This lecture explores the evoluton of vehicles from gas-powered engines
to electric propulsion amid a growing “vehicle arms race” favouring larger,
ever more powerful cars (‘autobesuity’). It examines the environmental
impacts of combustion vehicles, motivations for electrification, and
advances in autonomous driving. The role of artificial intelligence and
machine learning in enabling self-driving systems, along with key benefits,
risks, and ethical challenges, will also be discussed.
DATE
September 18
TIME
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION
New Life Church
Lecture Details
Lecturer: Dr. Amir Khajepour
Dr. Amir Khajepour is a professor of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering and Executve Director of the Waterloo Center for Automotve Research (WatCAR) at the University of Waterloo. He held the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Mechatronic Vehicle Systems from 2008 to 2022 and the Senior NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada)/General Motors Industrial Research Chair in Holistic Vehicle Control from 2017 to 2022. His work includes over 600 publications, 30 patents, extensive student training, technology transfers, and startups.
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