Debrup Das, VP Business Development, North America at Hitachi Energy, has 15 years of industry experience in grid modernization technologies and renewable integration, during which he has held various leadership positions and has led pioneering technologies from concept-to-market at both startup and multinational companies. Prior to the present role, Debrup led the Research organization of Hitachi Energy in North America. Debrup has more than 20 granted patents and 25 peer-reviewed publications. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, and Masters and PhD degrees from Georgia Tech.