— Special Session —
New Technologies in Automotive Engineering: Driving Innovation through Integration and Intelligence
This Special Session aims to highlight technological breakthroughs, intelligent systems, and research-driven applications in the automotive sector, aligning with the global shift toward electrification, autonomy, and sustainable transport. The session invites academics, industry experts, and researchers to present their contributions and discuss future directions in automotive engineering.
Papers are invited in (but not limited to) the following areas:
- Advanced Simulation and Virtual Engineering: Simulation technologies, including finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and digital twins, are playing an increasingly vital role in the automotive design and testing process. Topics under this theme may include crashworthiness simulation, battery thermal modeling, vibration and noise prediction, and topology optimization for lightweight structures. These tools enable faster development cycles, reduced physical prototyping, and more robust system validation.
- Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Systems: The integration of sensors, artificial intelligence, embedded platforms, and V2X (vehicle-to-everything) communication is reshaping the definition of mobility. This segment of the session will cover developments in autonomous driving technologies, AI-driven diagnostics, predictive maintenance, adaptive control algorithms, and cyber-physical systems for smart vehicles. Emphasis will also be placed on edge computing and real-time data processing within the vehicular environment.
- Electrification and Sustainable Mobility Technology: In response to environmental and regulatory pressures, the shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable vehicle architecture has become a central focus in automotive R&D. This theme welcomes research on energy storage systems, battery management, drive-train electrification, energy-efficient vehicle platforms, and environmentally conscious design strategies. Studies addressing the adaptation of these technologies in Southeast Asia, particularly within emerging economies, are highly encouraged.
Organizing Committee:
- Dr. Nguyen Phu Thuong Luu, Associate Professor, Faculty of Automotive Engineering, School of Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Email: luu.npt@vlu.edu.vn
- Dr. Mohd Kameil Abdul Hamid, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia. Email: kameil@utm.my
Submission Link: https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=34111&track=133158
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phu Thuong Luu is Vice Dean of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering at Van Lang University. He obtained his PhD in Automotive Mechanical Engineering from Kookmin University, South Korea in 2015, and was conferred the title of Associate Professor in 2024. His expertise lies in vehicle structural safety, crash simulation, and automotive system modelling. With nearly two decades of experience in both academia and industry, Dr. Luu has held leadership roles in technical departments at leading companies and universities. He has led multiple research projects in vehicle simulation, electronic control systems, and smart automotive technologies. His research has produced over 35 publications in international journals and proceedings, including those indexed in SCIE, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore, with a strong focus on crashworthiness, pedestrian safety, and automotive design optimization using finite element analysis. Dr. Luu is actively involved in engineering education reform and has supervised numerous graduate research projects. As co-organizer of this session, he brings a regional perspective and extensive experience in simulation-driven innovation for safer and more intelligent vehicles, aligning with the RIVF 2025 theme on new technologies in automotive engineering.
Dr. Mohd Kameil Abdul Hamid is a senior lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), with research expertise in automotive tribology, focusing on friction, wear, and lubrication in vehicle systems. He has served as principal investigator on six research grants, including five funded by the university and one at the national level, and has actively contributed to a total of 31 grant projects as principal investigator or research member. To date, Dr. Kameil has published 83 scientific works, including 55 indexed publications and 10 non-indexed articles, which have accumulated 677 citations and earned an h-index of 15 (Scopus). His work has addressed topics such as nanoparticle-enhanced bio-lubricants, energy-efficient powertrain lubrication, and tribological behaviour in extreme automotive operating conditions. In addition to his research, Dr. Kameil has supervised 7 PhD and 3 Master’s students, reflecting his strong commitment to postgraduate education and academic mentorship. His technical expertise and active involvement in both academic and industry-facing research make him a valuable co-chair for this Special Session on new technologies in automotive engineering.