Abhijit Das

I build and deliver large-scale electrification systems, with a growing focus on grid and energy systems

PhD · Duke Executive MBA · System Architect at Volvo Trucks · 15+ years across energy, electrification, and complex systems.

PhD Duke EMBA · 2024–26 Volvo Halliburton

— Hundreds of system concepts driven from concept to integration · leading cross-functional execution across BEV and ICE programs at Volvo Trucks

— $10M+ capital efficiency opportunity · simulation-based testing platform, Halliburton

— Co-chair, SAE Heavy Duty Charging Consortium · helped shape international standards discussions for commercial vehicle charging

— Built cross-functional delivery structure · aligned architecture, process, and execution across complex electrification programs

— Expanding into grid-scale systems, flexible load, and energy infrastructure through applied research and system-level analysis

About

Abhijit leads cross-functional work across vehicle electrification, systems architecture, and energy infrastructure. His focus is turning complex technical problems into practical execution systems — with clear interfaces, delivery discipline, and an eye on risk, cost, and timing.

Core themes Now Electrification programs · Grid integration constraints · Systems architecture · Execution governance

Strength Style Simplifying complex problems into concrete plans, crisp interfaces, and clear execution paths.

Duke EMBA focus 2024–2026 Finance (capital allocation) · Energy markets & innovation · Value chain strategy