Research Associate Professor
qilun@clemson.edu
(864) 283-7239
4 Research Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
Website: https://cecas.clemson.edu/lamp/
Dr. Qilun Zhu (pronounced Chillun Ju) is an Associate Research Professor at Clemson University's Department of Automotive Engineering. His research focuses on the optimal control and estimation of automotive powertrain and mobility systems. Gaining insights from industry challenges and through experimental demonstrations of innovative solutions, Dr. Zhu has developed a robust research portfolio in various aspects of vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, and autonomous driving technologies. His research group also explores solutions for future mobility and propulsion by integrating cross-domain technologies and utilizing fast prototyping techniques.
In addition to his research, Dr. Zhu has developed and taught courses in related domains, including Advanced and Electrified Powertrains and Automotive Control Systems.
Dr. Zhu received his B.S. degree from Jilin University in 2010, his M.S.E. degree from Cornell University in 2011, and his Ph.D. degree from Clemson University in 2015. He is a member of the Automotive and Transportation Systems Technical Committee and the Automotive Controls Technical Committee. He serves as an associate editor for the IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications and the Proceedings of the IMechE, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering.
Dr. Zhu has been recognized for his contributions to the field with several awards, including the 2019 SAE Young Professional Technical Paper Competition and the Best Paper award at the 2014 American Control Conference. His work continues to shape the future of automotive technology, blending academic excellence with practical, real-world applications.