Bio
Vishaldeep Sharma is an experienced research and development professional with a career spanning academia and national laboratories, particularly in the field of building equipment research, energy efficiency, and refrigeration systems. He has held several positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and contributed significantly to advancements in energy-efficient technologies. His expertise includes work on low-global-warming-potential refrigerants, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems, as well as energy systems for buildings. Mr. Sharma’s contributions have led to numerous inventions and disclosures, particularly in CO2 refrigeration, low-GWP refrigerants, and HVAC technologies. His innovations are aimed at addressing environmental and safety challenges in the refrigeration industry.
In addition to his research work, Mr. Sharma has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters, with a focus on energy efficiency, refrigeration systems, and sustainable building technologies. His research outputs have garnered significant attention in the scientific community, with citations and high-impact publications. Vishaldeep has also mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students through programs such as the Department of Energy’s Science Undergraduate Internship Program (SULI) and the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum.
Mr. Sharma academic background includes a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization in refrigeration and energy systems. As an active member of technical committees such as ASHRAE, he continues to influence the future of refrigeration technologies and energy systems at the national level.