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Christofer Sundström is an Associate Professor and Docent at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering (ISY) and the Vehicular Systems (FS) research group within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research is part of the university’s strategic focus area on Transport and Mobility, where he contributes to advancing intelligent transportation systems through modeling and optimization.
His research interests lie at the intersection of vehicular electrification, control systems, and energy management. Key areas include the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles, smart charging integration with renewable energy, optimal route and speed planning, and model predictive control for hybrid and electric powertrains. His work emphasizes practical applications in collaboration with industry partners like Scania and Ragn-Sells.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying advanced control theory to real-world transportation challenges, particularly in optimizing energy use, extending battery life, and improving grid compatibility for electric fleets. His work bridges theoretical control algorithms with industrial implementation in automotive systems.
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Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, Dr. Sundström leads research in critical areas of vehicular electrification and intelligent transport systems, likely involving supervision of graduate students and participation in externally funded research projects, particularly through collaborations with Scania and Ragn-Sells.
Labs and Teams: He is an active member of the Vehicular Systems (FS) research group at Linköping University, which focuses on modeling, simulation, and control of vehicle systems. This team is central to the university’s high-profile research initiative in Transport and Mobility, working on next-generation transportation solutions.
