Autonomous Mobility Research Conference @ SAFER
Welcome to a full-day research seminar & dialogue with researchers from CARIAD, Chalmers University & University of Gothenburg!
We are delighted to welcome you to a full day of knowledge sharing, networking, and future-oriented discussions! Together with researchers from CARIAD – Volkswagen’s software company, Chalmers University, and the University of Gothenburg, you will gain unique insights into the latest research on autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
This will be a day where dialogue and learning are at the forefront. In addition to presentations of ongoing research projects, there will be plenty of space for discussions, exchange of experiences, and collaborative exploration of the key research questions shaping the future of autonomous mobility.
More than 20 PhD students and researchers from CARIAD will participate – see the attached list to discover which experts you will have the chance to meet and engage with.
CARIAD is Volkswagen Group’s software company, driving the development of future vehicle systems. The organisation conducts advanced research and development in areas such as autonomous driving, AI, machine learning, connectivity, and software platforms, with the aim of creating safe, smart, and sustainable digital solutions across Volkswagen’s global brands.
The day is hosted by Prof. Christian Berger, University of Gothenburg and Shubham Phoolari, CARIAD Technology.
See details about the PhD students and their posters as well as the abstracts and bios for the experts attached.
Agenda
09:00 – 09:15 | Arrival & Registration
Welcome coffee and informal networking – a chance to meet fellow participants right from the start.
09:15 – 09:30 | Welcome Session
Opening words and setting the scene:
- Magnus Granström, SAFER
- Christian Berger, University of Gothenburg
- Alice Wallner, CARIAD
09:30 – 11:30 | Session I: AI & Machine Learning for Autonomous Mobility
Dive into the latest research on AI and ML applications for autonomous driving. Hear from leading experts and explore how advanced models and methods are shaping the next generation of safe mobility.
09:30-10:00 Professor Dr. Devdatt Dubashi, Chalmers University of Technology: Contextual Learning and Runtime monitoring for Safe Autonomous Systems
10:00-10:30 Ali Nouri, Volvo Cars: “Towards Faster DevSafeOps for Autonomous Driving via Generative AI"
10:30-10:45 Coffee Break
10:45-11:30 Assistant Professor Dr. Yinan Yu, Chalmers University of Technology: Full-stack machine learning for safer and smarter automotive systems
11:30 – 12:00 | Poster Pitches – Meet the next generation of experts
Short pitches from about 20 PhD students from CARIAD – giving you a snapshot of their cutting-edge research and the chance to choose which posters to explore in detail.
12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch & poster session at the Open Arena
Enjoy lunch while engaging in lively discussions with CARIAD’s PhD students and researchers. This is your opportunity to build connections, ask in-depth questions, and exchange ideas in an informal setting.
13:30 – 16:30 | Session II: Traffic Safety & Software Engineering
Research presentations and discussions on the intersection of traffic safety, autonomous driving, and software engineering. Explore new methods, challenges, and opportunities to integrate safety into the development of autonomous mobility systems.
13:30-14:00 Talk SAFER Partner, Dr. Yuri Tarakanov: "Accelerating research and development of automated vehicles with smart sensors in the infrastructure"
14:00-14:45 Talk 1, Professor Dr. Miroslaw Staron, University of Gothenburg: "AgenticAI - Experiments with agents in software development and outlook for research"
14:45-15:15 Coffee Break + continuation of poster session
15:15-16:00 Talk 2, Assistant Professor Dr. Hans-Martin Heyn, Chalmers University of Technology: “Including prior knowledge about causality in requirements specifications for machine learning"
16:00-16:30 Talk SAFER Partner, Dr. Timo Kero, AstaZero (RISE)
16:30-16:45 Closing Remarks & Reflections
Summing up key insights from the day and looking ahead to future collaborations.
