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Chris Brace is a Professor of Automotive Propulsion and Deputy Director of the Powertrain Vehicle Research Centre at the University of Bath. His work focuses on advanced measurement, analysis, and control of multi-cylinder engine systems under dynamic conditions, with extensive collaboration with industry leaders like Ford Motor Company and Jaguar LandRover. He contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in sustainable mobility and low-emission propulsion systems.
- Education: Sandwich degree at University of Bath (1990), PhD (1996).
Research interests encompass powertrain systems, internal combustion engines, hybrid electric vehicles, battery technology, and low-emission propulsion. His projects integrate nonlinear control systems, fault-tolerant designs, and data-driven validation architectures.
Recent publications highlight advancements in emission control algorithms, adaptive critic networks for rotary engines, fault-tolerant motor control, and battery parameter modeling. These works reflect trends in automotive electrification, hybrid systems, and environmental sustainability.
- Supervision: Supervised PhD research on hybrid electric vehicle control strategies (Christopher Vagg, 2015).
Grants & Projects include Innovate UK-funded initiatives like Battery Integrated Wing (2025–2028) and EPSRC-supported JLR Prosperity Partnership (2021–2026). He also leads the IAAPS Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems.
- Key Collaborations: Ford Motor Company, Jaguar LandRover, West of England Combined Authority.
