REU: Control and Sensing in Autonomous Vehicles: 2026
Kettering University·Flint, MI·2026 cycle
Closed for cycleComputational/Data SciencePhysical Sciences✓ verified
The objective of this REU Site is to expose undergraduate students to interdisciplinary research in the broad area of autonomous vehicles. Students will work on projects in the disciplines of mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science, and physics. These projects will cover several key topics in autonomous vehicles. Some of the possible projects students could work on include detecting unresponsive drivers, detecting misbehavior in V2X wireless networks, studying intelligent tires in autonomous vehicles, obstacle avoidance, and carrying out a variety of environment perception tasks, among others. Students will have the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art labs, including Kettering University's vehicle proving ground, and to work with faculty who have strong ties to the automotive industry. This opportunity will include professional development opportunities that will complement the research experience, including both speakers and tours of local industry.
automotive, autonomous vehicles, mobility, control, sensors, sensing
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. They should be undergraduate students majoring in a STEM subject including (but not limited to) mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics. Previous hands-on experience is desirable, but not required. Applicants from both community colleges and four-year colleges and universities are welcome.