The Akshay Rathore

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Professor and Director (Power and Energy Systems) at National University of Singapore

Singapore

Overview

Akshay Kumar Rathore is a Professor and Area Director for Power and Energy Systems at the National University of Singapore. An IEEE Fellow and alumnus of IIT (BHU), his expertise lies in power electronics for drives, automotive, and renewable energy industries, for which he has received multiple accolades.

He maintains strong ties to his academic roots, actively participating in alumni events for his alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi.

He is a recipient of the prestigious 2021 Nagamori Award for his research and development contributions in the field of electric motors.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Power Electronics
He was elevated to IEEE Fellow for his significant contributions to the design and advancements of power electronics for various industries.
Electric Vehicle Technology
His research has a strong focus on advancing power electronics for applications in electric, hybrid, and fuel-cell vehicles.
Renewable Energy Conversion
He chairs the IEEE committee on Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conversion Systems, reflecting his deep involvement in the field.

Media Appearances

Professor Akshay Kumar Rathore – Keynote Speaker at IEEE ICIEA 2024. Featured in IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics and Automation (ICIEA)

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Akshay Kumar Rathore, IEEE Fellow – Feature on NUS Blog. Featured in National University of Singapore (NUS) Blog

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Work History

7-2025
Professor and Director (Power and Energy Systems) at National University of Singapore
1-2025
Chair of the IEEE IAS Andrew W Smith Outstanding Young Member Achievement Award Committee at IEEE Industry Applications Society
1-2024
Manufacturing Systems Development and Applications Department (MSDAD) Chair at IEEE Industry Applications Society
1-2022 - 12-2023
Chair-Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conversion Systems Committee at IEEE Industry Applications Society
1-2025
IEEE Medal in Power Engineering Committee Member at IEEE

Education

2009 - 2010
Postdoctoral Research Associate from University of Illinois Chicago
2008 - 2009
Postdoctoral from Bergische Universität Wuppertal

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Insights For Selling To The Akshay

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with The Akshay is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from The Akshay

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will The Akshay move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can The Akshay take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And The Akshay

Personality Compatibility


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