Publications Coming Soon...

Rongfei Li, Francis Assadian, Iman Soltani Bozchalooi

Design and Simulation of Vehicle Motion Tracking System Using Youla Controller Output Observer

Control Practice

[currently under review]

 

Publications from Current Members

Trevor Vidano, Francis Assadian, Nihal Gulati

Artificially Intelligent Active Safety Systems

Chapter in AI-enabled Technologies for Autonomous and Connected Vehicles pp 213-254 (2022)

[DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-06780-8_8]

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Ehsan Arasteh, Francis Assadian

New Robust Control Design of Brake-by-Wire Actuators

Chapter in Advanced Applications of Hydrogen and Engineering Systems in the Automotive Industry (2020)

[DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.94581] 

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Ehsan Arasteh, Francis Assadian, Louis Filipozzi

Algorithm to Generate Target for Anti-Lock Braking System using Wheel Power

Journal of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (2020)

[DOI: 10.31579/jmae.2020/002]

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D. Jordan McCrone, Ehsan Arasteh, Fahad M. Jan

An Artificial Potential Field Approach to Simulate Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Controlled Vehicles

ASME 2017 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference

[DOI: 10.1115/DSCC2017-5020]

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Thesis & Dissertations

Louis Filipozzi

Next Generation Integrated Vehicle Dynamics and Controls 

PhD Dissertation, University of California, Davis, 2022

[Permalink: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/44f1m3m0]

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Ehsan Arasteh

Steering System with a Differential for Additive Active Steering and Autonomous Operation

Master's thesis, University of California, Davis, 2018

[Thesis]

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Jose Velazquez Alcantar

Investigation & Development of Vehicle Dynamics Control Frameworks for an Electric All-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Electric Vehicle 

PhD Dissertation, University of California, Davis, 2017

[ProQuest link | ResearchGate Link]

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Papers from Past Members

J. Velazquez Alcantar & F. Assadian (2019) Vehicle dynamics control of an electric-all-wheel-drive hybrid electric vehicle using tyre force optimisation and allocation, Vehicle System Dynamics, 57:12, 1897-1923, DOI: 10.1080/00423114.2019.1585556

Louis Filipozzi, Efstathios Velenis, Francis Assadian, Minimization of steering corruption during front axle torque vectoring, 2018 European Control Conference (ECC), [DOI: 10.23919/ECC.2018.8550603]

Junnian Wang, Zheng Luo, Yan Wang, Bin Yang, Francis Assadian, Coordination Control of Differential Drive Assist Steering and Vehicle Stability Control for Four-Wheel-Independent-Drive EV, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, no. 12 (2018), [DOI: 10.1109/TVT.2018.2872857]

Alcantar, J. V., Assadian, F., and Kuang, M. (April 9, 2018). "Vehicle Dynamics Control of eAWD Hybrid Electric Vehicle Using Slip Ratio Optimization and Allocation." ASME. J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 2018; 140(9): 091010. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039486

Assadian, F., Beckerman, A. K., and Velazquez Alcantar, J. (March 16, 2018). "Estimation Design Using Youla Parametrization With Automotive Applications." ASME. J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. August 2018; 140(8): 081015. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039157

J. V. Alcantar, F. Assadian and M. Kuang, "Vehicle Velocity State Estimation using Youla Controller Output Observer," 2018 Annual American Control Conference (ACC), Milwaukee, WI, 2018, pp. 2587-2592, doi: 10.23919/ACC.2018.8431594.

J. Velazquez Alcantar and F. Assadian, "Longitudinal Tire Force Estimation Using Youla Controller Output Observer," in IEEE Control Systems Letters, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 31-36, Jan. 2018, doi: 10.1109/LCSYS.2017.2722405.

Kevin R. Mallon, Francis Assadian, Bo Fu, Analysis of On-Board Photovoltaics for a Battery Electric Bus and Their Impact on Battery Lifespan, Energies (2017), [DOI: 10.3390/en10070943]

Velazquez Alcantar, J., Assadian, F., and Kuang, M., "Optimal Tire Force Control & Allocation for Longitudinal and Yaw Moment Control of HEV with eAWD Capabilities," SAE Int. J. Veh. Dyn., Stab., and NVH 1(2):220-233, 2017, https://doi.org/10.4271/2017-01-1558.

A. Beckerman, F. Assadian, C. Ma, A New Estimation Concept for Automotive Suspensions, Research supported by the Hyundai Center of Excellence in Vehicle Dynamic Systems & Control., IFAC-PapersOnLine, Volume 50, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 15622-15626, ISSN 2405-8963, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.1898.

Francis Assadian, Kevin Mallon, Bo Fu, The Impact of Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics on Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Battery Cost and Lifespan, SAE Technical Paper 2016, [DOI: 10.4271/2016-01-1289]

Othaganont, P, Assadian, F, Auger, DJ. Multi-objective optimisation for battery electric vehicle powertrain topologies. Proc IMechE, Part D: J Automobile Engineering 2016; 231: 1046–1065.

Mohan, G., Assadian, F., & Longo, S. (2013). An Optimization Framework for Comparative Analysis of Multiple Vehicle Powertrains. Energies, 6(10), 5507–5537. https://doi.org/10.3390/en6105507
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Deur, J., Ivanović, V., Assadian, F., Kuang, M., Tseng, E. H., & Hrovat, D. (2012). Bond Graph Modeling of Automotive Transmissions and Drivelines. IFAC Proceedings Volumes, 45(2), 427–432. https://doi.org/10.3182/20120215-3-at-3016.00075
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Assadian, F., Fekri, S., & Hancock, M. (2012). Hybrid electric vehicles challenges: Strategies for advanced engine speed control. 2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/ievc.2012.6183280
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Fekri, S., & Assadian, F. (2012). The role and use of robust multivariable control in hybrid electric vehicle energy management - Part II: Application. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Control Applications. https://doi.org/10.1109/cca.2012.6402740
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Fekri, S., & Assadian, F. (2012). The role and use of robust multivariable control in hybrid electric vehicle energy management - Part I: An overview. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Control Applications. https://doi.org/10.1109/cca.2012.6402739
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Shankar, R., Marco, J., & Assadian, F. (2012). Design of an optimized charge-blended energy management strategy for a plugin hybrid vehicle. Proceedings of 2012 UKACC International Conference on Control. https://doi.org/10.1109/control.2012.6334701
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Antaloae, C., Marco, J., & Assadian, F. (2012). A Novel Method for the Parameterization of a Li-Ion Cell Model for EV/HEV Control Applications. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 61(9), 3881–3892. https://doi.org/10.1109/tvt.2012.2212474
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Shankar, R., Marco, J., & Assadian, F. (2012). The Novel Application of Optimization and Charge Blended Energy Management Control for Component Downsizing within a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Energies, 5(12), 4892–4923. https://doi.org/10.3390/en5124892
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Kasac, J., Deur, J., Novakovic, B., & Kolmanovsky, I. V. (2009). A conjugate gradient-based BPTT-like optimal control algorithm. 2009 IEEE International Conference on Control Applications. https://doi.org/10.1109/cca.2009.5281028
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Deur, J., Ivanovic, V., Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2010). Modelling and Analysis of Active Differential Dynamics. ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 132(6), 1–13.
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2009 Ripaccioli, G., Bemporad, A., Assadian, F., Dextreit, C., Di Cairano, S. and Kolmanovsky, I.V. Hybrid Modeling, Identification, and Predictive Control: An Application to Hybrid Electric Vehicle Energy Management. Hybrid Systems: Computation and Contol, 5469: 321-335.
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Ivanovic´, V., Deur, J., Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2009). A Closed-Loop Strategy of Active Differential Clutch Control. ASME 2009 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Volume 2. https://doi.org/10.1115/dscc2009-2668
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Ivanović, V., Herold, Z., Deur, J., Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2009). Experimental Characterization of Wet Clutch Friction Behaviors Including Thermal Dynamics. SAE International Journal of Engines, 2(1), 1211–1220. https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-1360
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Ivanović, V., Herold, Z., Deur, J., Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2009). Experimental Characterization of Wet Clutch Friction Behaviors Including Thermal Dynamics. SAE International Journal of Engines, 2(1), 1211–1220. https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-1360
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Deur, J., Libl, D., Herold, Z., Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2009). Design and Experimental Characterization of a Magnetorheological Fluid Clutch. SAE Technical Paper Series. https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-0142
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Kasac, J., Deur, J., Novakovic, B., Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2008). Optimization of Global Chassis Control Variables. IFAC Proceedings Volumes, 41(2), 2081–2086. https://doi.org/10.3182/20080706-5-kr-1001.00353
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Deur, J., Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2008). Bond Graph Modeling and Analysis of Active Differential Kinematics. ASME 2008 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Parts A and B. https://doi.org/10.1115/dscc2008-2285
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Ivanovic´, V., Deur, J., Herold, Z., Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2008). Modeling and Experimental Validation of Active Limited Slip Differential Clutch Dynamics. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), 17. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2008-67411
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Deur, J., Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2008). Modeling of Active Differential Dynamics. Proceedings, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), 17. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2008-69248
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Deur, J., Ivanovic´, V., Petric´, J., Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2008). A Control-Oriented Model of Hydrostatic Transmission With Application on Torque Vectoring Differential Modeling. Proceedings, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), 5. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2008-67394
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Deur, J., Assadian, F., & Hancock, M. (2007). A Linearized Vehicle Dynamics Model for Global Chassis Control. Volume 16: Transportation Systems. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2007-41938
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Hancock, M., & Assadian, F. (2006). Impact of regenerative braking on vehicle stability. Proceedings, WMG Hybrid Conference, University of Warwick. https://doi.org/10.1049/cp:20060607
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Assadian, F. (2002). A comparative study of optimal linear controllers for vibration suppression. Journal of the Franklin Institute, 339(3), 347–360. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0016-0032(01)00050-3
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Nouillant, C., Assadian, F., Moreau, X., & Oustaloup, A. (2002). Feedforward and Crone Feedback Control Strategies for Automobile ABS. Vehicle System Dynamics, 38(4), 293–315. https://doi.org/10.1076/vesd.38.4.293.8285
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Patents

Soltani I. and Assadian, F., “High-throughput annotation of visual data for training neural networks used for landmark detection” patent pending, 2019.

Soltani I. and Assadian, F., “Redundant Adversarial Actuation of Vision System for Visual Servoing in Autonomous Systems”, patent pending, 2019.

Assadian, F. and Hancock, M., “Tire-Road Surface Adhesion Coefficient Estimation using Lateral Vehicle Dynamics” Patent application, Ford Global Technologies, Ford Global Technologies, Ford Ref: 2051107, January 2006.

Assadian, F. and Hancock, M., “Vehicle Yaw Stability Control with Active Differential” Patent application, Ford Global Technologies, Ford Ref:  2050343, May 2005.

Hancock, M. and Assadian, F., “Vehicle Traction Control with Active Differential” Patent application, Ford Global Technologies, Ford Ref:  2050340, May 2005.

Busch, R., Aneke, E. and Assadian, F., “Dynamic Actuator Allocation” Patent application, Patent application, Ford Global Technologies, Ford Ref:  1108240, September 2003.

 

Book Chapters

2022 Trevor Vidano, Francis Assadian, Nihal Gulati, Artificially Intelligent Active Safety Systems, Chapter in AI-enabled Technologies for Autonomous and Connected Vehicles pp 213-254 (2022), [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-06780-8_8]

2020 Ehsan Arasteh, Francis Assadian, New Robust Control Design of Brake-by-Wire Actuators, Chapter in Advanced Applications of Hydrogen and Engineering Systems in the Automotive Industry (2020), [DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.94581] 

2011 Hrovat, D., Tseng, E., Lu, J., Assadian, F., Borrelli, F. and Falcone, P.: Vehicle Controls, The Control Handbook, Second Edition, Vol. ISBN 978-1-4200-7361, CRC Press, pp. 4.

2011 Fekriasl, S. and Assadian, F.: Fast Model Predictive Control and its Application to Energy Management of Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Model Predictive Control Handbook, Vol. ISBN 978-953-307-168, Intec, pp. 8.