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Bo Chen is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She directs the Intelligent Mechatronics and Embedded Systems (IMES) Laboratory, focusing on advanced controls, optimization, and artificial intelligence for connected and autonomous vehicles, electric vehicle–smart grid integration, and smart mobility.
- PhD in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from the University of California, Davis (2005)
- Visiting Professor at Argonne National Laboratory (2014–2015, 2016)
- Sabbatical at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2022–2023)
Dr. Chen's research spans Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, and Cyber-Physical Systems. Her work includes vehicle-to-grid integration, battery control systems, and cybersecurity for automotive systems.
Recent publications highlight advancements in predictive control algorithms for hybrid vehicles, consensus-based frequency regulation, and plausibly deniable encryption systems for mobile devices. Funded by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and industry partners, her research has secured over $10 million in grants.
- ASME Fellow
- Best Paper Award (2008 IEEE/ASME MESA Conference)
- Top Cited Article Award (Journal of Computers & Graphics)
- Best Survey Paper Award (IEEE Transactions on ITS)
- Co-recipient of four Best Student Paper Awards
Dr. Chen has held leadership roles as Chair of the Technical Committee on Mechatronics and Embedded Systems (IEEE ITS Society), Chair of the ASME Design Engineering Division's Technical Committee, and Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems (2012–2019). She organized multiple international conferences and co-edited special issues on intelligent transportation systems.
