Conference Speakers
Sh. Ramesh Natarajan
With over 45 years of expertise, Ramesh Natarajan is a renowned battery industrialist, bestselling author, and industry mentor. His journey spans from graduate trainee to managerial leader, culminating in the establishment of a successful greenfield export plant and a thriving 22-year startup venture. Ramesh ji comprehensive experience includes battery design, project execution, manufacturing, and quality training. He is the author of the Amazon #1 bestsellers Batteries Demystified and Batteries Demystified for Service Engineers. A dedicated educator, he shares his vast knowledge through podcasts and videos. Discover his insights and resources at www.RameshNatarajan.in. Here his Podcasts and Videos are available on batteries.
Topic: Conference Coordinator
Dr. N. Sugumaran
M.Sc, Ph.D (I.I.Sc). Gold Medalist and Ph.D in Electrochemistry from IIS, Bengaluru. Exposed to almost entire world battery technologies such as -JCI (USA), Exide (USA), Northstar (USA), Varta ( Germany), GS (Japan), Yuasa (Japan), Furukawa (Japan), Shenkobe (Japan), Having strong theoretical and practical knowledge in Design b) Process c) Manufacturing d) Testing e) Project management f) finance g) Market h) Material and i) Service of all types of lead acid batteries. At present helping and guiding several industries in Design, Process, Manufacturing, Testing, Project management, finance, Market, Material and Service of all types of lead acid batteries.
Topic: Lead Acid Battery - A Game Changer In E Rickshaws
Biman Narendrabhai Gandhi
Biman Gandhi is a seasoned engineer and executive coach with over 31 years of leadership experience across Fortune 100 MNCs. Having worked in 40+ countries, he excels at leading diverse teams and navigating cross-cultural challenges. Formerly an Executive Director for a Canadian MNC, Biman now serves as CEO of a trend-setting IT firm and a strategic advisor to SMEs across manufacturing and service sectors. A certified NLP practitioner, he champions the philosophy of "Empowering People, Improving Business." Biman holds prestigious roles as Chairperson at BYST and Director at Pune Management Association, dedicated to mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Topic: Winning In a Crowded Market
Sh. Amlan Kanti Das
Amlan Kanti Das, Senior VP at Luminous Power Technologies (Schneider Electric), is a distinguished leader with 33 years of expertise in Operations, R&D, and Technology Management. Formerly with Exide and Tata Steel, he now drives Luminous’s Power Storage Division toward technical excellence and record-breaking IP filings. A recipient of the "Distinguished Services Award," Amlan champions sustainable manufacturing, securing five consecutive IGBC sustainability awards. He is currently spearheading a state-of-the-art, "IGBC Platinum" battery plant and R&D Centre of Excellence. An INSEAD-educated engineer and IBMA founder, Amlan is a renowned speaker on Industry 4.0 and emerging energy storage technologies.
Topic: The Gap & The Bridge – Where Lead-Acid Still Wins
Dr. Akshay Jain
Dr. Akshay Jain, with over a decade of experience in carbon materials research and application, will discuss how carbon structure, surface chemistry, porosity, and conductivity influence performance in both lead-acid and lithium-ion systems. He is presenting on the subject- Cancrie Nanocarbons for High-Performing Lead-Acid and Lithium-ion Batteries. Carbon materials play a fundamental role in controlling electrode kinetics, charge transport, and long-term stability in batteries. The talk will examine the role of advanced nanocarbons in improving charge acceptance, partial state-of-charge (PSoC) performance, cycle life, and internal resistance, with insights drawn from material characterization and application-level performance evaluation across battery chemistries.
Topic: Cancrie Nanocarbons for High-Performing Lead-Acid and Lithium-ion Batteries
Dr. John Miller
John Miller is a seasoned veteran with 37 years of experience in the battery industry, renowned for launching innovative market solutions. Throughout his distinguished tenure at Stryten Energy, GNB, and Exide Technologies, he led multidisciplinary teams across product, process, and applications engineering, as well as R&D. A respected industry voice, John has shaped global standards, handbooks, and white papers for both Battery Council International and the Society of Automotive Engineers. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin. His career reflects a deep commitment to technical excellence and the advancement of battery technology.
Topic: Latest developments and Innovations in Battery Chemicals
Dr. Sunder Mayavan
Dr. Sundar Mayavan, Principal Scientist at CSIR-CECRI, presents "SLI vs. EFB: Understanding Differences for Micro-Hybrid Applications." An expert in electrochemistry with a Ph.D. from the University of South Australia, he heads India’s NABL-accredited battery testing center. With over 15 years of research, 25 papers, and a patent, Dr. Mayavan specializes in nanocarbons, e-Rickshaw, and Start-Stop batteries. As a BIS technical committee member, he actively shapes national standards for primary and secondary batteries. His session provides deep insights into energy storage, BMS for lead-acid systems, and laboratory management under ISO 17025:2017.
Topic: SLI vs EFB : Understanding the differences for Micro-Hybrid applications
Mr. S Jeyakumar
Mr. S. Jeyakumar, Presenting on the "Manufacturing Technology of Lithium-ion Batteries” is a Senior VP of Technical & R&D, is a seasoned electrochemist with over 28 years of expertise across lead-acid and lithium-ion technologies. A former researcher at CECRI and leader at Amara Raja and Luminous, he played a pivotal role in JCI technical transfers. An expert in OEM processes (APQP, PPAP) and global quality standards (IATF/ISO), Jeyakumar has managed full-scale manufacturing operations and served on the IBMA technical committee. Currently pursuing a PhD in Li-ion batteries, he is a visiting faculty member at premier universities.
Topic: Manufacturing Technology of Lithium Ion Batteries
Mr. Anupam Vipul
Anupam Vipul is a renowned YouTuber and the creator of the "Science to Technology" channel, where he provides comprehensive technical breakdowns of battery chemistries. A recognized expert in cell technology, his work bridges the gap between complex research and practical application for a global audience. With a strong professional presence on LinkedIn, Anupam has dedicated his platform to demystifying energy storage. In this session, he will present "Lithium vs. Sodium vs. Hydrogen: Future Energy Carriers," offering a comparative analysis of the competing technologies that will drive the next generation of global energy infrastructure.
Topic: Lithium vs Sodium vs Hydrogen: Future Energy Carriers
Sh. Ramesh Natarajan
With over 45 years of expertise, Ramesh Natarajan is a renowned battery industrialist, bestselling author, and industry mentor. His journey spans from graduate trainee to managerial leader, culminating in the establishment of a successful greenfield export plant and a thriving 22-year startup venture. Ramesh ji comprehensive experience includes battery design, project execution, manufacturing, and quality training. He is the author of the Amazon #1 bestsellers Batteries Demystified and Batteries Demystified for Service Engineers. A dedicated educator, he shares his vast knowledge through podcasts and videos. Discover his insights and resources at www.RameshNatarajan.in. Here his Podcasts and Videos are available on batteries.
Topic: Conference Coordinator
Dr. N. Sugumaran
M.Sc, Ph.D (I.I.Sc). Gold Medalist and Ph.D in Electrochemistry from IIS, Bengaluru. Exposed to almost entire world battery technologies such as -JCI (USA), Exide (USA), Northstar (USA), Varta ( Germany), GS (Japan), Yuasa (Japan), Furukawa (Japan), Shenkobe (Japan), Having strong theoretical and practical knowledge in Design b) Process c) Manufacturing d) Testing e) Project management f) finance g) Market h) Material and i) Service of all types of lead acid batteries. At present helping and guiding several industries in Design, Process, Manufacturing, Testing, Project management, finance, Market, Material and Service of all types of lead acid batteries.
Topic: Lead Acid Battery - A Game Changer In E Rickshaws
Biman Narendrabhai Gandhi
Biman Gandhi is a seasoned engineer and executive coach with over 31 years of leadership experience across Fortune 100 MNCs. Having worked in 40+ countries, he excels at leading diverse teams and navigating cross-cultural challenges. Formerly an Executive Director for a Canadian MNC, Biman now serves as CEO of a trend-setting IT firm and a strategic advisor to SMEs across manufacturing and service sectors. A certified NLP practitioner, he champions the philosophy of "Empowering People, Improving Business." Biman holds prestigious roles as Chairperson at BYST and Director at Pune Management Association, dedicated to mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Topic: Winning In a Crowded Market
Sh. Amlan Kanti Das
Amlan Kanti Das, Senior VP at Luminous Power Technologies (Schneider Electric), is a distinguished leader with 33 years of expertise in Operations, R&D, and Technology Management. Formerly with Exide and Tata Steel, he now drives Luminous’s Power Storage Division toward technical excellence and record-breaking IP filings. A recipient of the "Distinguished Services Award," Amlan champions sustainable manufacturing, securing five consecutive IGBC sustainability awards. He is currently spearheading a state-of-the-art, "IGBC Platinum" battery plant and R&D Centre of Excellence. An INSEAD-educated engineer and IBMA founder, Amlan is a renowned speaker on Industry 4.0 and emerging energy storage technologies.
Topic: The Gap & The Bridge – Where Lead-Acid Still Wins
Dr. Akshay Jain
Dr. Akshay Jain, with over a decade of experience in carbon materials research and application, will discuss how carbon structure, surface chemistry, porosity, and conductivity influence performance in both lead-acid and lithium-ion systems. He is presenting on the subject- Cancrie Nanocarbons for High-Performing Lead-Acid and Lithium-ion Batteries. Carbon materials play a fundamental role in controlling electrode kinetics, charge transport, and long-term stability in batteries. The talk will examine the role of advanced nanocarbons in improving charge acceptance, partial state-of-charge (PSoC) performance, cycle life, and internal resistance, with insights drawn from material characterization and application-level performance evaluation across battery chemistries.
Topic: Cancrie Nanocarbons for High-Performing Lead-Acid and Lithium-ion Batteries
Dr. John Miller
John Miller is a seasoned veteran with 37 years of experience in the battery industry, renowned for launching innovative market solutions. Throughout his distinguished tenure at Stryten Energy, GNB, and Exide Technologies, he led multidisciplinary teams across product, process, and applications engineering, as well as R&D. A respected industry voice, John has shaped global standards, handbooks, and white papers for both Battery Council International and the Society of Automotive Engineers. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin. His career reflects a deep commitment to technical excellence and the advancement of battery technology.
Topic: Latest developments and Innovations in Battery Chemicals
Dr. Sunder Mayavan
Dr. Sundar Mayavan, Principal Scientist at CSIR-CECRI, presents "SLI vs. EFB: Understanding Differences for Micro-Hybrid Applications." An expert in electrochemistry with a Ph.D. from the University of South Australia, he heads India’s NABL-accredited battery testing center. With over 15 years of research, 25 papers, and a patent, Dr. Mayavan specializes in nanocarbons, e-Rickshaw, and Start-Stop batteries. As a BIS technical committee member, he actively shapes national standards for primary and secondary batteries. His session provides deep insights into energy storage, BMS for lead-acid systems, and laboratory management under ISO 17025:2017.
Topic: SLI vs EFB : Understanding the differences for Micro-Hybrid applications
Mr. S Jeyakumar
Mr. S. Jeyakumar, Presenting on the "Manufacturing Technology of Lithium-ion Batteries” is a Senior VP of Technical & R&D, is a seasoned electrochemist with over 28 years of expertise across lead-acid and lithium-ion technologies. A former researcher at CECRI and leader at Amara Raja and Luminous, he played a pivotal role in JCI technical transfers. An expert in OEM processes (APQP, PPAP) and global quality standards (IATF/ISO), Jeyakumar has managed full-scale manufacturing operations and served on the IBMA technical committee. Currently pursuing a PhD in Li-ion batteries, he is a visiting faculty member at premier universities.
Topic: Manufacturing Technology of Lithium Ion Batteries
Mr. Anupam Vipul
Anupam Vipul is a renowned YouTuber and the creator of the "Science to Technology" channel, where he provides comprehensive technical breakdowns of battery chemistries. A recognized expert in cell technology, his work bridges the gap between complex research and practical application for a global audience. With a strong professional presence on LinkedIn, Anupam has dedicated his platform to demystifying energy storage. In this session, he will present "Lithium vs. Sodium vs. Hydrogen: Future Energy Carriers," offering a comparative analysis of the competing technologies that will drive the next generation of global energy infrastructure.
Topic: Lithium vs Sodium vs Hydrogen: Future Energy Carriers