Samhita Shiledar is a Principal with RMI’s India and Transportation program, where she focuses on project management, research, quantitative analysis, and pilot execution to promote clean, efficient, and cost-effective passenger and freight movement. Samhita has co-developed the Shoonya – Zero Pollution Mobility campaign, the Zero Emission Trucking Accelerator, Deliver Electric Delhi, and national-level roadmaps for transportation decarbonization. She has co-authored policy briefs and reports on various topics, such as electric mobility, data-enabled mobility, zero-emission trucking, shared mobility, freight smart cities, and battery manufacturing. Samhita also supports RMI’s expanding electric mobility portfolio in the Global South, including Southeast Asia.
Background
Prior to joining RMI in 2017, Samhita was working with Pidilite Industries Limited, the biggest adhesive manufacturer in India, as head of production planning. Samhita’s past work experience includes manufacturing operations and pollution control at Pidilite Industries, plant designing at Reliance Industries, and microgrid assessment and water treatment design at the University of Michigan. Samhita also co-founded Cheruvu, a precision agriculture company focusing on providing best nutrient management practices for small farmers in developing countries.
Education
Master of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2017
Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environment (Environmental Sustainable Systems), University of Michigan, 2017
Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering, Visvesaraya National Institute of Technology (NIT Nagpur, India), 2013
Dow Distinguished Awards for Interdisciplinary Sustainability
