Nasser Lashgarian Azad

Electric; Emissions Control; Hybrid; Multi-disciplinary Optimization

Dr. Azad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo, as well as the Director of the Smart Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems Lab (SHEVS). 

Research Expertise

  • Modeling, model reduction methods, simulation, sensitivity analysis techniques, design and optimal control of advanced vehicle components and systems
  • Novel model-based design tools for automotive systems
  • Optimization of power management strategies for hybrid vehicles
  • Speed trajectory control for fuel optimal driving

Department Profile

Smart Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems Lab (SHEVS)

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