Dr. Ripunjay Acharya
About Dr. Ripunjay Acharya
Dr. Ripunjay Acharya is a Senior Business Development Analyst at PANION in Berlin, Germany, with a background in physics and business administration. He has expertise in ESG frameworks and engages in venture capital focused on start-ups in various sectors.
Work at PANION
Dr. Ripunjay Acharya serves as a Senior Business Development Analyst at PANION, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Berlin, Germany, where he focuses on business development strategies and initiatives that align with the company's goals. His role involves analyzing market trends and identifying opportunities for growth within the organization.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Before joining PANION, Dr. Acharya worked as an Analyst at Asset Resolution from 2021 to 2022 in Berlin, Germany. His responsibilities included analyzing financial data and assisting in asset management strategies. Additionally, he served as a Scientific Researcher at The University of Bonn from 2014 to 2019, where he contributed to various research projects in physics.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Acharya holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Physics from The University of Bonn, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Science in Physics from the same institution between 2012 and 2015. His educational background is complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Christ University, Bangalore. Furthermore, he completed a Master of Business Administration at Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2022, enhancing his expertise in business administration and management.
Research and Academic Contributions
Dr. Acharya has experience as a Visiting Researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he worked for five months in 2016-2017. His academic contributions include research in physics, which he pursued during his tenure at The University of Bonn. His work has involved various aspects of theoretical physics and data analysis.
Skills and Interests
Dr. Acharya possesses strong skills in programming languages such as Excel, SQL, Python, and R, which he utilizes for data analysis and visualization. He has expertise in ESG frameworks, including GHG Protocol, PACTA, PCAF, SBTi, and Net-Zero. His interests span a wide range of topics, including geopolitics, philosophy, sports, education, literature, feminism, sci-fi, animal welfare, and decolonisation, reflecting a diverse intellectual engagement.