Dr. G.G. Md, Nawaz Ali, 2018-2019

Ph.D. Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong

Expertise: Modeling Communication Networks, Connected Vehicles, Traffic Modeling

Currently, Assistant Profesor at Charleston University, WV

Dr. Thomas Weiskircher, 2014-2015

Post doctoral visiting scientist with Ph.D. from University of Kaiserslautern, Institute of Mechatronics in Automotive Engineering.

Expertise: Vehicle dynamics and control, autonomous vehicles, and driver assistance systems.

Currently: at Diamler R&D, Germany

Dr. Meghashyam Panyam, 2016-2017

MS and Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University.

Expertise: Structural Dynamics, Nonlinear Dynamics, Vibrations, Energy Harvesting

Currently: at CURI

Dr. Hesam Zomorodi, 2016-2017

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Expertise: Energy and Manufacturing Systems Modeling, Model Predictive Control

Currently: at Ford Motor Company

PhD Students

Habtamu Hailemichael, Ph.D. Summer 2025

Dissertation Topic: Continual Learning and Management of Li-ion Battery Systems

Currently, Software Engineer @ Rivian

Lindsey Kerbel, Ph.D. Spring 2024

Dissertation Topic: A Reinforcement Learning Framework for Powertrain Control Including Shared Learning Among a Fleet of Vehicles

Lindsey won the AuE Outstanding Ph.D Student Award in 2024

Currently, at GM MotorSports

Nathan Goulet, Ph.D. Summer 2023

Dissertation Topic: Energy-Aware Coordination of Automated Vehicles

Nate won the AuE Outstanding Ph.D Student Award in 2023

Currently, Post Doctoral Fellow @ Oak Ridge National Lab

DohYun Daniel Yoon, Ph.D. Summer 2021

Dissertation Topic: Cooperative Perception for Social Driving in V2V Connected Traffic

Daniel won the AuE Outstanding Ph.D Student Award in 2020

Currently, Engineering Manager @ Rivian

Andinet Hunde, Ph.D. Summer 2020 (Ending chaired by Y. Jia)

Dissertation Topic: Perception for Autonomous Vehicles in Uncertain Traffic

Currently, Robotics Engineer @ Kobota

Shiferaw Beyene, Ph.D. Summer 2019

Dissertaion Topic: Optimal Control of UV Induced Curing Processes for Layer by Layer Manufacturing of Composites

Currently, Engineering Research at Caterpillar

Jeff Anderson, Ph.D., Summer 2018

Dissseration Topic: Computational Modeling of Ultra-high Performance Drivers

Currently, Performance Tire Engineer at Michelin

Andreas Kasprzok, Ph.D., Fall 2017

Dissseration Topic: Modeling of Ant-Inspired Stochastic Vehicular Interaction Networks

Started as Software Engineer at Autonomic Inc, Palo Alto, CA (acquired by Ford)

Qian Wang, Ph.D., Fall 2017

Dissertation: Control of Autonomous Vehicles in Multi-vehicle Traffic.

Started as, R&D Engineer at Aptive, formerly Delphi, Pittsburgh, PA

Chunjian Wang, Ph.D., Fall 2015

Dissertation: A Laminated Ring on Elastic Foundation Model with Application to Analysis of Tire-Road Contact.

Currently, R&D Engineer at Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).

Satadru Dey, Ph.D., Summer 2015

Dissertation: Estimation and Diagnostics of Li-ion Batteries.

Satadru won the Outstanding AuE Ph.D. Student Award in 2015.

Currently, Assistant Professor at Penn State University

Adamu Yebi, Ph.D., Summer 2015

Dissertation: Model-based Control of UV Curing Processes with Application to Additive Manufacturing

Currently, Controls and Software Engineer at Mercedes Benz R&D North America.

Xiaoqing Cao, Ph.D., Summer 2015

Dissertation: Modeling and Control of Radiative Input Processes with Application to Infrared Paint Drying and Laser-aided Powder Deposition

Currently, Controls and Software Engineer at Mercedes Benz R&D North America.

John Adcox, Ph.D., Spring 2014

Currently, Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer @ Rivian

Dissertation: Adaptive and Robust Traction/Braking Control Systems. He won the Superior Student Paper Award at the Tire Society Conference in 2011.

Justin Sill, Ph.D., Spring 2012

Currently, Vehicle Dynamics/Motion Controls Manager at Ford, in Palo Alto-CA

Vehicle Dynamics R&D Engineer at Tesla Motors for 12 Years.

Dissertation: "Preditive Tire Force Saturation Management for Vehicle Stability Control".

In May 2011, Justin received the Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award from the AuE Department, and the AVT Student Best Paper Award at the ASME IDETC 2012.

Fan Zeng, Ph. D., Summer 2010

Currently, Started as Controls Engineer at Cummins Engine Company

Fan was the first Ph. D. graduate of the group.

Dissertation:" Estimation and Control of Robotic Radiation-Based Processes".

Hayleyesus Alemayehu

MS, Summer 2023 , Ph.D Student at University of South Florida

Dheepakram L. Barathwaaj

MS, Spring 2021, Started as Engineer at Kobota

YanChen Chen

MS, Summer 2019, Currently, Powertrain Controls Engineer at GM China

Jay Patel

MS, Summer 2019, Currently, Chassis Controls for Autonomous Vehicle at Ford

Jatin Goyal

MS, Summer 2016, Currently, Chassis Controls for Autonomous Vehicles at Ford

Benjamin Hirche

MS, December 2014, Currently, a Suspension Development Engineer at Ford

Arun Venkitakrishnan

MS, Summer 2012, Currently, a Development Engineer at IAV Automotive Engineering, Inc

Tanawat Kongsmai

MS, Summer 2012, Currently, an R&D engineer at Honda America

Sisay Molla

MS, Summer 2010, Currently, a Control Systems Application Engineer at dSPACE Inc.

Satvik Batavia

MS, Summer 2011, Currently, at Battery Test/Systems Engineer at Tesla Motors

Rajat Agarwal

MS, Summer 2011, Currently, Tire Performance Engineer at Michelin

Prasad Divekar

MS, Summer 2010, Started as Ph. D. Student at University of Windsor

Robert Powell

MS, Fall 2009, Currently, Tire Engineer at Michelin [Co-Advisor, Professor H. Law]

Robert Fogle

MS, Fall 2009, Started as Engineer at Lord Corporation

Anup Khekare

MS, Fall 2009, Currently Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer @ Rivian, [Co-Advisor, Professor H. Law].

Indrasen Karogal

MS, Fall 2008, Started asPowertrain Controls Engineer at Volvo North America.

Souharda Raghavendra

MS, Summer 2008, Started as Software/CAE Engineer at Robert Bosch, India.

Vasily Ivanov

Fullbright Scholar, 2010, Started as Ph.D. Candidate at Michigan State.