Dr. R. Peter Jones

Research on the application of systems modelling and control analysis techniques to the study of dynamics and control problems in automotive vehicles has been ongoing at Warwick for more than 20 years. This research has involved projects embracing engine, transmission, braking, traction, steering and suspension systems in conventional vehicles, including automobiles and heavy goods vehicles, and in hybrid electric vehicles. All of these projects have been carried out in collaboration with a range of UK based automotive manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers.

Current research activity embraces:-

• Automotive electrical, electronic and software systems: Procedures for the testing of electrical/electronic systems; techniques for the integration of complex distributed software based systems.
• Chassis systems and control: Systems theoretic approaches to vehicle dynamics control; the linking of objective measures of vehicle transient behaviour with subjective observations of handling feel.
• Powertrain Systems and control: Model based design in transmission and driveline development; model based techniques for total powertrain integration; systems theoretic approaches to improving performance feel.

This research is mostly conducted in close collaboration with Jaguar / Land Rover and Warwick Manufacturing Group.