Dr. Deepak L. Waikar is an accomplished academic, researcher, and energy professional with extensive international expertise in sustainable energy, power systems, leadership, and higher education. He began his professional career as an Assistant Director at the National Power Engineers Training Institute, India, after completing his M.Tech. from Banaras Hindu University. Throughout his distinguished career, he has been associated with leading institutions in India and Singapore, as well as British and Australian universities offering programs in Singapore. He has authored and co-authored books, book chapters, research articles, and policy papers, and has delivered keynote and plenary presentations at international conferences across North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Dr. Waikar has held several prominent leadership positions within IEEE, including Chair of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Singapore Chapter and Chair of the IEEE Education Society Singapore Chapter, while serving as General Co-Chair, Steering Committee Co-Chair, and Technical Chair for numerous international conferences. He has also contributed as an editor, reviewer, academic advisor, external examiner, and consultant, supporting education, professional development, and the Singapore Certified Energy Manager programme. A Senior Member of IEEE and Life Member of the Institution of Engineers (India), Dr. Waikar holds a Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore along with advanced degrees from Canada, Australia, and India. His research interests focus on sustainable energy development and transforming tertiary education.