Changfu Zou

Changfu Zou is an Associate Professor in Control Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology, affiliated with the Automatic Control Research Unit. He specializes in modeling and automatic control of energy storage systems, particularly lithium-ion batteries, with significant industry collaborations including Volvo Cars, Volvo Trucks, Polestar, Scania, and CEVT AB.

• PhD in Automation and Control Engineering from the University of Melbourne
• Visiting Researcher at University of California, Berkeley (2015–2016)

His research integrates machine learning with electrochemical models to enhance battery performance in electric vehicles and energy systems. Key projects include predictive control for fast charging, digital twin development, and grid-integrated EV charging optimization.

Recent publications focus on multi-phase battery modeling, thermal management, and health-aware charging algorithms. He supervises projects funded by the European Commission, Swedish Research Council, and Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Awards

• IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Best Vehicular Electronics Paper Award
• IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification Prize Paper Award
• IEEE VTS Climate Challenge Award
• Nordic Energy Challenge Award

As Associate Editor for journals like IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology and iScience, he contributes to editorial oversight in transportation and energy systems.