Mehdi Zamanipour, Ph.D.
About Mehdi Zamanipour, Ph.D.
Mehdi Zamanipour, Ph.D., is a Software Engineer 3 and Autonomy Product Owner at Torc Robotics, specializing in perception. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona and has extensive experience in vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication.
Current Role at Torc Robotics
Mehdi Zamanipour serves as Software Engineer 3 Autonomy Product Owner - Perception at Torc Robotics. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development of advanced perception algorithms. His role involves overseeing projects that enhance the capabilities of autonomous systems, focusing on the integration of perception technologies.
Previous Experience at Torc Robotics
Prior to his current role, Mehdi Zamanipour worked at Torc Robotics as a Software Engineer specializing in Perception and Sensor Fusion from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, he was involved in projects that aimed to improve the understanding of sensor data for autonomous vehicles, enhancing their operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Mehdi Zamanipour holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also completed a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering at the same institution in 2014. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Operations Research from the University of Tehran and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Sharif University of Technology.
Research and Contributions
During his career, Mehdi Zamanipour has conducted significant research in areas such as traffic signal optimization and vehicle eco-driving. He has expertise in vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) communication, which is crucial for developing intelligent transportation systems. His contributions include work as a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow and as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the Federal Highway Administration.
Professional Development
Mehdi Zamanipour enhanced his skills through the Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree Program at Udacity, which he completed from 2018 to 2019. This program provided him with advanced knowledge and practical experience in autonomous vehicle technologies, further supporting his career in the field.