Ravi is the Co-Founder & Chief Motor Designer at Chara Technologies, bringing over four decades of specialized expertise in rotating electromagnetics and motor design. As the technical visionary behind Chara's innovative rare-earth-free motor technology, he leads the development of custom motor solutions for HVAC, home appliances, and electric vehicle applications.

With 40+ years of experience in electromagnetic design, Ravi has designed, developed, and manufactured special-purpose machines for critical applications across multiple industries. His extensive expertise spans all categories of motors including DC, AC, BLDC, and PMSM systems, as well as electromagnetic actuators for specialized use cases.

Prior to Chara, Ravi served as Head of Motor Design at Kirloskar Motors, where he led motor development initiatives for one of India's leading industrial equipment manufacturers. He also founded and operated a successful motor design consultancy that created specialized motor solutions for large multinational corporations, establishing his reputation as a leading expert in custom motor development.

At Chara, Ravi's deep understanding of electromagnetic principles and decades of practical experience enable the company to build software-controlled intelligent motors that are hyper-efficient, rare-earth-free, rugged, and cost-effective—all designed from first principles.

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