Vijay Kulkarni
About Vijay Kulkarni
Vijay Kulkarni is a CAE Engineer with extensive experience in crash analysis and restraint systems. He has worked at TACO Faurecia Design Center since 2008 and previously served as an Application Engineer at Onward Technologies from 2010 to 2011.
Work at TACO Faurecia Design Center
Vijay Kulkarni has been employed at TACO Faurecia Design Center as a CAE engineer since 2008. His role involves conducting advanced crash analysis and ensuring compliance with various safety regulations. He has accumulated 16 years of experience in this position, focusing on the development and testing of restraint systems.
Previous Experience at Onward Technologies
Prior to his current role, Vijay Kulkarni worked as an Application Engineer at Onward Technologies from 2010 to 2011. His experience in this position contributed to his understanding of engineering applications and further developed his technical skills in the field.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Kulkarni earned his M.E. in Mechanical Design Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. His academic background includes specialized training in Design Engineering and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), which supports his current expertise in crash analysis.
Specialization in Crash Analysis
Vijay Kulkarni specializes in crash analysis, utilizing LS-DYNA software for simulations. His work includes sled test correlation for restraint systems, focusing on side pole and frontal impact scenarios. He conducts full vehicle crash analysis in compliance with ECE regulations, including ECE R12, R94, R95, and R66.
Compliance with ECE Standards
In his role, Vijay Kulkarni performs seating system analysis in accordance with ECE R14 and R17 standards. His commitment to adhering to these regulations ensures that the designs meet safety requirements and industry standards.