Ondrej Vaculin

Prof. Ondrej Vaculin, Ph.D., is a Professor at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI), specializing in passive vehicle safety, mechatronic systems, and automated driving. He joined THI in 2018 and previously held roles at TÜV SÜD Prague (2008–2018) as Vice President for Safety and Security in Automotive, and as a researcher at Czech Technical University (2005–2008) and DLR Oberpfaffenhofen (2000–2005). His research focuses on enhancing vehicle safety through advanced simulation, sensor integration, and machine learning applications.

Education: Ph.D. in Mechanics of Solids, Deformable Bodies and Continua from Czech Technical University in Prague (2001), and a degree in Technical Cybernetics from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the same university (1991). His work bridges theoretical research and practical implementation, addressing challenges in automated driving systems, crash simulation, and human body diversity in safety design.

Research interests include passive safety systems, autonomous vehicle dynamics, and infrastructure integration for safety enhancements. Recent publications emphasize collaborative smart infrastructure, sensor fusion for free space detection, and machine learning in crash detection. He actively contributes to FISITA, serving as a Council Delegate and member of technical committees.

Awards/memberships: Active in FISITA, holding leadership roles in technical committees. No explicit awards listed, though his contributions to automotive safety standards are notable.

Grants and advising: While no specific grants or students are detailed, his extensive industry and academic collaborations (e.g., IN2Lab testing field projects) highlight his role in applied research and development.