Summary
Foad Hajiaghajani is a Tech Specialist Software Engineer focused on AD/ADAS perception, currently advancing localization, mapping, and tracking at Lucid Motors. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo and brings eight years of experience building robotic and embedded software that tightly integrates LiDAR, cameras, GNSS/IMU, and mobile connected systems. His background spans academic research and production engineering—from leading autonomous driving projects at the CAVAS lab to developing optimization algorithms for IoT and 5G during graduate research. Known for translating sensor fusion research into deployable perception stacks, he pairs rigorous publication‑grade research with hands‑on systems engineering. Based in San Francisco, he combines deep domain expertise in perception with practical experience shipping AD/ADAS software in automotive environments.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Amirkabir University of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at University at Buffalo
English, Spanish