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Lu Chen\u00a0<\/strong> (Ph.D., since F25) \u2013 E-mail: lchen6@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Research: Motion Planning for Automated Vehicles For Safety and Efficiency<\/p>\n

I am currently a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering reseaching in autonomous driving control. I completed my undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana\u2013Champaign and earned a master\u2019s degree in Robotics from the University of Michigan. After graduation, I spent close to two years at MathWorks working on robotics-related projects. These experiences broadened my perspective across robotics, computer science, and mechanical engineering, and motivated me to pursue deeper research in autonomous driving with a focus on energy efficiency. In my leisure time, I enjoy painting, traveling, playing tennis, playing the violin, and exploring new restaurants.<\/p>\n

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\nAlex Minnich<\/b> (Dept. Honors, S24-) \u2013 E-mail: ajminni@g.clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Research: Modeling and Estimation of Fatigue and Recovery During Exercise<\/p>\n

I am a Mechanical Engineering Departmental Honors Student pursuing a BS and am working to create a cycling research program. I\u2019ve been riding and racing for the past 7 years and cycling has cemented itself as my lifelong passion. My current focuses are on growing the cycling program, forming industry partnerships, and helping develop and test an athlete exertion\/recovery model.<\/p>\n

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Evan Cowell\u00a0<\/strong> (Dept. Honors, S25-) \u2013 E-mail: ecowell@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0 Autonomous Navigation in Off-Road Terrain<\/p>\n

I am a senior undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student at Clemson University working towards Departmental Honors. I am developing a scaled, off road-capable vehicle for autonomous recovery from stuck situations. Post-graduation I plan to move into the aeronautical field. In my free time I enjoy mechanical work on boats, playing soccer, and spending time with my dog.<\/p>\n

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\nDaniel Emanuel Akanro\u00a0<\/b> (Dept. Honors, S26-) \u2013 E-mail: dakanro@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0 Modeling Physiological Limits to Maximal Power in High-Intensity Exercise<\/p>\n

I am a Clemson Mechanical Engineering and Biological Science double major interested in control theory and biochemical applications. My favorite classes at Clemson are Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 with Dr. Hickman. Post-graduation, I am interested in growing professionally as an engineer or venturing into the medical field. I am pursuing Departmental Honors in Mechanical Engineering under the supervision of Dr. Ardalan Vahidi.<\/p>\n

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Benjamin Nodine\u00a0<\/strong> (Creative Inquiry, S26-) \u2013 E-mail: bjnodin@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0 Data Collection for Exercise Optimization<\/p>\n

I am a student at Clemson University pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. With a strong interest in exercise and human performance, I am interested in connecting data to performance and the optimization process of training in the most efficient manner for maximized adaptation. My current interest is learning as much as possible with my peers to be able to create my own protocol and test participants under the supervision of Dr. Vahidi. After graduation I would like to stay in the biomedical\/medical field as I have a passion for learning about the human body.<\/p>\n

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Tyler Ard<\/strong> (Ph.D., S18-F23) \u2013 E-mail: trard@g.clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: December 2023<\/p>\n

Now at: Argonne National Lab<\/p>\n

Dissertation: Impacts of Connected and Automated Vehicles on Energy and Traffic Flow: Optimal Control Design and Verification Through Field Testing<\/p>\n

“Tyler Ard received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in the fall of 2017. Extracurricular work in the dynamic modeling and embedded control integration of the locomotion of robots, and the viewing of professionally developed robots, such as the work done by Boston Dynamics, inspired him to further pursue studies in applied dynamics and controls. Current research is being conducted to simulate real vehicle behavior in the presence of an automated vehicle as a means of supporting results of increased energy efficiency, as well as examine the car-following and lane change behavior of automated vehicles.”<\/p>\n

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\nShahab Karimi<\/b> (Ph.D., since F16) — E-mail: skarimi@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: May 2023<\/p>\n

Now at: General Motors<\/p>\n

Dissertation: \u201cDeep Reinforcement Learning and Game Theoretic Monte Carlo Decision Process for Safe and Efficient Lane Change Maneuver and Speed Management\u201d<\/p>\n

“My Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering was obtained from University of Tehran. Immediately after I received my Bachelor\u2019s degree, I moved to United States and started my Master\u2019s program at Western Carolina University located in North Carolina. I obtained my Master of Science in Engineering and Technology in the field of Mechanical Engineering from this school in 2016. The skills and knowledge that I accomplished in my M.Sc. and B.Sc. programs made me highly interested in the combination of Control theory with application of mathematical Optimization. My excessive passion for employing computational methods in optimal control motivated me to begin pursuing my Ph.D. at Clemson University in Dr. Vahidi\u2019s research group. My current research project focuses on vehicle dynamics modeling and optimal control of off-road connected vehicles utilizing dynamic programming method. I am passionate with music, sports and traveling. In my spare times, I play the piano or make specific genres of music, work out or play basketball, or take road trips.”
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\nFaraz Ashtiani<\/b> (Ph.D., since S16) — E-mail: fashtia@clemson.edu <\/a>Web: https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/faraz-ashtiani<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: August 2021<\/p>\n

Now at: Tesla<\/p>\n

Research: Optimal Control Applied in i) Pacing athletes considering dynamics of their fatigue and recovery ii)\u00a0 truck platooning iii) Coordinating intersections with automated vehicle platoons<\/p>\n

“Growing up in a scientific-minded family inspired me early on to become an engineer and provided me with the nurturing environment to progress towards my dream. My studies at University of Tehran, reaffirmed in me my commitment to pursue a career in applied science and engineering. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Tehran. I am currently a Masters student in Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. I have a great passion for medicine besides my engineering background. Therefore, I found out that the best way to satisfy my passion for these fields is to combine them and work on a Bioengineering project. My research focuses on Muscle mechanics and force generation. The objective of this research is to measure indicators of muscle fatigue in the laboratory, and develop dynamic models that can track muscle fatigue and recovery in humans during physical activity. In order to keep a balance between all key aspects of life and pursue my passion for Music, I have been playing Piano and some traditional Persian instruments with dedication and have the unique experience to be instructed by maestro Anoushiravan Rohani, one of the outstanding masters of Persian music in recent times.”
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\nAustin Dollar<\/b> (MS.\/Ph.D., since F16) — E-mail: rdollar@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Completed MS: 2019, Ph.D.: May 2021<\/p>\n

Now at: GM Motor Sports<\/p>\n

Dissertation: “Efficient Automated Driving Strategies Leveraging Anticipation and Optimal Control”<\/p>\n

“A passion for automobiles together with an awareness of our world\u2019s environmental and energy challenges inspired me to pursue a career in engineering. I graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2014. During my time as an undergraduate student, I completed four cooperative education terms at General Motors in southeast Michigan in the areas of active safety controls, gasoline engine controls, and turbocharging. I also worked with Dr. Gregory Shaver at Purdue\u2019s Herrick Labs on a project related to internal combustion engine modeling. After graduation, I continued at GM in controls and calibration of a new high tech family of gasoline engines. This work acquainted me with current controls engineering problems and deepened my interest in the specialty. In order to study such problems in further detail, I traveled to Clemson University and joined Dr. Vahidi\u2019s research team in the fall of 2016. My current research is in anticipative control of autonomous on-road vehicles. Outside of academics, I enjoy modifying my project car, target shooting, and playing guitar.”
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\nAlireza Fayazi<\/b>\u00a0(Ph.D., \u00a0Since S11) —Email:\u00a0sfayazi@clemson.edu<\/a>\u00a0Web:\u00a0www.alirezafayazi.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: December 2016<\/p>\n

Postdoctoral Fellow: 2016-2019<\/p>\n

Now at: Ridecell<\/p>\n

PostDoc Research: \u201cVehicle-in-Loop Testing and Verification for Experimental Connected and Automated Vehicles; Integrating Motion-Control, V2X Communication, and Energy Measurement Systems into Autonomous Test Vehicles via ROS interface\u201d<\/p>\n

Ph.D. Research: \u201cConnected Vehicles at Signalized Intersections: Arterial Eco-Driving and Traffic Signal Optimization\u201d<\/p>\n

Alireza Fayazi received his B.Sc. from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran and his M.Sc. from University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran both in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He received his Ph.D. \u00a0in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA under supervision of\u00a0Dr. Ardalan Vahidi<\/a>. He was also part of a research team in BMW Information Technology Research Center (ITRC) in Greenville, SC, USA. In 2012-2013, he was a research engineer at the University of California, Berkeley and was also working as a visiting researcher in BMW Group Technology Office located in Mountain View, California. Before joining Clemson University, he was a research engineer at Kerman Tablo Corp. for three years where he worked on discrete control systems and digital control for embedded applications.
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\nYasha Parvini<\/b> (Ph.D., since S11) — E-mail: sparvin@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: August 2016<\/p>\n

Now: Associate Professor, OsloMet<\/a><\/p>\n

“I received my Master\u2019s and Bachelor\u2019s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology<\/a> and University of Tabriz<\/a>; respectively. My research during my studies in Iran included designing and control of hybrid electric powertrains and experimental investigation of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) in dual fuel ICEs. Joining Clemson University<\/a> I will be working on system integration and control of hybrid vehicles utilizing ultra-capacitors as an energy storage module.Since August 2012; I am a visiting researcher at University of Michigan<\/a> to conduct collaborative research with mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering departments. During this one year we will be characterizing ultracapacitor and battery in both cell and module levels addressing the sizing problem, power electronics and also different chemistries such as pseudo-capacitors.I enjoy playing Soccer in my spare time.<\/p>\n

Common research interests! Feel free to discuss.”
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\nJudhajit Roy<\/b> (Ph.D. co-advised with Harry Law) — E-mail: jroy@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: December 2015<\/p>\n

Now: Ford Motor Company<\/p>\n

Research: Improving Efficiency and Mobility of Off-Road Connected Fleets via Route Preview and Cooperative Control<\/p>\n

“Upon completion of PhD degree in 2015 in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, I joined Dr. Vahidi’s group to conduct research on off-road connected fleet motion planning. I received my M.S. degree from Clemson University and B.E. degree from University of Mumbai, both in Mechanical Engineering. My research interests are on vehicle dynamics modeling, simulation and control, motion planning, modeling and control of linear and non-linear systems. As a technical research intern at IAV GmbH on DAAD scholarship in 2010, I worked on air suspension systems and hybrid vehicles. Before joining Clemson, I worked at Infosys Technologies for a year. You can find me enjoying the great outdoors or playing some sports on weekends and sunny evenings.”
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\nNianfeng Wan<\/b> (Ph.D., since F11) — E-mail: nwan@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: May 2016<\/p>\n

Now: Nvidia<\/p>\n

“I have obtained my master and bachelor degree in Shanghai Jiaotong University<\/a> and Tianjin University<\/a>, China, in 2005 and 2010 respectively. Also as a visiting student, I have studied in Toyota Technological Institute<\/a>, Japan for 6 months in 2011. Joining Dr. Vahidi’s group, my research covers developing machine learning and control technologies to improve energy efficiency and mobility of connected\/autonomous vehicles and the traffic. My research is mainly sponsored by BMW Information Technology Research Center Greenville . I was a visiting student researcher at U.C. Berkeley<\/a> from 2012 to 2013. At UC Berkeley, I was working with California PATH<\/a> on freeway travel time prediction.<\/p>\n

During spare time, I enjoy basketball and photographing.”
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\nGrant Mahler<\/b> (Ph.D., since F09) — E-mail: gmahler@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: December 2013<\/p>\n

Hired at: BMW<\/p>\n

Research: “Connected Vehicle: Role of Information and Computing in Enhancing Efficiency of Vehicles”<\/p>\n

I graduated from Northwestern University<\/a> with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering in June of 2008. My research is focused on utilizing traffic information to enhance vehicle efficiency, for example by using a probabilistic framework to predict traffic signal phase and timing information. To that end, I have followed Dr. Vahidi on his sabbatical, to continue my research in collaboration with colleagues at the BMW Technology Office USA in Mountain View, California.<\/p>\n

In my spare time I enjoy training my Belgian Shepherd, and sailing.
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\nAli Borhan<\/b> (Ph.D., since S07)— E-mail: hborhan@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: December 2011<\/p>\n

Now: Cummins.<\/p>\n

Dissertation: “Optimization-Based Power Management of Hybrid Power Systems with Applications in Advanced Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Wind Farms with Battery Storage”<\/p>\n

“I received the B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran<\/a>, Tehran, Iran, in 2000, and the M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology<\/a>, Tehran, Iran, in 2003. In August 2011, I have also completed my Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in the area of control and dynamics. In summer 2010, I was a research intern at the Research and Advanced Engineering of Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI. Since October 2010, I have been a visiting researcher at the University of Texas at Dallas under supervision of Prof. Mario Rotea<\/a>.<\/p>\n

My current research focuses on the application of optimal control and model predictive control in the optimization-based energy\/power management of hybrid systems including hybrid electric powertrains and wind farms with battery storage systems.”
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\nChen Zhang<\/b> (Ph.D., since F07)<\/p>\n

Graduated: December 2010<\/p>\n

Now: Faraday Future<\/p>\n

Dissertation: “Predictive Energy Management in Connected Vehicles: Utilizing Route Information Preview for Energy Saving ”<\/p>\n

“I graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University and Chongqing University, China in Mechanical Engineering for master degree and bachelor degree respectively in year 2006 and 2003. Before I came to Clemson University, I worked as an application engineer and project manager respectively in Bosch gasoline and diesel system (UAES and RBCD) in China. I have been here for PhD study in Mechanical Engineering since fall 2007. My research topics are in the application of optimization control methods in dynamic systems. I like jogging and swimming in my spare time. You can contact me via chenz@clemson.edu if you would like to communicate about the research, or other issues.”
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Viranjan Bhattacharyya\u00a0<\/strong> (Research Fellow, F21-S25)<\/p>\n

Research: Motion Planning for Automated Vehicles Interacting With Humans<\/p>\n

Prior to joining Dr. Vahidi\u2019s group, I received my M.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA and B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from AKTU, India.<\/p>\n

My research at Clemson focused on developing autonomous vehicle predictive control strategies which capture the stochastic and interactive nature of driving. An emphasis is placed on energy efficiency and mobility of vehicles. To achieve this, I exploited ideas from game theory, probability theory, and optimal control.<\/p>\n

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\nWenjian Hao<\/b> (Research Fellow, F20-F21) —E-mail:\u00a0whao@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Project: “Motion planning and autonomous control for the automated off-road vehicles”<\/p>\n

Now: Ph.D. student, Purdue University, AAE<\/p>\n

“I received my MS degree from Clemson University in Mechanical Engineering in 2020. And from F2020 to F2021, I worked as a research fellow on the project “motion planning and control for the off-road vehicle” for the energy-saving purpose, under the supervision of Dr. Ardalan Vahidi and Dr. Mohammad Naghnaeian.\u00a0 My research interests focus on fields of optimization, control theory, motion planning, and reinforcement learning.”<\/p>\n

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Asal Lotfi\u00a0<\/strong> (M.S., F24-F25) \u2013 E-mail: lotfi@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: December 2025<\/p>\n

Now: Ph.D. student at Texas A&M<\/p>\n

Thesis:\u00a0 Optimal Control of Human Exercise Using an Individualized Physiological Three-Tank Model and Dynamic Programming<\/p>\n

Asal was a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the department while she worked on her research on optimizing exercise regimens that consider a person\u2019s aerobic and anerobic capacities. Her interesting research has created new bridges between exercise physiology, dynamic systems modeling, and optimal control.<\/p>\n

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Rob Smith<\/strong> (M.Sc., since Summer 2021) \u2013 E-mail: rhs@g.clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: August 2023<\/p>\n

Thesis: The Effect of Deployment and Optimal Dispatch of Shared Electric Shuttles on the Energy Efficiency of Campus Transit<\/p>\n

“I graduated with my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in Spring 2021. A Mathematical Sciences Minor and a co-op involving virtual reality systems and haptics at Electrolux Home Products inspired me to pursue control theory to engage with a more strictly mathematical field in mechanical engineering. My research specialty will be determined in the coming semester as I learn more about control schemes for improving the fuel efficiency and safety of automated vehicles. When I\u2019m not working, I can often be found gaming on my PC, playing Dungeons and Dragons, or reading a book. “<\/p>\n

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\nAngshuman Goswami<\/b> (M.Sc., since F15) — E-mail: agoswam@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: December 2017<\/p>\n

Now at: Autonomous Driving, ZF<\/p>\n

Research: Off-road autonomous driving<\/p>\n

My interest in automobiles was ignited in high school. Besides working of the engine, what intrigued me was the fact that such a large powerhouse was controlled with the help of a tiny computer (the ECU). My interest took real shape as an undergraduate student when I got the opportunity to join National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India and work under Dr. Ameenur\u00a0Rehman\u00a0Siddiqui on analysis of fuel spray pattern. I joined VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (part of the VOLVO group) and worked for 5 years in engine controls and calibration. I had lead the development of a 4 cylinder light duty Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Euro IV OBDII engine and was the part of the team which developed the first Euro IV commercial vehicle engine in India with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and only Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC). With a long term vision of making feasible and cost effective solution for the automotive market of the developing world, I joined Dr. Vahidi\u2019s research group in Clemson University in 2015. Currently I am working on off-road autonomous driving using connected vehicle technology. I am also working on a robot equipped with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), camera and ultrasonic sensors, developing algorithms for point cloud terrain mapping and autonomous driving. In my leisure time, I love reading on global politics, history, astronomy, latest tech trends, watching football and cricket.
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\nSeneca Schepmann<\/b> (M.S., since F08) — E-mail: sschepm@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: August 2010<\/p>\n

Thesis: “Ultracapacitor Heavy Hybrid Vehicle: Model Predictive Control Using Future Information to Improve Fuel Economy”<\/p>\n

Now: Controls Engineer at Proterra (Greenville, SC)<\/p>\n

After pursuing undergraduate research on the Electric Bicycle project where I investigated the bicycle’s regeneration capabilities and control functions, I continued my graduate studies here under Dr. Vahidi working on modeling and simulation of hybrid vehicle powertrain. This research is concerned with the improvement in the fuel economy of heavy transport vehicles through the use of high power ultracapacitors in a mild hybrid electric vehicle platform. Among all hybridizing energy storage technologies, ultracapacitors pack extraordinary power capability, cycle lifetime, and ruggedness and as such are well suited to reducing the large power transients of a heavy vehicle. The control challenge is to effectively manage the very small energy buffer (a few hundred Watt-hours) the ultracapacitors provide to maximize the potential fuel economy. The optimal control technique of Dynamic Programming is first used on the vehicle model to obtain the \u201dbest possible\u201d fuel economy for the vehicle over the driving cycles. The Model Predictive Control (MPC) method is an optimization-based receding horizon control strategy which has shown potential as a powertrain control strategy in hybrid vehicles. An MPC strategy is developed for the hybrid vehicle based on an exponential decay torque prediction method which can achieve near-optimal fuel consumption even for very short prediction horizon lengths of a few seconds. A critical part of the MPC method which can greatly affect the overall control performance is that of the prediction model. The use of telematic based \u201cfuture information\u201d to aid in the MPC prediction method is also investigated. Three types of future information currently obtainable from vehicle telematic technologies are speed limits, traffic conditions, and traffic signals, all of which have been incorporated to improve the vehicle fuel economy.<\/p>\n

Upon receiving my Master’s degree in August 2010, I took some time off and traveled the world in my personal catamaran(not really). I am currently working for Proterra as a Controls Engineer, where I am contributing to the design and validation of the vehicle control systems, as well as further process improvements as Proterra prepares to ramp up production. More information on Proterra, a leader in breakthrough battery-electric (and hybrid) vehicle technologies in the transit industry, can be found at www.proterra.com<\/a>
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\nBehrang Asadi<\/b> (M.S., since F07) — E-mail: behrangasadi@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduated: August 2009<\/p>\n

Hired by: Opera Solutions, LLC<\/p>\n

Thesis: Predictive Energy Management in Smart Vehicles: Exploiting Traffic and Traffic Signal Preview for fuel saving<\/p>\n

“I received my B.S. from Sharif University of Technology<\/a> \u2013 Tehran, Iran (2006). I have also done my M.S. at Clemson University (2009), and my PhD at the University of California San Diego (2013). My research has spanned over several fields from Solid Mechanics to Control, and Data Science\/Machine Learning. At Clemson University<\/a> I introduced Predictive Cruise Control technology for the first time within industry. Currently my field of expertise is focused on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence within the world of finance and more generally economy.<\/p>\n

Of my hobbies are traveling and playing piano<\/a>!”
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\nTejas Ghotikar<\/b> (M.Sc., since S07)<\/p>\n

Thesis: Eastimation of vehicle mass and road grade: Theory and experiments<\/p>\n

Graduated: July 2008<\/p>\n

Hired by: Caterpillar<\/p>\n

“I have done my undergraduation in Mechanical Engineering from M. S. University of Baroda, India. I joined Clemson University in Fall-2006 for graduate study in the same area. My areas of interest are Dynamics and Controls. I am working on the project ‘Online estimation of heavy vehicle parameters’. This project is focused on estimation of heavy vehicle mass and road grade.”
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\nSaurabh Keni<\/b> (M.Sc., since F06)<\/p>\n

Thesis: Stability analysis and decentralized control of coupled oscillators with feedback delays: Theory and Experiments<\/p>\n

Graduated: July 2008<\/p>\n

Hired by: Caterpillar<\/p>\n

“I graduated in May 2005 with my Bachelors of Engineering (B.E) in Mechanical Engineering from Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune University, Pune (India).<\/p>\n

Thereafter, I worked for one year (July 2005 – July 2006) as a Graduate Engineer Trainee (Design Engineer) in Larson & Toubro Ltd., Mumbai (India). I worked for the Marine Works Business which was part of their Heavy Engineering Division. I have worked on a special project for the Indian Navy and was also involved in few other smaller projects also for the Indian Navy.<\/p>\n

I am currently (enrolled in fall 06) doing my MS in Mechanical engineering in Clemson University. My research is in the area of dynamics and controls. Highlights of my research are as follows:<\/p>\n