Dr. Reza Zarringhalam is the Global Technical Lead of Active Safety and Automated Driving control at General Motors. He joined GM in 2015 and is currently leading the development of software and control algorithms for GM's global portfolio of ADAS systems, including the award-winning Super Cruise hands-free driving technology. Reza has over 15 years of research and teaching experience in industrial, R&D, and academic settings. His research interests include advanced controls, vehicle dynamics, autonomous driving, fault-tolerant systems, robotics, and artificial intelligence. He holds a PhD degree in Mechanical and Mechatronics engineering from University of Waterloo, Canada. Reza has published 25 technical papers, holds 75 records of invention and trade secrets, and is a reviewer of multiple international journals and conferences. He is driven by a strong passion for technology to help build a better future, today.

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