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Akash Ashok

R&D engineer - Product Designer -Sustainability

€215/day
Dubai City, AE
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Akash

Akash Shimpi – Product Design & Renewable Energy Consultant
With 4+ years of experience in sustainability, energy, and product innovation, I have worked with Fujairah Research Center, American University of Sharjah, University of Sharjah, and American University of Ras Al Khaimah on pioneering renewable energy, water systems, and carbon capture technologies. My expertise lies in product design, prototyping, and advanced simulations, enabling efficient, high-performance solutions for complex engineering challenges.

What I Offer:
✔ Product Design & Prototyping – Concept-to-reality development, including material selection, manufacturing insights, and performance optimization
✔ FEA & CFD Analysis – Structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics simulations to ensure durability and efficiency
✔ Renewable Energy Forecasting & Financial Modelling – Energy yield estimation, techno-economic feasibility studies, and investment analysis for solar, wind, and hybrid systems
✔ Research Project Management – Leading and executing R&D projects from ideation to deployment, ensuring technical and strategic success
✔ Sustainability & Energy Consulting – Expertise in Agrophotovoltaics, carbon capture, water desalination, and energy-efficient systems

I combine technical precision with real-world application, helping companies and researchers build, analyze, and commercialize innovative technologies. Let’s collaborate !
  • Hindi

    Native or bilingual

  • Kannada

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Protium Technologies
    R&D Engineer
    ENERGY AND UTILITIES
    January 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
    United Arab Emirates
    • Led and trained cross-functional R&D projects in carbon capture, solar innovation, coral restoration and energy systems, contributing to regional sustainability innovation advancements.
    sustainability consulting Sustainable development Solar energy
  • Protium Technologies
    R&D Engineer & Co-founder
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    January 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
    United Arab Emirates
    • Led cross-functional R&D projects in carbon capture, solar innovation, and energy systems, contributing to regional energy efficiency advancements.
    • Lead Designer and researcher to develop Artificial coral reefs which will promote coral growth and overall health in gulf sea beds .
    • Designed and deployed the UAE's first tubular photobioreactor for microalgae cultivation in extreme climates, enhancing bio-based energy research.
    • Developed and implemented an agrophotovoltaics prototype, achieving dual-purpose solar and agricultural functionality at Sharjah Research and Innovation Park.
    • Engineered a high-efficiency air-lift pump for the American University of Sharjah, optimizing renewable energy flow systems.
    • Lead designer for an Algae based air purifier.


    Secured multiple technology grants for the company:

    • Secured a 1M AED grant by winning the Sustainability Innovators Challenge and received the Expo Live Grant (COP28) for a sustainability focused project.

    Best engineering startup in the UAE 2025- by the society of engineers.


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Education

  • Bachelor of Technology
    Amity University
    2023
    Bachelor of Technology in Solar and Alternative Energy

Certifications

  • Certified open water diver
    PADI
    2024
    Open water diving Citizen scientist coral restoration Marine biology

Skill set

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