MATLAB
Kaustubh Badwekar
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
As a battery modelling professional with over six years of diverse experience, I specialize in physics-based, data-driven, and empirical approaches to Li-ion battery modelling. Currently, I serve as a Senior Battery Modelling Engineer at JLR, where I develop high-fidelity battery performance models to support model-based design and product delivery through agile practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Battery Modelling Engineer
JAGUAR LAND ROVER
04.2024 - Current
- Lead the development of electro-thermal battery models for accurate prediction of performance
- Implement new strategies for parameterisation of battery models using MATLAB/Simulink
- Contribute to the development and verification of BMS algorithms for SOX estimators
- Develop battery pack models for virtual verification of requirements against different programmes
- Support the development of aging models for battery lifetime and warranty analysis
- Support key electrification teams to address issues arising in battery pack and vehicle integration
- Contribute to enhancing the testing procedures for battery characterisation
- Support DFMEA activities
- Lead engineers to meet program delivery targets
Cell Modelling Engineer
JAGUAR LAND ROVER
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Analyze and elaborate cell testing data for modelling
- Develop equivalent circuit models in MATLAB/Simulink to capture cell electro-thermal dynamics
- Perform ECM parameterization using characterization test data and model validation
- Perform simulations to support cell ageing and warranty analysis
- Investigate cell performance aspects for devising BMS (Battery Management System) strategies
- Support various teams across Powertrain Engineering in virtual verification of concept and future vehicle programs
Consultant Scientist
ENOVIX
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored a manufacturing line to ensure cells meet target specifications
- Created reports and dashboards to monitor and identify source of defect for the failed cells
Researcher
TATA RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN CENTER
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Developed in-house python based framework to implement the various physics based models of a Li-ion cell viz Newman model (DFN/P2D), SPM (Single Particle Model), TSPMe (SPM with thermal and electrolyte dynamics)
- Performed electro-thermal parameterisation and validation of the cell model against COMSOL and PyBaMM
- Performed various model based studies to enhance cell performance and safety
- Developed an ANN (Artificial Neural Network) based framework for prediction of SoC
- Investigated PINNs (Physics Informed Neural Networks) for solving partial differential equations
Education
MTech - Chemical Engineering
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
Bangalore, India 01.2018
BTech - Chemical Engineering
VISVESVARAYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Nagpur, India01.2016
Skills
- Battery Modelling Expertise
- Skilled in Simulink & Simscape Applications
- Skilled in PyBaMM
- Experienced in Battery Simulation Using COMSOL
- Knowledgeable in Machine Learning Techniques
- Strong Mathematical Analysis Skills
- OOP Principles Application
- Jira Issue Tracking
- GitLab Version Control Expertise
- Analytical Skills with Excel, SQL,Tableau and Minitab
- Technical Documentation
Software
Python
C
Accomplishments
- 2016, Secured All India Rank 13th (out of 14000) in GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
- 2020, Co-inventor of a patent granted in the US
- 2021, Presented research work at AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) Annual Meeting, Boston
- 2022, Primary author of a research article published in a Tier-I journal
- 2022, Bestowed with Tata Consultancy Services Citation Award
- 2023, Completed an intermediate course on Electrification in the Coventry University, organised by JLR
Timeline
Senior Battery Modelling Engineer
JAGUAR LAND ROVER
04.2024 - Current
Cell Modelling Engineer
JAGUAR LAND ROVER
12.2022 - 03.2024
Consultant Scientist
ENOVIX
09.2022 - 11.2022
Researcher
TATA RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN CENTER
08.2018 - 08.2022
MTech - Chemical Engineering
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
BTech - Chemical Engineering
VISVESVARAYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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