张玉新
About 张玉新
Zhang Yuxin serves as the Automated Driving Safety Lead at DJI Automotive and is an Associate Professor at Jilin University, specializing in automotive simulation and control. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in safety standards for automated vehicles, he contributes to various international safety initiatives.
Work at DJI
Currently, the individual serves as the Automated Driving Safety Lead at DJI Automotive. In this role, they focus on ensuring the safety of automated driving technologies. Their responsibilities include overseeing safety protocols and contributing to the development of advanced automotive systems. This position has been held since 2019, marking a significant period of involvement in the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
The individual holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Vehicle Engineering from Jilin University, completed from 2012 to 2016. They also obtained a Master's degree in Intelligent Machine Laboratory from the same university, from 2009 to 2012, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Automation from 2005 to 2009. Their educational background provides a strong foundation in automotive technologies and safety systems.
Background
The individual has a diverse academic and professional background. They worked at Jilin University in various capacities, including Associate Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher in Safety Systems Engineering. They also served as an Assistant Professor and a patent technology analyst. Additionally, they gained international experience as a Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley from 2014 to 2015.
Achievements
The individual is actively involved in several technical committees and standards development. They serve as the China Technical Representative for the ISO 21448 SOTIF Standard and the ISO 3450X Series Standard, focusing on safety standards for automated vehicles. They are also a member of the SAE STPA Recommended Practices Task Force and participate as a Technical Panel Member for the UL 4600 Standard, which evaluates the safety of autonomous products.
Professional Experience
Prior to their current role at DJI, the individual worked as an AD Safety Researcher at Uisee Technology (Beijing) Ltd from 2016 to 2019. Their experience spans various roles at Jilin University, including positions in the State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control. This extensive experience in automotive safety and technology has contributed to their expertise in the field.