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Mr. Vikrant Vaidya
President, evACAD
24+ years of powertrain expertise with Tata Motors, General Motors, Jaguar-Land Rover, and Citroen. Master's in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan. Co-founded evACAD with two decades of global electric mobility experience spanning India, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Led high-impact e-Bus and battery technology projects. Co-authored multiple defensive publications on battery pack configuration and EV hybridization, with proven expertise in battery safety, feasibility assessments, and technical due diligence.
Mr. Jaywant Hardikar
Senior Advisor & Head-CMVR, iCAT
35+ years leading product development and powertrain engineering across cars, trucks, and tractors for major OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. B.Tech. from NIT Kurukshetra. Deep expertise in powertrain and transmission design, EV propulsion, and automotive standards compliance. Hands-on engineering experience with iCAT, General Motors, AVTEC Ltd., Ashok Leyland, and Eicher spans gearbox systems, drivetrain development, FEA simulation, and complete vehicle lifecycle - from component design optimization to certification.
Mr. Bhushan Bissa
pManifold & evACAD
14+ years combining academic excellence with industry training expertise. 2 years developing and delivering EV courses, plus 12 years teaching automotive engineering. Innovation Ambassador for IIC (Ministry of Education, GoI & AICTE), actively mentoring student teams in E-ATV design and manufacturing. Holds 7 granted patents and a Master's in Automotive Engineering from VIT University, Vellore. Proven track record in translating complex automotive concepts into practical, innovation-driven learning experiences for engineering graduates.
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Mr. Ashwani K Pandey
MD, Cellark Powertech
10+ years of entrepreneurship in clean energy and lithium-ion battery technology. CEO of Cellark Powertech, leading battery active material synthesis and high-temperature testing for commercial EVs. BEE-certified Energy Manager with M.Tech. in Materials Science from IIT Bhubaneswar. Holds multiple patents in battery recycling, remanufacturable pack design, and silicon extraction. Delivered plant engineering solutions for IOCL, Tata Steel, Ministry of Mines, and C40, bringing R&D-driven innovation to battery fabrication and recycling.
A Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognised institute
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A Diploma with 2 years of full-time work experience
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