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  • Developing technologies that impact human wellbeing with focus in automotive, aerospace and MedTech industries.
  • Create a Physical (India & USA) & Virtual (Cloud) Market-Place for industry & university partnership driving research & innovation at an affordable cost.
  • Create a Techno-Social virtual collaboration platform for students & the Industry, to collaborate across the world and gain access to technical & financial resources for enhancing their career.
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Technical Specialists and Advisors

Gurudath Narayan

Managing Director & Trustee

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Dr. Suresh Nagesh

Executive Director

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Shashikumar.A

Director

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Vyjayanti Murthy

CAE Project Manager

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Punyakoti N.S

FEA

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Harsha Ananthaswamy

Trustee

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Dr.Sharatkumar Variyar

Director of Engineering

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Dr K S Ravichandran

SME CFD

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Ani Dorle

SME Embedded & Control System

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Dr. Madhav Manjrekar

SME Power Electronics

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Dr. Antony Louis Piriyakumar Douglas

SME AI/ML

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Dr. Roland Haas

SME AI/ML

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William R. Kelley Jr.

SME – Powertrain

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Dan Beabout

SME Automotive Mat & Mfg

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Will Briggs

SME Electrification

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Kieth Lehmeier

SME Electrification

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Dr. K N Balasubramanya Murthy

Advisor

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Robert D. Fairchild

Advisor & Consultant

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Thurston Adams

SME – AI/ML, Software Engineering

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Mukesh Gupta

Consultant

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Vineet

Advisor & IT Strategy & Solutions
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Anis

Advisor MedTech IT Systems
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Kaushik

SME IT Systems
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Kishore

SME IT Systems
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  • 48 core 512 Gb RAM machines
  • 24 core 256 Gb RAM machines
  • 24 core 128 Gb RAM machines
  • 24 core 64 Gb RAM machines
  • 16 core 32 Gb RAM machines

Software Access

  • Abaqus
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • Fluent
  • LS-Dyna3D
  • Starccm+
  • FlowtthermXt
  • UG-NX
  • CREO
  • Solid works
  • CATIA
  • Hyperrworks
  • ANSA
  • JMAG
  • KISSOFT
  • FE-FATIGUE
  • Car-SIM
  • Matlab

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Gurudath Narayan

Managing Director & Trustee
> ARI Labs – Managing Director & Trustee: 2023 – Current
> ebTRAN – Managing Partner : 2016 – Current
> Kalyani Mobility Inc. – VP of NA : 2020 – 2023
> KPIT – VP Of Engineering NA : 2014 – 2016
> EDAG – VP of Engineering NA : 2006 – 2014
> Lohitsa Global – Founder & CEO : 1989 – 2006
> Ford Motor – Product Engineer : 1981-1989
Technical Experience:
Systems Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Value Engineering, CAx, KBE, Digital Benchmarking, Light Weight Engineering, Mechatronics, Alternative Energy, Hybrids, Software Engineering, Testing, Tooling and Manufacturing Engineering

Education:
> MS, ME, University of Toledo, Ohio.
> BS ME – Bangalore University – India.

Dr. Suresh Nagesh

Executive Director

> ARI Labs – Executive Director: 2024 – Current
> Quantum Point – SVP and CTO: 2020 – 2023
> PES University – Chair Professor and CARE/CORI: 2012-2021

> Voith Engineering Services – Managing Director: 2010 – 2012
> CADES – VP of Engineering: 2008 – 2010
> Geometric India Ltd. – Director: 2006 – 2008
> DaimlerChrysler R&D – Head: 2004 – 2006
> GM INDIA R&D – Staff research scientist: 2003-2004
> GE R&D – Program Lead: 2001-2003
> DaimlerChrysler USA – CAE – Specialist: 1995-2001
> Ford Research- Senior Research Engineer:1992-1995

> Drexel University- Research and teaching assistant: 1988-1992
> ISRO – Scientist: 1987-1988

Technical Experience: Computational Mechanics, lightweight materials and concepts, digital twin technologies, automotive, aerospace and advanced engineering.
Education:
> Ph.D., ME – Computational Mechanics, Drexel University, Philadelphia
> MTech – IIT-Kanpur – Solid Mechanics

Shashikumar.A

Director – Design

> ARI Labs – Director – Design: 2024 – Current
> PES University – CORI: Director 2016 – 2019
> HAL Aerospace – Additional General Manager: 1984 – 2016
> Sundaram Fasteners – Methods Engineer: 1982-1984
> Ingersoll Rand – Apprentice Engineer: 1981-1982

Technical Experience:
Tool Design – Design of very large size assembly Jigs and Fixtures, Semi/Automated welding fixtures, Special purpose machines, and manufacturing process design.

Education:
> BS ME – Malnad College of Engineering – India.

Vyjayanti Murthy

CAE – Project manager

> ARI Labs – 2024 – Present CAE –Project manager
> Dayananda Sagar University- Assistant Professor: 2023-2024
> Quantum Point Pvt Ltd.,- Project Manager 2020-2023
> PES University CORI Lab – Assistant Professor: 2016-2019
> Pro-Sim R&D Pvt. Ltd.-Application Engineer 2011 – 2016

> National Aerospace Laboratories – Project Engineer 2001-2004

 

Technical Experience:
Abaqus, Hyperworks, FESAFE, Ansys

Education:
>  M.Sc. – Mechanical Engineering, City University, London, U.K,.

> B.E – Mechanical Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore

Punyakoti N.S

FEA
> ARI Labs – 2024 to Present: FEA
> Bharat Forge– Assistant Manager – FEA – 2024
> Dayananda Sagar University – Research Assistant: Apr 2023 – Dec 2023
> Quantum point – FE Analyst: 2021 – 2022
> PES University CORI – Research Assistant:2017 – 2021
> SIEMENS – Research Assistant: 2018 – 2020

Technical Experience:
ANSYS; Hypermesh; Abaqus; UGNX 11.0; MSC Nastran; LS-Dyna; Dyrobes; Simcenter Test lab; Durability and Crash simulations; Digital Twin and Rotodynamic simulations

Education:
> MTech –Automotive Engineering, PES Institute of Technology, Karnataka

> BTech – Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Karnataka

Harsha Ananthaswamy

Trustee

> ARI Labs – Trustee: 2024 – Current.                                                        > Samatvam Trust.- Manager Finance – Current.                                      > BSNG & Co – Associate Consultant – Current.

Technical Experience:

Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Audit Service line, Compliance services, Advisory services and Business development.

Education:
> Bachelor of Commerce, Bangalore University

> Master of Commerce, Annamalai University

Dr.Sharatkumar Variyar

Director of Engenerring
> ARI Labs – Director of Engineering: 2024 – Current
> Dayananda Sagar University – Asso. Professor, Aerospace Eng.: 2021-2024 
> Collins Aerospace – Senior Manager: 2012-2021                         
> Quest Global – Head, Competency Development: 1999 – 2012

Technical Experience:                                                                                                                                                  Finite Element Analysis, Systems Engineering, Structural Mechanics, Structural Dynamics, Fracture Mechanics, Thermal, Process Engineering, DOE, MDO, Competency Development.

Education:
> PhD – Computational Weld Mechanics, IIT Madras, Chennai
> M.Tech – ME – Thermal Turbomachines, IIT Madras, Chennai
> B-Tech – (Hons) –  ME Calicut University

Dr K S Ravichandran

SME-CFD

> ARI Labs – SME-CFD: 2024 – Current
> R&D, Safran – Manger CFD                                                                        > Saffron – Manger CFD
> Daimler Chrysler R&T – Manager CFD
> GE R&D – Research Analyst
> NAL – Senior Scientist

Technical Experience:
Computational Fluid Dynamics, transonic aerodynamics, CFD applications to aerospace, automotive.
Developing Incubating CFD center of expertise for global OEM & Tier-1 Companies.

Education:
> Ph.D.- IIT Kanpur
> MS – IIT Chennai
> BS – NIT Durgapur

Ani Dorle

SME Embedded & Control System
> ARI Labs – SME Embedded & Controls Systems: 2024 to Current.   
> Dorle Controls – Founder, Chief Engineer: 2018 – Present                 
> ETTRACTIVE Inc.– Chief Engineer: 2019 – Present.                             
> Ford Motor Co.– Sr. Powertrain Controls Engineer: 2012 – 2018         
> Navistar Inc.– EV Project engineer: 2011 – 2012
Technical Experience:  Controls Systems, Powertrain Software, Embedded Hardware & Software. Education: > MS – University of Michigan                                                                                                                                            > BS – Nagpur University

Dr. Madhav Manjrekar

SME Power Electronics
> ARI Labs – SME Power Electronics: 2024 – Current
> Vaidyut – Principal Member: 2018-Present
> University of North Carolina – Associate Professor: Since 2012
> Vestas-Vice President: 2011 – 2012
> Siemens – Director: 2006-2011
> Eaton Corporation – Manager: 2002 – 2006
> ABB Inc. – R&D Engineer : 1999-2002
Technical Experience:
Utility applications of power electronics, Renewable energy systems, Smart grids, Energy storage, Motor drives for various applications, Cyber vulnerability of electricity infrastructure, High voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, Power quality (PQ) applications

Education:
> Ph.D, ECE University of Wisconsin
> MS, EE, Montana State University
> MS,EDT, IISC India
> BE, I&C, Government College of Engineering, Pune, India

Dr. Antony Louis Piriyakumar Douglas

SME AI/ML
> ARI Labs – SME CS, AI/ML : 2024 – Current
> CIT – Dean and professor : 2020 – Current
> BudhiAI – Co-Founder Director: 2018 – Present
> Agape Piriyakumar AI Solutions– Proprietor: 2017 – Present
> RTC & Siemen’s healthcare – Technical expert: 2004-2017
> PES University – Professor: 2004
> Pondicherry University – Lecturer: 1989 – 1996
> Madurai Kamaraj University – Teaching assistant:1988-1989
Technical Experience:
Programming, AI/ML. Digital signal processing, Patenting, Drone computing, Digital twin

Education:
> Ph.D.- Uni-Stuttgart, Germany)
> MS – IIT Madras – India.
> BS CS – Madurai Kamaraj University – India

Dr. Roland Haas

SME AI/ML

> ARI Labs – SME AI/ML: 2024 – Current
> Pilot Systems International – Member of the Advisory Board: since 2016
> Magility GmbH, Kirchheim u. Teck – Partner: 2014-2023
> IISc – Adjunct professor:2013-2019
> QSO Technologies -Founder & CEO: since 2007
> IIIT, Bangalore – Professor: since 2006
> DaimlerChrysler – Managing Director:2001-2006
> Airbus – Senior Manager Engineering: 1999-2001
> DaimlerChrysler – Scientist:1997 – 1999
> Daimler-Benz Research – Research Assistant: 1993-1997

Technical Experience:
Mechatronics, Electronics & Control Engineering, Software Engineering & Technology, Processes,
Functional Safety & Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Business development.

Education:
> Ph.D. CS and CE Germany and Japan
> MS, CS – Germany
> BS CS, Mathematics and Electronics, Germany

William R. Kelley Jr

SME Powertrain

> Lightning Systems, Inc.- COO and CTO
> Borg Warner (BW)- VP of Research and Technology
> Orbital Traction – Board Advisor

Technical Experience:
EV Powertrain Design, Advanced Powertrains, Electric Hybrid Drivetrains, NVH Laboratory Development,
Fuel Storage Systems

Education:
> MS, NE, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
> BS NE University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Dan Beabout

SME – Automotive Materials and Manufacturing
> ARI-L – SME – Automotive Materials and Manufacturing: 2024- Current
> Kalyani Motors – Technical Specialist: 2022 – Current
> Honeywell – Manufacturing Engineer: 2010 – 2016
> Bradford White Corporation – Engineering Manager: 2005 – 2010
> Norsk Hydro – Manager of Technical services: 2002-2005
> Wisconsin Steel Treating & Blasting Company – Chief Metallurgist 
> Alcoa – Applications engineer: 1994 – 1999
Technical Experience:
Metallurgical engineering, manufacturing processes, quality assurance, process improvement, and research and development

Education:
> MS, Materials Engineering, Purdue University
> Juris Doctor degree in Business Law, Cleveland Marshall College of Law

Will Briggs

SME - Electrification

> ARI Labs – SME Electrification: 2024 – Current
> Briggs & Lehmeier LLC- Co-Founder – Current
> Lightning eMotors – Manager of Advance Engineering 2015-2023
> Bombardier Aerospace. – Systems Engineer: 2014 – 2015

Technical Experience:
Mechanical and Electrical Design, Modeling, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, control systems, system architecture, extensive coding with Python, EV systems

Education:
> BS ME – Wichita State University, USA.

Kieth Lehmeier

SME - Electrification

> ARI Labs – SME Electrification: 2024 – Current
> Briggs & Lehemeir LLC- Co – Founder: 2023 – Current
> Lightning eMotors – Director, Research & Development 2020-2023
> Woodward Inc. – Test Engineer 2011 – 2015

Technical Experience:
System Architecture Design, Battery and Charging Systems, Control Systems Engineering, Simulation Tools, Vehicle Integration

Education:
> BS ME – Colorado State University, USA.

Dr. K N Balasubramanya Murthy

Advisor

> ARI Labs – 2024 to Present: Advisor
> Dayananda Sagar University – Vice-chancellor: 2020 – 2024
> PES University– Vice-chancellor: 2014– 2020
> BITES – Chairman: 2017 – 2022
> East West Institute of Technology– Founder/Director: 2001 – 2005
> Lisle Technology Partners Pvt Ltd. – Software Architect: 2000 – 2001
> Analytix Systems Pvt Ltd. – Member Technical Grade I: 2000
> Malnad College of Engineering – Faculty: 1983 – 2000

Technical Experience:  Academia Administration, Policy, Governance, Applied Computational Methods, Algorithms, Multiprocessors. Education:
> PhD – CSE IIT Madras, Chennai.
> MTech – IISc Bengaluru, Karnataka.
> BE – Electric Power Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, India

Robert D. Fairchild

SME – Consultant & Advisor
> ARI Labs – Consultant & Advisor 2024 – Current
> Martinrea International – VP of Sales & Engineering: 2015 – 2023
> Benteler Automotive Corporation – VP of Sales: 2009 – 2015
> Shiloh Industries – VP of Sales and Development: 2008-2009
> Komatsu, America Industries – VP of Large Size Press Division: 2007-2008
> Fairchild & Associates – CEO and Owner: 2002 – 2007
> Fuji Dietec Corporation – Executive VP: 1987 – 2002
Technical Experience:
Comprehensive Financial Acumen, Profitability Management, Strategic Thinking / Planning, Budgeting, and Cost Control.

Education:
> BS IA – Central Michigan University.

Thurston Adams

SME - AI/ML , Software Engineering
> ARI Labs – SME AI, ML, Software Engineering : 2024 – current > American Axle – Head of Aftermarket- 2022 – 2024                          > xMotion Technologies – Co-Founder, 2018 – 2022 > Heri Automotive, Inc. – Chief Executive Officer – 2015-2018 > Heri Automotive, Inc. – Vice President. – 2013-2015 > Heri Automotive, Inc. – Financial Controller. – 2010-2013 > AXA Investment Managers- Senior Financial Analyst:- 2009-2010  > JER Partners-Financial Analyst:2008                                                    > Sonnenblick-Goldman Analyst – 2006-2007                                  > Option One Mortgage Corporation- Credit Analyst2004-2006
Technical Experience: 
Machine learning, condition-based algorithms, leadership, portfolio management, financial analysts, and Vehicle health monitoring system.
Education: > BS, Finance – University of Washington. 
> MSc, Finance – New York University. 
> Associates, History of Economic Theory – The London School of Economics and Political Science.

Mukesh Gupta

Consultants

  • ARI Labs – Consultant : 2024 – Current
  • Castrol/bp – Freelance : 2021 – Current
  • Freelance. – Technical Consultant : 2021 – 2024
  • Nandan Petrochem Limited – Chief Technology Officer : 2019 – 2021
  • Tianhe Chemicals – General Manager Technical : 2015 – 2019
  • Savita Oil Technologies – General Manager : 2010 – 2015
  • Lubrizol India Pvt Ltd – Head Marketing : 2007-2010
  • Bp – Head Automotive Product & Business Environment: 2004-2007
  • Castrol – Head Automotive Products : 2000-2004
  • Indian Institute of Petroleum – Senior Research Engineer: 1981-1992

Technical Experience:
Fuels and Lubrication, Engine performance, Engine testing, Product Portfolio, Additive Manufacturing, IATF 16949, Engineering and operational leadership in petrochemical industries, Marketing, Consulting

Education:

  • MS, ME, – IIT Delhi-India.
  • BS ME – NIT Kurukshetra– India.

Vineet

Vineet: As the CEO of DCT, Vineet tackles management, product innovation and the organizations business strategy. A seasoned entrepreneur. A leader. Vineet has inspired and lead DCT on a year-on-year growth trajectory giving it a strong positioning in the digital technology space.

Anis

Anis: As the COO, Anis oversees key support functions and drives operational excellence across the organization. He provides strategic leadership and ensures that DCT is well positioned to meet the client needs and create value.

Kaushik

Kaushik: as the CTO, Kaushik is a powerhouse of Enterprise Software Architecture, IT Strategy and Management. With DCT, he has a track record of influencing technology teams and other stakeholders to embrace new technical directions, solutions and standards.

Kishore

Kishore: as the Chief Delivery Officer, Kishore is responsible for the overall client deliveries for DCT including technology, monetization, creative, publishing and analytics. His role further expands into agency sales and building lasting client relationships for global markets.