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h2. Vivek SAKHRANI

h4. Academic Background:
* 2010 - present : MIT, ESD: PhD student in Engineering Systems
* 2008 - 2010 :&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MIT, ESD: S.M. in Technology and Policy
* 2003 - 2008 :&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The University of Texas at Austin: B.S. Mechanical Engineering; Business (minor)

h4. Work Experience:
* Consultant - Africa Energy Group, World Bank (2011)
* Graduate Research Assistant - International Design Center, MIT - Singapore University of Technology and Design (2011 - present)
* Graduate Research Assistant - MIT Future of the Electric Grid study, MIT Energy Initiative (2009 - present)
* Policy Research Assistant for Director of Energy Markets - Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (2009)
* Graduate Research Assistant - MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (2008 - present)
* Academic Technology Consultant - Fayette Power Plant, Lower Colorado River Authority (2008)
* Engineering Consultant - Parsons Infrastructure and Technology Corporation (2007)
* Applications Engineering and Technical Marketing Intern - National Instruments Corporation (2005)
* Student Coordinator for Leadership Programs - Dean's Office, School of Engineering, UT Austin (2003 - 2008)

h4. Research Domain:
Delivery of large-scale, public-service infrastructure projects

h4. Research Methodology:
flexibility in design, financial valuation, risk management

h4. Research Description:
Vivek studies the design, financing and risk management practices for large infrastructure projects, most recently in the electric  power sector.&nbsp; His interest in this domain stems from work experience  with power plants and water supply infrastructure. He is interested in informing and improving the process of project delivery.

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