service Commission and Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Industry, and Chief Industry Officer at the Office of Cottage and Small Industry. Since 2020, she has been serving as Joint Secretary, leading the Department of Women Development and the Women Empowerment Division at the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizen. Affiliated with the Ministry of Home Affairs, she has also served as Chief District Officer in Baglung and Bhaktapur. Currently, at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). She plays a pivotal role in policy formulation and implementation, disaster preparedness and response coordination, and strategic planning for resilience and recovery.

Roshni Abraham Alex

RA

DesignationGeneral Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Runa Changmai

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Runa is a senior manager at NEEPCO. Over the past 8 years, she has led reconstruction and renovation, and modernization works for Kopili (200 MW) and Khandong (46 MW) Hydro Power Stations in Assam. She has also been involved in pre- and post-award design and engineering for generator transformers across thermal and hydro projects.

S.M Shifur Rahman

SR

DesignationSenior Assistant Secretary

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Sabitri Dhamala

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sabitri Dhamala is a dedicated electrical engineer passionate about promoting clean and sustainable energy in Nepal. She currently serves at the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat, where she plays a key role in national energy planning, conducting energy audits, developing clean cooking solutions, and advocating for gender-inclusive energy policies.

Sadia Javed

SJ

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Sadia Tabassum

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms Tabassum is an Executive Engineer at West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited (WZPDCL), Bangladesh, with more than 12 years of experience in power distribution planning, operation, and management. A SAR100 2.0 Scholar, she has developed expertise in renewable energy integration, power system planning, energy markets, and leadership. Her professional interests include sustainable energy transitions, power sector resilience, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. She is also committed to advancing women's leadership in the energy sector and contributes to building a more reliable, inclusive, and sustainable energy future for Bangladesh and the region.

Sahibzada Fahad Noor

SN

DesignationAssistant Director South

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Sakshi Jindal

DesignationManager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sakshi is an engineering professional with over 13 years of diverse experience in the energy and telecommunications sectors. Currently, she serves as a manager at Energy Efficiency Services Limited.

Saman Saqlain

SS

DesignationAdditional Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Samaresh Seal

SS

DesignationChief Planning

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Sameer Ramchandra Gayakwad

DesignationVice President (Operations)

Professional Bio

Mr Sameer is an professional in logistics industry with over 32 years of experience. Presently working with JSW Infrastructure as Vice President and Unit Head- Dharamtar Port Ltd. Vast experience with Steel Manufacturing and Sea Ports sectors in Maintanance, project, commercial, marketing, logistics and operations. Strongly believe in continuous learning and change management with excellence in operations.

Samir Kumar Shukla

SS

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Sanam Jabbar

SJ

DesignationExecutive Engineer/ Deputy Director (BPS-18)

SARIC Training SAR100

Sangay CHODEN

DesignationDivisional Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sangay is a divisional manager at Electricity Services Division (ESD) at Bhutan Power Corporation. (BPC). She is responsible for the overall management and administration including budgeting, planning, execution of plan work, and providing customer care & services, all of which contribute to driving socioeconomic growth of the Mongar District. Her expertise spans the Construction of Distributions Lines and Substations as well as developing and mentoring technicians and engineers to help them acquire the necessary skills and expertise in distribution network.

SANGAY ZANGMO

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Sapana Bohara

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sapana Bohara is an electrical engineer at the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), where she oversees hydropower and solar projects, ensuring technical compliance and coordinating the integration of power plants into the national grid. She has gained extensive hands-on experience in multidisciplinary projects related to hydropower, solar energy, and rural electrification. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with both governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to successfully execute various projects.

Saqib Sarwar

SS

DesignationDirector Road Maintenance Unit

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Sara Afzal

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sara is an engineer at the water and power development authority (WAPDA), where she plays a key role in strengthening Pakistan's energy infrastructure and water resource management. Her work centers on enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting sustainable practices across WAPDA's engineering programs, based at the WAPDA engineering academy in Faisalabad, she trains officers and officials to follow current regulations and protocols, contributing to capacity building and improved performance. She is passionate about empowering communities through reliable energy access; she is committed to shaping a resilient and equitable future for Pakistan's power systems.

Sara Hafeez

SH

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Sarita Panthi

DesignationAssistant Manager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sarita worked as a teaching assistant at the Nepal Engineering College for a year. She joined Nepal Electricity in the year 2012 in large generation operation and maintenance department and since then she has been working with NEA.

Sarita Shrestha

DesignationProject Co-Ordinator

Professional Bio

Sarita is a civil engineer with over 18 years of experience in hydropower project development, contract management, and sustainable infrastructure planning. She currently serves as Senior Manager and Project Coordinator at the 46 MW Upper Balephi Hydropower Project (Golyan Group), overseeing project planning, stakeholder coordination, and environmental compliance. Previously, as Head of Business Integration at Urja Developers Pvt. Ltd., she led investment facilitation and technical coordination for major projects. She worked closely with the IFC on blended finance structuring and ESG integration and coordinated the Mai Beni Hydropower Project’s Gold-level sustainability certification from the International Hydropower Association (IHA). Earlier, Sarita held senior roles at Bhote Koshi Power Company, Sahas Urja Limited, and Sanima Hydro and Engineering, contributing to multiple small and large-scale projects in Nepal and abroad. A licensed engineer, she has participated in international trainings on FIDIC contract management, ESG finance, and tunnel boring technologies. She is a member of the Nepal Engineers’ Association and the Nepal Engineering Council.

Sarmistha Malla

SM

DesignationAssistant General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sharmistha brings 14 years of enriched experience in the power sector, with a strong foundation in Information Technology. Her unique blend of IT expertise and power sector knowledge has enabled her to explore innovative solutions and continuously expand her technical capabilities.

Saumitra Neupane

DesignationExecutive Director

Sayba Habib Jenifer

SJ

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Sehr Karimjee

SK

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Selvakumar Ramaswamy

SR

DesignationLead (Climate Change)

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

SHAHEEN AKRAM

SA

DesignationAssistant Manager (Planning)

SARIC Training SAR100

Shahin Are Begum

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Begum has a strong background in project management and procurement processes. She has successfully prepared tender documents and navigated the approval and contract signing stages. She has extensive experience in the preparation and approval of development project proposals (DPP).

Shahnaz Akhter

DesignationLiaison Officer UN-INSARAG Classified Pakistan Rescue Team/ Head Community Safety & Information/ Provincial Monitoring Officer

Current OrganisationEmergency Services Department, Punjab-Pakistan

SARIC Training Disaster Management

Professional Bio

Shahnaz Akhter is the first female member of the United Nations INSARAG Classified Pakistan Rescue Team in South Asia. Currently serving as Provincial Monitoring Officer, Head of Community Safety, and Chief Public Information Officer in the Emergency Services Department of Punjab, Pakistan. She has over 20 years of experience in emergency operations, crisis communication, volunteer management, and institutional monitoring. She has trained thousands of volunteers and established more than 6,000 Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) with over 200,000 Rescue Scouts, creating a sustainable grassroots safety network. Shahnaz has led major rescue operations during floods, fires, extreme weather, the COVID 19 pandemic, and the Turkiye Earthquake Response, where she personally extricated survivors. She has represented Pakistan at international forums including the IAEA in Austria, the World Congress on Safety & Health at Work in Australia, and specialized trainings in Japan, Turkiye, China, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. Her career reflects visionary leadership, resilience, and commitment to public service, making her a role model for women in emergency services.

Shailesh Mishra

Shameema Sultana

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Shameema Sultana started her career as an Assistant Engineer. She joined the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (Polly Bidyut Somite Cumilla-1) as an Assistant General Manager. Her key responsibility was carrying out repair and maintenance work of lines and substations. She has done maintenance work of different types of substation equipment.

Shamim Shohana

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Ms. Shohana is a dedicated public sector professional serving as deputy director of traffic at the Bangladesh Land Port Authority (BLPA). With extensive experience in transport management, logistics, and trade facilitation, she plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations across Bangladesh's land ports. She is also involved in advancing gender equality, disability inclusion, and social equity in infrastructure and logistics sectors.

Shantha Jayasinghe

SJ

DesignationDirector Compliance and Reserach

Current OrganisationPublic Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka

Professional Bio

Shantha Jayasinghe has more than 25 years of experience in the public sector, having served in a variety of roles spanning public enterprise reform, research in infrastructure regulation, and public policy education. Since 2010, he has been serving at the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, where he has contributed to the development and regulation of key utility sectors i.e. Electricity and water services. Committed to advancing reforms in critical infrastructure sectors, focusing on promoting efficient, sustainable, and consumer-oriented public services.

Sharifa Haque

SH

DesignationDirector (Finance)

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Sharmin Akhtar

DesignationExecutive Engineer

Current OrganisationElectricity Generation Bangladesh PLC

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sharmin Aktar is an Executive Engineer at Electricity Generation Bangladesh PLC (EGB PLC) with more than 14 years of experience in power sector planning, development, and project management. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Her expertise includes power plant project planning and execution, tariff preparation, SAP-ERP Project System (PS) Module implementation, and renewable energy development. She has contributed to the development of major power generation projects and gained operational experience through her 2.5 years of service at one of Bangladesh’s largest combined cycle power plants. Currently, she serves in the Planning & Development Division of EGB PLC, where she contributes to strategic initiatives supporting the country's power sector growth. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she actively supports the WePOWER professional network and participates in various capacity-building and knowledge-sharing initiatives aimed at advancing the power sector and fostering greater inclusion of women professionals. Ms. Aktar is also an Executive Committee Member of the WePOWER Bangladesh National Chapter.

Sharmin Akhter

DesignationDeputy Chief

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Ms. Akhter has been serving the Government of Bangladesh for over 14 years. She serves as deputy chief in the Physical Infrastructure Division of the Bangladesh Planning Commission, responsible for appraising, approving, and monitoring development projects under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. She has participated in government-managed international visits to India, Japan, South Korea, and Bhutan.

Sharmistha Saha

SS

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sharmistha is a distribution sector expert with 2 decades of rich experience in loss reduction, digitization of services, promoting green energy sources, establishment of EV infrastructure in Delhi along with enhancement customer experience.

Shaswati Mohapatra

SM

DesignationAssistant General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Shazain Sarfraz

SS

DesignationAssistant Manager (Planning)

SARIC Training SAR100

Sheeneez Ahmed

SA

DesignationArchitect

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Sheeraz Anwar Khan

SK

DesignationManaging Director

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Shehreen Ahmed

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Ahmed is a dedicated electrical engineer specializing in power generation project management and procurement. Since July 2020, she has served as assistant engineer at North-West Power Generation Company, leading annual procurement planning and execution in compliance with ADB and national regulations. She is also passionate about community engagement and gender equality.

Sheikh Sakiludin Ahmed

DesignationAdditional Secretary

Professional Bio

Sheikh Ahmed is experienced in transport and tourism infrastructure development policies, plans, programs and projects at the Planning Commission, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism and Ministry of Planning. His involvement includes appraisal, monitoring and evaluation of diverse public funded projects.

SHERAB ZANGMO

SZ

DesignationJunior Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Shipra Kharwal

DesignationSenior Manager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Shipra is a senior manager (electrical) at the Uri Power Station, NHPC Limited. She is responsible for managing the electrical operations of one of India's prominent hydroelectric power plants. With a strong focus on hydroelectric systems, she ensures the efficient functioning of the plant's electrical infrastructure, including generators, transformers, and control systems. Her role involves overseeing routine maintenance, real-time monitoring, and troubleshooting to optimize power generation and ensure operational reliability.

Shiva Ram K C

DesignationDeputy Manager

Current OrganisationNepal Electricity Authority

Professional Bio

Currently deputed at Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited (UTKHPL) as a Project Manager of Rolwaling Khola Hydroelectric Project(RKHEP) (22MW) as well as Technical Division Chief of Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Station(UTKHPS) (456MW). RKHEP is the under construction project and UTKHPS is under operation of 456MW power station owned by UTKHPL.

Shivani Jha

SJ

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Shivani is a result-oriented professional with over 18 years of proven success in the power sector, specializing in end-to-end supply chain management, EPC contracting, tendering, estimates, and procurement for wind power projects across India.

Shubha Laxmi Shrestha

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Shweta Kujur

SK

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Sidra Iqbal

SI

DesignationAssistant Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Sisil Krishnan Hewagama

DesignationDirector General (Mahaweli Development)

SARIC Training River Basin Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Hewagama initially joined as a young professional to the Public Enterprises Reform Commission of Sri Lanka where he worked for five years. He then joined as a research officer at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka which is the apex body of public policy. After five years of experience in policy research, he moved on to a lecturing position at Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration where he contributed as the course coordinator of induction training for public officers.

Sitangshu Shekhar Biswas

DesignationDirector (Engineering)

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Biswas began his career at the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) as an Assistant Director (Engineering) in 1990. He currently oversees motor vehicle registration, roadworthiness and fitness testing, driving competency assessments, issuance of driving licenses, route permits, driving training schools, and the enlistment process for local motor vehicle manufacturers.

Siuli Goswami

DesignationAdditional Chief Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Smita Aparajita Pattnaik

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Smita is currently involved in pioneering projects such as the automatic demand management scheme (ADMS) and scheduling, accounting, metering, and settlement of transactions in Electricity (SAMAST), which aim to automate core activities at the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC).

Sneh Daheriya

DesignationVice President (Operations)

SARIC Training SAR100

SONAM CHODEN

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Sonam Choden is an Executive Engineer at the Department of Surface Transport under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Bhutan, and among the few women engineers in the Department. With over 10 years’ experience in road infrastructure planning, design, and project management, she specializes in geometric and pavement design, feasibility studies, Detailed Project Report preparation, cost estimation, and risk management.

SONAM PELDON

DesignationSenior Environment Officer

Professional Bio

Sonam has been working as a full-time employee at DGPC since November 9, 2010. She currently serves as a senior environment officer in the geology, environment, and survey unit of the organization.

SONAM TENZIN

DesignationDeputy Collector

Professional Bio

Working under the Customs & Excise Division, Department of Revenue and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Bhutan. Oversees the Electronic Customs Management System (eCMS), leading Bhutan’s efforts in Customs modernization through digital transformation, trade facilitation, and regulatory reform. He also serves as the lead for the Bhutan Customs team in the development of the Bhutan National Single Window (NSW).

Soni Kumari Sah

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Sreoshi Chatterjee

DesignationManager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sreoshi works as an energy manager in the operation efficiency department and a maintenance planner in the maintenance planning department. She has effectively planned and executed five annual overhauls and fifty energy shutdowns, ensuring operational excellence in her current role.

Subramaniam Sharmila

DesignationElectrical Engineer (Regulatory Affairs)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Subramaniam Sharmila is an experienced electrical engineer with over 11 years in the power sector, currently serving at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). In her current role, she is responsible for preparing bulk supply tariffs and revenue requirements for transmission licenses, following regulatory guidelines. She also oversees the programming, installation, and maintenance of energy meters at grid and primary substations, ensuring accurate energy measurement and billing between the transmission and distribution licensees of Sri Lanka.

Sudha Hashim

DesignationSenior Administrative Officer

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Professional Bio

Sudha has over ten years of experience in administration, five years in information technology, and eight years in sales and marketing. Previously, she worked as a system administrator managing servers and resolving IT issues. Currently, she serves as senior administrative officer, supporting ministry work in construction industry development and addressing sector challenges.

Sugandha Kumari

DesignationChief Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sugandha has over 13 years of experience in the power sector with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), where she has led and contributed to a wide range of projects across transmission, distribution, asset management, and strategic execution.

Sugata Bhattarcharya

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sugata is currently serving as deputy manager at Grid Controller of India limited (formerly POSOCO). She was honored with the Grid India Power System Awards 2024 for her outstanding work on Security Constrained Unit Commitment with Energy Storage System and Demand Flexibility Constraints. She also earned a professional certificate for completing the women engineers leadership program in 2023.

Sujana Salvin

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Salvin has been working at Power Grid Bangladesh for 6.5 years. Previously she worked in Management Information System (MIS) department and currently engaged in Substation Design and Quality Control, focusing on power transmission infrastructure design and quality assurance.

Sumaiya Tabbassom

DesignationExecutive Engineer

Current OrganisationPower Grid Bangladesh PLC

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sumaiya Tabbassom is an Executive Engineer at Power Grid Bangladesh PLC with over 13 years of professional experience in power transmission, infrastructure development, international procurement, and contract management. She holds a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology(AUST) and an Executive MBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Dhaka. Throughout her career, she has worked in transmission line design, substation design engineering, and the implementation of large-scale power sector projects. Her expertise includes international tendering, bid evaluation, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination for critical infrastructure development. She has a work experience as a lecturer at AUST and a Solar company as well. Basically she started her career in 2011. Ms. Tabbassom has received specialized training from leading international institutions, including Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and ABB, Switzerland. She has also participated in technical inspections and knowledge-exchange programs across Asia and Europe, gaining exposure to global best practices in power transmission systems. Beyond her technical responsibilities, she actively promotes gender inclusion and leadership development in the energy sector through WePower initiatives in partnership with the World Bank. She has contributed to workplace policy development, employee welfare programs, and organizational capacity-building initiatives. Passionate about sustainable infrastructure and regional cooperation, she is committed to advancing resilient and inclusive energy systems across South Asia.

Sunil Poudel

DesignationDeputy Director General

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Sunima Nayak

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sunima is a senior manager at Damodar Valley Corporation with over 17 years of experience in the power sector. She has spent 9 years in the operation & maintenance (O&M) section and maintenance planning cell, gaining deep technical and operational expertise. Currently, she is serving in the contracts & materials section (C&M) Koderma Thermal Station.

Suraiya Shelley

SS

DesignationJoint Secretary

SARIC Training Ports Learning Tour

Surendra Prasad Singh Chaudhury

DesignationProject Manager

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Surendra Prasad Singh Chaudhury has worked as the deputy manager in project development department (PDD), Nepal Electricity Authority for consulting services from January 2011. He had also worked as the contract engineer from July 2008 to December 2010 in Nepal Electricity Authority. Deputed as counterpart staff in the consultant and site engineer at JV of FITCHNER, Stat Kraft Groner and CES Consulting Engineers, Salzgitter GmbH. He worked as a civil engineer from March 1998 to November 2001 in Nepal Electricity Authority. Prior to that, he worked as a civil engineer from January 1996 to March 1998 in a construction company. He is currently working in the capacity of a project manager in Ikhwan Khola hydropower project (40 MW) .

Surya Narayan Shrestha

DesignationDeputy Manager

Professional Bio

Surya Shrestha is a highly skilled civil engineer with extensive experience in the hydropower sector and various projects under the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Since October 2021, he has been working with upper arun hydro-electric limited (UAHEL), a subsidiary of NEA, where he holds the position of manager (Civil Engineer) and division head of construction supervision and monitoring division. He is actively involved in the ongoing construction of a 21km project access road, including a 2km road tunnel, a 70m steel truss bridge. He has been contributing to several significant hydropower projects, including the nalsyagugad storage hydropower project (410MW), uttarganga storage hydropower project (828MW), andhikhola storage hydropower project (180MW), upper modi hydropower project (40MW) etc.

Sushil Prasad Sharma Poudel

DesignationDirector

Susmita Mohanty

SM

DesignationManager (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Swasti Aryal

DesignationManager-Planning & Monitoring

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Aryal has over 16 years of experience in the energy sector. She has worked in planning, monitoring, and business development at Butwal Power Company, in renewable energy services at the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre, and as a renewable energy expert consultant for various NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) and INGOs (international nongovernmental organizations) in the country. She has collaborated with government bodies, donor agencies, and other stakeholders, helping the development of pilot business cases and models with project developers, energy companies, and private sector partners.

Swati Goel

DesignationDeputy General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Swati is presently working as deputy general manager at Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a leading Financial Institution of India, dedicated to funding of power projects. During the last 15 years of her journey at PFC, she has worked on project appraisal for all types of projects across the power value chain including generation.

Sweta Rani

SR

DesignationSenior Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Syed Ashfaque Ahmed Shah

SS

DesignationSuperintending Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Syeda Qurat Ul Ain

DesignationAssistant Director

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Syeda is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the energy and utility sector, primarily within the MEPCO circle Bahawalpur. She began her career as Assistant Director at the customer services center, where she spent seven years handling a wide range of technical and non-technical consumer complaints, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills. She later served as revenue officer (p)/deputy commercial manager for 1.4 years, where she was responsible for implementing commercial procedures in line with NEPRA regulations. Her technical expertise expanded further during her three-year tenure as assistant manager in automated metering infrastructure, where she worked extensively with meters and performance monitoring.

T.Sajani

T

DesignationElectrical Engineer (planning)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. T.Sajani is an energy professional with 10+ years of experience in the electrical engineering field. She specialises in electrical distribution network planning/ development functions and well experienced in all other functionalities of electrical distribution utilities. She has comprehensive knowledge in power generation, transmission, distribution, power system protection, electrical building services and relevant standards and high voltage engineering, railway electrification systems and related international standards.

Tanzim Mahrin

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer (SDE)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Mahrin began as a faculty member at AUST and later as a lecturer at Green University of Bangladesh, teaching energy systems, microprocessors, and programming. Currently, she is an Sub-Divisional Engineer (SDE) at BPDB, managing and monitoring independent power producers (IPP) and their grid integration, and exploring the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Tarali Deka

DesignationAssistant General Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Tarali currently holds the position of assistant general manager (Tariff) in the marketing and public relations department of Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL), with 14 years of experience in the power sector. Her journey began as a junior manager responsible for the maintenance of high voltage grid sub-stations. Following that, she took on the role of resident engineer at a grid sub-station, overseeing its operation and maintenance.

Tarka Raj Bhatta

DesignationUnder Secretary

TASHI PEMA

TP

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

TASHI WANGCHUK

DesignationPartner

TEMPA TSHERING

DesignationChief Engineer

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Tenzin

DesignationDirector General

Professional Bio

Tenzin plays a significant role in overseeing the development and implementation of policies related to information and transport infrastructure. He has served in various capacities within the ministry, contributing to numerous infrastructure projects.

TENZIN PELDEN LHAMO

DesignationAssociate Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Tenzin is an electrical engineer with Bhutan Power Corporation Limited. She has actively participated in diverse projects focusing on electrical transmission systems, renewable energy integration, and emerging technologies. She has successfully led initiatives that required a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, coupled with innovative solutions to address complex challenges.

Thais Hassan

TH

DesignationMNACI Member

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards

Thanuja Fernando

DesignationChief Engineer

Current OrganisationLanka Electricity Company Private Limited

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. C.T.J. Fernando is a Chartered Electrical Engineer with more than 14 years of experience. Currently she is working at the Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited, an Electricity Distribution Utility company in Sri Lanka. She has experience with Automated Demand Response, Distribution system automation, HV/LV construction and Regulatory affairs through working in LECO.

Thara Ramesh

TR

DesignationGeneral Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Thara is a results-driven professional with over three decades of experience in the energy sector and academia. Expertise in funding generation, state business operations, and implementation of government flagship programs for strengthening power distribution systems and renewable energy initiatives.

Tharshinie Prasanth

DesignationAdditional Secretary

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Ms. Tharshinie had the privilege of holding various leadership roles. She has also served as deputy director at the Ministry of Women and Child Development and as assistant secretary at the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs. These diverse experiences have allowed her to contribute to shaping and implementing policies that drive development and improve governance in Sri Lanka.

Theja Gayani Jayathilaka

DesignationElectrical Engineer

Current OrganisationNational Transmission Network Service Provider (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Eng. Theja Gayani Jayathilaka is an Electrical Engineer at the National Transmission Network Service Provider (NTNSP), Sri Lanka, with experience in electricity transmission, divisional coordination, procurement, asset management, and corporate planning. She has contributed to the establishment and strategic development of NTNSP following the electricity sector restructuring, coordinating Board Procurement Committee (BPC) activities, preparing technical and procurement documentation, and supporting corporate planning initiatives. She has served as a member of several Technical Evaluation Committees (TEC) for transmission projects and has been actively involved in technical evaluations, procurement, and stakeholder coordination. In addition, she has represented Sri Lanka in regional initiatives under the WePOWER network, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration in the power sector. She has served as a member of several Technical Evaluation Committees (TEC) for transmission projects and has been actively involved in technical evaluations, procurement, and stakeholder coordination. In addition, she has represented Sri Lanka in regional initiatives under the WePOWER network, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration in the power sector.

THINLEY WANGCHUK

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Thinley is a civil engineer with over 3 years of experience at the Department of Surface Transport. His work is primarily centred within the RMMS (Road Maintenance Management System) and GIS (Geographic Information Thinley is a civil engineer with over 3 years of experience at the Department of Surface Transport. His work is primarily centred within the RMMS (Road Maintenance Management System) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) section of the department, where he is responsible for maintaining and updating the extensive road data database. Additionally, he is deeply interested in landslide mitigation studies, which are crucial for enhancing the safety and longevity of the transport infrastructure in vulnerable regions.Systems) section of the department.

Thommadura Dinusha Nirmalie

DesignationElectrical Engineer (Development)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Nirmalie began my career as a software engineer at Virtusa Pvt Ltd in 2008. In 2012, she had the opportunity to join the Ceylon Electricity Board, as a software developer. In 2013, she was appointed as an electrical engineer in the Distribution Division-4 of the Ceylon Electricity Board. Over the past 11 years, she has gained extensive experience in the distribution sector, working in various roles like electrical engineer (Energy Management), site engineer (LV/MV Substation and Line Constructions), etc.

Towhida Mahfuz

DesignationAssistant Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Mahfuz is an Assistant Engineer at BPDB working in the commercial operation division. Her responsibilities include overseeing the commercial sector, the SCADA project, and the underground distribution network cable project.

Trilochan Panda

TP

DesignationManaging Director

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Trilok Nath Ghimire

DesignationSenior Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Trilok has been working on different projects and offices under the Department of Roads since 2009 with the major focus on the design of highways, construction supervision of highways and bridges including maintenance of highways. Besides that, he has worked with different donor funded projects like the World Bank, ADB, Exim Bank of India, JICA in the Department of Roads. At present he is enrolled as a project coordinator in a World Bank funded project, Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (SRCTIP).

TSHERING CHODEN

DesignationChief Architect

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Tshering is the chief architect at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. She leads the design division, providing technical support to government agencies in designing, drawing, cost estimation, and procurement for public infrastructure projects nationwide.

TSHERING TASHI

TT

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

TSHERING WANGCHUK

DesignationBusiness Analyst

Professional Bio

Tshering is a business analyst at the Digital Service Transformation Division, Department of Digital Transformation (DDT), Government Technology Agency under the Royal Government of Bhutan. In his role he leads and supports critical digital transformation initiatives across government agencies, with a strong focus on improving public service delivery through technology. He currently serves as the technical advisor and focal point for the Bhutan National Single Window (BNSW) project, a flagship initiative launched in July 2025. He is also actively engaged in the development of citizen-centric platforms, such as the National eService Portal and the Citizen Engagement and Feedback System in Bhutan.

TSHERING YANGDON

DesignationSection Officer

Professional Bio

Electrical professional with experience in high-voltage power transmission and distribution systems. Currently serving as a Section Officer (Electrical) at a 400/220/66/11 kV Interconnecting Substation since 2023, responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical power system infrastructure. Previously worked for more than three years with Gyalsung Infra as a Junior Electrical Engineer, contributing to electrical infrastructure development, project execution, and maintenance activities. Skilled in substation operations, electrical equipment maintenance, power system safety, fault analysis, and team coordination. Committed to ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable power system operations while continuously enhancing technical expertise and professional growth in the electrical engineering sector.

TSHERING YANGKI

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Tshering has extensive experience in energy policy and planning. She is currently leading efforts to formulate Bhutan's national energy policy, overseeing research, drafting, and collaboration with key stakeholders. Prior to this role, she was involved in preparing Bhutan's renewable energy development roadmap, which provides a strategic vision for renewable energy development, particularly hydropower and solar projects, extending up to 2040. Besides, she is also engaged in preparing framework for solicited and unsolicited solar projects, reviewing and preparing checklist for monitoring projects under concession agreements, power system data analysis and publication of power system information reports.

Tshering Yangzom

DesignationHead, Centre of Excellence for Automation, Control and Protection

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Tshering is a professionally trained electrical engineer with over 13 years of experience specializing in automation, control, and protection systems within the hydropower sector. Currently, she serves as the head of the Centre of Excellence for Automation, Control, and Protection at the Hydropower Research & Development Centre under Druk Green Power Corporation. Her role involves leading the planning, testing, and execution of advanced engineering solutions and applied research while ensuring alignment with internationally accepted practices.

TSHERING ZANGMO

DesignationProject Engineer

Current OrganisationM/s Thupsel Builders

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Throughout my career as a Substation Operation Head for 132/33/11kV Power Substation, I have been responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of substations. My key areas of responsibility have included substation operation and maintenance coordination, switching operations, emergency response and system restoration, asset reliability monitoring, team leadership, and safety management. In parallel,along with my experience as a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 I have actively conducted internal audits to support compliance and continual improvement within our Integrated Management System (IMS).

Tufzeela Manzoor

TM

DesignationDeputy Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Tuhin Al Mamun

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Tuhin is the project manager for We CARE Phase-1 project, funded by the World Bank (USD 380 million, 48.5 km). He oversaw construction of key infrastructure including a 2.00 km railway overpass, flyover, 4-lane flexible pavement, rigid pavement, and a trumpet interchange. He handles project planning, monitoring, budget management, and stakeholder reporting.

Umesh Bindu Shreshtha

DesignationDeputy Director General

Professional Bio

Umesh Bindu Shrestha is a project director at project directorate (Asian Development Bank), Department of Roads. He is engaged in planning for transport infrastructure in Nepal that includes overseeing its design, construction and maintenance. Umesh is focused on promoting infrastructure that is resilient, inclusive, integrated and contributes maximum to the socioeconomic development of the country.

Umme Salma

DesignationSub-Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

She currently serving as a Sub-Divisional Engineer at Electricity Generation Bangladesh PLC. with over 11 years of professional experience in the power sector, procurement management and contract administration. Previously worked as a Lecturer at Uttara University. She has persued B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from CUET and obtained MBA in Finance from University of Dhaka. She academically holds a position of researcher at University of Dhaka in EEE Department in M.Sc. program, research field of interest belongs to thin film solar cell-perovskite-solar cell-renewable energy materials etc.

Unnati Prajapati

DesignationDeputy Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Unnati is a deputy engineer responsible for managing the tendering process across her circle's projects. She oversees project progress, reviews technical and financial proposals, and ensures regulatory compliance. Her focus on coordination and documentation helps streamline execution and maintain transparency in operations.

Utkarsh Patel

DesignationAssociate Fellow

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Professional Bio

Utkarsh Patel is an associate fellow at CSEP, New Delhi and visiting scientist at Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Germany. His research focuses on climate change policy in developing countries, particularly India, and the related issues of climate finance. He works on integrated assessment modelling and is interested in studying the costs and role of deep decarbonization technologies in climate change mitigation.

Uttam Bhlon

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Vishweswar Lal Dhankhar

VD

DesignationMember (Works Contracts and Operation)

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Vivek Kumar Verma

VV

DesignationDeputy Director

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

W.A.C.K. Vithana

WV

DesignationDirector General

SARIC Training SAR100

W.P.S. Nisansala

WN

DesignationElectrical Engineer (Line Construction & Maintenance)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Nisansala is an accomplished energy professional with 11 years of experience. She began her career as a design engineer at Synex International, where she was involved in electrical system design, installation, and testing & commissioning. For the past nine years, she has been working as a line construction and maintenance engineer for the Ceylon Electricity Board, gaining extensive experience in her role.

Wangmo

DesignationAssistant Engineer (Civil)

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Wangmo is an assistant engineer in the Department of Energy under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. Her responsibilities include conducting hydrological studies for developing hydropower resources and other renewable energy projects, ensuring the establishment of reliable hydrological design parameters for project planning and design. She oversees the Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) aspects of renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and relevant international standards.

Wigendra Gedara Asanka Dineshan Dharmarathna

WD

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Asanka has a postgraduate diploma in Highway Engineering. He is currently the member of the following bodies - Associate member of the Institute of Engineers of Sri Lanka Associate member of the College of Road Safety in Australia.

Wijayalath Pathiranage Samanthi Sudarshani

WS

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Y.A.C.R. Kumara

DesignationChief Engineer

Current OrganisationIrrigation Department

SARIC Training River Basin Management

Professional Bio

Mr. Kumara has 15 years of extensive experience in the water sector, as a civil and environmental engineer specializing in dam safety engineering, irrigation engineering, river basin management, and construction project management. Currently, he serves as the chief engineer for dam safety at the irrigation department in Sri Lanka.

Yam Kumari

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Yam Kumari Gurung began her career as an electrical supervisor at the pokhara distribution center. Within a year, she transitioned to the role of electrical Engineer. She made history as the first female branch chief of the Lamjung distribution center in the Nepal Electricity Authority, overseeing a consumer base of 40,000.

YESHEY TSHOMO

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Yeshey is presently serving as deputy executive engineer at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. She is currently a member of joint group of experts for flood management between Royal Government of Bhutan and Government of India representing her department. Her research area includes road construction improvement methods, flood management, road maintenance and construction, pavement deterioration prediction etc.

YESHI JIGME CHODEN

DesignationGeologist

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour

Zarin Tasnim

DesignationSub Divisional Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Ms. Tasnim is a dedicated electrical engineer serving as a Sub-divisional Engineer at Power Grid Bangladesh. Over five years, she has played key roles in project execution and system planning. She was assigned to the 'enhancement and strengthening of power network in eastern region' project and later joined the system planning department, conducting impact analysis of new bulk loads and recommending infrastructure upgrades.

Zohra Khatoon

DesignationAssistant Manager

SARIC Training Disaster Management

Professional Bio

Zohra is a development professional with five years of experience in disaster risk reduction (DRR), governance, and public policy. She currently serves as Assistant Manager at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), where she contributes to proactive disaster management by developing policy proposals, contributing to the revision of the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), and preparing scenarios for simulation and tabletop exercises. In this role, she works closely with humanitarian and development partners to strengthen collaboration and address critical gaps in preparedness and response. She has moderated several national and international conferences on resilience and DRR, including the Pakistan Expo on Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR 2025).

Zoobia Mahmood

DesignationManager Inspection

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Zoobia is a professional with extensive experience in utility management, project management, and team leadership. Proven track record of implementing strategies to reduce line losses, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. Skilled in developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs), managing projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. With a strong background in managing teams and projects, she has successfully led initiatives to improve meter management, consumer mapping, and inventory management. As a certified ISO 9001:2008 team leader and department ambassador, she has a deep understanding of quality management systems and their application in utility management.

Zuhurulla Siyaad

ZS

DesignationDirector General

SARIC Training Building Codes and Standards