ICON Seminar in Autonomy: Hoseinali (Ali) Borhan (Cummins)

Time: 3:00-5:00 pm Eastern Time, November 17 (Friday), 2023

Location: MSEE 112

Zoom Link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98798335169?pwd=ZFNMdmZXendoQ1RCRDczM2dTR1RIdz09

Free coffee and snacks will be provided.

Navigating the Road to Sustainable and Efficient Decarbonization in Commercial Vehicle Fleets

Leveraging Connectivity, Automation, and AI Solutions

Abstract:

Transportation is responsible for over 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, with medium and heavy-duty vehicles accounting for more than 20% of those emissions despite making up only about 5% of vehicles on the road. Given the essential role these vehicles play in the economy through heavy load shipments and high daily mileage, it is imperative that we find sustainable solutions to mitigate their impact. As a technology company, Cummins is committed to meeting these sustainability challenges by providing a comprehensive portfolio of power solutions spanning alternative fuels, electrification, fuel cells, and advanced energy solutions. By leveraging advancements in connectivity, automation, and AI, we can drive operational efficiencies and reduce maintenance, enabling customers and end-users to achieve smarter, more resilient, and sustainable operations. In this talk, we will explore how connectivity, automation, and AI can enable a more efficient and resilient path toward decarbonized and autonomous freight transportation.                                                               

Speaker:

Dr. Ali Borhan is a connected and intelligent systems manager at Cummins Inc. with a solid background and experience in control, machine learning, and AI software and digital features development and applications. In his current position at Cummins Research and Technology, he is leading new product development projects in the area of connectivity, automation, and energy systems including next-generation control, machine learning, and AI features to enable a resilient and efficient path to the decarbonization of the commercial vehicles and freight transportation with electrification, V2X connectivity, and automation. He has over a decade of experience in controls and connectivity software product development and leadership within the industry. He has a Ph.D. in dynamic systems and control from Clemson University, SC, USA, and an M.B.A. degree from Indiana University, IN, USA. He has published more than 50 patents and research articles.

Organizers: Ziran Wang (ziran@purdue.edu), Patrick Hyun (nhyun@purdue.edu), & Tho Le (thovle@purdue.edu)