An Industry–Academia Collaboration for Electric Mobility Innovation

Decibels Lab & Christ (Deemed to be University)

Overview of the session

Electric mobility today extends far beyond traditional electrical or mechanical engineering and has evolved into a deeply interdisciplinary domain involving computer science and software engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning, electronics and embedded systems, data analytics and control systems, as well as materials science and energy systems. In this session, Mr Suraj S D, Founder & CEO, Decibels Lab will explain how the Center of Excellence in Electric Mobility at Christ (Deemed to be University) can be effectively leveraged by faculty and students across multiple departments to initiate interdisciplinary research projects, apply AI/ML and data-driven approaches to EV systems, utilize advanced battery characterization and testing infrastructure, and collaborate on funded research, publications, and industry-relevant problem statements. This talk is designed to catalyze collaboration, research ideation, and practical innovation across academic disciplines.

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This session is open to faculty, research scholars, postgraduate students, and undergraduates interested in interdisciplinary research and innovation. Register now to explore how your domain expertise can contribute to electric mobility research.

  • Interdisciplinary Opportunities for Research in Electric Mobility: A Center of Excellence Perspective

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Speaker Profile

Founder & CEO of Decibels Lab and Program Director for its E-Learning platform, with over 12 years of experience in the automotive and electric mobility domain. A mechanical engineering graduate, he leads a multidisciplinary team of 20+ engineers delivering industry-focused R&D, consulting, and training across EV powertrains, battery systems, BMS, digital twins, autonomous and connected vehicles, and vehicle software. He has architected 2000+ hours of outcome-driven curriculum and built a learning platform serving 40,000+ learners globally, while playing a key role in establishing 15+ EV labs and 3 Centers of Excellence to enable hands-on, research-led education. A TEDx speaker and frequent keynote presenter, Suraj has worked with organizations such as Tata Motors, Toyota, Schneider Electric, and global OEMs including Mercedes-Benz, Fiat Chrysler, and Fisher Dynamics (USA), with a clear vision of bridging the gap between industry needs and academic outcomes through practical, future-ready engineering education.

Suraj S D

Founder & CEO – Decibels Lab Pvt. Ltd.

Inside the Center of Excellence in Electric Mobility

The Center of Excellence at Christ University offers advanced infrastructure for learning and research