Faculty & Research

J. Christian Gerdes

J. Christian Gerdes

 
Title:Associate Professor
Department(s):Mechanical Engineering
Affiliation(s):Director, Center for Automotive Research at Stanford (CARS); Co-Director, Center for Design Research
Location:Terman 540
Mail Code:4021
Phone:650.723.4287       
Fax:650.723.3521
E-mail: gerdes@cdr.stanford.edu
URL: http://ddl.stanford.edu/
Administrator: Jennifer Rahn

Research Statement

Professor Gerdes' research centers on the application of dynamic modeling to problems in nonlinear control, estimation and diagnostics. Specific areas of interest include the development of driver assistance systems for lane keeping and collision avoidance, modeling and control of novel combustion processes for Internal Combustion engines and diagnostics for automotive drive-by-wire systems. Prior to joining Stanford, Professor Gerdes was the project leader for vehicle dynamics at the Vehicle Systems Technology Center of Daimler-Benz Research and Technology North America. His work at Daimler focused on safety analysis and simulation-based design of heavy trucks for the Freightliner Corporation.

Degrees

Degree Discipline Year School
PhD Mechanical Engineering 1996 UC Berkeley

Publications

Publication TitleAuthor(s)/Speaker(s)Open Document
Modeling cycle-to-cycle dynamics and mode transition in HCCI engines with variable valve actuation Gerdes, J, et. al.
Consistent nonlinear estimation of longitudinal tire stiffness and effective radius Gerdes, J, et. al.
Modification of vehicle handling characteristics via steer-by-wire Gerdes, J, et. al.
Consistent nonlinear estimation of longitudinal tire stiffness and effective radius Gerdes, J, et. al.
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Academic Honors & Awards

Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, 2002.
Best Paper Award, 6th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC 2002). With Jihan Ryu and Eric J. Rossetter.
National Science Foundation CAREER award, 2002-2007.
Frederick Emmons Terman Fellowship, 1998-2001.