Amitai Bin Nun
About Amitai Bin Nun
Amitai Bin Nun is the Team Lead for Autonomous Vehicle Driving Policy at Motional, where he has worked since 2020. He has an extensive academic background in Physics and Mathematics, holding degrees from prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania.
Work at Motional
Amitai Bin Nun serves as the Team Lead for Autonomous Vehicle Driving Policy at Motional, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he represents the company at various government and industry forums, working to foster collaborations with other companies and government entities. His responsibilities include leading safety, engineering, and business analysis to guide leadership decisions regarding operational routes and system capabilities. He has developed risk frameworks for autonomous vehicle behavior, which are essential for the commercial launch of driverless vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Amitai Bin Nun has an extensive educational background in physics and mathematics. He earned a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He also holds an M.A.St. in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Cambridge, completed in 2007. His undergraduate studies were at Yeshiva University, where he received a B.A. in Physics and Mathematics from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he studied at Columbia University for one year in 2004-2005.
Professional Background
Amitai Bin Nun has held various positions in academia and industry. He worked as a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University's Center for Astrophysics for two months in 2014. He served as an Associate in the Science, Technology and Public Policy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government from 2014 to 2016. His experience also includes a role as a Senior Associate at KPMG US and as a Vice President for Autonomous Vehicles at Securing America's Future Energy from 2016 to 2020. He has also held positions at the U.S. Department of Energy and Yeshiva University.
Research and Publications
Amitai Bin Nun has contributed to the field of autonomous vehicle technology through numerous published papers and patents. His research focuses on developing frameworks and policies that enhance the safety and operational capabilities of autonomous vehicles. His work has implications for the commercial viability of driverless technology, addressing both engineering challenges and regulatory considerations.