Vehicle Dynamics and Control Research Laboratory

About

We are a control and prediction algorithm development laboratory focusing on the theoretical and practical aspects of Vehicle Dynamics Modeling and Control Research, vehicle dynamics, vehicle dynamics control and prediction, vehicle dynamics tests, electric-hybrid vehicle algorithms and accident reconstruction.

Research Infrastructure

• Batteries
• Electric motors
• Chargers
• Computers
• Various sensors
• Various Measuring Devices
• Prototype Hybrid Vehicle Platform
• Drones

Researchers

• Assoc. Dr. S. Çağlar Started
• Ar. See. Teoman Önder
• Thesis students
• Amin Tahouni
• Cantürk Sanan
• Fetihhan Güran

Ongoing Projects

OPINA- Open Innovation Autonomous Vehicle Platform

Completed Projects

• Tübitak 115M593: Optimization of Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Energy Management System Algorithmsbased on Vehicle Tracking System Data and Evaluation of Optimal Hybridization Alternatives for Commercial / Public Vehicles. (PI: Dr. S. Çağlar Started-) 590.000 TL, 2015-2018
• Tübitak 111M601: Adaptive Rational Tire Model for Increasing Abs Control Algorithm Performance of Passenger Vehicles, Multi-Model Crossing Based Gain Adaptive Durable Wheel Slip Controller, and Tire Force Model Parameter Estimator Design and Tests (PI: Dr. S. Çağlar Started - collaboration with Gazi University ) 240.000 TL, 2012-2014
• Tübitak 114M810: Software Assisted Design of Powertrain Tuned Mass Dampers Software Supported Vehicle Power Assembly Vibration Dampers Design (PI: Dr S. Çağlar Started) 24000 TL, 2015-2017

Publications

• Daş, Ersin; Baslamisli, S.Ç, "Robust data-driven fixed-order controller synthesis: Model matching approach", Iet Control Theory & Applıcatıons, 2021, eFirst article
• İnce, Bayramcan; Başılmalı, S. Ç, "The design of energy management system algorithms and the development of an adaptive hybrid algorithm to improve the fuel economy of urban hybrid buses", Gazi University Journal of Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Volume 36, Issue 1, Pages 559 576, Year 2021
• Djemal, Fathi, Haddar, Maroua Basilmis, S. Ç, Chaari, Riadh, Chaari, Fakher, Haddar, Mohamed, “MIMO intelligent-PID controller design for half car system based on model free control technique, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics '', Volume: 57 Issue: 2 Pages: 397-409, 2020
• Haddar, Maroua; Chaari, Riadh; Initiated, S. Ç, Chaari, Fakher; Haddar, Mohamed, "Intelligent optimal controller design applied to quarter car model based on non-asymptotic observer for improved vehicle dynamics", Proceedings Of The Instıtıon Of Mechanıcal Engineering Part I-Journal Of Systems And Control Engineering, First Published September 28, 2020
• Amini, Ali, Özdemir, Tanılay, Ekici, Özgür, Başlamışlı, S. Ç, Köksal, Murat, “A thermal model for Li-ion batteries operating under dynamic conditions, Applied Thermal Engineering”, Available online 19 November 2020
• Araz, Ayhan Arda; Basilmli S. Ç; Ozmarangoz, Ugur Mertcan, “Fixed-order data-driven H-infinity controller synthesis for flexible mechanical systems: Two-stage approach”, Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, 2020, Document Type: Article; Early Access
• Tanyeri, M. Nicem; Başılmalı, S. Ç, "Prediction of the Annual Heat Load of An Articulated Electric Urban Bus", Isı Bilimı Ve Teknıgı Journal-Journal Of Thermal Science And Technology, Volume: 40 Issue: 1 Pages: 27-36, 2020
• Daş, E., Basilmis, S. Ç, “Data-Driven Fixed-Order H∞ Controller Synthesis in Frequency Domain: Closed-Loop System Approach”, Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, https://doi.org /10.1177/0142331219847741, (article in press)
• Mariem Miladi, Dorra Ben Hassen, Mohamed Slim Abbes, Başlamışlı, S. Ç, Fakher Chaari, Mohamed Haddar, “Road profile identification using the estimation techniques: comparison between independent component analysis and Kalman filter”, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (Poland), Volume: 57, Issue: 2, Pages. 397-409, 2019
• Maroua Haddar, Riadh Chaari, Initiated, S. Ç, Fakher Chaari, Mohamed Haddar, “Intelligent PD controller design for active suspension system based on robust model-free control strategy”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers ”, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Volume 233, Issue 14, Pages 4863-4880, 2019.
• Haddar, M., Initiated, S. Ç., Chaari, F., Chaari, R. Haddar, M, “Road Profile Identification with an Algebraic Estimator”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Volume 233, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1139-1155, 2019
• Ben Hassen, D. Miladi, M., Abbes, MS, Initiated, S. Ç, Chaari, F, Haddar, M., “Road profile estimation using the dynamic responses of the full vehicle model”, Applied Accoutics, Volume 147 , Pages 87-99, 2019,
• Dousti., M, Started, S. Ç., “Experimental Validation and Robustness Analysis of a Multiple Model Switching Antilock Braking System Control Algorithm”, International Journal of Vehicle Design, Volume: 71, Issue: 1-4, 2016
• Önder E., T., Started, S. Ç., “Central Differential Control Based Traction Torque Distribution for Lateral Grip Stability”, Gazi Engineering- Architecture Faculty Journal, Volume: 31 Issue: 3 Pages: 491-500, 2016
Ahangarnejad, H.A., Started, S. Ç., ADAP-TIRE: DEKF Filtering For Vehicle State Estimation Based On Tire Parameter Adaptation, International Journal of Vehicle Design, Volume: 71 Issue: 1-4, Pages: 52-74, 2016

Links

Official Web Page
vdcrlaboratory.wordpress.com

About

We are a control and prediction algorithm development laboratory focusing on the theoretical and practical aspects of Vehicle Dynamics Modeling and Control Research, vehicle dynamics, vehicle dynamics control and prediction, vehicle dynamics tests, electric-hybrid vehicle algorithms and accident reconstruction.

Research Infrastructure

• Batteries
• Electric motors
• Chargers
• Computers
• Various sensors
• Various Measuring Devices
• Prototype Hybrid Vehicle Platform
• Drones

Researchers

• Assoc. Dr. S. Çağlar Started
• Ar. See. Teoman Önder
• Thesis students
• Amin Tahouni
• Cantürk Sanan
• Fetihhan Güran

Ongoing Projects

OPINA- Open Innovation Autonomous Vehicle Platform

Completed Projects

• Tübitak 115M593: Optimization of Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Energy Management System Algorithmsbased on Vehicle Tracking System Data and Evaluation of Optimal Hybridization Alternatives for Commercial / Public Vehicles. (PI: Dr. S. Çağlar Started-) 590.000 TL, 2015-2018
• Tübitak 111M601: Adaptive Rational Tire Model for Increasing Abs Control Algorithm Performance of Passenger Vehicles, Multi-Model Crossing Based Gain Adaptive Durable Wheel Slip Controller, and Tire Force Model Parameter Estimator Design and Tests (PI: Dr. S. Çağlar Started - collaboration with Gazi University ) 240.000 TL, 2012-2014
• Tübitak 114M810: Software Assisted Design of Powertrain Tuned Mass Dampers Software Supported Vehicle Power Assembly Vibration Dampers Design (PI: Dr S. Çağlar Started) 24000 TL, 2015-2017

Publications

• Daş, Ersin; Baslamisli, S.Ç, "Robust data-driven fixed-order controller synthesis: Model matching approach", Iet Control Theory & Applıcatıons, 2021, eFirst article
• İnce, Bayramcan; Başılmalı, S. Ç, "The design of energy management system algorithms and the development of an adaptive hybrid algorithm to improve the fuel economy of urban hybrid buses", Gazi University Journal of Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Volume 36, Issue 1, Pages 559 576, Year 2021
• Djemal, Fathi, Haddar, Maroua Basilmis, S. Ç, Chaari, Riadh, Chaari, Fakher, Haddar, Mohamed, “MIMO intelligent-PID controller design for half car system based on model free control technique, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics '', Volume: 57 Issue: 2 Pages: 397-409, 2020
• Haddar, Maroua; Chaari, Riadh; Initiated, S. Ç, Chaari, Fakher; Haddar, Mohamed, "Intelligent optimal controller design applied to quarter car model based on non-asymptotic observer for improved vehicle dynamics", Proceedings Of The Instıtıon Of Mechanıcal Engineering Part I-Journal Of Systems And Control Engineering, First Published September 28, 2020
• Amini, Ali, Özdemir, Tanılay, Ekici, Özgür, Başlamışlı, S. Ç, Köksal, Murat, “A thermal model for Li-ion batteries operating under dynamic conditions, Applied Thermal Engineering”, Available online 19 November 2020
• Araz, Ayhan Arda; Basilmli S. Ç; Ozmarangoz, Ugur Mertcan, “Fixed-order data-driven H-infinity controller synthesis for flexible mechanical systems: Two-stage approach”, Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, 2020, Document Type: Article; Early Access
• Tanyeri, M. Nicem; Başılmalı, S. Ç, "Prediction of the Annual Heat Load of An Articulated Electric Urban Bus", Isı Bilimı Ve Teknıgı Journal-Journal Of Thermal Science And Technology, Volume: 40 Issue: 1 Pages: 27-36, 2020
• Daş, E., Basilmis, S. Ç, “Data-Driven Fixed-Order H∞ Controller Synthesis in Frequency Domain: Closed-Loop System Approach”, Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, https://doi.org /10.1177/0142331219847741, (article in press)
• Mariem Miladi, Dorra Ben Hassen, Mohamed Slim Abbes, Başlamışlı, S. Ç, Fakher Chaari, Mohamed Haddar, “Road profile identification using the estimation techniques: comparison between independent component analysis and Kalman filter”, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (Poland), Volume: 57, Issue: 2, Pages. 397-409, 2019
• Maroua Haddar, Riadh Chaari, Initiated, S. Ç, Fakher Chaari, Mohamed Haddar, “Intelligent PD controller design for active suspension system based on robust model-free control strategy”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers ”, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Volume 233, Issue 14, Pages 4863-4880, 2019.
• Haddar, M., Initiated, S. Ç., Chaari, F., Chaari, R. Haddar, M, “Road Profile Identification with an Algebraic Estimator”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Volume 233, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1139-1155, 2019
• Ben Hassen, D. Miladi, M., Abbes, MS, Initiated, S. Ç, Chaari, F, Haddar, M., “Road profile estimation using the dynamic responses of the full vehicle model”, Applied Accoutics, Volume 147 , Pages 87-99, 2019,
• Dousti., M, Started, S. Ç., “Experimental Validation and Robustness Analysis of a Multiple Model Switching Antilock Braking System Control Algorithm”, International Journal of Vehicle Design, Volume: 71, Issue: 1-4, 2016
• Önder E., T., Started, S. Ç., “Central Differential Control Based Traction Torque Distribution for Lateral Grip Stability”, Gazi Engineering- Architecture Faculty Journal, Volume: 31 Issue: 3 Pages: 491-500, 2016
Ahangarnejad, H.A., Started, S. Ç., ADAP-TIRE: DEKF Filtering For Vehicle State Estimation Based On Tire Parameter Adaptation, International Journal of Vehicle Design, Volume: 71 Issue: 1-4, Pages: 52-74, 2016

Links

Official Web Page
vdcrlaboratory.wordpress.com