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This challenge-driven environment is very motivating!
Kishore Ganesan finds the programme refreshingly different from traditional teaching methods. Where instead of being “taught at” the students are challenged to come up with the solutions themselves. He feels there is no better learning environment than being surrounded by other sharp minds pushing you to work harder, making you think more creatively, and motivating you to do better. This is the type of challenge-driven environment that he’s found in the Master’s in Sustainable Energy Systems programme – and he’s thriving in it!
Why are you interested in sustainable energy, and what role do you see yourself playing in the energy transition?
Sustainability is essential for the well-being of our planet, and the energy sector is no exception. Sustainable energy is a must for solving the climate change problem, and this has really inspired me to get involved. I believe a complete energy transition is possible – we just need to combine all the available solutions and keep creating new ones so that we can do away with fossil fuels. I see my role as optimising these solutions to enable a smooth transition into this decarbonised future.
What attracted you to the EIT InnoEnergy Master school?
The EIT InnoEnergy Master School effectively combines the business and technical aspects of sustainable energy so that we can have a comprehensive understanding of the “real-life” scenario of the energy sector. It also combines an international, interdisciplinary and diverse group of individuals, which gives us an extra push to think of “out of box” solutions.
Tell us your favourite parts of the curriculum – and what sets the EIT InnoEnergy Master School apart, in your opinion?
The project of the year (PoY) is something extraordinary. It’s a year-long project teaming with real-time clients, which we work on alongside our regular curriculum. This allows us to implement theoretical knowledge in a practical, real-life scenario. The lessons learned during this hands-on project is invaluable. Also, the summer business school in ESADE in Barcelona brings the much needed managerial and business angle to the technical knowledge we are receiving.
How has the EIT InnoEnergy network helped you on your path?
The CommUnity platform brings together sustainability enthusiasts and experts to assist in getting expert advice for any problems faced during our courses. Any help you need is just a post away! The EIT InnoEnergy name is so well known and respected, that contacting any company regarding a course project gets immediate responses. We can also get career advice and CV checks, which boosts our confidence and makes sure that we stand out among other job applicants.
Any special projects you’d like to share?
I had the opportunity to work with SWECO, a consulting company, and Stockholm’s City Corporation on a project during my first year. It was a memorable experience to work on a real-time problem faced by Stockholm regarding their electricity grid capacity shortage. I met bureaucrats, technical experts and all the stakeholders of the energy sector in Sweden during the project, which gave me new perspectives on smart city planning and experience that I could not have gotten otherwise. I even won the Master’s in Sustainable Energy Systems Grand Challenge award for the best proposal in solving their electricity grid congestion problems!
In what way do you believe your time at EIT InnoEnergy Master School will contribute to your professional career?
The programme provides a challenge-driven education, which is very motivating. The programme moulds our professional attributes and goals while we learn, and keeps us connected to the current industry for a smooth transition to professional careers and entrepreneurship. I look forward to getting out there and making things happen, and thanks to the EIT InnoEnergy Master’s School I feel very prepared to do so!
