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Peter Zegelaar is a part-time professor in the Smart Vehicle Technology research group within the Dynamics Control department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research focuses on fundamental and applied research into advanced driver assistance systems. Zegelaar has been working on Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) with radar sensors, traffic density estimation, trajectory planning for parking, and collision avoidance using steering and braking interventions. His goal is to enhance the performance of automotive sensors and actuators through innovative software solutions, intelligent integration strategies, and sophisticated component design. He holds an MSc in mechanical engineering from Delft University of Technology, where he also conducted a PhD study on the dynamic response of tires to brake torque variations. Zegelaar has a wealth of industry experience, having worked with Robert Bosch GmbH on electronic stability control systems and served as a Technical Expert in Brake Controls at Ford Research in Aachen, Germany, prior to his current role.
Robert Bosch GmbH • Stuttgart, Germany
Worked on software system development for electronic stability control and anti-lock braking systems.
Ford Research Advanced Engineering Europe • Aachen, Germany
Served as a Technical Expert in Brake Controls.
Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands
Conducting research as part of the Smart Vehicle Technology group in the Dynamics Control department.
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