Debasis Sahoo
About Debasis Sahoo
Debasis Sahoo serves as the Fachkoordinator Menschmodell at VAIVA GmbH in Gaimersheim, Bavaria, Germany, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in mechanical engineering and biomechanics, with expertise in accident reconstructions and finite element analysis.
Work at VAIVA
Debasis Sahoo has been employed at VAIVA GmbH since 2020, currently holding the position of Fachkoordinator Menschmodell. In this role, he has contributed to the development of human models for various applications. Prior to this position, he worked as a Human Model Development Engineer at the same company from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at VAIVA GmbH spans a total of four years, during which he has focused on enhancing vehicle safety for occupants and pedestrians.
Education and Expertise
Debasis Sahoo holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University College of Engineering, Burla, India, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. He further pursued a Master's degree in Mechanical Equipment Design at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, from 2007 to 2010. Sahoo earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomechanics from Université de Strasbourg between 2011 and 2013. His expertise includes accident reconstructions, finite element analysis, and various commercial FE platforms such as LD-DYNA, Hyper Works, and ABAQUS.
Background
Before joining VAIVA GmbH, Debasis Sahoo worked as a Postdoc Researcher at Université de Strasbourg from 2014 to 2016. He completed his PhD at the same institution, where he focused on biomechanics. Earlier in his career, he served as a Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, from 2006 to 2011. His academic and professional experiences have provided him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and research.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Debasis Sahoo has worked on projects aimed at improving vehicle design for enhanced safety. He has a strong focus on integrating economic considerations into safety designs. His interests extend to designing and building drones, model aircraft, 3D printers, and LEGO modeling. Sahoo expresses satisfaction with his role, noting the excitement of his work and the freedom to implement innovative ideas.