Charlotte Lowey
About Charlotte Lowey
Charlotte Lowey is a Senior Safety Engineer at Motional, where she has worked since June 2022. She has a strong academic background in aerospace and mechanical engineering, holding a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Motional
Charlotte Lowey has been employed at Motional as a Senior Safety Engineer since June 2022. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the safety of autonomous vehicle systems. Her position involves the application of engineering principles to assess and mitigate risks associated with self-driving technology. She continues to work in Boston, Massachusetts, contributing to the advancement of safe autonomous transportation solutions.
Education and Expertise
Charlotte Lowey holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2017 to 2022. Prior to her PhD, she earned a Master’s Degree in the same field from MIT from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering from Queen Mary, University of London from 2012 to 2015. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and research methodologies.
Background
Charlotte Lowey has a diverse professional background that includes significant experience in research and engineering. She worked as a Research Assistant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Space Systems Lab from 2015 to 2017 and again from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at MIT in 2017. Her early career included an internship at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2019, where she focused on mission design and navigation.
Research Interests
Charlotte Lowey's research interests include design optimization under uncertain operating conditions, probabilistic performance metrics, and responsive maneuvering. These areas of focus reflect her commitment to advancing the field of aerospace engineering and improving the safety and efficiency of engineering designs in complex environments.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at Motional, Charlotte Lowey gained varied experience in different capacities. She worked as a Library Shelver at Queen Mary, University of London from 2012 to 2015 and as a Front of House Manager at Assembly Theatre in Edinburgh for a year. Her roles in academia and industry have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of engineering and safety practices.