Natnael M. Negash, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Advanced Vehicle Intelligence and Autonomy (AVIA) Laboratory
School of Engineering and Computer Science
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About me
I am a postdoctoral research associate at Baylor University, working on a NASA University Leadership Initiative (ULI) project to develop a mobility energy coordination platform for efficient infrastructure planning to support advanced air mobility (AAM) operations. I earned my Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University in August 2024. My research delves into innovative methods for predicting and controlling vehicle behavior to mitigate risks arising from misinterpreted intentions and actions in mixed traffic scenarios. My passion for blending advanced technology with real-world applications drives my commitment to advancing smart mobility across ground and aerial applications.
Research Interests
Social-aware/interactive decision-making of AVs
Safety-critical control for autonomous vehicles
DRL for decision-making and control
Connected and automated platoon control
Drone swarm scheduling
Advanced air mobility (AAM)
Teaching Interests
Nonlinear Dynamics and Control
Linear Control Theory
Mechanics of Materials/Strength of Materials
Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics)
Feedforward and Robust Control
Introduction to System Dynamics
Introduction to Reinforcement Learning
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, 2024.
MSc., Mechanical Engineering, Addis Ababa University, 2016.
BSc., Mechanical Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University
Last Updated: April 2026
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