Ekansh Sharma: Environmental Engineer | Hydrogen & Water Sustainability Innovator

Contact Information

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Profile Summary

An Environmental Engineer driven by a mission to fuse sustainability with advanced technology. Holding a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering & Sustainable Infrastructure from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, I specialize in cutting-edge water and hydrogen-based energy solutions. My expertise spans semiconductor-grade ultra-pure water (UPW) production, green hydrogen innovations, and resource recovery, consistently aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 6 & 9.

My journey has taken me from laboratory-scale PFAS and fluoride removal projects to impactful industrial applications like hydrogen-powered steel manufacturing. As a Research Assistant at KTH, I currently contribute to decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors through hydrogen-based technologies.

Professional Experience

KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Research Assistant (October 2024 - Present)

• Spearheading hydrogen research to optimize industrial applications, including refueling stations for heavy transport.
• Exploring hydrogen storage for grid flexibility and sectoral integration, facilitating hydrogen’s role in the energy transition.
• Engaging with multidisciplinary partners to deliver cohesive project results.

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Technical Project Lead (January 2022 - February 2023)

• Managed the production and concentration of ultra-pure water and semiconductor-grade IPA.
• Innovated particle control systems for a UPW Dispenser Nanocap in collaboration with IMEC Belgium.
• Led research for battery waste recycling and aided in PFAS and fluoride removal studies.

Researcher & Marketing Manager (October 2020 - January 2022)

• Amplified online presence, boosting website and LinkedIn traffic by 20% via digital marketing.
• Contributed to solar water purification pilot projects in rural India, enhancing local water access.

Research Assistant (October 2019 - October 2020)

• Authored technical reports and explored resource recovery in semiconductor processes.
• Conducted market research for water purification applications in advanced manufacturing.

IVL
Master's Thesis Student (February 2019 - September 2019)

• Developed a membrane-based ultrafiltration system for municipal wastewater treatment, optimizing its design for minimal environmental footprint.

KTH Royal Institute of Technology
International Student Ambassador (September 2018 - August 2019)

• Mentored prospective students and represented the Environmental Engineering program, enhancing community engagement.

Additional Roles

• Sustainable food delivery cyclist at Foodora, promoting eco-friendly urban logistics.
• Guided international students at Stockholm Academic Forum, aiding in their cultural and academic transition.

Education

• KTH Royal Institute of Technology
  MSc in Environmental Engineering & Sustainable Infrastructure (2017 - 2020)

• Uppsala University
  Coursework in Digitalization in the Water Sector (November 2023 - January 2024)

• Stockholms Universitet
  Advanced Remote Sensing (2021)

• Manipal University Jaipur
  BTech in Civil Engineering (2012 - 2016)

  • Developed a novel removal mechanism incorporating Microbial Fuel Cell technology for treating various dairy and dye wastewater feeds.

Certifications

• Driving License B
• Project Management Foundations: Teams, Requirements, Ethics

Core Skills

• Technical: Water Treatment, Green Hydrogen Solutions, Resource Recovery, Membrane Filtration, Environmental Impact Assessment
• Analytical: Data Analysis, Technical Reporting, Market Research
• Collaboration: Multi-stakeholder Project Management, Community Engagement, Interdisciplinary Research

Languages

• English: Native/Bilingual
• Hindi: Native/Bilingual
• Swedish: Professional Working Proficiency

Notable Projects

Ovako Hydrogen Plant Project (KTH, 2024-Present)

• Investigating hydrogen’s role in industrial heat applications and energy grid support.
• Designing a refueling station for hydrogen-powered heavy transport, contributing to sectoral decarbonization.

Microbial Fuel Cell Wastewater Treatment (Manipal University Jaipur, BTech Project)

• Engineered an innovative system using Microbial Fuel Cells for the treatment of dairy and dye wastewater.
• Focused on bioenergy generation while achieving efficient removal of organic and dye pollutants.