IISWBM - Piyali Sengupta

ACADEMIC PROFILE

Ms. Piyali Sengupta is an Assistant Professor in the MBA–Public Systems department at the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM) with over 16 years of experience, specializing in sustainable development, carbon management, energy policy, and energy efficiency, and is currently a Research Scholar at University of Calcutta.

She holds a Master’s in Sustainable Development from Staffordshire University, UK as a Commonwealth Scholar. She coordinates MBA-Public Systems (General Management), executive programmes with ISI, Kolkata on ESG and Sustainability, Executive Programme on Energy Management and Audit, and major conferences, while actively engaging in research on industrial sustainability and carbon. She has published in national and international journals and book chapters.

She also serves as CWEEL Lead Officer (India) and Treasurer of the Association of Energy Engineers IISWBM Kolkata Chapter and received the CWEEL Chapter Champion Award at the AEE World Energy Conference & Expo in New Orleans.

CURRENT POSITION

EDUCATION

TEACHING AREA

Field of expertise:

Sustainable Development, Carbon Management, Climate Change and Energy Management

Courses Taught:

Climate Change, ESG and Sustainability Reporting
Management Principle and Practices
Research Methodology
Energy Policy Legislation and Regulation
Health System Research and Health Project Management
Energy-Environment Management and Sustainable Development
Green Energy Transition towards Sustainability
Project and dissertation supervision of departmental students in areas such as sustainable development, industrial sustainability, and carbon management.
Project supervision of other college students in areas such as Corporate Energy Management, sustainable development, industrial sustainability, and carbon Accounting.

WORK EXPERIENCE

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

RESEARCH WORK

Prominent Publications

Manna, N.S., Sengupta, P., & Choudhury, B.K. (2023). Opportunities and Challenges for G-20 Countries’ Transition to Renewable Energy: Leadership Role of India. The Management Accountant, Vol. 58, No. 10, October. (UGC-CARE Listed, ISSN: 0972-3528).
Choudhury, B.K., & Sengupta, P. (2022). Introduction of Outcome-Based Education in the Indian Management System for Sustainable Education. Journal of the Association of Engineers India, Vol. 92, No. 1–4. (ISSN: 0368-1106).
Majumdar, S.B., Sengupta, P., & Choudhury, B.K. (2019). Sustainability Approach in Greening Buildings by an Advanced Unbiased Method. International Journal of Innovative Research in Information Security, Vol. VI, pp. 12–19.
Mitra, S., Choudhury, B.K., Sengupta, P., & Agrawal, K.M. (2019). Assessment of Environmental Sustainability of Maritime Sector. TERI Information Digest on Energy and Environment, Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 397–413. (Print ISSN: 0972-6721; Online ISSN: 0975-7589).
Choudhury, B.K., & Sengupta, P. (2010). Assessment of Carbon-di-Oxide Mitigation Potential through Implementation of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Measures in Power Sector of West Bengal. Asia-Pacific Business Review, Vol. VI, No. 1, January–March, pp. 105–114.
Chakraborty, S. and Sengupta, P. (2021). Environmental Impact of Covid-19 Lockdowns. Published in Suraksha Kobach, A Journal on Safety, Health and Environment, of NALCO Ltd., December 21, Vol. 26.

Notable Papers in International/National Conferences/ Seminars

‘Building Energy Sustainability Index and Beyond’, presented at AEE World 2025, September 2025
‘Modelling and Simulation of CO₂ Behaviour in Geological Carbon Storage: Insights into Trapping Mechanism and Risk Management’, Net Zero Conference organised by Association of Energy Engineers, August 2025
‘Ranking Corporate Sustainability in India’s Power Sector: A Multi-Criteria Decision Approach Using AHP’, Net Zero Conference organised by Association of Energy Engineers, August 2025
‘The Carbon Dividend of Strategic Capital Allocation: A Quantitative Analysis of Investment Efficiency for CO₂ Abatement in India’, Net Zero Conference organised by Association of Energy Engineers, August 2025
Article published in AAJKAAL (Sopan Newspaper) on Energy Management, February 10, 2025
International Conference on “Innovations in the Power Sector towards Sustainable Development Goals”, Sub-theme: Innovative practices for efficient and reliable power generation — “A Study on Closing the Gaps of Realizing the Full Potential of SPV Power Generation for Overall Sustainability of Power Sector”, organised by Damodar Valley Corporation, June 23–24, 2023
International Conference on “Innovations in the Power Sector towards Sustainable Development Goals”, Sub-theme: Changing consumer needs — “A Study on Sustainability Disclosure Index to Measure Overall Sustainability of Power Sector”, organised by Damodar Valley Corporation, June 23–24, 2023
Article published on career prospects in Energy Management in Anandabazar Patrika, 2023
International Conference paper: “Sustainability in Indian Corporate Sector”, presented at Interchange 22 (Virtual Conference), organised by British Council and Commonwealth Scholarship, London, March 15–16, 2022
Article published on career prospects in Energy Management in Anandabazar Patrika, 2022
International Conference paper: “A Study on Sustainability Indicators Identification – An Industrial Application”, presented at the 1st International Conference on Paradigm Shift in Global Business Ecosystem – Post COVID-19 Perspectives, organised by Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies & Holy Grace Academy of Management Studies, September 9–11, 2021
Article published on career prospects in Energy Management in Anandabazar Patrika, 2018
Article published on career prospects in Energy Management in Anandabazar Patrika, 2017
Invited live talk on “Energy Conservation” at DD Bangla, January 17, 2017
Lecture on “Green Building” at Short-Term Course on Energy Management, Energy Management Department, IISWBM, 2016

Key Seminars/Conferences attended

Closed-door roundtable discussion titled “Partners in Power: Positioning the United States as India’s Reliable Energy Ally”, at the American Centre Kolkata, invited by U.S. Consulate General Kolkata in association with The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, April 24, 2026
CII National Conference on Advanced Manufacturing organised by Confederation of Indian Industry at CEE Suresh Neotia Centre of Excellence for Leadership, Kolkata, April 8, 2026
Keynote Speaker at Kolkata Metro Rail Bhavan on the occasion of Women’s Day Celebration, Lecture: “Women in Leadership for Sustainability - Accelerating Progress towards the SDGs”, March 9, 2026
Annual Global Alumni Conference Interchange 26, Theme: “The Power of Equity: Advancing Fair Trade and Social Enterprise for Global Prosperity”, organised by Commonwealth Commission, London (Feb 3–6, 2026)
Faculty Development Programme on “Application of GenAI Prompt Engineering in Management Research”, June 5, 2025
International Workshop on Impact of Climate Change and Digital Transformation on Safety Measures for Industry: Focus on Vision Zero, Bharat Chambers, February 27, 2025
International Seminar “UK Alumni Live 2025” (online), organised by Commonwealth Commission, February 2025
Green Industry Conclave 6.0: “Incentivising ESG Adoption: Collaboration, Innovation, and Impact”, Hyatt Regency Kolkata, December 12, 2025
AI Day for Teachers workshop at Indian Statistical Institute, May 4, 2024
Attended discussion forum of PRME India Chapter World Tour Research Paper Development Workshop, March 3, 2023
Technical Webinar on “Introduction of Carbon Trading Market and Methodology for Issuance of CER Certificate for Iron & Steel Sector”, April 22, 2023
Participated in Multi-stakeholder Dialogue for Collaborative Actions on Sustainability and SDGs, Kolkata, organised by CRB and BCCI, May 8, 2023
Technical Workshop on “Detailed Analysis of ESG Frameworks and Standards”, Mission Sustainable India, May 20, 2023
Webinar on “Integrating Sustainability in Business Excellence Journey”, organised by Deutsch Quality Systems India, September 8, 2022
Webinar on “Making the Invisible Visible: Groundwater Under Threat”, Adamas University, March 5, 2022
Webinar on “Sustainability, ESG and Relevance for Industries”, Adamas University, February 12, 2022
State-level Webinar on “Energy Conservation”, organised by Centre for Environment Education, August 14, 2020
Webinar on “Research and Innovation on Emerging Technologies to support SDGs”, organised by IEEE Photonics Society with MSME Technology Development Centre, August 6, 2020
Two-day International Webinar on “Revisiting Human Rights, Environment, and Ethics During COVID-19”, University of Delhi, August 6–7, 2020
Webinar on “Critically Envisioning Business, Economy and Society in Post-Pandemic Times”, July 17, 2020
Webinar on “COVID-19: Facts and Facets”, Sarat Centenary College, June 26, 2020
Webinar on “Multiplier Effect of COVID-19 on Industry 4.0 & Education 4.0”, IEEE Photonics Society, June 11, 2020
Webinar on “Healthier Environment” on World Environment Day, organised by GRIHA Council, June 5, 2020
India-Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator Virtual Workshop, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry, May 14, 2020
Webinar on “Research Workflows, Research Metrics & Excellence in Academic Institutes”, organised by All India Council for Technical Education and Elsevier, May 14, 2020
Webinar on “MSME Schemes for Academic Institutions”, May 16, 2020
Seminar on “Rooftop Solar”, organised by Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Hotel Pride, Rajarhat, May 11, 2018
Workshop by Michael A. Porter, organised by Heritage Business School, August 21, 2015
The Bengal Chamber Environment and Energy Conclave, August 26–27, 2012
Case Writing, Teaching and Research Workshop at Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, June 14–15, 2012
Advanced Training Programme on Green Building Rating Systems, organised by Indian Green Building Council, June 7–8, 2012
National Seminar on “ISO 50001 for Efficient Energy Management Systems in Industry”, March 9–10, 2012

NOTABLE BOOK CHAPTERS

Sengupta, Piyali, Choudhury, Binoy K., Mitra, Sarbani and Agrawal, Krishna M. (2020) Low Carbon Economy for Sustainable Development, Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, Elsevier, vol. 3, pp. 551–560. Oxford: Elsevier, ISBN 9780128035818, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.11217- 2, Oxford: Elsevier, ISBN 9780128035818
Sengupta Piyali, Dutta S.K. , Choudhury B.K. (2018) "Waste Heat Recovery Policy" published in Energy, Environment and Sustainability, Sustainable Energy Policies. Book Name: Sustainable Energy and Transportation - Technologies and Policy, Springer pp 285-205. ISBN 978-981-10-7508-7, Book chapter Part II

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Ms Piyali Sengupta

M.Sc., PGDEM

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