Rutooj Deshpande

Entrepreneur| Battery Scientist and Advisor for Vehicle electrification and Energy storage|

Role
Associate Professor of Practice at University Of Mumbai
Location
Pune District, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Rutooj Deshpande

Dr. Rutooj Deshpande is a seasoned battery scientist, entrepreneur, and academic, with over 17 years of experience in battery research, design, and engineering for vehicle electrification and energy storage systems. He is the founder of GoVidyouth Mobility Pvt. Ltd. and Simlionics Pvt. Ltd, and currently serves as an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Mumbai.Dr. Deshpande has worked with leading global organizations including Ford, General Motors, Sterling and Wilson, and Rivian, where he played a pivotal role in battery development programs for vehicles such as the Rivian R1T and R1S, Ford Fusion PHEVs, and the Ford Mach-E.His core expertise lies in battery physics-based modeling, which he leverages to design high-performance batteries and develop intelligent battery control strategies. He is a trusted advisor to several startups and academic institutions in the fields of battery research, simulation, and control algorithm development.Dr. Deshpande holds a Ph.D. in Chemical and Materials Engineering from the University of Kentucky and conducted his postdoctoral research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), focusing on advanced lithium-ion battery systems. Over his career, he has authored multiple journal publications and holds numerous patents, patent applications, and trade secrets related to battery innovation.

Experience

  1. Associate Professor of Practice

    University Of Mumbai

    Feb 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

    Serve as a link between academic research and industry.2. Encourage research that meets industry needs while fostering skill development.3. Facilitate the creation of courses focused on energy storage and electric mobility.4. Advocate for the adoption of advanced techniques to drive industrial growth.5. Provide training for students and facilitate opportunities for hands-on industrial experience

Education

  • University of Kentucky

    Ph.D, Chemical Engineering

    2008 — 2011

  • Mahatma Gandhi Mahavidyala

    Highschool, Science

    2002 — 2004

  • University of California, Berkeley

    Post-Doctoral Fellow, Lithium Ion Batteries

    2012 — 2013

  • Institute Of Chemical Technology

    B. Chem. Engg, Chemical Engineering

    2004 — 2008

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