Alka Gupta, Ph.D.
About Alka Gupta, Ph.D.
Alka Gupta, Ph.D., is a Core CAE – Sr Systems Engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2019. She has a strong background in mechanical engineering, with previous roles in systems and CFD engineering, as well as academic experience as a visiting professor and research assistant.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Alka Gupta, Ph.D., currently serves as Core CAE – Sr Systems Engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. She has held this position since 2019, contributing her expertise in systems engineering within the company. Her role involves advanced engineering analysis and development, focusing on enhancing the performance and efficiency of Harley-Davidson's products.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Prior to her current role, Alka Gupta worked at Harley-Davidson Motor Company in various capacities. She served as a Systems Engineer - Powertrain CAE from 2017 to 2019 and as a Project Engineer-CFD from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a year-long co-op as a CFD Engineer from 2013 to 2014. Her experience at Harley-Davidson spans several years and includes significant contributions to the company's engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Alka Gupta holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. She also earned a Master's degree in Thermal and Fluids Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology-Varanasi (IIT-BHU) between 2008 and 2010. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute (HBTI)-Kanpur, completed from 2003 to 2007.
Academic and Research Contributions
Alka Gupta has contributed to academia as a Visiting Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2018 to 2019 and as an Assistant Professor at Pranveer Singh Group of Institute from 2010 to 2011. She has also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, focusing on advanced research projects. Her research includes developing a novel turbulence model validated with wind-tunnel experiments and publishing several papers in prominent international journals.
Professional Engagements
Alka Gupta actively participates in the engineering community as a reviewer for the ASME Journal Program, contributing to the peer review process. She has also served as a judge in various poster competitions, evaluating engineering work at different academic levels. These roles reflect her commitment to advancing the field of engineering through collaboration and mentorship.