ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MOHITH SAI SATTENAPALLI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 7, SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 13 & UNAI 6
" A place full of passionate people with the same vision of contributing to the SDGs, along with diverse knowledge in science, engineering, arts, humanities, and many other motivating skills, is very much needed to reach the goals the world is planning to achieve. As a Millennium Fellow, I would be with passionate people who thrive on the same motives as mine. Together, we could significantly impact the world, not only for humans and generations to come, but also for our beautiful planet. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Ochrelyn
Ochrelyn aims to reduce industrial dependence on fossil fuels for hot water generation and electricity, both of which are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The initiative introduces a hybrid solar thermal and electric energy generator that simultaneously produces clean electricity and industrial-grade hot water within a compact, efficient system. Using a concentrator lens and dual-jacket cooling technology, it maximises solar utilisation while minimising material strain and space requirements. Over the past 10 years, the system has operated at a cost of approximately $1,132, compared to nearly $4,000 for fossil fuel-based systems. By offering an affordable, space-efficient, and zero-emission alternative, Ochrelyn helps industries transition toward sustainable energy use, significantly lowering their carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner, climate-resilient future.
About the Millennium Fellow
Mohith Sai Sattenapalli is a third-year undergraduate in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Driven by a strong vision to create a better future for the coming generations, he is deeply committed to advancing the renewable energy sector. In today’s fast-developing world, the growing concern over climate change has motivated Mohith, a lifelong nature enthusiast. As a chemical engineering student, he has understood the significant challenges people and industries face. He has dedicated himself to developing sustainable energy technologies that reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
