Laith Sahawneh
About Laith Sahawneh
Laith Sahawneh is a Senior Research Scientist at Motional in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in electrical and computer engineering, holding a Ph.D. from Brigham Young University and experience in various engineering roles across multiple companies and countries.
Work at Motional
Laith Sahawneh has been employed at Motional as a Senior Research Scientist since 2020. He is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he has contributed to various projects related to automated driving technology. His role involves conducting research and development to advance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Sahawneh worked at Aptiv as a Senior R&D Automated Driving Engineer from 2017 to 2019. He also held the role of Research Scientist at Aptiv from 2019 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a postdoctoral associate position at the University of Florida in 2016 and an electrical engineering role at Ellipse A/S in Abu Dhabi from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Sahawneh holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the American University of Sharjah between 2006 and 2009. His undergraduate studies were completed at Yarmouk University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1997 to 2002.
Research Contributions
During his academic career, Sahawneh served as a Research Assistant at Brigham Young University for five years, from 2011 to 2016. His work in research has focused on areas relevant to automated driving and electrical engineering, contributing to advancements in these fields.
Internships and Early Career
Sahawneh began his career with internships at the Egyptian Telephone Company and Orange in 2001. He also worked as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at Jordan University of Science and Technology for seven months in 2003. These early experiences laid the foundation for his expertise in electrical engineering and automated systems.