Tarun Sharma

Research Interests

Energy Modelling and Policy, Sustainability transitions, Applied Operations Research

BioSketch

Educational Details

National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur

2011

B Tech, Mechanical

Indian Institute of Science

2013

MS, Engineering

Indian Institute of Science

2016

Ph.D., Management

Professional Background

Assistant Professor

17 Feb 2021 - Present

Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee, India

Postdoctoral Fellow

22 Jul 2019 - 15 Jan 2021

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Shatin, Hong Kong SAR

Assistant Professor

14 Jan 2019 - 17 Jul 2020

Institute of Rural Management Anand

Postdoctoral Fellow

01 Jan 2017 - 28 Dec 2018

University College Cork

Research

Projects

TOPIC	START DATE	FIELD	DESCRIPTION	FINANCIAL OUTLAY	FUNDING AGENCY	OTHER OFFICERS
Demand-Side Management for Energy Transition toward Solar Energy: A Case Study in Karnataka, India	05 Jul 2021	Demand Side Management, Optimization, Consumer Behaviour		9,57,000	Direct Grant for Research, Social Science Panel, The Chinese University of Hong Kong	Prof. Yuan Xu, Dr. Balasubramanian Sambasivam
Stress testing the reslience of renewable energy dominated Indian electricity system	15 Nov 2021	Applied operations research		16 Lakhs	Dean SRIC, IIT Roorkee
Exploring low carbon transportation pathways for India	04 Jul 2022	Whole energy system modelling, Optimization, Energy transition		10,42,800	New Venture Fund, Washington, USA
Security Enhancement of Electricity system operation leveraging Quantum computing	14 Mar 2022	Optimization, Quantum Computing, Electricity System		7,86,825	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, GOI.	Prof. Deep Kiran
International Open Decarbonization Project	01 Oct 2022	Electricity System Decarbonization		41 lakhs	EDF, India
Exploring Low carbon transportation pathways for India	01 Jul 2023	Energy System Modelling		41 Lakhs	ISEF, India	Prof. Rhythm Singh, HRED and Prof. Pratham Arora, HRED
Multi-Country International Electricity Transition Potential and Challenges	01 Nov 2023	Electricity System Sustainability Transition		37 Lakhs	EDF, India
Capacity Building Support on Modelling	01 Jul 2024	Energy System Modelling		41 Lakhs	ISEF, India	Prof. Pratham Arora, HRED; Prof. Rhythm Singh, HRED
Bharatiya’s Perspectives on Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV	01 Dec 2024	Policy Studies		10 Lakhs	ICSSR, India	Multiple from IIT Madras, IIT BHU, NIT Trichi and Mahindra University

Publications

Domestic and international CO2 source-sink matching for decarbonizing India’s electricity

2021

Sharma Tarun, and Xu Y | Elsevier

Journal: Resour. Conserv. Recycl. Pages: 105824 , Volumes: 174 ,

Explaining expedited energy transition toward renewables by COVID-19 in India

2022

Xu, Y., & Sharma, Tarun | Elsevier

Journal: Energy Policy Pages: 112986 , Volumes: 165 ,

A new hybrid approach for evaluating technology risks and opportunities in the energy transition in Ireland

2020

Sharma Tarun, Gallachóir B O, Rogan F | Elsevier

Journal: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions Pages: 429-44 , Volumes: 35 ,

High performance computing for energy system optimization models: Enhancing the energy policy tool kit

2019

Sharma Tarun, Glynn J, Panos E, Deane P, Gargiulo M, Rogan F, Gallachoir B O | Elsevier

Journal: Energy Policy Pages: 66-74 , Volumes: 128 ,

Model based approach for planning dynamic integration of renewable energy in a transitioning electricity system

2019

Sharma Tarun and Balachandra, P | Elsevier

Journal: International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems Pages: 642-59 , Volumes: 105 ,

Will the integration of renewable energy enable sustainable transition of Indian electricity system?

2018

Sharma Tarun and Balachandra, P. | Elsevier

Journal: Energy Strategy Reviews Pages: 137-148 , Volumes: 21 ,

Benchmarking Sustainability of Indian Electricity system: An Indicator approach

2015

Sharma Tarun, Balachandra P. | Elsevier

Journal: Applied Energy Pages: 206-20 , Volumes: 142 ,

Explaining expedited energy transition toward renewables by COVID-19 in India

2022

Xu, Y., & Sharma, Tarun | Elsevier

Journal: Energy Policy Pages: 101637 , Volumes: 82 ,

Market instrument for the first fuel and its role in decarbonizing Indian industrial production

2024

Giri, P., Sharma Tarun | Elsevier

Journal: Energy Policy Pages: 114139 , Volumes: 190 ,

Indian power sector decarbonization: Net-zero by 2050 or 2070

2025

Bisht, A.S., Sharma Tarun | Elsevier

Journal: Energy for Sustainable Development Pages: 101637 , Volumes: 85 ,

Integrated Energy System Modelling Perspectives for Future Decarbonization Pathways Based on Sector Coupling, Life-cycle Emissions and Vehicle-to-grid Integration

2025

Agarwal, A., Sharma Tarun | Elsevier

Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pages: 115620 , Volumes: 25 ,

Books

Chapter 6 in “Advances in Solar Energy Science and Engineering

Year: 2017 , ISBN: 81-7019-574-4

Sharma, Tarun and Balachandra, P. | Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, New Delhi

Contribution: Mainstreaming Renewable Energy in Indian electricity system: Sustainability and Policy Imperatives , Pages: 229-281 , Volumes: 4

Chapter 3 in “Analytics in Operations/Supply Chain Management”

Year: 2016 , ISBN: 978-93-84588-94-6

Sharma, Tarun and Balachandra, P. | IK International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

Contribution: Modelling Technology Pathways for Electricity System in Transition , Pages: 42-61 ,

Honors And Awards

MemberShips

Indian Society of Ecological Economics, India

10 Apr 2025 - Present

Life Member

Indian Association for Energy Economics, India

01 Dec 2024 - Present

Life Member

Teaching Engagements

Quality Management ( BMN-657 )

Autumn

Operations and Supply Chain Management ( IBM-311 )

Autumn

Decision Models ( PEC )

Spring

Students

SuperVisions

Market-based instrument for energy efficiency

26 Jul 2021 - Present

Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Prashant Giri

Miscellaneous

Events

Applications of Machine Learning and Data Science in inter-desciplinary areas

29 May 2022 - 30 May 2022

Administrative Positions

Faculty Co-Coordinator, Cognizance 2025

10 Jan 2025 - Present

IIT Roorkee, Haridwar, Select One, India

Member of ITC

01 May 2025 - Present

Department of Management Studies, India

Chief Warden of Cautley Bhawan

02 Jan 2024 - Present

IIT Roorkee, India

Convener of DFSC

01 Jan 2024 - Present

Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee, India

Member

25 Jul 2022 - Present

Department Administrative Committee

Convener

12 Jul 2021 - Present

Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee.

Member

06 May 2022 - Present

OC Computer Lab and Store, Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee

Member

14 Mar 2022 - Present

Program Committee for Executive MBA, Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee.

Warden

16 Jul 2022 - Present

Cautley Bhawan