Shahid Hassan, an energy specialist with over 18 years of consulting and research experience in energy policy, regulation, market design and associated issues pertaining to energy infrastructure, especially the electricity industry, has become a part of KAPSARC’s growing research team, focusing on energy and technology transitions.
Before moving to Riyadh, Shahid spent nearly two decades at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi. He has covered a variety of industry cross-cutting issues including renewable energy. He has also contributed to a number of government reports aimed to facilitate transition of the energy sector. Shahid has worked closely with the Indian government, regulatory commissions, utilities, and international organizations and research institutions. He has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, India.