Sergio Mendoza
About Sergio Mendoza
Sergio Mendoza is a Senior Manager at Exponent and serves as Vice Chair for the IEEE P2686 Battery Management Systems in Energy Storage Applications. He has extensive experience in battery management and control systems, with a background that includes roles at General Motors and a strong academic foundation in mechanical engineering.
Current Role at IEEE
Sergio Mendoza serves as the Vice Chair for the P2686 Battery Management Systems in Energy Storage Applications at IEEE. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development and standardization of battery management systems within the energy storage sector.
Work at Exponent
Sergio Mendoza has held multiple positions at Exponent, including Senior Manager since 2023, Manager from 2022 to 2023, and Associate from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Exponent spans various roles focused on engineering and management, with a total of over four years of experience at the organization.
Experience at General Motors
Mendoza worked at General Motors in several capacities, including Battery Controls Software Lead Engineer and Model Based Controls Engineer. His responsibilities included developing control software for propulsion batteries, optimizing fuel consumption, and executing tests for battery systems. His work contributed to meeting EPA emission requirements through model-based control strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sergio Mendoza holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, where he also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in the same field. He completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Memphis. Additionally, he has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from The University of Memphis, showcasing a diverse educational background.
Publications and Research Contributions
Mendoza has authored several publications, including works on optimal trajectory shaping for thermal and electrochemical model parameter identification and methods for estimating the state of health (SOH) of lithium-ion batteries. His research contributions focus on advancing the understanding and management of battery systems and their performance.