With over 19 years of unwavering commitment to research, pedagogy, and consultancy endeavours, Dr Jain's academic journey has been a testament to his dedication to understanding and solving complex environmental challenges. During his tenure at IITD Delhi, he served as a Professor at the Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Centre at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India, on deputation under the IIT Faculty Exchange programme from May 2022 to May 2023. Additionally, Dr Jain assumed the role of Professor and Head of the Department of Energy and Environment at TERI University, New Delhi, where he imparted his expertise through the delivery of postgraduate-level courses across diverse programs, encompassing subjects such as Air Quality Management, Air Pollution and Climate Change, Environmental Health and Risk Assessment, Integrated Impact Assessment, and Environmental Systems Modelling. His multifaceted professional background, inclusive of tenure at SGS India Pvt. Ltd., where he spearheaded environmental consultancy initiatives encompassing urban air quality modelling, environmental impact assessment, sustainability, carbon footprint analysis, and life cycle assessment, has bestowed upon him invaluable practical insights that synergistically complement his instructional and research undertakings.

Dr Jain's scholarly endeavours extend beyond the confines of academia, as evidenced by his active engagement in various governmental and international initiatives aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and sustainability. He serves as a member of the State Level Expert Committee on Environment (SLECE) for the Government of Andhra Pradesh since November 2019 and holds the esteemed designation of expert member of the BRICS Network University on behalf of the Government of India. Furthermore, he played a pivotal role as the Nodal Officer from IIT Tirupati for the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), overseeing the implementation of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) at the state level, a responsibility bestowed upon him by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India. He is also associated with the Ford Foundation, USA and Open Society Foundations, UK for International Fellowship program. He is founding member of Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE), University of Surrey, UK.

In recognition of his scholarly achievements and exemplary contributions to the field, Dr Jain received numerous accolades and honours, including the Vice-Chancellor's Faculty of the Year Award in 2017, International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP-Fellow), USA and the Commonwealth Professional Fellow 2016-17, UK; KTP Visiting Fellow-2014, University of Technology Sydney; Role of Honor by TERI-2012-13 and earthian-2013 award by Wipro as a part of sustainability program. His scholarly affiliations extend globally, with collaborations and associations with esteemed institutions such as the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, the University of Surrey, the University of Birmingham, UK, Yale University, and the University of California, USA. Dr. Jain's illustrious career trajectory underscores his unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing pressing environmental concerns on both national and international platforms.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Engineering) in the area of Urban Air Quality Modelling titled, "Neuro-Fuzzy Modelling of Vehicular Exhaust Emissions on Urban Roads" Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi-110 016, India (2007).
• Master of Technology (Environmental Engineering & Management) in the area of Human health and ecological risk assessment, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Stuttgart, Germany & Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (2002).

Professional Experience

May 2023- Continue

Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, India

Sept 2018 - March 2020

May 2022 - May 2023

Professor, Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Centre at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India

March 2020- May 2022

Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, India

Sept 2018 - March 2020

Associate Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, India

Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

Professor & Head, Department of Energy and Environment, TERI University, New Delhi, India

Nov 2016 to Jan 2017

Visiting Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Surrey, UK. This visit was funded by Commonwealth Commission as Commonwealth Professional Fellow.

May 2014 to Dec 2017

Professor & Head, Department of Natural Resources, TERI University, New Delhi, India

7th Nov 16 to 1st Feb 17

Visiting Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

Dec 2009 May 2014

Associate Professor, Department of Natural Resources, TERI University, New Delhi, India.

Augt. 2007 to Nov. 2009

Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resources, TERI University, New Delhi, India.

Feb. 2004 - Jan. 2006

Guest Faculty- Delhi College of Engineering, New Delhi.

Jan 2003 - Dec. 2006

Guest Faculty- Modi Academic International Institute (MAII), Western International University, New Delhi

July 2006 -July 2007

Technical Manager - Environmental Services in SGS India Pvt. Ltd. Gurgaon, India. SGS is an international group and having headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, www.sgs.com

April 2004 - Feb. 2007

Senior Research Fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016.

May 2002 - Mar 2004

Research Associate, Division of Agricultural Chemicals, IARI, Delhi.

Augt. 2001- Dec. 2001

Research Associate, University of Stuttgart, Germany.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

• International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), USA, US Department of State - 2017
• Received the Vice-Chancellor's "Faculty of the Year Award-2016-17" by the TERI University.
• Received the "Role Related Rewards for Research - 2017" by the TERI University for the year 2016-17.
• Commonwealth Professional Fellow, awarded by Commonwealth Scholarships Commission, UK, 2016-17.
• KTP-Visiting Fellow, UTS, Sydney, Australia, October 2014.
• Best Research Paper Award (Runner-up) 2014 for published article in Journal of Environmental Development: 'Assessment of inherent vulnerability of rural communities to environmental hazards in Kimsar region of Uttarakhand, India'.
• Won earthian-2013 award given by Wipro as a part of sustainability program
• TERI - Role of Honor award for outstanding performance in the growth of Institution in the year 2012-13.
• Best faculty performer award at TERI University 2010 and 2012.
• Renewables Academy, TREE Project fellowship during 2nd to 6th February 2009.
• University Grant Commission - National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) in Environmental Sciences, December 2003
• UGC-NET with Junior Research Fellow in Environmental Sciences for Ph.D., December 2002.
• Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE), 2000
• DAAD Stipendium from Germany during 14thMay, 2001 to 28thFeb, 2002.
• Second prize for oral paper presentation at National Seminar on Emerging Environmental Issues and Technological Challenges, 01-02 September 2003.