Manjunath Fathepurkar
About Manjunath Fathepurkar
Manjunath Fathepurkar is a Program Manager at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, specializing in substrates for emissions control in non-road mobile machinery and commercial vehicles. With extensive experience in SCR systems and exhaust gas after-treatment technologies, he has held various engineering and managerial roles across multiple countries since 2005.
Work at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
Manjunath Fathepurkar has been serving as a Program Manager at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions since 2019. In this role, he specializes in the proposal of substrates such as Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), Particulate Matter (PM) filter, SCR Catalyst, and NH3 slip catalyst specifically for Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) and commercial vehicles. His responsibilities include leading teams and overseeing projects related to exhaust gas after-treatment systems.
Previous Experience in SCR Systems
Prior to his current position, Fathepurkar held various roles at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions. He worked as a Sr. Technical Architect for Bosch SCR Systems from 2014 to 2019 and as a Software and System Designer for a brief period in 2011. His experience also includes serving as a Project Lead for Bosch EGT systems, where he focused on SCR and HC injection technologies. Additionally, he worked as an SCR Application Engineer in Japan and as a Specialist in exhaust gas aftertreatment in Korea.
Education and Expertise
Manjunath Fathepurkar earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communication from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005. He possesses significant expertise in NOx, PM, and NH3 sensor application and validation, as well as in the calibration of SCR-based exhaust gas after-treatment systems. His technical background supports his current role in managing complex projects in the automotive sector.
Leadership in Vehicle Control Unit Projects
In his capacity as Program Manager, Fathepurkar has led teams focused on Bosch Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) projects, particularly for commercial vehicles and electric vehicles. His leadership in these projects emphasizes his ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver solutions that meet industry standards and customer requirements.
Involvement in Software in Loop (SIL) Topics
Fathepurkar has been actively involved in leading Software in Loop (SIL) topics for customers. This role showcases his expertise in simulation and testing environments, which are critical for validating software performance in automotive applications. His contributions in this area enhance the reliability and efficiency of the systems developed at Bosch.