Submitted/Accepted

2025

Shihab Uddin, Md. Nazmus Shakib, Rahul Bhadani "Modeling Electric Vehicle Car-Following Behavior: Classical vs Machine Learning Approach", accepted at The IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), 2025

Abstract

This comparative study evaluates classical and machine learning approaches for modeling electric vehicle car-following behavior, providing insights into the strengths and limitations of each methodology in capturing EV-specific driving dynamics.

Saima Alam, Rahul Bhadani "An Integrated Study of Data-Driven Thermal Modeling and Identification of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs", accepted to be presented at INFORMS Annual Meeting 2025

Abstract

This study presents a novel data-driven approach for thermal modeling and identification of lithium-ion battery packs, combining machine learning techniques with physical modeling to improve thermal management system performance.

Nazmus Shakib, Ashraf Hossain Ifty, Shihab Uddin, Rahul Bhadani "Learning-Based CPU Burst Prediction for Efficient Scheduling in Operating Systems", accepted to be presented at INFORMS Annual Meeting 2025

Abstract

This work introduces a learning-based framework for accurate CPU burst prediction, enabling more efficient process scheduling in operating systems through adaptive algorithms that outperform traditional approaches.

Zhehao Yi, Rahul Bhadani "Lie Theory-Based Explanation of Neural Network-Generated Quantum Gate Parameters for Barren Plateau Mitigation", accepted to be presented at INFORMS Annual Meeting 2025

Abstract

This theoretical work applies Lie theory to analyze and explain neural network-generated quantum gate parameters, providing new insights into barren plateau mitigation strategies for quantum machine learning applications.

Trevor McClain, Rahul Bhadani "Uncertainty Quantification in ROS2 Gazebo Simulations: A Leader-Follower Use-Case", accepted to be presented at INFORMS Annual Meeting 2025

Abstract

This research develops a comprehensive framework for uncertainty quantification in ROS2 Gazebo simulations, specifically examining leader-follower scenarios to improve the reliability of simulation-to-reality transfer in robotic systems.

Rahul Bhadani "Revisiting Followerstopper: Phase-space based Traffic Decongestion Controller", accepted to be presented at INFORMS Annual Meeting 2025

Abstract

This work revisits the Followerstopper traffic control algorithm through a phase-space analysis perspective, proposing enhancements that improve its performance in diverse traffic conditions while maintaining safety guarantees.

Journals/Book Chapters/Conference Papers

2025

Amaury Hayat, Arwa Alanqary, Rahul Bhadani, Christopher Denaro, Ryan J. Weightman, Shengquan Xiang, et al. "Traffic Smoothing Using Explicit Local Controllers: Experimental Evidence for Dissipating Stop-and-go Waves with a Single Automated Vehicle in Dense Traffic.", in IEEE Control Systems Magazine, February 2025. DOI: 10.1109/MCS.2024.3503402

Abstract

This paper presents experimental evidence demonstrating how a single automated vehicle using explicit local controllers can effectively dissipate stop-and-go waves in dense traffic conditions, significantly improving overall traffic flow.

BibTeX Citation

@article{hayat2025traffic,
                title={Traffic Smoothing Using Explicit Local Controllers: Experimental Evidence for Dissipating Stop-and-go Waves with a Single Automated Vehicle in Dense Traffic},
                author={Hayat, Amaury and Alanqary, Arwa and Bhadani, Rahul and Denaro, Christopher and Weightman, Ryan J and Xiang, Shengquan and others},
                journal={IEEE Control Systems Magazine},
                year={2025},
                doi={10.1109/MCS.2024.3503402}
                }
Jonathan W. Lee, Han Wang, Kathy Jang, Amaury Hayat, Rahul Bhadani, Matthew Bunting, Arwa Alanqary, William Barbour et al. "Traffic Control via Connected and Automated Vehicles: An Open-Road Field Experiment with 100 CAVs", in IEEE Control Systems Magazine, February 2025. DOI: 10.1109/MCS.2024.3498552

Abstract

This groundbreaking study presents results from the largest open-road field experiment with 100 connected and automated vehicles, demonstrating their potential for coordinated traffic control and congestion mitigation.

BibTeX Citation

@article{lee2025traffic,
                title={Traffic Control via Connected and Automated Vehicles: An Open-Road Field Experiment with 100 CAVs},
                author={Lee, Jonathan W. and Wang, Han and Jang, Kathy and Hayat, Amaury and Bhadani, Rahul and Bunting, Matthew and Alanqary, Arwa and Barbour, William and others},
                journal={IEEE Control Systems Magazine},
                year={2025},
                doi={10.1109/MCS.2024.3498552}
                }

2024

Xi Chen, Rahul Bhadani, K. Larry Head "MSMA: Multi-agent Trajectory Prediction in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Environment with Multi-source Data Integration", in The 24th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals, Shenzhen, China, July 23-26, 2024. DOI: 10.1061/9780784485484.026

Abstract

This paper introduces MSMA, a novel framework for multi-agent trajectory prediction in CAV environments that effectively integrates diverse data sources including vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, sensor data, and infrastructure inputs.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{chen2024msma,
                title={MSMA: Multi-agent Trajectory Prediction in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Environment with Multi-source Data Integration},
                author={Chen, Xi and Bhadani, Rahul and Head, K. Larry},
                booktitle={The 24th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals},
                year={2024},
                address={Shenzhen, China}
                }
Rahul Bhadani, Satyaki Banik, Hao Tu, Srdjan Lukic, Gabor Karsai "Model-based Design Tool for Cyber-physical Power Systems using SystemC-AMS", in 6th Workshop on Design Automation for CPS and IoT (DESTION 2024). DOI: 10.1109/DESTION62938.2024.00016

Abstract

This work presents a comprehensive model-based design tool leveraging SystemC-AMS for cyber-physical power systems, enabling efficient simulation and analysis of complex interactions between physical power components and digital control systems.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bhadani2024model,
                title={Model-based Design Tool for Cyber-physical Power Systems using SystemC-AMS},
                author={Bhadani, Rahul and Banik, Satyaki and Tu, Hao and Lukic, Srdjan and Karsai, Gabor},
                booktitle={6th Workshop on Design Automation for CPS and IoT (DESTION 2024)},
                year={2024},
                doi={10.1109/DESTION62938.2024.00016}
                }
Nathan Lichtlé, Eugene Vinitsky, Matthew Nice, Rahul Bhadani, Matthew Bunting, et al. "From Sim to Real: A Pipeline for Training and Deploying Traffic Smoothing Cruise Controllers", in IEEE Transactions on Robotics, Sept 2024. DOI: 10.1109/TRO.2024.3463407

Abstract

This paper introduces a robust pipeline that bridges the simulation-to-reality gap for traffic smoothing cruise controllers, including novel domain adaptation techniques and extensive real-world validation results.

BibTeX Citation

@article{lichtle2024sim,
                title={From Sim to Real: A Pipeline for Training and Deploying Traffic Smoothing Cruise Controllers},
                author={Lichtlé, Nathan and Vinitsky, Eugene and Nice, Matthew and Bhadani, Rahul and Bunting, Matthew and others},
                journal={IEEE Transactions on Robotics},
                year={2024},
                doi={10.1109/TRO.2024.3463407}
                }

2023

Rahul Bhadani, and Ivan B. Djordjevic "Optimized Receiver Design for Entanglement Assisted Communication using BPSK", in Optics Express, Optics Express 31, no. 24 (2023): 39765-39783. DOI: 10.1364/OE.496792

Abstract

This theoretical and simulation study presents an optimized receiver design for entanglement-assisted communication systems using BPSK modulation, demonstrating significant improvements in quantum communication performance metrics including channel capacity and error rates.

BibTeX Citation

@article{bhadani2023optimized,
                                            title={Optimized Receiver Design for Entanglement Assisted Communication using BPSK},
                                            author={Bhadani, Rahul and Djordjevic, Ivan B.},
                                            journal={Optics Express},
                                            volume={31},
                                            number={24},
                                            pages={39765--39783},
                                            year={2023},
                                            doi={10.1364/OE.496792}
                                            }
Rahul Bhadani, Gabor Karsai, Hao Tu, and Srdjan Lukic "Modeling and Real-Time Simulation of Microgrid Components Using Systemc-AMS", in 2023 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), San Antonio, TX, USA, 2023, pp. 3214-3225. DOI: 10.1109/WSC60868.2023.10408025

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive approach to modeling and real-time simulation of microgrid components using SystemC-AMS. The study focuses on the development of accurate models for various microgrid elements and their integration into a unified simulation framework suitable for real-time analysis.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bhadani2023modeling,
title={Modeling and real-time simulation of microgrid components using systemc-ams},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Karsai, Gabor and Tu, Hao and Lukic, Srdjan},
booktitle={2023 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)},
pages={3214--3225},
year={2023},
organization={IEEE}
}
Matthew Nice, Matthew Bunting, Gergely Zachar, Rahul Bhadani, Paul Ngo, Jonathan Lee, Alexandre Bayen, Dan Work, and Jonathan Sprinkle "Parameter Estimation for Decoding Sensor Signals", in Proceedings of Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things Week 2023, pp. 253-255. DOI: 10.1145/3576841.3589622

Abstract

This work presents novel parameter estimation techniques for decoding sensor signals in cyber-physical systems, focusing on improved accuracy and reliability in signal interpretation.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{nice2023parameter,
title={Parameter estimation for decoding sensor signals},
author={Nice, Matthew and Bunting, Matthew and Zachar, Gergely and Bhadani, Rahul and Ngo, Paul and Lee, Jonathan and Bayen, Alexandre and Work, Dan and Sprinkle, Jonathan},
booktitle={Proceedings of the ACM/IEEE 14th International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems (with CPS-IoT Week 2023)},
pages={253--255},
year={2023}
}
Rahul Bhadani, Matthew Bunting, Matthew Nice, Fangyu Wu, Amaury Hayat, Jonathan W. Lee, Alexandre Bayen et al. "Approaches for Synthesis and Deployment of Controller Models on Automated Vehicles for Car-following in Mixed Autonomy", in Proceedings of Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things Week 2023, pp. 158-163. DOI: 10.1145/3576914.3587711

Abstract

This paper presents comprehensive approaches for synthesizing and deploying controller models on automated vehicles, specifically focusing on car-following behavior in mixed autonomy traffic scenarios.

BibTeX Citation

@incollection{bhadani2023approaches,
title={Approaches for synthesis and deployment of controller models on automated vehicles for car-following in mixed autonomy},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Bunting, Matthew and Nice, Matthew and Wu, Fangyu and Hayat, Amaury and Lee, Jonathan W and Bayen, Alexandre and Piccoli, Benedetto and Seibold, Benjamin and Work, Dan and others},
booktitle={Proceedings of Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things Week 2023},
pages={158--163},
year={2023}
}
Alex Richardson, Matthew Walter Nice, Matt Bunting, Jonathan Lee, Rahul Bhadani, Daniel Work, and Jonathan Sprinkle "Analysis of a Runtime Data Sharing Architecture over LTE for a Heterogeneous CAV Fleet", in Proceedings of Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things Week 2023, pp. 164-169. DOI: 10.1145/3576914.3587712

Abstract

This study analyzes a runtime data sharing architecture over LTE networks for heterogeneous connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) fleets, examining performance and reliability aspects.

BibTeX Citation

@incollection{richardson2023analysis,
title={Analysis of a runtime data sharing architecture over LTE for a heterogeneous CAV fleet},
author={Richardson, Alex and Nice, Matthew Walter and Bunting, Matt and Lee, Jonathan and Bhadani, Rahul and Work, Daniel and Sprinkle, Jonathan},
booktitle={Proceedings of Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things Week 2023},
pages={164--169},
year={2023}
}
Rahul Bhadani, Jonathan Sprinkle "Prototyping Vehicle Control Applications Using the CAT Vehicle Simulator", in arXiv preprint arXiv:2301.04574, 2023 DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2301.04574

Abstract

This paper demonstrates the use of the CAT Vehicle Simulator for prototyping vehicle control applications, providing a comprehensive framework for testing and validation.

BibTeX Citation

@article{bhadani2023prototyping,
title={{Prototyping Vehicle Control Applications Using the CAT Vehicle Simulator}},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Sprinkle, Jonathan},
journal={arXiv preprint arXiv:2301.04574},
year={2023}
}
Rahul Bhadani, Zhuo Chen, and Lingling An "Attention-Based Graph Neural Network for Label Propagation in Single-Cell Omics", in Genes 14.2 (2023): 506. DOI: 10.3390/genes14020506

Abstract

This work presents an attention-based graph neural network approach for label propagation in single-cell omics data, improving accuracy in cell type identification and classification.

BibTeX Citation

@article{bhadani2023attention,
title={Attention-based graph neural network for label propagation in single-cell omics},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Chen, Zhuo and An, Lingling},
journal={Genes},
volume={14},
number={2},
pages={506},
year={2023},
publisher={MDPI}
}

2022

Rahul Bhadani and Jonathan Sprinkle "Repeatable & Scalable Multi-Vehicle Simulation with Offloaded Dynamics using Federated Modeling", in Design Automation for CPS and IoT (DESTION 2022), 2022 DOI: 10.1109/DESTION56136.2022.00016
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Abstract

This paper presents a novel approach for repeatable and scalable multi-vehicle simulation using federated modeling with offloaded dynamics, enabling efficient large-scale vehicular system analysis.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bhadani2022repeatable,
title={Repeatable \& Scalable Multi-Vehicle Simulation with Offloaded Dynamics using Federated Modeling},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Sprinkle, Jonathan},
booktitle={2022 IEEE Workshop on Design Automation for CPS and IoT (DESTION)},
pages={57--63},
year={2022},
organization={IEEE}
}
Zhang, Xiang, Zhuo Chen, Rahul Bhadani, Siyang Cao, Meng Lu, Nicholas Lytal, Yin Chen, Lingling An "NISC: Neural Network Imputation for Single Cell RNA Sequencing Data on Clustering Analysis", in Frontiers in Bioinformatics, March 2022. DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.847112

Abstract

NISC introduces a neural network-based imputation method for single-cell RNA sequencing data, improving clustering analysis accuracy by effectively handling missing data and dropout events.

BibTeX Citation

@article{zhang2022nisc,
title={NISC: Neural Network-Imputation for Single-Cell RNA Sequencing and Cell Type Clustering},
author={Zhang, Xiang and Chen, Zhuo and Bhadani, Rahul and Cao, Siyang and Lu, Meng and Lytal, Nicholas and Chen, Yin and An, Lingling},
journal={Methods for Single-Cell and Microbiome Sequencing Data},
year={2022},
publisher={Frontiers Media SA}
}
Rahul Bhadani, Jonathan Sprinkle, Larry Head "Model-based Design of NEMA-Compliant Dual-ring Barrier Traffic Signal Controller", in IEEE/ACM International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems 2022. Milan, Italy, 2022 DOI: 10.1109/ICCPS54341.2022.00038

Abstract

This work presents a model-based design approach for NEMA-compliant dual-ring barrier traffic signal controllers, ensuring standards compliance while optimizing performance.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bhadani2022model,
title={Model-based Design of NEMA-Compliant Dual-ring-barrier Traffic Signal Controller},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Sprinkle, Jonathan and Head, K Larry},
booktitle={2022 ACM/IEEE 13th International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems (ICCPS)},
pages={01--02},
year={2022},
organization={IEEE}
}
Rahul Bhadani, Matthew Bunting, Matt Nice, Ngoc Minh Tran, Safwan Elmadani, Dan Work, Jonathan Sprinkle "Strym: A Python Package for Real-time CAN Data Logging, Analysis and Visualization to Work with USB-CAN Interface", in The 2nd Workshop on Data-Driven and Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems for Smart Cities (DI-CPS), May 2022 DOI: 10.1109/DI-CPS56137.2022.00009

Abstract

This paper presents Strym, a Python package for real-time CAN data logging, analysis and visualization to work with USB-CAN interface.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bhadani2022strym,
title={Strym: A python package for real-time can data logging, analysis and visualization to work with usb-can interface},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Bunting, Matt and Nice, Matthew and Tran, Ngoc Minh and Elmadani, Safwan and Work, Dan and Sprinkle, Jonathan},
booktitle={2022 2nd Workshop on Data-Driven and Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems for Smart Cities Workshop (DI-CPS)},
pages={14--23},
year={2022},
organization={IEEE}
}
Paul Ngo, Jonathan Sprinkle, and Rahul Bhadani "CANClassify: Automated Decoding and Labeling of CAN Bus Signals", in Special Issue on Multidisciplinary Sciences and Advanced Technology, Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences, Volume 1, Issue 10, Page # 5-12, 2022 DOI: 10.55708/js0110002

Abstract

This paper presents CANClassify, a method for automated decoding and labeling of CAN bus signals.

BibTeX Citation

@article{PaulNgoJonathanSprinkle2022,
author = {{Paul Ngo, Jonathan Sprinkle}, Rahul Bhadani},
doi = {10.55708/js0110002},
journal = {Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences},
keywords = {computing methodologies,external interfaces for robotics,learning paradigms,neural},
number = {10},
pages = {5--12},
title = {{CANClassify : Automated Decoding and Labeling of CAN Bus Signals}},
volume = {1},
year = {2022}
}
Bunting, Matthew, Rahul Bhadani, and Jonathan Sprinkle "Data from the Development Evolution of a Vehicle for Custom Control", in The 2nd Workshop on Data-Driven and Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems for Smart Cities (DI-CPS), May 2022 DOI: 10.1109/DI-CPS56137.2022.00013

Abstract

This paper presents data from the development evolution of a vehicle for custom control.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bunting2022data,
title={Data from the Development Evolution of a Vehicle for Custom Control},
author={Bunting, Matt and Bhadani, Rahul and Nice, Matt and Elmadani, Safwan and Sprinkle, Jonathan},
booktitle={2022 2nd Workshop on Data-Driven and Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems for Smart Cities Workshop (DI-CPS)},
pages={40--46},
year={2022},
organization={IEEE}
}
Chou, Fang-Chieh, Alben Bagabaldo, and Alexandre M. Bayen, Rahul Bhadani, et al. "The lord of the ring road: a review and evaluation of autonomous control policies for traffic in a ring road", in ACM Transactions on Cyber-Physical Systems, January 2022. DOI: 10.1145/3494577

Abstract

This paper reviews and evaluates autonomous control policies for traffic in a ring road.

BibTeX Citation

@article{chou2022lord,
title={The lord of the ring road: a review and evaluation of autonomous control policies for traffic in a ring road},
author={Chou, Fang-Chieh and Bagabaldo, Alben Rome and Bayen, Alexandre M, Rahul Bhadani, et al.},
journal={ACM Transactions on Cyber-Physical Systems (TCPS)},
volume={6},
number={1},
pages={1--25},
year={2022},
publisher={ACM New York, NY}
}

2021

Bhadani, Rahul, and Ivan B. Djordjevic "Optical Hybrid-based Optimal Receiver Design for Entanglement-Assisted Communication", in Frontiers in Optics and Laser Science (FiO-LS), 31 October – 04 November 2021 DOI: 10.1364/FIO.2021.FTu2D.2

Abstract

This research presents optimal receiver designs for entanglement-assisted quantum communication using optical hybrid systems, enhancing communication capacity and reliability.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bhadani2021optical,
title={Optical Hybrid-based Optimal Receiver Design for Entanglement-Assisted Communication},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Djordjevic, Ivan B},
booktitle={Frontiers in Optics},
pages={FTu2D--2},
year={2021},
organization={Optical Society of America}
}
Chou, Fang-Chieh, Marsalis Gibson, Rahul Bhadani, Alexandre M. Bayen, and Jonathan Sprinkle "Reachability Analysis for FollowerStopper: Safety Analysis and Experimental Results", in IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), pp. 8607-8613. IEEE, 2021 DOI: 10.1109/ICRA48506.2021.9561360

Abstract

This paper presents reachability analysis for FollowerStopper, including safety analysis and experimental results.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{chou2021reachability,
title={Reachability Analysis for FollowerStopper: Safety Analysis and Experimental Results},
author={Chou, Fang-Chieh and Gibson, Marsalis and Bhadani, Rahul and Bayen, Alexandre M and Sprinkle, Jonathan},
booktitle={2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)},
pages={8607--8613},
year={2021},
organization={IEEE}
}
Nice, Matthew, Safwan Elmadani, Rahul Bhadani, Matt Bunting, Jonathan Sprinkle, and Dan Work "CAN coach: vehicular control through human cyber-physical systems", in Proceedings of the ACM/IEEE 12th International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems, pp. 132-142. DOI: 10.1145/3450267.3450541

Abstract

This paper presents CAN coach, a system for vehicular control through human cyber-physical systems.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{nice2021can,
title={CAN coach: vehicular control through human cyber-physical systems},
author={Nice, Matthew and Elmadani, Safwan and Bhadani, Rahul and Bunting, Matt and Sprinkle, Jonathan and Work, Dan},
booktitle={Proceedings of the ACM/IEEE 12th International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems},
pages={132--142},
year={2021}
}
Elmadani, Safwan, Matthew Nice, Matthew Bunting, Jonathan Sprinkle, and Rahul Bhadani "From CAN to ROS: A Monitoring and Data Recording Bridge", in Proceedings of the Workshop on Data-Driven and Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems, pp. 17-21. April 2021. DOI: 10.1145/3459609.3460531

Abstract

This paper presents a bridge for monitoring and data recording from CAN to ROS.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{elmadani2021can,
title={From CAN to ROS: A Monitoring and Data Recording Bridge},
author={Elmadani, Safwan and Nice, Matthew and Bunting, Matthew and Sprinkle, Jonathan and Bhadani, Rahul},
booktitle={Proceedings of the Workshop on Data-Driven and Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems},
pages={17--21},
year={2021}
}
Bunting, Matthew, Rahul Bhadani, and Jonathan Sprinkle "Libpanda: A High-Performance Library for Vehicle Data Collection", in Proceedings of the Workshop on Data-Driven and Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems, pp. 32-40. DOI: 10.1145/3459609.3460529

Abstract

This paper presents Libpanda, a high-performance library for vehicle data collection.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bunting2021libpanda,
title={Libpanda: A High Performance Library for Vehicle Data Collection},
author={Bunting, Matthew and Bhadani, Rahul and Sprinkle, Jonathan},
booktitle={Proceedings of the Workshop on Data-Driven and Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems},
pages={32--40},
year={2021}
}
Lee, Jonathan W., George Gunter, Rabie Ramadan, Sulaiman Almatrudi, Paige Arnold, John Aquino, William Barbour, Rahul Bhadani, et al. "Integrated Framework of Vehicle Dynamics, Instabilities, Energy Models, and Sparse Flow Smoothing Controllers", in Proceedings of the Workshop on Data-Driven and Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems, pp. 41-47. April 2021. DOI: 10.1145/3459609.3460530

Abstract

This paper presents an integrated framework of vehicle dynamics, instabilities, energy models, and sparse flow smoothing controllers.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{lee2021integrated,
title={Integrated Framework of Vehicle Dynamics, Instabilities, Energy Models, and Sparse Flow Smoothing Controllers},
author={Lee, Jonathan W and Gunter, George and Ramadan, Rabie and Almatrudi, Sulaiman and Arnold, Paige and Aquino, John and Barbour, William and Bhadani, Rahul and Carpio, Joy and Chou, Fang-Chieh and others},
booktitle={Proceedings of the Workshop on Data-Driven and Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems},
pages={41--47},
year={2021}
}

2020

C. Kreienkamp, Fishbein, D., Bhadani, R., and Sprinkle, J. "Safety and Stability Analysis of the FollowerStopper Traffic Wave Dampening Controller (Late-Breaking Poster)", in American Control Conference, 2020 URL: https://youtu.be/BSGVgxhZlqU?si=fKNIyirLWBDUgErz

Abstract

This paper presents safety and stability analysis of the FollowerStopper traffic wave dampening controller.

BibTeX Citation

@conference {followerstopper2020Kreienkamp,
title = {Safety and Stability Analysis of the FollowerStopper Traffic Wave Dampening Controller (Late-Breaking Poster)},
booktitle = {American Control Conference},
year = {2020},
month = {07},
author = {Chris Kreienkamp and Daniel Fishbein and Rahul Bhadani and Jonathan Sprinkle}
}
R. Bhadani and I. B. Djordjevic "Constellation Optimization for Phase-shift Keying Coherent States with Displacement Receiver to Maximize Mutual Information", in IEEE Access, December 2020 DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3044086

Abstract

This work optimizes constellation designs for phase-shift keying coherent states with displacement receivers to maximize mutual information in quantum communication systems.

BibTeX Citation

@ARTICLE{constellation2020bhadani,
author={R. {Bhadani} and I. B. {Djordjevic}},
journal={IEEE Access}, 
title={Constellation Optimization for Phase-shift Keying Coherent States with Displacement Receiver to Maximize Mutual Information}, 
year={2020},
volume={},
number={},
pages={1-1},
doi={10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3044086}
}
Bhadani, Rahul, Michael Grace, Ivan B. Djordjevic, Jonathan Sprinkle, and Saikat Guha "Programming the Kennedy receiver for capacity maximization versus minimizing one-shot error probability", in Frontiers in Optics, pp. JM6B-29. Optical Society of America, September 2020 DOI: 10.1364/FIO.2020.JM6B.29

Abstract

This paper presents programming approaches for the Kennedy receiver for capacity maximization versus minimizing one-shot error probability.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bhadani2020programming,
title={Programming the Kennedy receiver for capacity maximization versus minimizing one-shot error probability},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Grace, Michael and Djordjevic, Ivan B and Sprinkle, Jonathan and Guha, Saikat},
booktitle={Laser Science},
pages={JM6B--29},
year={2020},
organization={Optical Society of America}
}
G. Gunter, Gloudemans, D., Stern, R. E., McQuade, S., Bhadani, R., Bunting, M., Monache, M. Laura Dell, Seibold, B., Sprinkle, J., Piccoli, B., and Work, D. B. "Are commercially implemented adaptive cruise control systems string stable?", in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, June 2020 DOI: 10.1109/TITS.2020.3000682

Abstract

This paper investigates whether commercially implemented adaptive cruise control systems are string stable.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{gunter2019adaptive,
author={G. {Gunter} and D. {Gloudemans} and R. E. {Stern} and S. {McQuade} and R. {Bhadani} and M. {Bunting} and M. L. D. {Monache} and R. {Lysecky} and B. {Seibold} and J. {Sprinkle} and B. {Piccoli} and D. B. {Work}},
journal={IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems}, 
title={Are Commercially Implemented Adaptive Cruise Control Systems String Stable?}, 
year={2020},
volume={},
number={},
pages={1-12},
doi={10.1109/TITS.2020.3000682}
}

2019

L. Bentley, MacInnes, J., Mason, H., Bhadani, R., and Bose, T. "A Sliding Window for Path Mapping based on a Pseudo-Derivative Method in Autonomous Navigation", in 2019 IEEE 90th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2019-Fall), Honolulu, HI, USA, 2019, pp. 1-4 , DOI: 10.1109/VTCFall.2019.8891126

Abstract

This paper presents a sliding window approach for path mapping based on a pseudo-derivative method in autonomous navigation.

BibTeX Citation

@INPROCEEDINGS{bentley2019Sliding,
author={L. {Bentley} and J. {MacInnes} and H. {Mason} and R. {Bhadani} and T. {Bose}},
booktitle={2019 IEEE 90th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2019-Fall)}, 
title={A Sliding Window for Path Mapping Based on a Pseudo-Derivative Method in Autonomous Navigation}, 
year={2019},
volume={},
number={},
pages={1-4},
doi={10.1109/VTCFall.2019.8891126},
ISSN={2577-2465},
month={Sep.},}
R. Bhadani, Bunting, M., Seibold, B., Stern, R., Cui, S., Sprinkle, J., Piccoli, B., and Work, D. B "Real-Time Distance Estimation and Filtering of Vehicle Headways for Smoothing of Traffic Waves", International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems 2019. Montreal, Canada, 2019, DOI: 10.1145/3302509.3314026

Abstract

This paper presents real-time distance estimation and filtering techniques for vehicle headways to enable effective smoothing of traffic waves in mixed autonomy scenarios.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bhadani2019real,
title={Real-time distance estimation and filtering of vehicle headways for smoothing of traffic waves},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Bunting, Matthew and Seibold, Benjamin and Stern, Raphael and Cui, Shumo and Sprinkle, Jonathan and Piccoli, Benedetto and Work, Daniel B},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 10th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems},
pages={280--290},
year={2019}
}
Bhadani, Rahul, Matt Bunting, and Jonathan Sprinkle "Model-Based Engineering with Application to Autonomy", in Complexity Challenges in Cyber Physical Systems: Using Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to Support Intelligence, Adaptation and Autonomy, Wiley Publication, pp. 255-285 (2019) DOI: 10.1002/9781119552482.ch10

Abstract

This paper discusses model-based engineering with application to autonomy.

BibTeX Citation

@article{bhadani2019model,
title={Model-Based Engineering with Application to Autonomy},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Bunting, Matt and Sprinkle, Jonathan},
journal={Complexity Challenges in Cyber Physical Systems: Using Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to Support Intelligence, Adaptation and Autonomy},
pages={255--285},
year={2019},
publisher={Wiley Online Library}
}
Delle Monache, Maria Laura, Thibault Liard, Anaïs Rat, Raphael Stern, Rahul Bhadani, Benjamin Seibold, Jonathan Sprinkle, Daniel B. Work, and Benedetto Piccoli "Feedback control algorithms for the dissipation of traffic waves with autonomous vehicles", in Computational Intelligence and Optimization Methods for Control Engineering, pp. 275-299. Springer, Cham, 2019 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25446-9_12

Abstract

This paper presents feedback control algorithms for the dissipation of traffic waves with autonomous vehicles.

BibTeX Citation

@incollection{delle2019feedback,
title={Feedback control algorithms for the dissipation of traffic waves with autonomous vehicles},
author={Delle Monache, Maria Laura and Liard, Thibault and Rat, Ana{\"\i}s and Stern, Raphael and Bhadani, Rahul and Seibold, Benjamin and Sprinkle, Jonathan and Work, Daniel B and Piccoli, Benedetto},
booktitle={Computational Intelligence and Optimization Methods for Control Engineering},
pages={275--299},
year={2019},
publisher={Springer}
}
Fangyu Wu, Raphael E Stern, Shumo Cui, Maria Laura Delle Monache, Rahul Bhadani, Matt Bunting, Miles Churchill, Nathaniel Hamilton, Benedetto Piccoli, Benjamin Seibold, Jonathan Sprinkle, Daniel B Work "Tracking vehicle trajectories and fuel rates in phantom traffic jams: Methodology and data", Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies 99, 82-109, DOI: 10.1016/j.trc.2018.12.012

Abstract

This paper presents methodology and data for tracking vehicle trajectories and fuel rates in phantom traffic jams.

BibTeX Citation

@article{WU201982,
title = "Tracking vehicle trajectories and fuel rates in phantom traffic jams: Methodology and data",
journal = "Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies",
volume = "99",
pages = "82 - 109",
year = "2019",
issn = "0968-090X",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trc.2018.12.012",
url = "http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0968090X18318345",
author = "Fangyu Wu and Raphael E. Stern and Shumo Cui and Maria Laura {Delle Monache} and Rahul Bhadani and Matt Bunting and Miles Churchill and Nathaniel Hamilton and R'mani Haulcy and Benedetto Piccoli and Benjamin Seibold and Jonathan Sprinkle and Daniel B. Work"
}

2018

R. Bhadani, Piccoli, B., Seibold, B., Sprinkle, J., and Work, D. B. "Dissipation of Emergent Traffic Waves in Stop-and-Go Traffic Using a Supervisory Controller", 57th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, vol. 57. IEEE, Fontainbleau, Miami Beach, USA, 2018, 10.1109/cdc.2018.8619700

Abstract

This paper presents a supervisory controller for dissipation of emergent traffic waves in stop-and-go traffic.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bhadani2018dissipation,
title={Dissipation of emergent traffic waves in stop-and-go traffic using a supervisory controller},
author={Bhadani, Rahul Kumar and Piccoli, Benedetto and Seibold, Benjamin and Sprinkle, Jonathan and Work, Daniel},
booktitle={2018 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC)},
pages={3628--3633},
year={2018},
organization={IEEE}
}
R. Bhadani, Sprinkle, J., and Bunting, M. "The CAT Vehicle Testbed: A Simulator with Hardware in the Loop for Autonomous Vehicle Applications", in Proceedings 2nd International Workshop on Safe Control of Autonomous Vehicles (SCAV 2018), Porto, Portugal, Electronic Proceedings in Theoretical Computer Science , 2018, vol. 269, DOI: 10.4204/eptcs.269.4
Presentation

Abstract

This paper presents the CAT Vehicle Testbed, a simulator with hardware in the loop for autonomous vehicle applications.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{bhadani2018cat,
title={{The CAT Vehicle Testbed: A Simulator with Hardware in the Loop for Autonomous Vehicle Applications}},
author={Bhadani, Rahul and Sprinkle, Jonathan and Bunting, Matthew},
booktitle={Proceedings 2nd International Workshop on Safe Control of Autonomous Vehicles (SCAV 2018), Porto, Portugal, 10th April 2018, Electronic Proceedings in Theoretical Computer Science 269},
volume={269},
pages={32--47},
year={2018}
}
M. Segata, Cigno, R. Lo, Bhadani, R., Bunting, M., and Sprinkle, J. "A LiDAR Error Model for Cooperative Driving Simulations", in IEEE Vehicular Network Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, 2018, DOI: 10.1109/vnc.2018.8628408

Abstract

This paper presents a LiDAR error model for cooperative driving simulations.

BibTeX Citation

@inproceedings{segata2018lidar,
title={A lidar error model for cooperative driving simulations},
author={Segata, Michele and Cigno, Renato Lo and Bhadani, Rahul Kumar and Bunting, Matthew and Sprinkle, Jonathan},
booktitle={2018 IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference (VNC)},
pages={1--8},
year={2018},
organization={IEEE}
}
Raphael E Stern, Shumo Cui, Maria Laura Delle Monache, Rahul Bhadani, Matt Bunting, Miles Churchill, Nathaniel Hamilton, Hannah Pohlmann, Fangyu Wu, Benedetto Piccoli, Benjamin Seibold, Jonathan Sprinkle, Daniel B Work "Dissipation of stop-and-go waves via control of autonomous vehicles: Field experiments", Transportation Research Part C 89 (April 2018), 205-221, DOI: 10.1016/j.trc.2018.02.005

Abstract

This groundbreaking work demonstrates the dissipation of stop-and-go traffic waves through field experiments using autonomous vehicle control, showing significant potential for traffic flow improvement.

BibTeX Citation

@article{stern2018dissipation,
title={Dissipation of stop-and-go waves via control of autonomous vehicles: Field experiments},
author={Stern, Raphael E and Cui, Shumo and Delle Monache, Maria Laura and Bhadani, Rahul and Bunting, Matt and Churchill, Miles and Hamilton, Nathaniel and Pohlmann, Hannah and Wu, Fangyu and Piccoli, Benedetto and others},
journal={Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies},
volume={89},
pages={205--221},
year={2018},
publisher={Elsevier}
}

Preprints/ArXiV/Tech Reports

H. Mason, Bentley, L., MacInnes, J., Bhadani, R., and Bose, T. "Adaptive HSL Filters and Inverse Perspective Transforms in Lane Detection for Autonomous Driving", in IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2019. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.18919.60327
L. Bentley, MacInnes, J., Bhadani, R., and Bose, T. "A Pseudo-Derivative Method for Sliding Window Path Mapping in Robotics-Based Image Processing", Accepted at IEEE International Conference on Robotic Computing, 2019. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.35628.10885

Invited Talk and Presentations

"Control of Vehicular Traffic Flow via Low Density Autonomous Vehicle", in 8th Annual NSF CPS PI, Alexandria, VA, Nov 13th-14th 2017
"Analysis and Design of Velocity Controllers for dissipation of Stop-and-Go Traffic Waves", in SIAM Annual Meeting at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 2017. URL: https://www.pathlms.com/siam/courses/4988/sections/7448/video_presentations/74571