Prasad Kulkarni
manager - body structures engineering,
Mahindra Automotive North America
Prasad is an automotive design professional with over 25 years of experience in body-in-white (BIW) structures for passenger and electric vehicles. His work spans crashworthiness, lightweighting and advanced manufacturing, with a strong focus on meeting US, European and Asian safety standards. Prasad has led global BEV programs integrating hot-stamped steels, aluminum and AI-driven optimization. His passion lies in advancing structural safety and shaping the next generation of resilient, sustainable mobility solutions.