Lichao Mai

Lichao Mai is an experienced engineer currently serving as a Verification and Validation Engineer at Zoox, focusing on autonomous driving safety algorithm development and system validation. Prior roles include Battery Algorithm Engineer at Rivian, where responsibilities involved monitoring fleet vehicle signals and developing battery impedance estimation algorithms, and LiDAR Development Engineer at General Motors, where Lichao developed critical algorithms for LiDAR-to-vehicle and LiDAR-to-LiDAR alignment. Lichao has also held various engineering positions focusing on electric vehicle battery testing, acoustic algorithms, and embedded systems. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Additionally, Lichao has a background in leadership and organizational roles within AIESEC, demonstrating skills in communication and business development.