Mauro R.U. Salazar Villalon

Mauro R.U. Salazar Villalon is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and co-affiliated with the Eindhoven AI Systems Institute (EAISI). He obtained his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from ETH Zurich, followed by a Ph.D. from ETH Zurich in collaboration with Ferrari Formula 1. After postdoctoral work at Stanford's Autonomous Systems Lab, he joined TU/e in 2020.

• Educational Background:
  • B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich (with Ferrari F1)

His research focuses on optimization models for cyber-socio-technical systems, addressing challenges in mobility, pandemics, and material design. He develops methods for sustainable transportation systems, including incentive schemes for user behavior alignment.

Recent trends in his publications span hydrogen-based hybrid aero engines, ride-pooling network flows, battery-electric truck infrastructure, and electric vehicle powertrain optimization. His work integrates advanced mathematical modeling with real-world applications.

• Scientific Awards:
  • ETH Medal (Master & PhD theses)
  • Best Student Paper Awards (2018, 2022)
  • Best Teacher Award (2021)
  • Nominated for TU/e Young Researcher Award (2022)
  • IEEE VPPC 2024 Best Paper Award

He contributes to projects like Model Predictive Pandemic Control and National Growth Fund initiatives, while teaching courses on powertrain design, engineering optimization, and optimal control. Collaborations extend to Stanford University and the Ferrari Formula 1 team.