Dr. Athira Panicker

Project Manager - Electricity and Utilities

Dr. Athira Panicker works at the intersection of electricity distribution, demand flexibility, and clean energy transitions. She has over 7 years of experience in the energy sector, with expertise in understanding electricity consumption and distribution systems through data-driven and socio-technical approaches, with a particular focus on agricultural and rural electricity demand.

She holds a PhD and M.Tech from IIT Bombay. Her research has spanned rural electrification and alternative energy pathways, electricity distribution network planning, distribution transformer loading, seasonality in electricity demand, and demand response strategies. Her work combines energy modelling, field-based research, and stakeholder engagement to explore context-appropriate energy solutions and develop practical approaches for improving the efficiency, reliability, and flexibility of electricity systems.