Prof. Devendra Laxmanrao Deshmukh
Professor,
Mechanical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
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Devendra Deshmukh
Dr. Devendra Deshmukh is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore. He completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and holds a B.E. from Nagpur University. Before joining academia, he gained valuable industry experience at TVS Motor Company and General Motors Technical Centre India.
His research interests include internal combustion engines, alternative fuels, spray and combustion diagnostics, and the modeling of thermo-fluid systems. His group uses a combination of experimental and computational methods to study fuel injection, combustion behavior, and emissions in engines. This work contributes to the development of cleaner and more energy-efficient transportation technologies.
Dr. Deshmukh has made significant contributions to the understanding of biofuels and combustion dynamics in IC engines, with a focus on sustainable energy solutions. His work directly informs strategies for reducing emissions and optimizing energy conversion systems, which are increasingly important in the transition to low-carbon technologies.
His research aligns with broader efforts to integrate energy modeling and system-level analysis for improved performance and sustainability. He has published widely in reputed international journals and actively mentors students in advanced experimental techniques and simulation tools.
With a combination of academic insight and industrial perspective, Dr. Deshmukh contributes to discussions at the intersection of energy systems, modeling, and technology development—key areas of interest to the ECM community.
Title: Pathways to Low-Carbon Tea Processing in India: A Resource Efficiency Perspective
India is the world’s second-largest producer of tea, with major contributions from Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. The country boasts over 13,000 tea gardens and produces more than 1,350 million kilograms of tea leaves annually. As the industry faces increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions—driven by sustainability certifications such as Trustea and Rainforest Alliance—low-carbon processing has become essential for maintaining market competitiveness and supporting India’s commitments to the G20 and Net Zero targets.
This keynote addresses the energy assessment of key processes in tea production, offering insights into sustainable practices and their real-world implementation. Case studies demonstrate that the drying stage is particularly critical for enhancing energy efficiency and minimizing carbon emissions. The findings underscore the importance of optimizing plant operating parameters to achieve significant reductions in the tea industry’s carbon footprint. Key takeaways highlight actionable pathways for decarbonizing tea processing in India, supporting both environmental and economic goals.