Saeid Habibi

Dr. Saeid Habibi is a Tier I Canada Research Chair and a full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University. He leads the Centre for Mechatronics and Hybrid Technologies (CMHT), specializing in advanced automotive research, including battery management systems, autonomous driving, and electric vehicle technologies. His research focuses on control systems, state estimation, and fault detection/diagnosis, with applications in automotive, aerospace, and robotics sectors.

Education:

• B.Sc. (Hons) in Control Engineering, University of Dundee, 1986
• Ph.D. in Control Engineering, University of Cambridge, 1990

Research Interests:

Dr. Habibi’s work spans control systems, hybrid vehicles, battery management, and mechatronics. He has pioneered the Smooth Variable Structure Filter (SVSF) for state estimation and fault detection. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges academia and industry, with collaborations in automotive electrification, fluid power, and actuation systems. Key projects include the development of prognostic tools for battery health and the creation of advanced test equipment commercialized globally.

Key Contributions:

• Founder and CEO of EECOMOBILITY Inc., a startup focused on AI-driven vehicle diagnostics.
• Director of the CMHT lab, which houses cutting-edge automotive research facilities.
• Recipient of prestigious awards, including the ASME and CSME Fellowships, and multiple NSERC grants.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2022 Dean’s Doctoral Mentoring Honour Roll
• 2015 ASME Fellowship
• 2012 IEEE Transportation Electrification Best Paper Prize

Teaching & Mentorship:

Dr. Habibi teaches advanced courses in mechatronics and hybrid vehicle design. He has mentored over 100 graduate students, many of whom now hold leadership roles in industry and academia. His NSERC CREATE initiative promotes interdisciplinary education in vehicle electrification.

Labs & Partnerships:

CMHT collaborates with industry leaders like Ford, Honda, and Bombardier, focusing on electrified powertrains, battery diagnostics, and autonomous systems. The lab supports large-scale projects funded by NSERC and Ontario’s Research Fund.