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Dr. Yan Chen is an Associate Professor in Engineering at The Polytechnic School, Arizona State University (ASU), where he founded and directs the Dynamic Systems and Control Laboratory (DSCL). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University (2013), an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University (2009), and dual M.S. and B.S. degrees in Control Science and Engineering (with honors) from Harbin Institute of Technology, China (2006, 2004).
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2013
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, 2009
- M.S., Control Science and Engineering (Honors), Harbin Institute of Technology, China, 2006
- B.S., Control Science and Engineering (Honors), Harbin Institute of Technology, China, 2004
Dr. Chen's research spans multiple critical areas in modern vehicle technology, with primary focus on design, modeling, estimation, control, optimization, and safety of dynamic systems. His work specifically targets connected and automated ground vehicles, electric/hybrid vehicles, multi-agent mobile systems, energy systems, and mechatronic applications. Recent research has emphasized tire blowout modeling and control, vehicle safety systems, and flocking control for multi-vehicle coordination. His laboratory actively develops innovative control frameworks that integrate machine learning with traditional control methods to enhance vehicle safety and performance.
Analysis of Dr. Chen's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on safety-critical control systems for automated vehicles, particularly focusing on tire blowout scenarios, vehicle flocking behavior, and multi-agent coordination. His work increasingly integrates learning-based approaches with traditional control theory, demonstrating a shift toward more adaptive and robust control frameworks. The research spans both theoretical developments in control theory and practical applications in automotive systems, with growing attention to satellite-based localization and energy management for electric vehicles.
- 2020 SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award
- 2019 DSCC Automotive and Transportation Systems Best Paper Award
- NSF-PFI grant on Development and Integration of Tire Blowout Modeling and Control in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (2024)
Dr. Chen has successfully advised multiple graduate students, including recent PhD graduate Dr. Ao Li who joined General Motors. His research has been generously funded by major federal agencies including NSF, DOE, ONR, and ACA, as well as industrial partners such as General Motors, Intel, SRP, and MathWorks. Current research projects focus on tire blowout modeling, vehicle safety systems, and automated vehicle coordination. He serves as Associate Editor for several prestigious journals including IFAC Mechatronics and IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, and chairs the ASME Automotive and Transportation Systems Technical Committee.
The Dynamic Systems and Control Laboratory (DSCL) at ASU is a thriving research environment focused on cutting-edge vehicle control systems. The lab actively recruits 1-2 PhD students annually with strong backgrounds in vehicle dynamics, control theory, and optimization. Current research directions include tire blowout modeling, vehicle safety systems, multi-agent coordination (flocking control), and energy optimization for electric vehicles. The lab maintains strong industry connections, particularly with automotive companies like General Motors, ensuring research relevance to real-world applications.
