Aligarh: Professor Mohammad Rihan of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected for the 2025 IEEE Power and Energy Society Hingorani Award for Excellence in Solar Photovoltaic Systems, a globally recognised honour bestowed upon individuals for outstanding contributions to the advancement and application of solar photovoltaic technology.
Currently on deputation as the Director General of the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Prof. Rihan has emerged as a prominent figure in India’s clean energy transformation. He also chairs the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Solar PV Committee, shaping critical policy and regulatory frameworks.
Prof. Rihan’s work at AMU includes leading the large-scale integration of solar energy into the campus distribution system, setting a benchmark in sustainable campus energy solutions.
He will be presented with the award at the IEEE International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS), scheduled at IIT Hyderabad from December 7 to 9.
