Manideep is a multidisciplinary researcher specialising in energy policy and leads the Energy Transition work at CEEP. He advocates for equitable policies that integrate economic growth with environmental sustainability. His work focuses on promoting socio-economic and political justice in the transition to a low-carbon economy. With a background in electrical engineering and public policy, he brings expertise in distribution utility operations, independent research, and stakeholder engagement.

A seasoned traveller fluent in Telugu, English, and Hindi, he enjoys connecting with communities through grassroots fieldwork. With a keen interest in visual storytelling, he documents the social, economic, and environmental dynamics that shape communities and landscapes through documentary photography. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, political satire, and observational comedy.

He derives his daily motivation from George Carlin's “I have as much authority as the Pope. I just don't have as many people who believe it.”