Dr Shabana Shaikh

Dr Shabana Shaikh holds a PhD in Physics with specialisation in Materials Science and Engineering. She brings a unique combination of deep technical knowledge and commercial leadership, with over 19 years of professional experience in renewable and clean energy technologies, particularly hydrogen production, fuel cell systems, and hydrogen mobility. Her experience extends across the entire value chain - from R&D and prototyping to infrastructure planning, supply chain development, project planning, project execution, QC management, product development, and market deployment. She has prepared stringent safety testing protocols for hydrogen fuel system leak tightness and is an active expert panel member for Indian national standards bodies including BIS, ARAI, and AIS. She has conceptualised and delivered commercially viable projects including India’s first H₂-powered train, H₂-ICE trucks, H₂-FC trucks, H₂-buses, and H₂ generation and storage plants.