Dhaval Lodaya
About Dhaval Lodaya
Dhaval Lodaya is a Senior eMobility Controls & Analysis Engineer at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and has extensive experience in automotive engineering and sustainability.
Work at Navistar
Dhaval Lodaya serves as a Senior eMobility Controls & Analysis Engineer at Navistar Inc. since 2022. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, he focuses on developing and analyzing control systems for electric mobility solutions. His role involves integrating advanced engineering principles to enhance vehicle performance and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Dhaval Lodaya holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His academic background supports his expertise in component-level modeling, controls, and energy management for various vehicle types.
Professional Experience
Before joining Navistar, Dhaval Lodaya worked at Gamma Technologies, LLC as a Senior Project Engineer for Electrified Vehicle Applications from 2019 to 2022. He also held a position as a Project Engineer at the same company from 2017 to 2019. His earlier experience includes a co-op role at Bosch USA, where he focused on HEV/EV systems engineering in 2017, and a research consultant position at Michigan Technological University in 2016.
Background in Automotive Engineering
Dhaval Lodaya has a strong background in automotive engineering, demonstrated through his involvement with Orion Racing India, where he served as a FSAE Team Member focusing on engines from 2011 to 2013 and later as the Powertrain Manager from 2013 to 2014. His passion for automotive engineering and sustainability drives his work in developing supervisory control systems for electric and hybrid vehicles.
International Experience
Dhaval Lodaya possesses extensive international experience, having worked directly with customers across Europe, Asia, South America, and North America. This global exposure enhances his ability to address diverse engineering challenges and collaborate effectively in the automotive sector.