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Dr. Ahu Ece Hartavi Karci is a Reader and Head of the Centre for Automotive Engineering at the University of Surrey. She holds a Sustainability Fellow title from the University's Sustainability Institute and has secured over €26M in EU funding. Her research focuses on autonomous vehicles, electric/hybrid powertrains, and active magnetic bearings. She has led major projects like ESCALATE (€19M), TrustVehicle, and HADRIAN, advancing zero-emission vehicles and automated driving safety. Dr. Karci has authored 75+ publications, 3 patents, and 3 book chapters, and has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Mercedes-Benz AMG Powertrain Award (2019). She coordinates the Formula Student Electric project and has advised 3 PhD, 2 MSc, and 14 BEng/MEng students.
- Education: PhD in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (not explicitly stated but implied by career path).
Her research spans connected autonomous vehicles, energy-efficient electric machines, and control systems. Recent work includes trajectory optimization for trucks and AI-driven safety systems for Level 3 automation. She collaborates with industry leaders like Ford, Anadolu-Isuzu, and McLaren.
Key projects include ESCALATE (zero-emission HDVs), FASTEST (battery safety), and EVC1000 (in-wheel motor tech). She has coordinated 17+ national/international projects, establishing partnerships across 15 EU countries.
- Awards: Over 8 major awards including global Formula Student victories and innovation prizes.
- Grants: €26M+ in EU and industry funding; led consortia for Horizon 2020/Europe projects.
