Ali Gerami

Ali Gerami, Ph.D., is a seasoned control software engineer specializing in autonomous driving, currently serving as a Senior Control Software Engineer at Rivian since February 2020. Gerami has extensive experience in developing feedback controls and simulation architectures, modeling vehicle dynamics, and collaborating with planning and perception teams to enhance autonomous driving software. Previous roles include Modeling Lead at NIO, where responsibilities encompassed simulation for automated testing and validation of electronic control units, and Staff Control Engineer at Bloom Energy, focusing on closed-loop feedback control algorithms for fuel cell processes. Gerami's background also includes experience at Wrightspeed and Advantix Systems, and research at the University of Virginia, where contributions involved advanced control strategies and system modeling. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia, complemented by master's and bachelor's degrees from Sharif University of Technology.