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I am a PhD Student at Orner Lab.
General Information
| Full Name | Shannay Rawal |
| Languages | English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish |
Education
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ongoing PhD
West Virginia University - Environmental Engineering
- Leveraging Data Science & Policy to Promote Sustainable Development Via Resource Recovery
- Environmental Engineering
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2025 MS
The Ohio State University - Civil, Environmental, and Geodetic Engineering
- Techno-economic assessment of underground hydrogen storage in saline aquifers for seasonal energy storage
- Civil, Environmental, and Geodetic Engineering
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2020 BTech
NMIMS University, India - Mechanical Engineering
- Effect of fire retardancy materials in fibre-reinforced composite plate for false ceilings
- Mechanical Engineering
Experience
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2022-2024 Graduate Research Associate
The Ohio State University - Techno-economic assessment of underground hydrogen storage in saline aquifers for seasonal energy storage.
- Integrating Marginal Abatement Cost projections for the mid-western US in the DRFEWS project, a regional Food-Energy-Water Systems model.
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2022-2024 NSF EmPOWERment Fellow
The Ohio State University - Scoping study for integrating Carbon Capture and Storage in Global Change Analysis Model, an Integrated Assessment Model.
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2020-2022 Research Associate
Global Centre for Environment and Energy, Ahmedabad University - Research
- Supported the Technical Support Unit (TSU) of the third Working Group (WGIII) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
- Led a funded research project on the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) potential in Gujarat, India.
- Contributed to a project on assessing the urban climate actions of 110 smart cities in India.
- Working paper on assessing decarbonization pathways for India using The Greenhouse Gas Abatement Cost Model (GACMO).
- Surat’s potential decarbonization pathways as a part of the Opportunities for Climate Mitigation and Sustainable Development (OPTIMISM) project.
- Outreach
- Cohost for “Climactic Conversations” a climate change podcast with Stepwell Radio at Ahmedabad University.
- Organized COVID-19, Climate Change, and Cities_Learnings from the Pandemic, a regional workshop.
- Led the sole Indian partnership for Global Climate Dialogs 2021_Solve Climate by 2030, an outreach program hosted at Bard College.
- Research
Fellowships and Awards
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2025-2026 Gary & Lisa Christopher Fellow
- West Virginia University
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2025 Honorable Mention - WVU AI Symposium Poster Competition
- West Virginia University
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2022-2024 EmPOWERment NSF Research Traineeship Program Fellow
- Summer trainee and PhD fellow at Ohio State University.
Presentations
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Jun 2025 Enhancing Circularity and Resource Recovery through Data-Driven Nutrient Management Planning in Rural West Virginia
- QUAD-AI ENGAGE Workshop 2025 on AI and Digital Agriculture
Posters
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Nov 2025 Undergraduate Research Mentorship Pathways to Promote Collaborative Environmental-AI models
- Mountain State Cyber Summit 2025
- Student Teaching and Research Poster Presentation
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Oct 2025 Undergraduate Research Mentorship Pathways to Promote Collaborative Environmental-AI models
- WVU Statler All Voices As One 2025
- Student Teaching and Research Poster Presentation
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May 2025 Adaptive AI-Driven Approaches for Advancing Poultry Waste Nutrient Management in West Virginia
- WVU AI Symposium AI in Action: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Across Domains
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Apr 2024 Techno-Economic Assessment of Underground Hydrogen Storage in Saline Aquifers
- Signature Earth Day hosted by Environmental Professionals Network, School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University
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Apr 2024 The Challenges of Solar Grazing Development in Ohio Floodplains
- Signature Earth Day hosted by Environmental Professionals Network, School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University
Academic Interests
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Data-Driven Approaches to Sustainable Policy
- Leveraging analytical models and empirical research to shape policies integrating environmental, economic, and social considerations, fostering efficient resource use and long-term sustainability.
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Integrating Policy, Data Science, and Stakeholder Collaboration
- Applying computational modeling and life cycle assessment to guide policy decisions, enhance access to renewable energy solutions, and strengthen partnerships among researchers, industries, and local communities for effective implementation.
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Science-Based Policy Development for Sustainability
- Utilizing quantitative methods and interdisciplinary research to craft policies that support sustainable resource management, resilience-building, and equitable environmental and economic practices.
Other Interests
- Cooking meatless recipes, Exploring unusual museums, collections, and oddities