Vikram Grewal completed his Bachelor of Technology in Automotive and Vehicle Technology at McMaster University in 2016 and his Master of Data Science at the University of British Columbia in 2023. He joined McMaster University and MARC as a Ph.D. student in January 2025 under the supervision of Dr. Ali Emadi with research interests including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Safety in Autonomous Systems, Autonomous Driving, and Vehicle-to-Everything communication (V2X).
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Vikram’s passion for vehicles and intelligent systems has guided a multidisciplinary journey bridging automotive engineering and data science. His academic path began at the automotive B.Tech. program where he reinforced his lifelong fascination with the evolution of transportation and developed a strong foundation in vehicle systems, mechanical design, and automotive technologies.
Following graduation, Vikram gained hands-on engineering experience as a mechanical designer. While this role deepened his understanding of mechanical systems in practice, it also sparked a desire to engage with emerging technologies shaping the future of industry. Motivated by the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, he pursued his MDS degree, where he focused on machine learning, deep learning, and data-driven problem-solving.
Upon completing his graduate studies in 2023, Vikram sought to unite his technical background in vehicles with his new expertise in AI by starting his Ph.D. journey to contribute research to the field of autonomous vehicles. His research interest lie at the intersection of safety and autonomy in intelligent transportation systems, with a focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), V2X communication, and robust safety frameworks for autonomous vehicles.
Vikram is especially interested in using simulation as a tool for validating autonomous driving technologies under diverse and challenging scenarios. He believes simulation-driven development plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and safety of AI-enabled mobility. For Vikram, the future of transportation lies in thoughtful integration of disciplines, technologies, and people working together to create safer, smarter vehicles.
