Raj Kumar
About Raj Kumar
Raj Kumar serves as the Engineering Group Lead at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2016. He holds advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Philosophy and specializes in diesel engine after-treatment and calibration.
Work at Navistar
Raj Kumar has been serving as the Engineering Group Lead at Navistar Inc since 2016. In this role, he is based in Lisle, Illinois, where he leads high efficiency diesel engine development projects. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Project Engineer at Navistar from 2010 to 2016, also in Lisle. His work at Navistar focuses on diesel engine after-treatment and diesel On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) systems.
Education and Expertise
Raj Kumar holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering and Philosophy from the University of Windsor, studying from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering from 1991 to 1995. His expertise includes diesel combustion calibration, engine testing, and diesel engine after-treatment systems.
Background
Raj Kumar began his career at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, where he worked as a Senior Engineer from 1995 to 2000 in New Delhi, India. He then transitioned to the University of Windsor as a Post Doctoral Research Engineer from 2008 to 2009 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. His diverse educational background and work experience have contributed to his extensive knowledge in mechanical engineering and diesel engine technologies.
Professional Experience
Raj Kumar has accumulated significant experience in the engineering field over the years. His tenure at Navistar includes roles that focus on high efficiency diesel engine development and project leadership. His previous positions, including Senior Project Engineer and Post Doctoral Research Engineer, have provided him with a solid foundation in diesel engine technologies and research methodologies.