Expert in Mechatronics and Automotive Systems at Chalmers University of Technology
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Chalmers University of TechnologyJonas Fredriksson is a Professor of Mechatronics at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. Born in 1972, he obtained his PhD in control engineering from Chalmers in 2002, focusing on automotive powertrain control. After working in industry at SEMCON and Volvo Cars, he returned to academia in 2003 as an Assistant Professor at Chalmers. He became a Senior Lecturer in 2007, Docent in Mechatronics in 2008, and full Professor in 2017. Fredriksson's research centers on modeling, control, and simulation of dynamic systems, particularly automotive systems. His work encompasses hybrid electric vehicles, vehicle dynamics control, automotive active safety, and self-driving vehicles. With 20 years of teaching experience, he is involved in both undergraduate and graduate-level courses at Chalmers, where he is known for his engaging teaching style and responsiveness to student needs. Fredriksson's career exemplifies the integration of academic research with practical industry applications in the rapidly evolving field of automotive engineering and mechatronics.