Manwinder Uppal
About Manwinder Uppal
Manwinder Uppal is an Energy Efficiency Associate with extensive experience in environmental engineering and sustainability. He has worked in various roles at UC San Diego and other organizations, contributing to projects focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Current Role at Energy Solutions
Manwinder Uppal serves as an Energy Efficiency Associate at Energy Solutions, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing energy efficiency programs and initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainable practices. His work contributes to the organization's mission of providing innovative energy solutions to clients.
Previous Experience at UC San Diego
Uppal has held multiple positions at the University of California, San Diego. In 2019, he worked as a liaison for Birch Aquarium for three months and contributed to the Solar Thermal Water Heater project at Baja Del Sol for two months. Additionally, he served as an EHS Technician from 2017 to 2018 for eight months and participated in an Environmental Engineering Design Project in 2018 for two months.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Prior to his current role, Uppal gained valuable experience as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at EPC Power Corp in 2019 for five months. He also worked as a Data Collector at North Orange Continuing Education from 2019 to 2020 for nine months. His early career included a position as a TA/tutor at the Jacobs School of Engineering from 2016 to 2017.
Educational Background
Uppal holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, which he completed in 2019. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Sustainable Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout between 2020 and 2022. Additionally, he studied Engineering for Sustainability at Munich University of Applied Sciences in 2017.
Involvement in Sustainable Projects
Throughout his academic and professional journey, Uppal has engaged in various sustainability-focused initiatives. He was a member of Engineers for a Sustainable World, participating in the Solar Chill project from 2014 to 2016. His involvement in projects at UC San Diego, including the One Village Philippines initiative, reflects his commitment to environmental sustainability.