Dr. Carlos Vidal

Senior Principal Research Engineer

Dr. Carlos Vidal serves as Senior Principal Research Engineer and the leader of the Mobility Cube, a Centre of Excellence in artificial intelligence and smart mobility, at McMaster University, Canada. The Mobility Cube was established through a multi-million-dollar collaboration between McMaster University and Cubic Transportation Systems. Carlos has extensive experience in the automotive, batteries, renewables, and smart mobility industries. His research interests include digital twinning, Li-ion batteries, artificial intelligence (AI), and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for electric vehicles and renewables applications.

Carlos earned his B.S. in electrical engineering from the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), an MBA with a concentration in project management from Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), his M.A.Sc. in civil and environmental engineering from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) in Brazil, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from McMaster University, Canada. After completing his Ph.D., Carlos joined the McMaster Automotive Research Centre (MARC) as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, until October 2021. He then transitioned to leading the Mobility Cube, where he has been applying his leadership and expertise in artificial intelligence, modelling, battery management systems, and intelligent mobility. His hope is to drive innovation, while developing sustainable solutions for the future of transportation and the adoption of cleaner technologies.

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Dr. Carlos Vidal serves as Senior Principal Research Engineer and the leader of the Mobility Cube at McMaster University, Canada. The Mobility Cube is a Centre of Excellence in artificial intelligence and smart mobility, dedicated to advancing the future of transportation. Established through a multi-million-dollar collaboration between McMaster University and Cubic Transportation Systems, the Mobility Cube aims to revolutionize the transportation sector by harnessing cutting-edge technology.

Carlos brings extensive experience from the automotive, batteries, renewables, and smart mobility industries. He has worked with leading companies such as Samsung, BIC, and Moura. His research interests include digital twinning, Li-ion batteries, artificial intelligence (AI), and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for electric vehicles and renewables applications. His industry background, combined with his academic expertise, positions him as a driving force in the Mobility Cube’s mission to create a more sustainable future.

Carlos earned his B.S. in electrical engineering from the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), an MBA with a concentration in project management from Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), and an M.A.Sc. in civil and environmental engineering from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) in Brazil.  He later obtained his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from McMaster University, Canada. His Ph.D. thesis, titled “Deep Neural Networks for Improved Terminal Voltage and State-of-Charge Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Traction Applications,” highlights his expertise in the field. It serves as a foundation for his current research endeavours.

Upon completing his Ph.D., Carlos joined the McMaster Automotive Research Centre (MARC) as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, where he served until October 2021. He then transitioned to leading the Mobility Cube, leveraging his leadership skills and expertise in artificial intelligence, modelling, battery management systems, and intelligent mobility. Drawing from his experience at Samsung, BIC, and Moura, Carlos continues to drive innovation and develop sustainable solutions for the future of transportation and the adoption of cleaner technologies.

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