Surajit Midya
About Surajit Midya
Surajit Midya is a Principal Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) within the railway transportation sector. He has held various technical leadership roles at companies such as Bombardier Transportation, Alstom, and Northvolt, focusing on vehicle integration, propulsion systems, and signaling systems.
Current Role at Northvolt
Surajit Midya serves as a Principal Electrical Engineer at Northvolt since 2022. In this role, he focuses on electrical engineering tasks related to battery technology and energy solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing technical projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His expertise in electrical engineering contributes to Northvolt's mission to produce sustainable battery solutions.
Previous Experience at Bombardier Transportation
Surajit Midya held multiple positions at Bombardier Transportation from 2009 to 2018. He began as a System Engineer in the EMC and ERTMS Advance Engineering team, progressing to roles such as EMC Senior Expert and Head of Center of Competence for EMC. His work involved developing technical competence across various divisions and sites globally, focusing on propulsion systems and rolling stock equipment.
Expertise in Electromagnetic Compatibility
Surajit Midya specializes in Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) within the railway transportation sector. His technical leadership encompasses vehicle integration, propulsion systems, and signaling systems. He engages in system design from an EMC perspective, ensuring that all components function effectively without interference.
Educational Background
Surajit Midya has a strong educational foundation in electrical engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his studies with a Master of Science (Eng) at the Indian Institute of Science from 2001 to 2004, followed by a Licentiate PhD degree at Uppsala University from 2005 to 2008. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2009.
Experience at Alstom and GE Global Research
Surajit Midya worked as an EMC Senior Expert at Alstom from 2021 to 2022, contributing to the company's projects in the railway sector. Prior to that, he was a Diagnostic Technologist at GE Global Research from 2004 to 2005, where he focused on remote prognostics. His diverse experience across these organizations has equipped him with a broad understanding of electrical engineering applications in transportation.