Arjun Yetukuri

Arjun Yetukuri, Ph.D., is a Global Innovation Manager at Lear Corporation, where they cultivate a culture of innovation and manage open-source initiatives. With over 70 US patents, Arjun has extensive experience in product strategy and development, particularly in automotive interiors. Prior to their current role, they held various engineering and management positions at Lear Corporation, leading multiple product launches and overseeing compliance with industry regulations. Arjun also served as a Lead Engineer at Invenio Engineering Services and worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Iowa, where they contributed to significant advancements in maintainability analysis and manufacturing process improvements. They earned their Ph.D. in Mechanical-Industrial Engineering from the University of Iowa.