Suman Samanta
Principal Scientist @Varaha || RegenAg/ ARR/ Biochar || Biogeochemical Modelling || Carbon Offset Solutions || Climate Change Strategist || VERRA/ GS/ Puro/ Isometric || AFOLU/ VCS/ GS4GG
- Role
- Principal Scientist at Varaha
- Location
- New Delhi, DL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Suman Samanta
A sustainability and climate change expert with 14+ years of experience in nature-based carbon project development, biogeochemical modelling, sustainability, and MRV framework development. Delivered end-to-end technical leadership for Regenerative Agriculture, ARR, Biochar, and ERW projects—driving credit issuance, audit success, and investor confidence. Strong interface between science, policy, and business—translating field data and models into verifiable carbon assets. Adept at institutional partnership development, investor engagement, and technical due diligence to drive large-scale sustainability initiatives. Extensive experience in managing Govt-funded projects, leveraging big data for climate-smart decision-making, and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance carbon sequestration. A strong technical foundation, combined with strategic leadership and a deep understanding of global sustainability frameworks, ensures the delivery of impactful solutions to accelerate the transition toward net-zero.
Experience
Principal Scientist
Jan 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Led project design and development from origination through to credit-issuance support, applying strong soil science and modelling expertise to optimize sequestration outcomes and project integrity. • Authored and reviewed PDMRs and technical annexes for multiple nature-based projects under Verra, Puro, and Gold Standard. • Designed stratified soil-sampling frameworks for diverse agro-ecological zones, ensuring statistically robust carbon baselines and monitoring.• Conducted due-diligence and quality-assurance reviews for project acquisitions and investment portfolios.
Education
Visva-Bharati
Ph.D., Environmental Science
University of Kalyani
M.Sc., Environmental Science
2008 — 2010
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