Atsumasa Sakai is primarily responsible for spearheading emerging technologies and practices in the energy sector. He led the development of Mongolia's first utility-scale battery station project and is leading regional cooperation initiatives to enhance grid stability in the wake of increasing share of renewable energy sources across Central Asian countries. Currently, he directs pioneering studies, including Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), the ASEAN Power Grid, and the energy storage initiative throughout Asia and the Pacific. Prior to joining ADB, Mr. Sakai, an MIT graduate, gained valuable experience working at the World Bank and a prominent Japanese power utility.