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Anshuman Awasthi
Committed to safe, responsible, and sustainable mobility, focusing on electric and hybrid drivetrains
Anshuman Awasthi is a senior executive at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) with extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in electric and hybrid vehicle technology.1
Current Role
Anshuman currently holds the position of Vice President at MBRDI, where he leads software development activities for electric and hybrid drivetrains.1 He is also responsible for heading the innovation program at the company.1
Career Highlights
Mercedes-Benz Experience::
- Joined MBRDI in 2009 as a Senior Program Manager
- Progressed through various roles, including Deputy General Manager and Head of Innovation
- Appointed Vice President in December 2017
Previous Experience::
- Worked at General Motors in various engineering roles from 2006 to 2009
- Held positions at CSM Software and National Aerospace Laboratories
Education and Expertise
Anshuman has a strong academic background in engineering:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, Germany
- M.Tech in Aerospace from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
His areas of expertise include:
- Electric and hybrid drivetrain software development
- Advanced analytics
- Thermal management and aerodynamics in vehicles
- Product and business innovation
Awards and Recognitions
Throughout his career, Anshuman has received several honors:
- R Venkat Raman Prize from The Aeronautical Society of India
- DAAD Fellowship
- DFG Fellowship
- Air India Prize from IIT Madras
- CSIR Senior Research Fellowship
- Excellence Driver Award from Mercedes-Benz R&D India
Anshuman Awasthi is committed to advancing safe, responsible, and sustainable mobility, with a focus on electric mobility and hybrid drivetrain technologies.1
