Ramona Stefanescu, Ph.D.
About Ramona Stefanescu, Ph.D.
Ramona Stefanescu, Ph.D., is a Lead Navigation Engineer with extensive experience in autonomous driving and simulation engineering. She has held various positions in academia and industry, contributing to research and development in navigation systems and artificial intelligence.
Work at Supernal
Ramona Stefanescu serves as the Lead Navigation Engineer at Supernal, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing advanced navigation systems for autonomous vehicles. Her expertise in navigation engineering contributes to the company's mission of advancing mobility solutions. Stefanescu's work involves integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance the performance and safety of navigation systems.
Previous Experience in Autonomous Driving
Prior to her current role, Stefanescu held several significant positions in the field of autonomous driving. She worked as a Team Lead for Autonomous Driving Localization at Cyngn from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as the Autonomous Driving Localization Systems Lead at Future Mobility Corporation for seven months in 2016. Her experience also includes a role as a Senior Software Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, where she focused on autonomous driving technologies.
Education and Expertise
Stefanescu has an extensive educational background in engineering and technology. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University at Buffalo, where she also completed her Master of Science (MS) in the same field. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechatronics from the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Digital & Software Systems Engineering from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from Stanford University.
Research and Publications
During her academic career, Stefanescu made significant contributions to research in navigation and simulation. She pioneered a framework for fidelity simulations and innovative statistical analysis during her PhD, which was utilized for hazard analysis of extreme events. She has published over 15 research papers in premier scientific journals and has presented her findings at numerous international conferences, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.
Teaching and Academic Roles
Stefanescu has held various academic positions at the University at Buffalo. She worked as a Research Assistant from 2008 to 2014 and was a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant for nine months in 2007 to 2008. These roles allowed her to contribute to the academic community while gaining valuable experience in research and education.