Shyam Santhanam
About Shyam Santhanam
Shyam Santhanam is a Technical Engineering Project Manager at Navistar Inc, with extensive experience in diesel aftertreatment systems and emissions regulations. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has contributed significantly to research and development in the field.
Current Role as Technical Engineering Project Manager
Shyam Santhanam currently serves as a Technical Engineering Project Manager at Navistar Inc, a position he has held since 2019. He works in Melrose Park, Illinois, where he oversees various engineering projects. His role involves managing technical aspects and ensuring project objectives are met efficiently.
Work Experience at Navistar Inc
Shyam Santhanam has extensive experience at Navistar Inc, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Senior Project Engineer in Diesel Aftertreatment R&D from 2005 to 2011 and later as a Technical Specialist in Diesel Aftertreatment R&D from 2011 to 2015. After that, he transitioned to a Technical Specialist role in Aftertreatment OBD from 2015 to 2019. Throughout his tenure, he contributed to programs focused on controlling criteria pollutants in diesel engines.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Shyam Santhanam has a strong educational foundation in Chemical Engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) from the University of Madras from 1996 to 2000. He then pursued further studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) from 2000 to 2003 and later a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from 2003 to 2005.
Research and Publications
Shyam Santhanam has contributed to the field of engineering through various research initiatives and publications. He developed an accelerated aging protocol for aftertreatment systems, which he presented to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). His published work includes research on deposit formation in Urea-SCR systems presented at the SAE World Congress 2009 and a study on ammonia storage and delivery systems for NOx reduction at the Asia-Pacific Automotive Conference (APAC 16).
Technical Expertise and Skills
Shyam Santhanam possesses extensive expertise in calibrating, validating, and certifying powertrain systems in compliance with CARB and EPA regulations. He has been involved in the development and management of test programs for powertrain performance evaluations, utilizing engine/chassis dynamometers and vehicle fleets. His technical interface role with Purchasing on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) further highlights his comprehensive skill set in engineering project management.