Summary
Ali Borhan is a manager and research leader with nine years of industry experience driving connected, intelligent software and control systems at Cummins Corporate Research & Technology. He leads multidisciplinary teams and multi-million-dollar, DOE-funded projects that applied AI and optimal control to freight efficiency and truck platooning, blending hands-on technical depth with strategic program management. With a Ph.D. in Dynamic Systems and Control and an MBA, he bridges advanced control theory, software development, and business priorities to deliver regulated, production-ready solutions. He also teaches control systems at Purdue, serves on industry-university advisory boards, and helps shape ASME transportation initiatives, signaling a commitment to translating research into real-world impact. Colleagues rely on him for forging collaborations across national labs, universities, and industry partners to accelerate electrification and automation in freight. A less obvious strength is his sustained ability to secure and lead large, cross-organizational grants—demonstrating both technical credibility and grant-winning acumen.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) ME - Dynamic Systems and Control, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) ME - Dynamic Systems and Control at Clemson University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Administration and Management General, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Administration and Management General at Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BSc) Mechanical Engineering at University of Tehran
Master of Science (M.Sc.) ME - Dynamic Systems and Control, Master of Science (M.Sc.) ME - Dynamic Systems and Control at Sharif University of Technology