CLEANZ
Centre of Excellence
on
Clean Coal Energy and Net Zero
Vision
To advance clean coal technologies and net-zero strategies, with a focus on the effective use of low-grade/rejected Indian coals, supporting India’s transition to a sustainable and low-carbon energy future through responsible and innovative coal utilization.
Mission
To build national capacity in advanced coal technologies through training, knowledge dissemination, and infrastructure development for green technologies for coal utilization, carbon management, and circular economy
About Us
Centre for Clean Coal Energy And Net Zero An IITH - CIL Initiative
The Centre of Clean Coal Energy & Net Zero (CLEANZ) is a CoE jointly established by IIT Hyderabad and Coal India Limited to develop innovative solutions for sustainable coal utilization and clean energy. India has one of the largest coal reserves in the world, which has the potential to fulfill the country's energy security for several centuries. The development of clean and efficient technologies is crucial for the efficient utilization of this abundant resource. CLEANZ is committed to promote the development of high-impact coal-based technologies by integrating advanced scientific approaches with real-world applications. The center aims to create scalable solutions for clean coal utilization, CO2 management, and circular economy. By combining interdisciplinary expertise with strong industry-academia partnerships, CLEANZ aims to support the transition of coal-based energy systems in line with India’s net-zero goals.
Team
Faculty
Prof. Saptarshi Majumdar
Chemical Engineering
Prof. Raja Banerjee
Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Kishalay Mitra
Chemical Engineering
Prof. Chandra Shekhar Sharma
Chemical Engineering
Prof. Narasimha Mangadoddy
Chemical Engineering
Dr. Debaprasad Shee
Chemical Engineering
Dr. Atul Suresh Deshpande
Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
Dr. Sayak Banerjee
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Venkata Rao Kotagiri
Chemistry
Dr. Pritha Chatterjee
Civil Engineering
Dr. Deepu J. Babu
Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
Dr. Meenakshi
Civil Engineering
Dr. Ashok Kamaraj
Materials Science and Metallurgical EngineeringResearch
The broad topics pursued in this CoE are:
- Enhanced Coal Bed Methane / Coal Mine Methane Recovery
- Carbon Capture Technologies
- Mineral Beneficiation, REE & Critical Minerals
- Gasification & Syngas Utilization
- Coal Liquefaction & Pyrolysis
- Circular Economy and Waste Management
- AI/ML Applications
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation
- Development of Novel Carbon Materials
Gallery
MoU signing
07th March 2025
Logo unveiling
24th April 2025
Openings
Students who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. with a CLEANZ faculty are encouraged to get in touch with them directly. Also please refer to the ID Ph.D. advertisement for this round.
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