Bala Balasingam is a Professor at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Engineering, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of electrical engineering, human factors, and autonomous systems. His work focuses on battery management systems, cognitive load assessment, and the human aspects of automated driving. Collaborating with the Faculty of Human Kinetics, he addresses challenges related to driver distraction and vigilance in autonomous vehicles. Research interests include battery parameter estimation, real-time state-of-charge tracking, and thermal management of lithium-ion batteries. His team employs advanced methods such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Kalman filtering, and machine learning for battery diagnostics. In human factors, his studies utilize eye-tracking and biometric sensors to evaluate cognitive workload during complex tasks like vehicle takeovers in automated systems. Key contributions include novel approaches to battery internal resistance estimation, optimized charging algorithms, and validation frameworks for battery management systems. His recent work explores the integration of portable devices in automated driving systems and the impact of cognitive load on driver performance. Collaborations span engineering and kinesiology domains, emphasizing practical applications in transportation and energy sectors. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects combining electrical engineering and human kinetics expertise, with a focus on real-world applications in automotive and industrial automation.













