CSTEP’s Materials and Storage programme focuses on the policy aspects of various storage options and simulation studies of emerging battery systems. We also work in topics such as electric vehicles and mini-grids, where ‘storage’ plays a crucial role for successful implementation of programmes.

CSTEP’s vision for the Air Pollution domain is to be the sought-after centre for providing evidence backed implementable measures for better air quality. We are working towards building scientific evidence for informed decision making in this sector.  

CSTEP’s research in the Urban Development domain strives to help cities become resilient in keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We examine scalable and sustainable solutions for urban problems, through application of Urban Analytics. We help governments and stakeholders strategise solutions to challenges in urban planning and service delivery.  Our research focuses on:

CSTEP, as a technology-policy think tank, has adopted AI as a strategic initiative for the purpose of social development. Technology companies, governments, and social organisations are all looking at AI with interest. We have identified four sectors for immediate focus: Health & Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Defence. CSTEP is working on several solutions involving AI and other complementary technologies in these sectors.

In the Transport domain, we examine policies and strategies for sustainable mobility solutions. Broad areas of work include public transport, multi-modal transport integration, low-carbon mobility, and new and emerging disruptive technologies. 

Under its Climate and Energy Policy Domain, CSTEP has focussed on understanding policy implications for low-carbon transitions and the role of energy technologies in minimising environmental externalities such as air pollution. CSTEP has undertaken interdisciplinary studies for low-carbon growth at national and regional levels using The Integrated MARKAL-EFOM System (TIMES) modelling, emission inventory assessments, cost-benefit and techno-economic analyses frameworks.