Sayak Mukherjee

Sayak Mukherjee is a Senior Simulation Engineer at the NASCAR R&D Center, where he applies biomechanics research to advance driver protection. His work combines computational and experimental methods to study race data, evaluate vehicle safety features, and analyze injury mitigation systems across NASCAR race series with emphasis on translating research outcomes into practical safety improvements. Sayak holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia, specializing in biomechanics of injury and human movement. His background includes research in applied biomechanics, human body modeling, automotive crashworthiness, and injury investigation, helping support NASCAR’s efforts to improve driver protection through engineering and innovation.