Ambarish Kulkarni

Ambarish Kulkarni is an Associate Professor at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Engineering, specializing in mechanical design, virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR), and electric vehicle (EV) technologies. His research focuses on product design, EV drivetrains, battery packaging, medical devices, and bushfire shelter design. He holds a PhD from Swinburne, a Master's from Queensland University of Technology, and a Bachelor's from the Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering.

Research interests span finite element analysis, bio-mechanical modeling, and Industry 4.0 applications. Notable projects include Bombardier Tram development, therapeutic sleep systems, and smart manufacturing frameworks. He has supervised over 20 HDR students on topics ranging from predictive maintenance to extended reality in education.

Awards include the Teaching Excellence Award (2016) and Premier's Design Awards for medical and safety innovations. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (Australia) and actively involved in professional bodies like SAE International.

Grants funded projects on hydrogen generators, smart manufacturing systems, and graphene supercapacitors. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with firms like Bambach Wires and iMOVE Australia.