Neeraj Hanumante

Decarbonization • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) • Energy Systems • Techno-economic screening
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I work at the intersection of industrial emissions, energy systems, and review-ready technical documentation. Recent work includes facility-level decarbonization screening using GREET, integrating public datasets (e.g., EPA GHGRP/FLIGHT), and translating modeling outputs into decision-ready insights.

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Professional Argonne National Laboratory — Postdoctoral Appointee Nov 2023 – Present • United States
GREETIndustrial screeningGHGRP/FLIGHTLCA + TEAQA/QC datasets
  • Facility-level decarbonization screening across 300+ industrial sites (refining, ammonia, steel, cement, data centers).
  • Life-cycle emissions drivers using GREET with review-ready documentation and transparent assumptions.
  • Analyzed potential of nuclear power to support rare earth minerals extraction and permanent magnet production.
Location: United States (Argonne National Laboratory)
Professional The University of Texas at Austin — Postdoctoral Fellow Jul 2022 – Oct 2023 • Austin, TX
MFAEEIOData harmonizationModel calibration
  • Developed U.S. economy flow/stock accounts using material flow analysis (MFA) and environmentally extended input–output (EEIO).
  • Supported calibration and baseline behavior checks for a stock–flow consistent macroeconomic growth model.
  • Engaged with collaborators through technical discussions/feedback to refine assumptions and interpretation.
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Professional Indian Institute of Technology Bombay — Postdoctoral Fellow Mar 2021 – Mar 2022 • Mumbai, India
FEW nexusWater stressScenario designSensitivity analysis
  • Developed the water-stress and scarcity-pricing module in a global FEW-nexus framework (6 regions × 3 sectors).
  • Designed and executed a structured scenario suite with parameter consistency checks and sensitivity analysis.
  • Produced peer-reviewed publications from this work (see Google Scholar).
Location: Mumbai, India
Degree Professional IIT Bombay – Monash University — Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D.) Dec 2015 – Jan 2021 • Mumbai + Monash
Phases: Mumbai (2015–2018) → Melbourne (2018–2019) → Mumbai (2019–2021)
Circular economyDiffusion (S-curve)Consumer behaviorSystem dynamics
  • Developed a circular-economy submodel using recycling-rate (waste diversion) dynamics within an integrated global sustainability framework.
  • Quantified how adoption trajectories and consumer behavior shape sustainability outcomes; documented limitations of incentives as a standalone lever.
Location: Mumbai, India + Melbourne, Australia (2018–2019) + Monash University (joint program)
Professional Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Govt. of India — Scientific Officer Aug 2010 – Jan 2015 • Mumbai, India
Progression: Scientific Officer C (2010–2013) → Scientific Officer D (2013–2015)
Technical reviewRegulatory inspectionsMeeting coordinationTraceable documentation
  • Supported the regulatory review and inspection lifecycle for major power projects with evidence-traceable documentation.
  • Coordinated technical meetings for assigned areas (agenda/materials, minutes, follow-ups) to support timely closure of actions.
  • Participated in inspections across two sites; supported preparation and post-inspection corrective action communication.
Location: Mumbai, India
Degree Indian Institute of Technology Bombay — M.Tech., Energy Systems Engineering 2008 – 2010 • Mumbai, India
Energy systemsModelingAnalysis
  • Graduate training in energy systems analysis and engineering decision-making.
  • Strengthened quantitative foundations for later sustainability and decarbonization work.
Location: Mumbai, India
Degree RTM Nagpur University — B.E., Mechanical Engineering 2004 – 2008 • Nagpur, India
Mechanical engineeringThermo/fluidsEngineering analysis
  • Undergraduate training in mechanical engineering fundamentals and quantitative problem solving.
Location: Nagpur, India