Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a Simulation Engineer at ZF Group in Friedrichshafen, Germany, with extensive experience in automotive engineering and simulation.
Work at ZF Group
Gaurav Sharma has been employed at ZF Group as a Simulation Engineer since 2015. His role involves developing and simulating calculation models that assess torque loss and efficiency in powertrain systems. He is responsible for simulating fuel consumption and CO2 emissions across a range of vehicle types, including cars, buses, trucks, and trains. His work contributes to the optimization of transmission systems, particularly for hybrid vehicles.
Previous Experience at Daimler AG
Prior to his current position, Gaurav Sharma worked at Daimler AG. He completed a Master Thesis in 2014, which lasted for six months in Untertürkheim, Stuttgart. Additionally, he undertook an internship at Daimler AG in 2013 for five months, also in Untertürkheim. These experiences provided him with valuable insights into the automotive industry and enhanced his engineering skills.
Educational Background
Gaurav Sharma holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Automotive Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical and Automation Engineering from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to the automotive sector.
Early Career Experience
Gaurav Sharma's early career includes several internships and trainee positions. He served as a Graduate Engineering Trainee at Indraprastha Gas Limited from 2010 to 2011 for 11 months. He also completed summer internships at Honda Cars India Ltd in 2009 and Indian Airlines Limited in 2008. Additionally, he worked as a Student Assistant at the Institut für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen (VKA), RWTH Aachen, from 2012 to 2013. These roles contributed to his practical experience in engineering.
Expertise in Automotive Engineering
Gaurav Sharma possesses expertise in designing operating strategies and dimensioning transmission systems specifically for hybrid vehicles. His technical skills include developing and simulating models that analyze torque loss and efficiency in powertrain systems. This expertise is essential for advancing the performance and sustainability of modern vehicles.