Summary
Nima Lotfi is an Associate Professor and control systems researcher with nine years of academic experience focused on control and estimation theory applied to mechatronics, robotics, renewable energy, and electrified/autonomous transportation. He combines hands-on motor control and embedded systems expertise (dspic, dSPACE, Arduino, Android) with a strong publication and teaching record at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His background includes industry experience at Tesla’s Powertrain Architecture and Controls division and leadership of powertrain and vibration-isolation projects, giving him practical insight into vehicle electrification challenges. Nima’s work bridges theoretical control design and real-time implementation, often leveraging rapid prototyping platforms for experimental validation. He holds a Ph.D. from Missouri S&T and advanced degrees from Sharif University and Sahand University of Technology. Colleagues describe him as an engineer-scholar who translates complex estimation algorithms into deployable embedded solutions.
9 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly known as Missouri-Rolla)
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's Degree at Sahand University of Technology
Master's Degree, Master's Degree at Sharif University of Technology
Azerbaijani, Turkish, English, Persian