BATT CAVE
Electrifying Experts
Amir Ghasemi
By Eric Butterman
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Amir Ghasemi has long looked at engineering from the inside out. In the case of autonomous vehicles, however, an objective view from the outside in is equally important. His ability to look both ways is evident in the specialized expertise he brings to BATT CAVE.
Amid a growing focus on autonomous vehicles, he emphasizes the need for meticulous examination of their influence on traffic, particularly when coexisting with human-powered vehicles. “I’m devising traffic management strategies for advanced networks that include a mix of autonomous and human-driven vehicles,” he said. “Crucial to strategically mitigating traffic congestion is crafting learning-enabled algorithms that model potential interactions among the various types of vehicles sharing the road at a given time.”
Ghasemi, who received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2023 to support research in the area of human-robot interaction, also focuses on what is happening inside autonomous vehicles.
“We’re investigating the ways humans engage with intelligent automation systems within assisted driving technology, exploring the best times and methods for transitioning control between the automation system and the human driver,” he said.
‘Finding a location for this project posed some difficulties since we needed to run a train indoors. BATT CAVE provides the support and resources we need, including the necessary space, high-voltage power and, most importantly, help from the faculty.’
– Daniel Saraphis, Ph.D. student, mechanical engineering
Meet the BATT CAVE Team
Groundbreaking research, curriculum and collaborations are fueling North Carolina’s ascent as a hub for EV and battery production. BATT CAVE researchers — and their graduate students — are driving solutions regarding next-generation batteries for vehicles, smart cities and intelligent systems.
Tiefu Zhao
Power Transformer
Artur Wolek
Remote Controller
Anthony Bombik
Battery Authority
Lin Ma
Element Investigator
ELECTRIFYING INNOVATION
Batt Cave: Electrifying Experts
Amir Ghasemi
By Eric Butterman
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Amir Ghasemi has long looked at engineering from the inside out. In the case of autonomous vehicles, however, an objective view from the outside in is equally important. His ability to look both ways is evident in the specialized expertise he brings to BATT CAVE.
Amid a growing focus on autonomous vehicles, he emphasizes the need for meticulous examination of their influence on traffic, particularly when coexisting with human-powered vehicles. “I’m devising traffic management strategies for advanced networks that include a mix of autonomous and human-driven vehicles,” he said. “Crucial to strategically mitigating traffic congestion is crafting learning-enabled algorithms that model potential interactions among the various types of vehicles sharing the road at a given time.”
Ghasemi, who received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2023 to support research in the area of human-robot interaction, also focuses on what is happening inside autonomous vehicles.
“We’re investigating the ways humans engage with intelligent automation systems within assisted driving technology, exploring the best times and methods for transitioning control between the automation system and the human driver,” he said.
‘Finding a location for this project posed some difficulties since we needed to run a train indoors. BATT CAVE provides the support and resources we need, including the necessary space, high-voltage power and, most importantly, help from the faculty.’
– Daniel Saraphis, Ph.D. student, mechanical engineering
Meet the BATT CAVE Team
Groundbreaking research, curriculum and collaborations are fueling North Carolina’s ascent as a hub for EV and battery production. BATT CAVE researchers — and their graduate students — are driving solutions regarding next-generation batteries for vehicles, smart cities and intelligent systems.
Tiefu Zhao
Power Transformer
Artur Wolek
Remote Controller
Anthony Bombik
Battery Authority
Lin Ma
Element Investigator