Published Nov 15, 2023
Rashmi Prasad is a staff researcher at General Motors who has over 12 years of experience in research and product development of electrified propulsion systems.
She is a strategy dynamo and a passionate champion of sustainable energy solutions.
Rashmi's creativity is focused on researching sustainable products that reduce our carbon footprint.
She has contributed significantly to the progress of vehicle electrification technologies, resulting in over 65 patents and publications in the automotive industry.
Her expertise in developing next-generation propulsion systems for the transportation industry has earned her recognition as a subject matter expert.
She has written over 65 peer-reviewed publications and patents in the automotive domain, and her research has gained global recognition.
In recognition of her exceptional work, she has received several prestigious awards, including the Boss Kettering Award in 2021, which acknowledges her outstanding innovation that generated significant cost savings for General Motors.
Rashmi is also known for advocating diversity and inclusion in the workplace, actively working to eliminate gender bias and empower women and girls in STEM fields.
She has been a passionate activist in closing the gender gap and advocating for women's and girls' empowerment.
She participates in non-profit STEM activities and mentors young girls, channeling her passion for science and technology to inspire the next generation.
During the 2023 WOC STEM gala in October, Rashmi accepted the technical innovation award and thanked her husband, Deepak, and their two lovely daughters, parents, family, and mentors for their unwavering support.
She also thanked General Motors and the technical community for recognizing her work and innovations.
Rashmi acknowledged that the journey was challenging, yet she and her colleagues shattered glass ceilings with determination and resilience.
She emphasized the importance of diversity in driving innovation and encouraged young minds to embrace their uniqueness and pursue engineering.
