Last Updated: May 6th, 2023

New website: hmzaanwr.github.io

Advanced Coursework:

• Systems: Powertrain Dynamics, Powertrain Control, Intelligent Control, Control and Optimization of Cyber-Physical-Human Networks (page), Sliding Mode Control, State-Space Design, Digital Control Systems, Embedded Systems;
• Applied: Simulation Techniques for Dynamic System Analysis and Design, Topics in Advanced Machine Learning, Data Analysis through Optimal Transport, Robot Motion Planning (page), Computer Vision, Helicopter Aerodynamics, Autonomous Navigation for Flying Robots (page)
• Mathematics: System Optimization Methods, Game Theory for Multi-Agent Systems (page), Applied Probability, Information Theory, Linear Algebra, Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I-II;

Current Projects:

• Dynamic Powertrain Control Optimization for Hybrid Electric Medium Duty Trucks
• Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers based Distributed Stochastic Variational Inference – extension to a network of learners [Draft: arXiv]

Research Interests:

• Automotive Research: Mixed-integer optimal powertrain control problems, Optimal energy management of hybrid electrified vehicles, Route Optimization for Urban Pickup-and-Delivery Fleets, Cyber-security Assured Control in Automotive, Blockchain in Connected Trucks
• Machine Learning: Big Data, Deep Learning, Stochastic Variational Inference, Natural Language Processing
• Robotics & Vision: Agricultural Robotics, Constructional Robotics, 3D Sensing & Estimation, Autonomous Mapping and Navigation, Vision based Control