Speakers of the 2026 Symposium

Abdalla Abdelrahman

RWTH Aachen

09.07.2026 | 11:00 - 11:30

5 Minute Pitch: Multi-Agent LLM Workflow for Regulatory-Driven Requirement Generation in Automotive Software Development

Fahad Alzahrani

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

09.07.2026 | 16:15 - 16:45

Numerical Analysis of Directly Injected Hydrogen into a High-Pressure Chamber

Jérémy Archier

University of Oulu

09.07.2026 | 11:30 - 12:00

A Two-Stage Framework for Assessing Turbocharging Feasibility in Hydrogen-Fueled Closed-Loop Argon Power Cycle Engines

Christian Barba

Daimler Truck AG

08.07.2026 | 16:50 - 18:00

Panel Discussion: How Can We Combine China's Automotive Momentum with German Accuracy and Precision?

Lars Bialkowski

BYD

08.07.2026 | 14:10 - 14:50

Keynote 5 + Q&A

08.07.2026 | 16:50 - 18:00

Panel Discussion: How Can We Combine China's Automotive Momentum with German Accuracy and Precision?

Wolfgang Maximilian Blaschke

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

09.07.2026 | 16:45 - 17:15

Multiphysical Modeling of a Direct Cooled Litzwire Winding for a PMSM Using Surrogate Models

Jana Pascal Bode

Mercedes-Benz AG, TU Dresden

09.07.2026 | 10:00 - 10:30

Application of Deterministic and AI-Based Methods to Accelerate the Component-Level Development Process in Electric Vehicles

Julian Borowski

IILS mbH

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: Interpretable Tire Force Modeling for Formula Student Vehicle Dynamics and Lap Time Applications

Margherita Bulgarini

Politecnico di Milano

09.07.2026 | 14:45 - 15:15

CFD Optimization of Multi-Pass Serpentine Flow Distributors for PEM Fuel Cells

Ragnar Burenius

Horse Powertrain Ltd.

08.07.2026 | 16:50 - 18:00

Panel Discussion: How Can We Combine China's Automotive Momentum with German Accuracy and Precision?

Karin Buss

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

08.07.2026 | 09:30 - 10:00

Keynote 1: 40 Years of Innovation – Launching the Next Powertrain Era

André Casal Kulzer

FKFS and IFS, University of Stuttgart

08.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:20

Welcome

08.07.2026 | 16:50 - 18:00

Panel Discussion: How Can We Combine China's Automotive Momentum with German Accuracy and Precision?

Deniz Ceylan

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Model-Based Sensitivity Study of Thermal Runaway Onset and Severity in Lithium-Ion Cells: Effects of Geometry and Thermal Boundary Conditions

Simone Costa

FPT Industrial

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: Biofuel Effect on Regeneration Capability and Soot Reactivity in SCRoF Systems

Abhik Dey

ETAS GmbH

09.07.2026 | 16:15 - 16:45

A Methodology for Ensuring the Safety of Machine Learning Models in Safety-Critical Embedded Systems

Sebastian Dressel

Bright Group

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: Electrolyser Testing: With „BRIGHT“ eyes

Timothy d’Herde

Toyota Motor Europe

08.07.2026 | 10:00 - 10:30

Keynote 2: Toyota’s Multi-Pathway Powertrain Approach Towards Carbon Neutrality

Aiman El Asad

Mercedes-Benz AG

09.07.2026 | 11:00 - 11:30

5 Minute Pitch: First Time Quality as an Indicator for Quantifying the Impact of Software Updates in Automotive Production

Amr Elgamal

RWTH Aachen University

09.07.2026 | 17:15 - 17:45

A Framework for Automating Cybersecurity Fuzz Testing of Automotive ECUs in Hardware-in-the Loop Environments

Jürgen Erhardt

Erhardt GmbH Fahrzeug + Teile

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: Mobility Concepts for Local Public Transport-Drive Systems-Car Architecture-Infrastructure-Logistics

Biagio Falbo

DIMEG University of Calabria

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: Experimental Study of Warm-up Operation in a Spark Ignition Engine Fueled with Ethanol Gasoline Blends

Gabriel Ferdigg

Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: NVPF Sodium-Ion Versus NMC and LFP Lithium-Ion Batteries in Thermal Runaway: Vent Gas Composition and Thermal Analysis

Arnd Franz

MAHLE GmbH

08.07.2026 | 12:00 - 12:40

Keynote 4: Regulatory Versus Real-World Scenarios for Global Powertrain: What’s needed for Successful Decarbonization

Sören Fuchs

IFS, University of Stuttgart

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: Trajectory Tracking Control and Stat Estimation for Highly Automated Vehicles: A System Framework Implemented on UShift II

Hugo Gabele

Hochschule Esslingen

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: LiMo 2030 - Sustainable Living and Urban Mobility Concept

Sebastian Gahm

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Experimental Validation of Automotive Ultrasonic Sensors

Thomas Gal

FKFS

09.07.2026 | 17:15 - 17:45

NOx Formation Characteristics of Lean Hydrogen Combustion Based on 3D-CFD Virtual Engine Development

Filippo Guarda

Università di Bologna

09.07.2026 | 11:30 - 12:00

A Graph Classification Approach to secure Compatibility of Software and Hardware Configurations in Distributed Automotive Systems

Pascal Hafner

BMW

09.07.2026 | 14:15 - 14:45

Systematic Investigation of Activation Mechanisms for PEM Fuel Cells

Markus Hanselmann

ETAS GmbH

09.07.2026 | 16:15 - 16:45

A Methodology for Ensuring the Safety of Machine Learning Models in Safety-Critical Embedded Systems

Roman Hasselkuss

Mercedes-Benz AG

09.07.2026 | 12:00 - 12:30

The Evolution of the Inline Six-Cylinder Diesel Engine from Mercedes-Benz

Yinzhi He

College of Automotive and Energy Engineering, Tongji University

09.07.2026 | 10:00 - 10:30

Automobile Wind Noise Source Characterization, Transmission Characteristics and Mechanism Study

Oliver Heilmann

University of Applied Sciences Ulm

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Representative Driving Cycles for Light Commercial Vehicles Based on Their Usage Profiles

Niklas-Benedict Hellmann

IFS, University of Stuttgart

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Cold Start Optimisation for M-100 Methanol Engine

Ferris Herkenrath

RWTH Aachen

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Modelling Approaches of Vehicle Induced PN / PM and Emission Reduction Strategies

Niklas Holderied

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

09.07.2026 | 11:30 - 12:00

An Application-Oriented Process Model for Selecting Uncertainty Quantification Methods in Machine Learning

Carl Hübner

Technische Universität Dresden

09.07.2026

Written only: Feasibility Study on the Mechanical Adjustment of the Vibration Behaviour of a Powertrain Test Rig for Validating Longitudinal Vehicle Shuffle

Jan D. Jacob

Werum Software & Systems AG

09.07.2026 | 14:15 - 14:45

From Wind Tunnels to an AI-Supported Data-Driven Development Ecosystem: How Software Transforms Aerodynamic Testing into a Strategic Asset

Yesha Jain

Bosch Global Software

09.07.2026 | 10:00 - 10:30

Harmonizing Generative AI and ISO 26262 for Safe and Intelligent ADAS Systems

Dejie Ji

Technische Universität Braunschweig

09.07.2026

Written only: Estimating Driver Field of View in Active Safety Systems

Cao Jing

Tongji University

08.07.2026 | 09:25 - 09:30

Greetings

Andreas Kampmeier

MMP, RWTH Aachen University

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Production-Ready Automated ECU Calibration using Residual Reinforcement Learning

Johanna Kasper

TWT GmbH

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks in Industrial Application of Truck Development

David Keerl

MANN+HUMMEL

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

Beyond Filtration: Intelligent Cabin Air Quality Solutions for Future Mobility

Michael Kleiner

Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism Baden-Württemberg

08.07.2026 | 09:20 - 09:25

Greetings

Jonas Klotsche

Technische Universität Dresden

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: Communication Interface Between an SAE Level 4 Public Transport Shuttle and a Technical Supervisor Based on VDA 5050

Johannes Knaier

KIT - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: A Model-Based, Iterative Framework for Developing Reconfigurable Validation Environments for PEMFC Systems in Mobile Applications

Paul Leonhard Kohler

Mercedes-Benz AG

09.07.2026 | 09:30 - 10:00

Route-Based Sensor-Aware Speed Planning and Safety Validation for Level-3 Automated Driving

Katja Köhler

Mercedes-Benz AG

09.07.2026 | 12:00 - 12:30

Generating Machine-Processable Specifications from Natural Language Using Large Language Models in Automotive Commissioning and Testing

Armin Kölmel

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG

09.07.2026 | 09:30 - 10:00

Sustainable Fuels for High‑Energy Power‑Tool Applications, particularly in Areas with Limited Infrastructure

Shawn Kook

The University of New South Wales

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Diesel Pilot Ignited Hydrogen Direct Injection (DPI-H2DI) Engine Technology

Lennart Kopp

Hochschule Aalen - Technik und Wirtschaft

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Development of a Digital Twin of an Electrical Powertrain in a Testbench Environment for Efficiency Estimations

Metin Korkmaz

Champion Ignition

09.07.2026 | 11:00 - 11:30

Assessment of Passive and Active Pre-Chamber Ignition Systems for Thermodynamic Efficiency Enhancement in Spark-Ignition Engines

Frank Kraemer

IBM Deutschland GmbH

09.07.2026 | 14:45 - 15:15

Building a High-Performance AI Data Infrastructure for ADAS/AD

Philipp Lavall

Technical Univ of Darmstadt

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: Efficient Testing of Vehicle-Integrated Thermal Management Systems on a Chassis Dynamometer Using an Innovative Energy Efficient Approach

Liguang LI

College of Automotive and Energy Engineering, Tongji University

09.07.2026 | 09:30 - 10:00

Active Pre-Chamber Gasoline Engines: A Pathway to Over 50% Indicated Thermal Efficiency

Xuanheng Liu

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

09.07.2026

Written only: Stakeholder-Oriented Explainability Requirements for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Automated Driving Systems: A Structured Analysis

Vitus Lüntzel

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: Cooperative Edge Extension for Automated Driving

Max Malner

Mercedes-Benz AG

09.07.2026 | 12:00 - 12:30

Key Modeling Considerations for Reliable FEM-Based Demagnetization Evaluation of IPMSM

Cristian Martinez

Technische Universität Darmstadt

09.07.2026

Written only: An Analysis and Comparison of Free-Space Detection Approaches and Their Evaluation for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Lukas Mauler

Porsche Consulting GmbH

09.07.2026 | 08:30 - 09:00

Technical Keynote: Mastering the EU Powertrain Transformation: New Business Opportunities and Ramp-up Strategies

Mohamed Amine Mejri

Technische Universität Braunschweig

09.07.2026

Written only: Impact of Network Latency on the Lateral Control in Automated Vehicle Marshalling

Sebastian Metzler

Mercedes-Benz AG

09.07.2026 | 12:00 - 12:30

Methodology for Developing a Learning-Based Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Electric Vehicles via Soft Actor-Critic (SAC) Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithm

Eduardo Esteban Micciche

Mercedes-Benz AG / TU Darmstadt

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Software-Based Vehicle Model for the Integration of Machine-Learning Solutions in Pre-Development

Ines Miller

P3 Automotive GmbH

09.07.2026

Written only: Megawatt Charging in Europe: Infrastructure Standards, Regulatory Frameworks & OEM Strategies

Gianluca Montenegro

Politecnico di Milano

09.07.2026 | 17:15 - 17:45

A Comprehensive CFD‑Driven Approach to Battery Thermal Modeling and Cooling System Optimization

Yasuo Moriyoshi

Chiba University

09.07.2026 | 16:45 - 17:15

Numerical Analysis of Pre-Ignition Factors in Hydrogen Engines

Karsten Müller

Mercedes-Benz AG

09.07.2026 | 11:30 - 12:00

Optimization of a Halbach Array for Torque Ripple Reduction in a Yokeless and Segmented Armature Axial Flux Machine

Rolf Müller

MAHLE International GmbH

09.07.2026 | 17:15 - 17:45

Short Development Times with Integrated Validation Methodology and Environment for Electric Machines

Philip Müller-Welt

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Methodology for Battery System Optimization and Evaluation Using Format Flexible Pouch Cells

Yogesh Nalam

Gamma Technologies GmbH

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: A Multiphysics Modeling Approach for Optimizing Cooling Concepts in Traction E-Motors using GT-SUITE

William Junior Nana

Volkswagen AG

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: From Road to Rig: Qualifying a Road-to-Rig Vehicle-in-the-Loop Approach for ESC-Relevant Maneuvers

Raphael Oestreicher

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

09.07.2026 | 16:15 - 16:45

Design and Prototyping of a Winding Reconfiguration System for Electric Traction Applications

Tancrède Oswald

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: Improved Efficiency of FC-Systems in Civil Engineering Applications Through Evaporative Cooling

Marcel Padubrin

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

09.07.2026 | 11:00 - 11:30

Multi-Agent LLM Pipeline for Systems Engineering Automation

09.07.2026

Written only: Vision-Language Model Training for Code Generation from Requirements and Model-Based Artifacts

Tushar A. Parulekar

Robert Bosch LLC

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: Efficient Powertrain Control via Stochastic Signal Decomposition: Utilizing ARIMA Constituents for Real-Time Knock Detection in Internal Combustion Engines

Thomas Pauer

Robert Bosch GmbH

08.07.2026 | 11:20 - 12:00

Keynote 3: Reality Check 2035 – Technology Openness - between Ambition and Application

Manuel Petzi

ILM-Ulm

09.07.2026 | 14:15 - 14:45

Simulation of Light Propagation for Autonomous Driving in Fog

Benjamin Pla

Universitat Politecnica de Valencia

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: Synergistic Integration of Advanced Combustion and Air-Path Technologies to Maximize ICE Efficiency in Hybrid Applications

Eric Pohl

German Aerospace Center (DLR eV)

09.07.2026

Written only: UMV Peoplemover: Towards a modular fully automated vehicle research platform

Balagopal Prakashkumar

Volvo

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: Stochastic Gradient Pulse Adaptation for Onboard Pulse Charging in Grid-Friendly DC Fast Charging of Battery Electric Vehicles

Günther Prokop

Technische Universität Dresden

09.07.2026 | 08:30 - 09:00

Technical Keynote: European SCART-Institute: Scenario-based Type Approval of Automated Driving Functions

Stefan Raiber

Hochschule Furtwangen

09.07.2026

Written only: Internal Low-Temperature Heating of Lithium-Ion Cells Using Alternating Current: Thermal Performance and Aging Behavior

Yannick Rauch

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: Towards a Smarter E-Bike: Enhancing Energy Efficiency through Adaptive Speed Control

Patrick Rebling

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

09.07.2026 | 11:00 - 11:30

5 Minute Pitch: Mind the Gap: Quantifying Behavioral Fidelity in CARLA using Naturalistic Drone Data

Stefan Romainczyk

Peak Solution GmbH

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: From Data Chaos to Insight: Modernizing Test Data for AI

Seyed Reza Safavi

Simon Fraser University

09.07.2026 | 16:45 - 17:15

Multi-Scale Modelling of Localized Battery Degradation in Heavy-Duty Series Hybrids: From Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy to Powertrain and Battery Pack Performance

Alia Salah

FKFS

09.07.2026 | 16:15 - 16:45

Enhancing Efficiency in Megawatt-Scale EV Charging via Adaptive Multi-Agent Control of DC/DC Converters

Georges Salameh

Ecole Centrale De Nantes

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: Passive Thermal Management of Battery Disconnect Units for Fast-Charging Electric Vehicles: A Comparative Study of Phase Change Material Heat Transfer Configurations

Henrik Schäfer

Helmut Schmidt University

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: Improved Thermal Management for Operating a Battery Electric City Bus under Real Driving Conditions

Otmar Scharrer

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

08.07.2026 | 16:50 - 18:00

Panel Discussion: How Can We Combine China's Automotive Momentum with German Accuracy and Precision?

Patrick Schaufuss

McKinsey & Company

09.07.2026 | 08:30 - 09:00

Technical Keynote: A New Era for the Automotive Industry in Europe

Fabian Schmiel

Daimler Truck AG

09.07.2026 | 11:00 - 11:30

Identifying and Mitigating Resonance Effects in HV Powernets

Matthias Schneider

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

09.07.2026 | 14:45 - 15:15

Efficient Quality Assurance for Electric Drive Systems

David Johannes Schneider

TU Graz

09.07.2026

Written only: Experimental Investigation into Port Water Injection on the Transient Behavior of a Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Engine

Lea Schwarz

Audi AG

08.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:20

Welcome

Gabriel Simmann

Hochschule Karlsruhe

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

5 Minute Pitch: Who’s Riding? Machine Learning-Powered Rider Identification from E-Bike CAN Data

José Ricardo Sodré

Aston University

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Dynamic Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles

Lilei SONG

Tongji University

09.07.2026 | 08:30 - 09:00

Technical Keynote: Building a Green Bond: Collaborative Innovation in the History of China-EU Science and Technology Cooperation and the European Launch of China’s New Energy Vehicles

Erik Stenger

TU Darmstadt - VKM

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: Simulation-Based Development and Evaluation of Heat-Quantity-Based Thermal Operating Strategies for Automotive Applications

Simon Strößer

IFS, University of Stuttgart

09.07.2026 | 09:30 - 10:00

Methodological Framework for the Derivation of Objective Criteria for Ride Comfort Assessment

Takanori Suzuki

SOKEN Inc.

09.07.2026 | 13:45 - 14:15

5 Minute Pitch: A new Measurement Method of Piston Friction Force

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Representative of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs

08.07.2026 | 16:50 - 18:00

Panel Discussion: How Can We Combine China's Automotive Momentum with German Accuracy and Precision?

Robert Ter Waarbeek

MathWorks

09.07.2026 | 14:15 - 14:45

China's Shift to EVs and SDVs with Model-Based Design

Marc Unland

Robert Bosch GmbH

09.07.2026 | 16:45 - 17:15

Empowering ECU Calibration: Scalable Virtualization Framework for all Types of Powertrains

Thomas Vyncke

DRV Solutions

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Model‑Driven Diagnosis and Mitigation of Common‑Mode EMC in Dual‑Inverter EV DC‑Bus Architectures

Uwe Wagner

KIT - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Condensate Formation in Exhaust Systems

Andreas Wagner

FKFS and IFS, University of Stuttgart

08.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:20

Welcome

Haoran Wang

MMP RWTH

09.07.2026 | 15:45 - 16:15

5 Minute Pitch: Integrated DC Boost Charger in Post-800V Architecture with Open-End Winding Machine - Magnetic-Domain Modelling and Torque Analysis

Olaf Weber

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

09.07.2026 | 10:00 - 10:30

Engine Improvements Powered by the Dual Mode Injector

Lu XIONG

College of Automotive and Energy Engineering, Tongji University

09.07.2026 | 09:00 - 09:30

China New Energy Vehicle Road Map 3.0

Yali ZHENG

China Society of Automotive Engineers China SAE

08.07.2026 | 14:50 - 15:30

Keynote 6: Technology Roadmap for Energy Saving and New Energy Vehicles 3.0

Xiaoying ZHOU

Gasgoo International

08.07.2026 | 16:20 - 16:50

Impulse: China’s Automotive Momentum: From Market Scale to System-Level Innovation

08.07.2026 | 16:50 - 18:00

Panel Discussion: How Can We Combine China's Automotive Momentum with German Accuracy and Precision?

2026 Stuttgart International Symposium
on Automotive and Powertrain Technology

8 - 9 July 2026

Speakers of the 2026 Symposium

2026 Stuttgart International Symposiumon Automotive and Powertrain Technology

8 - 9 July 2026

2026 Stuttgart International Symposium
on Automotive and Powertrain Technology