CLEANZ
Centre of Excellence on Clean Coal Energy and Net Zero
Advancing clean coal technologies and net-zero solutions for India
Vision
To advance clean coal technologies and net-zero strategies for the responsible use of India's low-grade coals, supporting a sustainable and low-carbon energy future.
Mission
To build national capacity in advanced coal technologies through training, knowledge dissemination, and shared research infrastructure, spanning clean utilization, carbon management, and the 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.
IITH-CIL Collaboration
A joint initiative of IIT Hyderabad and Coal India Limited.
Indian Coal (Atmanirbhar)
Building self-reliance on India's own coal resources.
Deep Tech Innovations
Turning advanced science into real-world technology.
Skill Development
Training and capacity building for the coal sector.
National Facility
Shared research infrastructure serving the country.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Expertise spanning engineering, chemistry and materials.
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. Gande Vamsi Vikram
Chemical Engineering
Dr. D. V. Sai Praneeth
Civil EngineeringTeam
Staff
Mr. Abhishek Bhattacharya
Operations Manager
Ms. P. Naga Suma
Project Associate (Admin)
Mr. Machkuri Nagaraju
Project Associate (Finance)
Mr. Bandari Mallesham
Project Assistant
Mr. Nagavamshi Dinesh Kumar
Junior Technical AssistantResearch
Focus areas of the Centre of Excellence
Gasification, Syngas & Pyrolysis
Thermochemical routes that convert coal into cleaner fuels and chemicals.
Carbon Materials
Value-added carbon products derived from coal and its byproducts.
Critical Minerals
Recovery of rare-earth and critical elements from coal streams.
Carbon Capture & Utilization
Capturing CO2 and converting it into useful products.
Coal Beneficiation
Cleaning and upgrading low-grade Indian coals.
Ash & Cenosphere
Utilising fly ash and cenospheres from coal combustion.
Cross-cutting themes
Gallery
MoU Signing
07th March 2025
Logo Unveiling
24th April 2025
Groundbreaking Ceremony
27th April 2026
Openings
Currently, there are no advertised positions. Please write directly to the faculty if you are interested in any of the research areas mentioned.
Contact Us
Address
IIT Hyderabad
Telangana, 502 284