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• Developing Rear-Wheel Steering for Trailer Stability• Developing Traction Control System for Off-Road Capability• CRAM Speed Prediction Based on Simulation• TCS Tuning for Different Terrains

• Developing different advanced identification algorithms to estimate vehicle states and parameters- Creating and implementing various estimation techniques that utilize advanced data processing algorithms and data fusion approaches• Developing a tire-road friction coefficient estimator based on the steering system- Using information from the steering system to improve traction and vehicle stability• Developing an active steering assist system based on model predictive control (MPC) and sliding mode control (SMC)- Utilizing complex algorithms and models to provide real-time feedback to the driver, improving the overall driving experience and safety• Improving the CarSim development environment- Developing new tools and techniques to streamline the development process, improve the accuracy of simulations, and enhance the overall efficiency of the system• Developing a grip assist system for steer-by-wire systems- Creating a system that can improve vehicle control and stability during challenging driving conditions, such as slippery or wet road surfaces- Providing real-time feedback to the driver, allowing them to make informed decisions and react quickly to changing road conditions

Center for Vehicle System and Safety (CVeSS) at Virginia Tech• Conducted research on the effectiveness of roll-stability control in reducing the likelihood of roll-over accidents for heavy-truck double-trailers, which involved:- Designing and implementing active safety systems testing on vehicles- Utilizing LabView and cRio for test data acquisition- Calibrating and maintaining various sensors (e.g., accelerometer, string potentiometer, pressure transducer, load cell)- Analyzing test data using Matlab and synchronizing data from multiple sensor types and outputs- Employing advanced, non-contact methods (LiDAR) to accurately measure the articulation angle of vehicles• Assisted graduate students with their research and helped develop their analytical and experimental skills• Presented research findings at internal meetings and prestigious international conferences• Authored and co-authored several publications in top-tier journals and conference proceedings• Contributed to the development of testing methodologies and data analysis techniques