Summary
Qifeng Liu is a project manager and mechanical engineer with 13 years’ experience across automotive and robotics, currently leading projects at Galaxea after multiple powertrain and controls roles at Ford. He holds dual MS training from Georgia Tech and the University of Stuttgart and completed a Schwarzman Scholars program in global affairs, blending technical depth with strategic, cross-cultural insight. His background spans hands-on HIL calibration, motorsports powertrain controls, and hybrid vehicle calibration (including work on a Ford Ranger PHEV and a GT3 race car), plus robotics calibration from his Festo thesis. He has applied control theory and optimization in research settings—delivering practical improvements like smoother platoon behavior and fast aerodynamic parameter estimation—showing a knack for turning theory into measurable performance gains. Based in Beijing, Qifeng combines fast learning and adaptability with a clear focus on automotive and energy sectors, while also bringing interdisciplinary experience from international exchanges and motorsports. Colleagues describe him as open-minded and impact-driven, frequently bridging detailed engineering work with project-level coordination.
13 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University
Exchange Program Mechanical Engineering, Exchange Program Mechanical Engineering at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering at University of Stuttgart
Master's degree Global Affairs, Master's degree Global Affairs at Schwarzman Scholars
Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
Chinese, English, German