Abstract:
Any new technology brings with it inherent benefits as well as more overt ethical concerns when it becomes operative in the society in the short or long run. The emergence of AI and Data Science require the maximum power consumed compared to the older technologies. Hence energy generation is an inevitable additional burden on the already existing grids under energy crisis. Energy generation supports economic growth and a higher standard of living. At the same time it also has financial and environmental costs. Energy equity focuses on fair distribution, ensuring low-income communities benefit from modern, renewable energy without disproportionate costs. Unlike traditional state-centric energy security, this approach ensures individuals have access to energy for health and livelihoods. Energy equity and human security are inextricably linked to the global shift toward sustainable, decentralized, and equitable energy systems that support, rather than exploit, local communities.
- How do we reconcile the disproportionate consumption of energy by developed countries with increasing demand for energy in developing countries?
- Is it fair for rich countries to encourage developing countries to limit their energy consumption and shun luxury lifestyles?
- What are the ways for developing countries to access the technology and expertise that permits more efficient energy generation in the developed world?
- At the social level, should governments provide concessions to make energy more affordable and accessible for lower-income people as a fair justice?
- Will subsidies for energy run the risk of subsidizing inefficient use of energy?
Biography:
Michael Anjello Jothi Rajan, Ph.D., Doctorate in Physics, had retired from active service on 31.05.2017 having worked as an Associate professor of Physics; Director, Bio-Nano Research Laboratory and Dean of Research and Project and headed the Department of Foundation Courses for a period of 13 years in Arul Anandar College (Autonomous), Karumathur-625514, Tamil Nadu, India. He had put in a service of 8 years in Tamil Nadu Government PG School Education and 27 years in Higher Education in Tamil Nadu. He has guided 8 Ph.D. Scholars in Physics.
He is in the editorial board and reviewer board for many national and international journals and serves as TAC member for multidisciplinary International Conferences related to cancer theranostics. He served as the Project Consultant the prestigious Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India from December 2017 to December 2020. He served as Associate-Director for Anantharaman Applied Research Centre for Science &Technology Innovations for Villagers Livelihood Empowerment in Don Bosco College (Co- Ed.), Athanavur, Yelagiri Hill -635853, Tamil Nadu, India from December 2022 to July 2025. He has assisted Don Bosco College, Yelagiri Hills and Loyola College of Arts and Science, Mettala, Rasipuram Taluk, Tamil Nadu - 637407 for the first Assessment and Accreditation process for NAAC Bangalore to score A and B grades respectively. He has received many awards for his academic works as well as work for poverty alleviation. He has visited many countries to motivate youth in the field on Physics, Science Communication, Bioethics, Medical Ethics and Human rights. In his capacity till December 2020, he has generated funds worth of 16.00 Crores Indian Rupees (Approx.17, 93,600 US$) towards his own projects and projects for Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai – 600025. At present he serves as General Secretary for AADHAVAN EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH TRUST. His TRUST has adopted one Women’s College in an Island in Tamil Nadu and supports them academically. His research papers can be downloaded for free from the trust’s website: www.aert.in
