Alex Cunningham
About Alex Cunningham
Alex Cunningham is a Lead Robotics Engineer at May Mobility, with extensive experience in robotics and engineering across several prestigious institutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and has worked in various roles, including positions at Toyota Research Institute and the University of Michigan.
Work at May Mobility
Alex Cunningham has been serving as the Lead Robotics Engineer at May Mobility since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing the company's autonomous vehicle technology. His work contributes to the development of innovative solutions in the field of mobility, particularly in enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous systems.
Education and Expertise
Alex Cunningham holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, which he completed from 2008 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in the same field from Georgia Institute of Technology between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2004 to 2008.
Background
Before joining May Mobility, Alex Cunningham accumulated extensive experience in various research and engineering roles. He worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2013. He also held positions at MITRE as a Technical Coop in 2006, University of Michigan as a Research Investigator in 2016, and Toyota Research Institute as both an Autonomy Researcher and Senior Research Scientist from 2016 to 2021.
Professional Experience
Alex Cunningham has a diverse professional background in robotics and autonomous systems. His roles include serving as a Post-doctoral Research Scientist at the University of Michigan from 2013 to 2015, where he further developed his research expertise. His experience spans over a decade, with significant contributions to the field of robotics and autonomous vehicle technology.