Obuli Raj Pruthivirajan
About Obuli Raj Pruthivirajan
Obuli Raj Pruthivirajan is a Technical Specialist with over 12 years of experience in electromagnetic design and analysis, particularly in automotive applications. He currently works at Bosch Global Software Technologies and has a strong educational background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Obuli Raj Pruthivirajan has been employed at Bosch Global Software Technologies as a Technical Specialist since 2017. In this role, he operates in the Coimbatore Area, India, where he focuses on the design and analysis of electromagnetic machines for various automobile applications. His contributions include providing global core team support and actively participating in innovation forums as a Department Level Innovation Enabler.
Education and Expertise
Obuli Raj Pruthivirajan holds a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, completed between 2002 and 2005. He furthered his education with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Kongu Engineering College, obtained from 2006 to 2009. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Machines from PSG College of Technology, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in electromagnetic design and analysis.
Background in Electromagnetic Design
With over 12 years of experience, Obuli Raj Pruthivirajan specializes in electromagnetic design and analysis across a variety of applications, including automobile starters, wiper motors, and brush-less DC motors for radiator cooling fans. He has a particular focus on the design and analysis of 2-wheeler electrical traction hub motors. His previous roles include Senior Electromagnetic Engineer at Bosch Global Software Technologies and Development Engineer - Electromagnetic Analyst at Lucas TVS.
Innovative Contributions and Projects
Obuli Raj Pruthivirajan has conducted significant projects, including a breakthrough design of an inductor for the power steering motor stator insertion manufacturing process using Electromagnetic Thermal Simulation. He developed a MATLAB-based GUI tool named Motor Topology Preselector, which aids engineers in the initial decision-making process, reducing reliance on domain expertise. Additionally, he created a simulation method to calculate commutation losses in PV and CV starters, addressing challenges in real-time measurements.
Technical Skills and Tools
Obuli Raj Pruthivirajan possesses strong hands-on experience with various simulation tools essential for electromagnetic design. His proficiency includes ANSYS RMxprt, ANSYS Maxwell (2D & 3D), ANSYS Circuit Editor, MotorCAD, and Infolytica MagNet. These skills enable him to effectively analyze and design electromagnetic systems, contributing to his role in the automotive sector.