Vishnu Padmanaban, Ph.D.
About Vishnu Padmanaban, Ph.D.
Vishnu Padmanaban, Ph.D., is the Manager of Propulsion Data Analytics at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in emissions research and powertrain engineering.
Current Position at Nikola Motor Company
Vishnu Padmanaban, Ph.D., is currently serving as the Manager of Propulsion Data Analytics at Nikola Motor Company. He has been with the company in this role since 2022, working out of Phoenix, Arizona, United States. His role focuses on overseeing data analytics related to propulsion systems, which includes managing large datasets, running simulations, and extracting valuable insights for the company's electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.
Previous Roles at Nikola Motor Company
Before becoming the Manager of Propulsion Data Analytics, Vishnu Padmanaban, Ph.D., worked as the Lead Engineer of Simulation & Data Analysis at Nikola Motor Company. He held this position for about 8 months in 2022. His responsibilities included conducting detailed simulations and performing data analysis to support vehicle propulsion systems. This role laid the foundation for his current managerial position in the company.
Work Experience at Volvo Group
Vishnu Padmanaban, Ph.D., has extensive experience at Volvo Group, where he held a series of roles from 2018 to 2022. He served as Innovation Leader in Powertrain Engineering USA from 2021 to 2022 in Hagerstown, Maryland, leading engineering innovations in powertrain systems. Before that, he was Lead Engineer in System Simulation & Analysis for the Complete Powertrain Division for two years. His early roles at Volvo included Senior Engineer and External Consultant, all focusing on advanced Engineering in Powertrain systems.
Academic Background
Vishnu Padmanaban, Ph.D., completed his academic journey with significant achievements in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. He pursued further studies at West Virginia University, where he achieved both a Master of Science (MS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering. His academic work laid the groundwork for his expertise in data analytics, emissions technology, and advanced engineering systems.
Expertise in Emissions Measurement and Data Tools
Vishnu Padmanaban, Ph.D., is a subject matter expert in advanced emissions measurement technology, particularly for SULEV/Ultra Low NOx emissions. He has a comprehensive understanding of US and EU emissions regulations, making him an invaluable resource in regulatory compliance and technology adaptation. Additionally, he possesses hands-on experience with data acquisition and calibration tools such as CANalyzer and ATI Vision, further strengthening his analytical capabilities.