Welcome to the Rishabh Centre for Research and Innovation in Clean Energy (RCRIC)
The Rishabh Centre for Research and Innovation in Clean Energy (RCRIC) has been established at the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) in collaboration with Rishabh Instruments Limited and the Ivaan Foundation.
RCRIC advances research and innovation in energy harvesting, storage materials, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and smart grid technologies. The Centre aims to develop reliable and sustainable solutions that support India’s transition towards clean and efficient energy systems. By conducting high quality research programs, and through close partnerships with industry, startups, and academic institutions, RCRIC bridges the gap between laboratory research and field applications. Its collaborative approach encourages the creation of technologies that are practical, scalable, and aligned with India’s clean energy goals.
The Centre’s long-term vision is to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s transition towards a low-carbon, efficient, and sustainable energy future, while nurturing innovation and human capacity in the field of clean energy.
Director Of IIT Jodhpur
Professor Avinash Kumar Agarwal took over the charge of Director, IIT Jodhpur on 1 May 2024. He obtained his Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering (1994) from Malviya Regional Engineering College, Jaipur and his MTech (Energy, 1996) and PhD (Energy, 1999) from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. After his Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1999 – 2001) at the ERC, UW, Madison, USA, he returned to India in 2001 and joined IIT Kanpur. He was a Visiting Professor at the University of Loughborough, UK; Photonics Institute, University of Vienna, Austria; Hanyang University and KAIST, South Korea. Prof. Agarwal is interested in research in IC engines, combustion, conventional and alternative fuels, Methanol/ DME/ Hydrogen/ HCNG fuelled engine development, LCA and TCO analyses, Fuel sprays, Lubricating oil tribology, optical diagnostics, laser ignition, HCCI, particulates and emission control, and large bore engines.
He has developed laser-fired hydrogen and CNG engines in automotive sizes and developed the first electronic fuel injection system equipped with a locomotive engine for Indian Railways. Currently, Prof. Agarwal is developing Methanol and DME-fuelled engines/ vehicles for the automotive/ agricultural sectors.
