Anant Ambani Appointed Professor Of Practice In Sustainability At UK’s Newcastle University

Anant Ambani, a key executive at Reliance Industries, has been appointed as Professor of Practice in Sustainability at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom. This academic role is a recognition of his extensive work in clean energy, biodiversity conservation, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship.

The appointment aims to integrate Ambani's industry expertise into an academic environment, enabling him to interact with students and provide practical insights on pressing sustainability issues. Newcastle University highlighted Ambani's work aligning with its focus on conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable future transition.

Ambani, who heads renewable energy initiatives at Reliance, has been instrumental in the company's shift towards a new-energy business. His work encompasses solar manufacturing, green hydrogen, circular materials, carbon capture, clean fuels, and next-generation energy technologies. Reliance is committed to becoming a net-carbon-zero company by 2035, with the Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex in Jamnagar serving as a central part of this transition.

Beyond industrial energy, Ambani founded Vantara, a 3,500-acre wildlife rescue and conservation initiative in Jamnagar. The facility is renowned for its specialized elephant-care and rehabilitation programs, serving a diverse range of species. Newcastle University acknowledged Vantara's contributions to animal welfare and conservation during the professorship appointment.

Ambani was formally honored with his Professor of Practice certificate at a ceremony in Newcastle University's King's Hall, where he delivered a lecture titled "The Road To A Sustainable Tomorrow," emphasizing the global need for sustainability and conservation efforts.