Siva Senthooran
About Siva Senthooran
Siva Senthooran serves as the Senior Director of Aeroacoustics Applications at Exa Corporation, where he has worked for over 15 years in various roles. He holds advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering and has contributed significantly to the field through technical publications and industry seminars.
Current Role at Dassault Systèmes
Siva Senthooran serves as the Director of Technical Sales for SIMULIA Centers of Excellence at Dassault Systèmes. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's efforts in providing advanced simulation solutions. His role involves overseeing technical sales strategies and ensuring the effective implementation of simulation technologies in various applications.
Work at Exa Corporation
Siva Senthooran has a significant history with Exa Corporation, where he worked in various capacities from 2003 to 2017. He started as a Validation Engineer and progressed to Senior Aeroacoustics Engineer, Manager of Aeroacoustics Applications, and Technical Director for Wind Noise Applications. In 2017, he became Senior Director of Aeroacoustics Applications. His tenure at Exa included contributions to innovative technologies that enhanced revenue growth.
Educational Background
Siva Senthooran holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Computational Aeroacoustics and Aerodynamics from Texas Tech University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He also earned an MS in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics, from the same institution from 1996 to 1998. Earlier, he completed a B.Sc.Eng in Production Engineering at the University of Peradeniya from 1991 to 1995.
Research and Publications
Throughout his career, Siva Senthooran has co-authored over 20 technical publications in collaboration with automotive OEMs, focusing on aeroacoustics. His research contributions extend to conducting worldwide seminars on vehicle wind noise design, emphasizing the use of digital solutions to enhance vehicle design and customer satisfaction.
Professional Achievements
Siva Senthooran received Exa Corporation’s first 'Collaborate Innovate Solve Award' for his role in developing one of the industry's first technologies that led to significant revenue growth. He has also chaired and organized aeroacoustics sessions for the SAE Noise & Vibration Conference and SAE World Congress, showcasing his leadership in the field.