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Hala is a UX Researcher and Human-Centered Engineer at Nissan North America, currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Engineering with a focus on automotive systems and mobility at the University of Michigan. She blends expertise in psychology, social science, and design to create user-centered experiences that meet both physical and psychological needs in the automotiveRead more

Hasan Vatansever has served as a Software Architect at Scania Group for the past 7 years, where he has played a key role in shaping the design and development of advanced UX and UI applications for next-generation vehicle systems. His work spans infotainment platforms, navigation solutions, and in-cabin digital experiences, with a focus on creatingRead more

Terrence Wilson is currently the Director of Lighting and External Systems at Scout Motors Inc., based in Detroit. Previously, he was the Global Director of Innovation at Magna International for over six years, where he led teams in developing and launching cutting-edge automotive lighting technologies. With a solid foundation in engineering and over 16 yearsRead more

Juliette is a Product Engineer specializing in HMI at Nexteer Automotive with over four years of experience designing user interfaces for automotive systems. Previously, she advised on HMI and human factors at CNXMotion and worked as a Systems & HMI Engineer at Saab. She holds a PhD in Computer Science focused on human-machine interaction fromRead more

James Rampton is a Lecturer III at the University of Michigan School of Information, where he teaches courses in UX, Interaction Design, Human Behavior in Design, and Automotive User Experience. He also serves on the Faculty Senate and the undergraduate curriculum committee, helping shape the future of design education. With over a decade of experienceRead more

As an engineering manager with over two decades of experience in both automotive and aerospace engineering, my journey has been shaped by a commitment to innovation. Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in developing software solutions for infotainment systems and autonomous car programs, collaborating with various OEMs. Beyond my leadership role, I find fulfillment as aRead more

Tony Kim founded ProtoPie and took responsibility for design. Have over 20 years of experience in interaction design and user experience design: I joined Google China in 2010 and then transferred to Google Korea in 2012. Before Google, I worked at NHN Korea and NHN China for 4 years and a half. Throughout his career,Read more

Matt Anderson is an experienced business development executive who has worked implementing leading technologies in the automotive industry for almost 20 years. At SoundHound he leads automotive business development promoting SoundHound’s industry leading voice AI platform including the latest capability – ChatAI for Automotive. ChatAI is a unique implementation that enables users to have aRead more

With over five years of experience in the automotive industry, Shradha is a Systems Engineer and UL Certified Functional Safety Engineer at Hyundai Mobis North America, specializing in in-cabin sensing, driver assistance systems, and vehicle safety. She holds a master’s degree in automotive engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her past rolesRead more

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