Bridging Research & Sustainability for Asia's Future

Our Mission

To conduct applied research in environmental science and materials science for sustainable development.

To collaborate with academic institutions and industry partners for joint research projects and training.

To provide consulting, education, and training in environmental innovation and Sustainability.

To conduct Seminars, Webinars, and Conferences to raise awareness of Sustainability.

Our vision

“To create sustainable solutions through innovative environmental and materials science research that empowers industry, academia, and society.”

About AGERC (MSME, Government of India registered)

The M/S Asian GreenEdge Research Consulting (AGERC) was founded as a recognized centre for sustainable technology and applied research in Asia, making a meaningful contribution to global environmental innovation and economic growth through sustainable businesses. AGERC is a research-focused organization specializing in Environmental Science and Materials Science, providing R&D, consulting, education, and content development. The organization connects academic research with industrial application, offering sustainable solutions for society, industry, and academia.

Who are we?

Dr. Karthik Kannan is an Outstanding Research Fellow (Globally Research Assistant Professor) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan. He also serves as an Honorary Research Fellow at Shinawatra University, Thailand, and as a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education and Saveetha Institute of Technical and Medical Sciences, both in India. He is a recipient of the Taiwan Employment Gold Card (Science and Technology), approved by the National Science and Technology Council, and was awarded the prestigious Brain Pool Fellowship by the National Research Foundation of Korea. His international research experience spans Israel, Australia, and Qatar.

Dr. Kannan recently secured competitive research funding of NTD 1.15 million from the National Science and Technology Council for his work on green hydrogen production via advanced electrocatalysis. He has published over 190 peer-reviewed articles with more than 9000 citations (h-index: 60) and serves on the editorial boards of several international journals. He has also edited books with the Royal Society of Chemistry and IGI Global. Recognized globally, he has been listed among Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists for six consecutive years (2020–2025).

Dr. Karthik Kannan Founder & Director of AGERC

Dr. Tari Vinaya Satyawan Savitri is an inbound Staff (Ext. APD) in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology at Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia. She has an interdisciplinary background in environmental science and sustainable development. She obtained her Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Mumbai, India. Previously, she worked internationally as a Grant Writer at Envirotech Education, Australia (Offshore). Her work has earned multiple recognitions, including the Young Scientist Award from DERO, India(2020), Rising Star of Viksit Bharat (2025), A Friend of the Blue Planet (ACSDRI, Australia), and the ADAMYA – The Unconquerable award in 2023.

She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Mumbai, with research conducted at the National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR), Goa, India. Her research interests include environmental education, ESG, environmental toxicity, circular and blue economy, pollution, and nanotoxicology. Dr. Tari is actively involved in academic service, contributing as a reviewer, editorial board member, and Academic Editor at PLOS ONE. She has also edited books with the CRC Press and IGI Global. She collaborates globally with institutions across multiple countries, reflecting her strong international research presence.

Dr. Tari Vinaya Satyawan Savitri Co-Founder & Managing Director of AGERC

Dr. Karthik Kannan

Founder and Director at AGERC, India

National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Dr. Tari Vinaya Satyawan Savitri

Co-founder and Managing Director at AGERC, India

Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia

Bharati Satyawan Tari

Indian resident Director at AGERC, India

Our Team

Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Dr. Karthik Kannan & Dr. Vinaya Tari, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from education to research and industry.