Ashfaque B Shafique Email & Phone Number

Chandler, AZ, US

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

- Managing a team of expert controls engineers focused on researching, developing and deploying high level control & estimation algorithms on ECUs to optimize vehicle performance and energy management.- Leading and implementing various projects utilizing data based techniques (System Identification, Neural Networks) to implement Predictive Maintenance.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

- Lead a cross-functional team from Nikola's engineering units to architect and implement an optimal Power Control Planning system to maximize vehicle performance on a known route utilizing dynamic programming and closed loop control. This involved modeling all powertrain components and their limits - fuel cell power modules, battery packs, brake resistors.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

- Architected and implemented the latest generation of vehicle CAN signal diagnostics for the Nikola Tre platform. - Modeling & simulation of 3-phase LCL filter for traction motors, PMSM motor inverters, 3-Phase bi-directional dual-active bridge converter, Li-ion battery pack 2-RC and 3-RC models using MATLAB & Simulink.- Designed a novel vehicle speed.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

- Built a reliable vehicle speed estimation algorithm using sensor fusion.- Invented a new method to estimate the mass of a vehicle with electric powertrain using system identification.- Worked with the ADAS team in developing a robust adaptive cruise control algorithm using gain scheduled PIDs.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

- Utilized my knowledge of Matlab/Simulink and microcontroller architecture to optimize C code for better memory and processor utilization on embedded target (ECU).- Developed faster and more memory efficient algorithms for vehicle diagnostics application software for the NIKOLA Tre platform. - Developed optimized filter and controller algorithms and.

Chandler, AZ

- Developed an automated and reliable (100% Sensitivity & 95% Specificity) epileptic seizure detection system for clinical deployment which would allow neurologists to diagnose patients 30% faster and increase hospital capacity by 25%.- Modeling, simulation and control of brain dynamics using parallel computing, signal processing, chaos and control.

Tempe, AZ

Over the years at the ASU ECEE department, I taughtEEE202 - Course topics cover basic electrical networks.EEE120 - Digital Design FundamentalsEEE481 - Digital control system design, simulation and implementation.Instructed an average size of 30 students per semester in the course Computer Controlled Systems(EEE481/591).Taught implementation of feedback.

Tempe, Arizona

- Developed a closed loop system to detect, predict and control epileptic seizures on a 4 year NSF research grant of $350k.- Achieved reduction in seizure lengths by ~50% and frequency by ~25% in epileptic animals using System identification to model brain dynamics and optimizing stimulation signals by innovating adaptive control laws using parallel.

Tempe, Arizona

- Mentored an average of 30 students per semester in the laboratory class for EEE481/591 and Signals & Systems.- Developed Arduino device drivers, custom Simulink blocks using S-functions and lab manuals for students.- Taught implementation of feedback control and state-estimation algorithms towards building real-time embedded targets using MATLAB &.

Tempe, AZ

- Developed an automatic PID controller tuning algorithm using a loop-shaping approach for discrete-time systems.- Designed a discrete-time Glover-MacFarlane H-infinity controller as a target loop. PID parameters were then obtained using an LMI optimization method through weighted loop-shaping such that it shared the same attractive robustness properties.

Responsibilities included maintenance and installation of computer hardware, accessories and software, and maintenance of the installed IBM AS400 server system. Maintenance and troubleshooting of the networked systems.

Taught Feedback Systems, Microprocessor and I/O Systems and Electrical Circuits courses to classes consisting of up to 40 students.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Providing logistic support to the Vice Chancellor's office. Designing, writing and publishing the annual report for the University and other clerical work.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering (Control Systems), 3.93/4.00

Activities and Societies: IEEE Graduate Professional Students' Association - GPSA Bangladeshi Students' Association - BSA

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Electrical Engineering (Control Systems), 3.87/4.00

Activities and Societies: IEEE Graduate Professional Students' Association Bangladesh Students' Association

B.Sc, Electrical And Electronics Engineering; Electrical & Electronics Engineering, 3.90/4.00

Activities and Societies: IEEE AIESECGraduated Summa Cum Laude. Was awarded the Academic Excellence scholarship throughout the 4 years of.