Dr. Johannes Betz

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Biography

Prof. Johannes Betz holds the Rudolf Mößbauer Professorship at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in the Chair of Autonomous Vehicle Systems. His research focuses on software development for autonomous vehicles, including the creation of innovative algorithms for environment perception, path planning, and control. These systems are designed to interact with humans while ensuring safety and efficiency in complex and uncertain environments. Prof. Betz also emphasizes the importance of data generation and validation for algorithms using simulation environments and real vehicle platforms. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science in automotive engineering from Coburg University of Applied Sciences and the University of Bayreuth, respectively. Prof. Betz completed his PhD at TUM in 2019 and subsequently worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. Notably, he founded the TUM Autonomous Motorsport Team, which successfully competed in autonomous racing events. Prof. Betz is recognized for his significant contributions to the field, including several prestigious awards in autonomous vehicle competitions and research. His expertise encompasses the intersection of robotics, decision-making algorithms, and ethical implications in autonomous driving.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • USA

Worked at xLab for Safe Autonomous Systems.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Technical University of Munich • Germany

Conducted research at the Chair of Automotive Engineering.

Awards

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IEEE Young Professional Travel Fellowship

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1st Place

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Paper Award

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Young Author Award

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1st Place