Md Sarwar Ali is a dedicated research associate within the Climate Change, Urbanization, and Sustainability (CCUS) team at the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). He possesses a strong academic foundation in Electrical Engineering and holds a Master’s degree in Technology with a specialization in Energy Sciences from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He has accumulated substantial experience in several crucial areas, including critical minerals, industrial decarbonization, and the circular economy. His work involves comprehensive research and analysis aimed at developing sustainable solutions to address the challenges posed by climate change.