About Me

I am Sumukha Shrouthy, a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), where I focus on advancing occupant safety, biomechanics, and inclusive design. My research develops parametric human body models from medical imaging to better represent anatomical diversity in crash simulations, helping improve the biofidelity of digital human models and the design of safer vehicles.

Prior to graduate school, I worked as a Design Engineer at Autoliv, where I contributed to seatbelt programs for global OEMs such as Stellantis, Honda, GM, and VW and collaboration with international technical centers in Japan, the USA and Brazil. I also engaged in field testing and technical innovation projects, which strengthened my perspective on linking engineering practice to real-world safety applications.

My passion for engineering extends beyond research and industry. As a part of Team Arion (Formula SAE), I spent over four years in both technical and leadership roles. I contributed to powertrain design and assembly, managed operations, and spearheaded outreach and fundraising efforts. Even after graduation, I continued mentoring younger teammates, fostering the same spirit of collaboration and innovation that fueled my own learning.

Outside of work, I am an automotive enthusiast, motorcyclist, and petrolhead, always eager to explore mobility from behind the wheel as much as from the research lab. My ultimate goal is to combine technical rigor, creativity, and passion for mobility to advance transportation safety and equity worldwide.