معرفی
Dr. Qilun Zhu is an Associate Research Professor at Clemson University's Department of Automotive Engineering. His research focuses on optimal control and estimation of automotive powertrain systems, vehicle dynamics, and autonomous driving technologies. He integrates cross-domain solutions for future mobility systems using rapid prototyping techniques.
Dr. Zhu teaches courses in Advanced and Electrified Powertrains and Automotive Control Systems. He earned his B.S. from Jilin University (2010), M.S.E. from Cornell University (2011), and Ph.D. from Clemson University (2015).
His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on predictive control strategies for thermal management and energy optimization in electrified and autonomous vehicles. Recent work emphasizes reinforcement learning applications and model-based control of power electronics.
Honors include:
- 2019 SAE Young Professional Technical Paper Competition
- Best Paper award at the 2014 American Control Conference
Dr. Zhu serves on technical committees including the Automotive and Transportation Systems Technical Committee and Automotive Controls Technical Committee, and as associate editor for IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications.
