DHANUNJAY UPPUTOORI
Summary
Renewable Energy and Sustainability professional with expertise in energy systems modelling, carbon analysis, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Experienced in building energy simulation, emissions estimation, and data-driven modelling using tools such as EnergyPlus, MATLAB, and DesignBuilder.
Strong understanding of GHG accounting principles, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and decarbonization strategies, with the ability to support emissions inventories, carbon forecasting, and climate-aligned energy solutions. Passionate about contributing to net-zero transitions, climate risk assessment, and sustainable development projects aligned with global frameworks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Intern
JCB
, United Kingdom
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Supported design and development of radiator assemblies for heavy-duty engine cooling systems
- Performed thermal and heat transfer analysis to evaluate cooling efficiency under variable loads
- Developed and modified CAD models (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for components and assemblies
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and material optimisation
- Improved coolant flow distribution and heat dissipation performance
Team Leader(R&D Intern)
SUEZ Recycling and Recovery
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Led a team of 4 in designing a methane biofiltration system for landfill gas treatment
- Analysed landfill gas data: Flow rate: 250 m³/hr
Weekly gas volume: 42,000 m³/week
Methane output: ~80 m³/hr - Conducted time-based flow analysis (504 hours) for system sizing
- Designed biofilter capacity using EBRT principles for efficient methane oxidation
- Applied mass balance modelling to evaluate treatment efficiency
- Optimised parameters such as airflow, residence time, and filter media
- Delivered a system aligned with real-world emission control requirements
Education
MSc - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies
Northumbria University
12.2023
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
12.2018
Skills
Energy & Mechanical Engineering
- HVAC Design & Optimisation
- Building Energy Modelling (BEM)
- Renewable Energy Systems (Solar, Wind, Hybrid)
- Thermal Systems & Heat Transfer
- Energy Auditing & Performance Analysis
Software & Tools
- EnergyPlus, DesignBuilder
- MATLAB, Python (Basic)
- GHG Emissions Estimation (Scope 1, 2 – foundational)
- Carbon Accounting (GHG Protocol – basic alignment)
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Embodied Carbon Analysis (Buildings & Infrastructure – academic exposure)
- Decarbonization Strategy Support
- Climate Data Analysis & Forecasting
Projects
Hybrid Renewable Energy System Design (Wind–Solar–Battery) | MSc Project
- Designed a 100 MW hybrid energy system for a remote region
- Integrated 50 MW wind (24 turbines) + 50 MW solar (151,000+ panels)
- Modelled system in MATLAB for generation, storage, and load dispatch
- Analysed solar (4.85 kWh/m²/day) and wind (up to 14.9 m/s) resources
- Developed load models for ~14,700 households
- Designed battery system (SOC 20–70%) for reliability
- Achieved output range of 7–59 MW under variable conditions
- Conducted LCOE and cost optimisation analysis
- Applied optimisation techniques to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Building Energy Modelling & HVAC Performance Analysis (DesignBuilder, EnergyPlus)
Northumbria University | MSc Project
- Modelled a 3-storey building (600 m², 9 zones) using DesignBuilder (EnergyPlus)
- Simulated heating, cooling, and ventilation scenarios
- Identified future temperature rise up to 33.35°C indoors
- Reduced heating demand by 40.2% under future climate conditions
- Analysed cooling load increase up to 26.4 kW peak
- Optimised design:
Improved glazing → 45.5% cooling reduction
Reduced infiltration → 18.9% energy savings
Combined → 57.5% cooling load reduction
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Telugu
Proficient
C2
Certification
- ESG process with sustainable technologies, Reliance Foundation
- Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT, Cisco Networking Academy
Timeline
Design Intern
JCB
06.2025 - 10.2025
Team Leader(R&D Intern)
SUEZ Recycling and Recovery
09.2022 - 01.2023
MSc - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies
Northumbria University
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University