IIT Delhi · Nanophotonics · Green Hydrogen · Industry 4.0
Dr. T. Senthil
Siva Subramanian
Head, Institute Industry Interface Program·Sharda Group of Institutions
24+
Years Experience
26+
Publications
14+
Patents & IPR
25+
Media Appearances
About
Researcher · Innovator · Technology Translator
IIT Delhi PhD
Electrical Engineering
Head — Industry Interface
Sharda Group of Institutions
DRDO Patentee
Joint Patent · IIT Delhi
Prasar Bharati Speaker
DD National · Akashvani AIR
APO Japan Expert
Asian Productivity Organization
With over 24 years of experience spanning academia, research, and industry, Dr. T. Senthil Siva Subramanian has built a distinguished career at the intersection of research-led innovation and technology translation. Currently leading the Institute Industry Interface Program at Sharda Group of Institutions, he has focused on transforming high-quality academic research into scalable, real-world solutions by building strong linkages between research institutions, industry, and incubators.
- Doctoral research at IIT Delhi's Nanophotonics & Plasmonics Group, advised by Prof. Anuj Dhawan
- Joint patents with DRDO and IIT Delhi; technology licensed under India's National Hydrogen Mission
- Country Expert for Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Tokyo, Japan — 3 international reports
- Regular panelist on Doordarshan National TV, Akashvani AIR, and Sansad TV
- Expert Member for Green Hydrogen skills curriculum, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India
Academic Profiles
ORCID Profile
0000-0003-3180-6106
Google Scholar
26+ Publications · Cited Works
rssenthil14iitd@gmail.com
Core Competencies
Eight key areas where research meets real-world impact
Education Management
Curriculum design, outcome-based education, NEP 2020
Research-Led Innovation
Nanophotonics, plasmonic sensors, hydrogen sensing
Industry 4.0
Cobots, IoT, digital manufacturing, MSME transformation
IPR & Patents
National & international patents, copyrights, trademarks
Green Hydrogen
Sensing systems, fuel cells, National Hydrogen Mission
Entrepreneurship
Startup incubation, tech licensing, boot camps
Public Engagement
National TV, radio, policy roundtables, keynotes
Stakeholder Management
Government, industry, international collaborations
Education
An academic journey spanning IIT Delhi, physics, and engineering — shaped by curiosity and funded by national research agencies.
Dual IIT Delhi Alumnus
M.Tech (1995–97) and PhD (2012–20) both completed at the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi — one of India's premier research institutions — with national fellowships from DRDO, SERB, DST, DBT, and the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme.
- 2012 – 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi
Doctoral research in Nanophotonics and Plasmonic Sensor Systems for energy and national security applications. Advisor: Prof. Anuj Dhawan, Department of Electrical Engineering. Supported by DRDO, SERB, DST, DBT, and Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
NanophotonicsPlasmonicsDRDOSERBDSTDBTIIT Delhi - 1995 – 1997
Master of Technology (M.Tech), Instrument Technology
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi
Specialisation in Instrument Technology. Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant — Optical Instruments Lab, Centre of Sensors, Instrumentation and Cyber-physical Systems Engineering (SeNSE), IIT Delhi.
InstrumentationOptical InstrumentsIIT Delhi - 1992 – 1995
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Physics
Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra
Second Prize in Physics — St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Tamil Nadu.
PhysicsDayalbagh - 1997
GATE — All India Rank 140
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (Physics)
Qualified GATE '97 in Physics with All India Rank 140.
GATE 1997AIR 140Physics
Professional Experience
24+ years spanning academia, industry, and frontier research — from Philips & Bajaj to IIT Delhi and Sharda Group of Institutions.
24+
Years Experience
2018–Now
Head, Industry Interface
IIT Delhi
Doctoral Research
Philips · Bajaj
Industry Roots
- 2018 – Present
Head, Institute Industry Interface Program
Sharda Group of Institutions, Uttar Pradesh
Leading Centres of Excellence in Industrial Automation, IoT, and Nanotechnology. Established innovation bootcamps, entrepreneurship mentoring, and prototype development initiatives. Supported by MSME, DST, DBT, NSDC, and industry stakeholders.
Industry InterfaceIoTNanotechnologyEntrepreneurshipMSME - 2023 – Present | 2007 – 2018
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Hindustan College of Science & Technology, Mathura
Teaching undergraduate engineering courses in Biomedical Engineering, Power Electronics, Control Systems, and Electronics & Instrumentation. Supervised B.Tech and M.Tech academic projects.
TeachingElectronicsInstrumentationB.TechM.Tech - 2012 – 2020
Doctoral Researcher
Nanophotonics & Plasmonics Research Group, IIT Delhi
Primary research in quantum plasmonic devices, electro-optic modulators, and hydrogen sensing platforms. Collaborated with Heriot-Watt University, AIST Japan, Stuttgart University, and DIPC Spain. Delivered Smart Soldier Jacket prototype (DRDO) and Digital Spirometer (biomedical).
DRDOIIT DelhiPlasmonic DevicesHydrogen SensingSERB - 2007 – 2011
Head of Department, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Hindustan College of Science & Technology, Mathura
Led the EEE department, established undergraduate laboratories for Biomedical, Power Electronics, and Control Systems.
HoDEEEDepartment Management - 1999 – 2006
Techno-Commercial Manager
Philips Electronics | Bajaj Electricals Limited
Managed techno-commercial operations for Philips and Bajaj Electricals. Product Knowledge & Selling Skills training. Exposure to electrical product lifecycle and B2B industrial markets.
IndustryPhilipsBajaj ElectricalsSales Engineering - 1995 – 1996
Research Assistant
IIT Delhi | IIT Kanpur | CSIR-IICT Hyderabad
Assisted supervisors in various research projects. Developed mathematical models for Cost Benefit Analysis of intelligent machines for international clients (Boeing Inc., USA). Supported by BHEL, AR&DB, DRDO.
IIT DelhiBoeingBHELDRDOCost Analysis