Jason Siegel

Jason Siegel is a Research Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. His work focuses on critical energy systems research with direct applications in automotive technology and transportation.

Dr. Siegel's research expertise spans:

• Advanced battery modeling and state of health estimation
• Control systems for hybrid electric powertrains
• Management of solid oxide and low temperature PEM fuel cells
• Safety systems for energy storage applications

His research bridges theoretical control systems with practical automotive applications, addressing fundamental challenges in electric vehicle adoption. In July 2025, Dr. Siegel led a University of Michigan research team selected as a recipient of UL Research Institutes' inaugural Discoveries in Safety Science Grants program for developing a robotic gas sensing system for battery safety in energy storage systems.

Recognition and Impact

• 2016 Control Systems Technology Award (with Stefanopoulou) for groundbreaking work on battery management systems

Dr. Siegel's research has tangible real-world impact, demonstrated through projects like Spark Electric Racing's world record-breaking all-electric bike Chronos, which was showcased at the North American International Auto Show. His work continues to advance safety, efficiency, and performance standards in electric vehicle technologies and energy storage solutions.