Siddharth Khullar
About Siddharth Khullar
Siddharth Khullar serves as the Head of Software Engineering & AI at Northvolt, bringing extensive experience from roles at Apple, Microsoft, and other organizations. He specializes in physiological signal processing, multispectral imaging, and has a strong background in machine learning and health technologies.
Current Role at Northvolt
Siddharth Khullar serves as the Head of Software Engineering & AI at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of software solutions and artificial intelligence technologies within the organization. His focus includes optimizing processes and driving innovation in battery manufacturing through the application of AI and machine learning.
Previous Experience at Northvolt
Before his current role, Siddharth Khullar worked at Northvolt as the Senior Director of Machine Learning R&D from 2022 to 2024. During his tenure in Stockholm, he led research and development initiatives aimed at integrating machine learning into the company's operations, contributing to advancements in battery technology.
Career at Apple
Siddharth Khullar has an extensive background at Apple, where he held multiple roles from 2016 to 2022. He served as a Senior Research Scientist in Health Technologies and as a Senior Researcher in AI Research. Additionally, he was an Engineering Manager for Special Projects and a Senior Researcher for Special Projects. His work focused on health sensing and artificial intelligence applications, contributing to various innovative projects.
Educational Background
Siddharth Khullar has a strong academic foundation, having earned a Ph.D. in Imaging Science from Rochester Institute of Technology from 2009 to 2013. He also holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, completed between 2007 and 2009. His undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering were completed at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University from 2003 to 2007. He began his education at Apeejay School, where he completed high school.
Research and Specialization
Siddharth Khullar specializes in physiological signal processing, multispectral imaging, and human vision and psychophysics. His expertise extends to the intersection of sensor technology and algorithmic innovation, particularly in machine learning, autonomous driving, health sensing, wearables, and data analytics. He has experience managing both remote and local teams in scientific and machine learning research environments.