Rohit Vijay is a Research Associate in the Energy Department at CSEP. Having recently earned his doctoral degree with a thesis focusing on transmission and distribution coordination for ancillary service provision at Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Rohit specializes in electricity markets and system operations. His research encompasses TSO-DSO coordination, network operations optimization, flexibility estimation, grid balancing (RTC, FDRE, etc.), and local flexibility market modeling. Passionate about advancing knowledge to address energy sector challenges, Dr. Vijay has also served as a visiting scholar at Cardiff University, UK, during his PhD. His academic journey includes a master’s in Instrumentation and Control Engineering from Punjab and a bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jodhpur. Engaging in interdisciplinary projects, Dr. Vijay collaborates with MTech and PhD scholars on topics such as HEMS, EV Charging Management, P2P Markets, and Power Procurement Decision Making. Additionally, he has contributed to the field with publications in multiple reputable international journals and conferences.