Since joining the faculty in 2003, he has dedicated his research to the dynamics and control of intelligent and connected electric vehicles. Supported by projects from the National Natural Science Foundation, National Key R&D Programs, the 863 Program, sub-projects of the 973 Program, as well as international and industrial collaborations, he has achieved a series of innovative research outcomes with independent intellectual property rights. He has published 176 academic papers, including 47 SCI-indexed and 149 EI-indexed publications, and has been granted 78 Chinese invention patents. His contributions have been recognized with one National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize, 2018), two National Technology Invention Awards (Second Prize, 2010 and 2013), and nine provincial/ministerial-level first and second prizes, including the China Automotive Industry Science and Technology Progress Award and the Ministry of Education Technology Invention Award. He has also received the China Automotive Industry Outstanding Youth Talent Award and the Mao Yisheng Beijing Youth Science and Technology Award. Some of his technological achievements have been successfully applied in the product development processes of China's automotive industry, contributing to enhancing the independent R&D capability and core competitiveness of automotive enterprises. The main innovative achievements are as follows:

(1) Forward-looking Energy-saving Assistance Control via Shared Sensors

Addressing the challenge that forward sensors (e.g., radar/camera) in conventional vehicles are used only for safety assistance while energy management relies solely on driver operations, he pioneered the simultaneous use of forward sensor-perceived dynamic traffic information for both safety assistance and energy management. He proposed a driver behavior correction technology and a coordinated optimization technology for multi-power systems based on shared forward sensing information. This enables dynamic optimal allocation of the working states of the engine, motor, and braking system, resolving the issue of low powertrain efficiency caused by irregular driver operations, and significantly improving vehicle energy utilization efficiency. Under urban driving conditions, it achieves 14.7% energy savings compared to professional drivers.

(2) Multi-objective Cooperative Adaptive Control for Vehicle Safety, Energy Saving, and Comfort

To tackle the difficulty of simultaneously balancing multiple, often conflicting, vehicle performance indicators such as safety, comfort, and energy efficiency, he proposed a multi-objective cooperative adaptive cruise control method based on Model Predictive Control (MPC) theory. This approach overcomes the limitations of fixed vehicle model parameters and single control objectives, reducing fuel consumption by over 5% per 100 kilometers while achieving safety and comfort goals.

(3) Dynamic Coordinated Control of "Engine-Motor-Hydraulic" Coupled Multi-systems in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Aiming at the high energy consumption caused by poor coordination between the engine and motor during mode transitions in hybrid electric vehicles, he proposed an integrated energy management strategy that combines instantaneous and global optimization. This method is based on offline planning, online adaptive parameter optimization, and real-time dynamic coordination, achieving efficient collaboration and safe control of multiple hybrid systems under complex full-range driving conditions. Compared to conventional fuel vehicles, it reduces fuel consumption by 25.8% per 100 kilometers.

1992–1996: Bachelor of Engineering, Department of Automotive Engineering, Chongqing University

1996–1999: Master of Engineering, Department of Automotive Engineering, Chongqing University

1999–2003: Doctor of Engineering, Department of Automotive Engineering, Tsinghua University

Intelligent and Connected Electric Vehicle Dynamics and Control

[1] Luo Yugong, Zhu Tao, Wan Shuang, Zhang Shuwei, Li Keqiang. Optimal charging scheduling for large-scale EV (electric vehicle) deployment based on the interaction of the smart-grid and intelligent-transport systems. ENERGY, Volume: 97, Pages: 359-368. 2016. (WOS: 000371841100030)

[2] Luo Yugong, Xiang Yong, Cao Kun, Li Keqiang. A dynamic automated lane change maneuver based on vehicle-to-vehicle communication. TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART C-EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, Volume: 62, Pages: 87-102. 2016. (WOS: 000370086000006)

[3] Luo Yugong, Chen Tao, Li Keqiang. Multi-objective decoupling algorithm for active distance control of intelligent hybrid electric vehicle. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, Volume: 64-65, Pages: 29-45. 2015. (WOS: 000357230900003)

[4] Luo Yugong, Li Shan, Zhang Shuwei, Qin Zhaobo, Li Keqiang. Green light optimal speed advisory for hybrid electric vehicles. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, Volume: 87, Pages: 30-44. 2017. (WOS: 000390076000004)

[5] Luo Yugong, Chen Tao, Zhang Shuwei, Li Keqiang. Intelligent Hybrid Electric Vehicle ACC with Coordinated Control of Tracking Ability, Fuel Economy, and Ride Comfort. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, Volume: 16, Issue: 4, Pages: 2303-2308. 2015. (WOS: 000359253600062)

[6] Luo Yugong, Han Yunwu, Chen Long, Li Keqiang. Downhill safety assistance control for hybrid electric vehicles based on the downhill driver's intention model. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART D-JOURNAL OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING, Volume: 229, Issue: 13, Pages: 1848-1860. 2015. (WOS: 000363203700011)

[7] Luo Yugong, Cao Kun, Xiang Yong, Li Keqiang. Vehicle stability and attitude improvement through the coordinated control of longitudinal, lateral and vertical tyre forces for electric vehicles. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN, Volume: 69, Issue: 1-4, SI, Pages: 25-49. 2015. (WOS: 000366721700002)

[8] Luo Yugong, Cao Kun, Xie Laiqing, Li Keqiang. Coordinated fault tolerant control of over-actuated electric vehicles based on optimal tyre force distribution. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN, Volume: 75, Issue: 1-4, Pages: 47-74. 2017. (WOS: 000434142600003)

[9] Zhang Shuwei, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang, Li Victor. Real-Time Energy-Efficient Control for Fully Electric Vehicles Based on an Explicit Model Predictive Control Method. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY, Volume: 67, Issue: 6, Pages: 4693-4701. 2018. (WOS: 000435553400001)

[10] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang. Dynamic coordinated control for over-actuated autonomous electric vehicles with nonholonomic constraints via nonsingular terminal sliding mode technique. NONLINEAR DYNAMICS, Volume: 85, Issue: 1, Pages: 583-597. 2016. (WOS: 000377919400042)

[11] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang. Adaptive coordinated leader-follower control of autonomous over-actuated electric vehicles. TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE OF MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL, Volume: 39, Issue: 12, Pages: 1798-1810. 2017. (WOS: 000417082300005)

[12] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang. Adaptive non-linear trajectory tracking control for lane change of autonomous four-wheel independently drive electric vehicles. IET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, Volume: 12, Issue: 7, Pages: 712-720. 2018. (WOS: 000441512000019)

[13] Chen Long, Bian Mingyuan, Luo Yugong, Qin Zhaobo, Li Keqiang. Tire-road friction coefficient estimation based on the resonance frequency of in-wheel motor drive system. VEHICLE SYSTEM DYNAMICS, Volume: 54, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-19. 2016. (WOS: 000375456400001)

[14] Chen Long, Bian Mingyuan, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang. Real-time identification of the tyre-road friction coefficient using an unscented Kalman filter and mean-square-error-weighted fusion. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART D-JOURNAL OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING, Volume: 230, Issue: 6, Pages: 788-802. 2016. (WOS: 000373944500006)

[15] Qin Zhaobo, Zhang Donghao, Han Yunwu, Luo Yugong. Dynamic coordinated control of a downhill safety assistance system for hybrid electric buses. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART D-JOURNAL OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING, Volume: 231, Issue: 8, Pages: 1034-1045. 2017. (WOS: 000405295200003)

[16] Qin Zhaobo, Luo Yugong, Zhuang Weichao, Pan Ziheng, Li Keqiang, Peng Huei. Simultaneous optimization of topology, control and size for multi-mode hybrid tracked vehicles. APPLIED ENERGY, Volume: 212, Pages: 1627-1641. 2018. (WOS: 000425200700121)

[17] Chen Long, Luo Yugong, Bian Mingyuan, Qin Zhaobo, Luo Jian, Li Keqiang. Estimation of tire-road friction coefficient based on frequency domain data fusion. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, Volume: 85, Pages: 177-192. 2017. (WOS: 000389095400012)

[18] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang, Dai Yifan. Coordinated path-following and direct yaw-moment control of autonomous electric vehicles with sideslip angle estimation. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, Volume: 105, Pages: 183-199. 2018. (WOS: 000424188600011)

[19] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang. Adaptive neural-network sliding mode cascade architecture of longitudinal tracking control for unmanned vehicles. NONLINEAR DYNAMICS, Volume: 87, Issue: 4, Pages: 2497-2510. 2017. (WOS: 000394356600032)

[20] Zhang Shuwei, Luo Yugong, Wang Junmin, Wang Xiao, Li Keqiang. Predictive Energy Management Strategy for Fully Electric Vehicles Based on Preceding Vehicle Movement. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, Volume: 18, Issue: 11, Pages: 3049-3060. 2017. (WOS: 000414070100014)

[21] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang. An Adaptive Hierarchical Trajectory Following Control Approach of Autonomous Four-Wheel Independent Drive Electric Vehicles. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, Volume: 19, Issue: 8, Pages: 2482-2492. 2018. (WOS: 000440852900009)

[22] Qin Zhaobo, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang, Peng Huei. Optimal Design of a Novel Hybrid Electric Powertrain for Tracked Vehicles. ENERGIES, Volume: 10, Issue: 12. 2017. (WOS: 000423156900212)

[23] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang. Integrated adaptive dynamic surface car-following control for nonholonomic autonomous electric vehicles. SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Volume: 60, Issue: 8, Pages: 1221-1230. 2017. (WOS: 000407497000010)

[24] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang. Adaptive fuzzy sliding mode control for coordinated longitudinal and lateral motions of multiple autonomous vehicles in a platoon. SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Volume: 60, Issue: 4, Pages: 576-586. 2017. (WOS: 000399199500009)

[25] Qin Zhaobo, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang, Peng Huei. Optimal Design of Single-Mode Power-Split Hybrid Tracked Vehicles. JOURNAL OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, Volume: 140, Issue: 10. 2018. (WOS: 000441910500003)

[26] Chen Long, Luo Yugong, Napolitano Fabrizio Stefano, Zobel Robert, Li Keqiang. Vehicle deformation depth based injury risk function for safety benefit evaluation of crash avoidance and mitigation systems. IET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, Volume: 12, Issue: 5, Pages: 386-393. 2018. (WOS: 000432188100009)

[27] Dai Yifan, Luo Yugong, Chu Wenbo, Li Keqiang. Optimum tyre force distribution for four-wheel-independent drive electric vehicle with active front steering. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN, Volume: 65, Issue: 4, Pages: 336-359. 2014. (WOS: 000339996600003)

[28] Chu Wenbo, Luo Yugong, Dai Yifan, Li Keqiang. In-wheel motor electric vehicle state estimation by using unscented particle filter. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN, Volume: 67, Issue: 2, Pages: 115-136. 2015. (WOS: 000352426900001)

[29] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang, Wang Rongben. A novel fuzzy-sliding automatic speed control of intelligent vehicles with adaptive boundary layer. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN, Volume: 73, Issue: 4, Pages: 300-318. 2017. (WOS: 000398047100005)

[30] Kong Weiwei, Luo Yugong, Qin Zhaobo, Qi Yunlong, Lian Xiaomin. Comprehensive fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant protection of in-vehicle intelligent electric power supply network. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY, Volume: 68, Issue: 11, Pages: 10453-10464. 2019. (WOS:000501358800010)

[31] Xie Laiqing, Luo Yugong, Zhang Donghao, Chen Rui, Li Keqiang. Intelligent energy-saving control strategy for electric vehicle based on preceding vehicle movement. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, Volume: 130, Pages: 484-501. 2019. (WOS:000487006500028)

[32] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang, Guo Lie. Adaptive dynamic surface longitudinal tracking control of autonomous vehicles. IET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, Volume: 13, Issue: 8, Pages: 1272-1280. 2019. (WOS:000477674800010)

[33] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang. Robust gain-scheduling automatic steering control of unmanned ground vehicles under velocity-varying motion. VEHICLE SYSTEM DYNAMICS, Volume: 57, Issue: 4, Pages: 595-616. 2019. (WOS:000457742100006)

[34] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Hu Chuan, Tao Chen, Li Keqiang. Robust combined lane keeping and direct yaw moment control for intelligent electric vehicles with time delay. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Pages: 289-296. 2019. (WOS:000462966000008)

[35] Guo Jinghua, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang. Adaptive coordinated collision avoidance control of autonomous ground vehicles. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART I-JOURNAL OF SYSTEMS AND CONTROL ENGINEERING, Volume: 232, Issue: 9, Pages: 1120-1133. 2018. (WOS:000446345100002)

[36] Qin Zhaobo, Luo Yugong, Li Keqiang, Pan Ziheng, Peng Huei. Optimal design of power-split hybrid tracked vehicles using two planetary gears. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN, Volume: 77, Issue: 1-2, Pages: 43-66. 2018. (WOS:000460614700003)