UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2025 / Marquis Who's Who honors Lakshmi Prasad Bhatta for his outstanding contributions to the automotive industry, particularly in vehicle safety and computer-aided engineering (CAE). As a distinguished expert, he has played a pivotal role in developing advanced safety systems for a wide range of vehicle platforms, including electric vehicles (EVs), ensuring compliance with global safety standards such as FMVSS and ECE. His pioneering work in applying multi-physics simulations to real-world crash scenarios has significantly enhanced the safety of both vehicle occupants and road users.
Leading Innovation in Automotive Safety
Since 2022, Mr. Bhatta has been serving as the manager of CAE and lead crash safety engineer at Mahindra, where he spearheads virtual validation of safety systems. He is actively enhancing simulation capabilities to optimize vehicle designs by leveraging advanced CAE, AI and machine learning (ML) applications. His groundbreaking work has significantly improved EV battery safety, reducing the need for physical crash testing while ensuring regulatory compliance and occupant protection.
Before joining Mahindra, Mr. Bhatta held key leadership roles at Stellantis from 2010 to 2021, where he played a critical role in crash safety advancements across global vehicle programs, including Jeep and RAM models. Notably, he pioneered the adoption of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) at Stellantis, shaping global safety strategies and contributing to multiple IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards and 5-star NCAP ratings.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Bhatta worked with Magna Steyr and Tata Technologies, contributing to safety-critical projects for Audi, BMW, Jeep, and Chrysler. His patented designs significantly enhanced vehicle safety performance while reducing weight and cost. In recognition of his impact, he has received several awards for his innovation, leadership and excellence in the field.
Passion and Academic Excellence
Mr. Bhatta's passion for road safety is deeply personal. Influenced by his father's career in road transportation and early exposure to traffic challenges, he remains committed to enhancing vehicle safety, driven by firsthand experiences with road accidents.
Mr. Bhatta's academic credentials include a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Andhra University in 2002 and a master's degree in mechanical engineering, with a specialization in automotive technology, from the University of Mumbai in 2004. To further expand his expertise in emerging technologies, he completed a postgraduate certification in AI and ML at The University of Texas at Austin in 2021.
Industry Influence and Vision for the Future
As a recognized expert in vehicle safety engineering, Mr. Bhatta is an esteemed member of the United States Technical Advisory Group (USTAG) to ISO safety standardization committees on impact testing and AI. He is also a senior member of IEEE and serves as a technical reviewer for SAE and IEEE journals.
Beyond his technical contributions, he shares his expertise as a panelist at the World Congress Experience (WCX) conference and as a judge for prestigious awards, including the Globee Awards and the Automotive Testing Technology International Awards.
In addition to his professional contributions, Mr. Bhatta is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of engineers. He actively supports STEM education as a mentor and judge for FIRST Robotics and BAJA SAE competitions, inspiring future innovators. He also volunteers with organizations such as FCA Motor Citizens, CSR Life and Forgotten Harvest, reinforcing his commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Looking ahead, Mr. Bhatta is focused on addressing emerging challenges in vehicle safety, particularly in the integration of AI, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving systems (ADS). His vision is to minimize crash risks and enhance road safety, especially in high-density traffic environments.
As a leader in automotive safety, Mr. Bhatta continues to shape the future of engineering, making vehicles safer worldwide.
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