Apoorv Kalyankar
About Apoorv Kalyankar
Apoorv Kalyankar is a Senior Thermal Engineer specializing in Powertrain and Battery systems at Zipline. He has extensive experience in engineering roles at Cummins Emission Solutions and has academic credentials from prestigious institutions including the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and Stanford University.
Current Role at Zipline
Apoorv Kalyankar serves as a Senior Thermal Engineer specializing in Powertrain and Battery at Zipline. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to advancements in thermal engineering within the company. His work focuses on optimizing powertrain systems and battery performance, which are critical for the operational efficiency of Zipline's logistics and delivery services.
Previous Experience at Cummins Emission Solutions
Apoorv Kalyankar worked at Cummins Emission Solutions Inc in various roles from 2011 to 2018. Initially, he served as an Aftertreatment Modeling Engineer from 2011 to 2014, where he focused on modeling emissions aftertreatment systems. He then progressed to the role of Senior Engineer in Aftertreatment Modeling from 2014 to 2018, further developing his expertise in emissions control technologies.
Academic Background in Mechanical Engineering
Apoorv Kalyankar holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he obtained a Professional Certificate in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies from Stanford University in 2017.
Research and Teaching Experience
During his time at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Apoorv Kalyankar gained valuable experience as a Research Assistant from 2010 to 2011. He also served as a Teaching Assistant from 2009 to 2011, where he supported faculty in delivering educational content and assisting students in their learning.