Tina (Zahra) Mehraban

PhD Scholar

BSc (Mechanical Engineering), MSc (Mechanical Engineering)

I am a researcher focused on AI and Autonomous Vehicles, driven by a passion to advance technology’s cutting edge. My research background and experiences have uniquely positioned me at the exciting crossroads of control systems, optimisation, artificial intelligence, and autonomous vehicle technologies.

Currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), my focus is on developing sophisticated deep learning models for Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) in the context of automated driving. This work aims to enhance the integration and functionality of autonomous systems through improved interaction dynamics.

DOCTORAL RESEARCH

Optimizing Human-Machine Collaboration for Safe Vehicle Takeovers in Semi-Autonomous Driving

THESIS SUPERVISORS

Professor Sebastien Glaser, Professor Michael Milford, Professor Andry Rakotonirainy, Professor Ronald Schroeter

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Human-Machine Interaction (HMI)
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
  • Optimisation

AWARDS

  • 2024 Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship
  • Recipient of a DAAD-funded internship position at the University of Lübeck, focusing on autonomous vehicle research

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • 2021-2023 Teaching Assistant (TA) for Model Predictive Controllers and Advanced Control at Guilan University, Iran
  • 2020-2021 Teaching Assistant (TA) for Dynamic Systems at Guilan University, Iran

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