As autonomous vehicles (AVs) reshape the future of mobility, staying ahead of evolving regulatory frameworks is crucial for researchers, startups, and SMEs to safely and effectively bring AV technology to market. These regulations not only impact the development and deployment of AV systems but also define the standards for safety, data privacy, and cybersecurity. By understanding and navigating these regulatory challenges, innovators can unlock new opportunities while ensuring public trust and compliance.Join us to explore how researchers, startups, and SMEs can navigate the complex regulatory landscape of autonomous vehicles. This session will provide actionable insights into leveraging regulatory innovations such as sandboxes, building public trust in AV technology, and ensuring robust data security measures. Whether you're looking to commercialize AV solutions or stay informed on the latest regulatory trends, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to succeed in this evolving industry.The webinar series is part of a pathway designed to facilitate the acceleration of your technologies and innovations to market. Take your innovative ideas from here and put them to work in upcoming workshops and bootcamps to push your vision for research to revenue in 2024.
In his current role, his day-to-day responsibilities include strategy and execution of automation and safety technologies for Oshkosh products. Prior to this, he has served in various technical leadership roles for ADAS and autonomy in Navistar and Bendix, delivering best-in-class solutions to customers in both areas for both organisations. After receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech, his strong technical curiosity led him to pursue graduate school at Virginia Tech in the area of vehicle dynamics.
Brendan is an ASME Fellow and associate editor for the SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles and has authored numerous technical papers, reports, patents and presentations in topics related to advanced technologies for ground vehicles. For his technical participation and leadership in the industry, he received the SAE Foundation/DENSO Young Industry Leadership Award in 2019 and the SAE Forest R. McFarland Award in 2012. In 2023, he was recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the National Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi. A lifelong advocate of continuous learning and improvement, Brendan has always sought to create a better world with STEM initiatives.
Graduated from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) with a Doctorate degree in Quality and Productivity Improvement (Statistic Department) in 2003. He is a statistician with a bachelor’s degree in Statistics from University Putra Malaysia and a Master’s degree in Quality Management (QPI) from UKM. Since the beginning of his tertiary education, Dr. Suresh has been actively involved in continual systems improvement activities.
As a certified Lead Auditor, Dr. Suresh brings a wealth of regional knowledge and experience. He has extensive expertise in Quality Management (ISO 9001), Data Management, Industry 4.0 Capitalization Assessment, Auditing, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
With a total of 25 years of working experience, he has also authored the book “Fact, Lies and Quality Management”.
Ts. DDr. Saiful Anuar Abu Bakar is a distinguished academic and researcher at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), with expertise in mechanical engineering, specialising in vehicle dynamics, electric and hybrid vehicles, autonomous systems, and underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROV). He holds dual PhDs in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Tokai University, Japan, and Mechanical Engineering from UTM.
His research portfolio includes system design and integration, hardware-in-loop (HIL) systems, CAD/CAE, microcontroller-based applications, and notably, the development of autonomous vehicle simulators. He has led significant projects in electric vehicle conversions and advanced automotive technologies. In addition to serving as the Head of the Automotive Program at UTM, and he is also a full-time Research Fellow at the Automotive Development Centre in UTM.
He has published extensively in high-impact journals and holds several patents and Industrial Design related to vehicle suspension systems and ROVs. His work in research and consultancy has contributed to advancements in automotive engineering, particularly in vehicle dynamics and simulation technologies, enhancing both academic understanding and practical industry applications.
A distinguished researcher with an impressive background in Electrical-Mechatronic Engineering. He excelled during his first degree, receiving nominations for the Vice-Chancellor Award and Dean’s List from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. After a successful career at Intel Microelectronics Sdn Bhd, he specialised in Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Development, earning a Doctoral Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2015.
At UMPSA, Dr. Aizzat has taken on various management roles, including Head of Program for the UMPSA-HKA Germany Mechatronics Engineering Program and Head of Program for
Mechatronic Engineering. Notably, he is a founding member of the Smart Campus Autonomous Vehicle Project at UMPSA, showcasing the potential of autonomous technology while nurturing human talent in Malaysia. Currently, he leads the Robotic Research Network at UMPSA.
His expertise in robotic fundamentals and programming, including ROS, robotic system modelling, ROS2, C, C++, and Python, has driven his pioneering research. As an academician, he shares his knowledge through lectures, training sessions, and expert advisory roles in various entities, inspiring the next generation of engineers, researchers, and the local community.