Areas of expertise
- Mechatronics & Advanced Controls
- On-Road Vehicle Dynamics
Background
Dr Velenis received his MSc and PhD degrees from the School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, GA, USA in 2000 and 2006 respectively and his Mechanical Engineering Diploma from the Mechanical Engineering Department at the National Technical University of Athens in 1999. In 2006 he was awarded the Luther Long award for the best PhD dissertation in Engineering Mechanics at Georgia Institute of Technology. Following his PhD, Efstathios held a Post-doctoral researcher position at Georgia Institute of Technology and was a visiting researcher at Ford Motor Company in MI, USA.
Current activities
Dr Velenis is currently a Reader at the Advanced Vehicle Engineering Centre at Cranfield University. His research interests include vehicle dynamics and control, optimal, nonlinear, model predictive control, active chassis control, control of autonomous vehicles, vehicle limit handling, modelling of expert driving techniques.
Selected projects
Advanced Integrated Dynamics for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (AIDCAV): Funded by Innovate UK through the CAV3 programme, Dr Velenis was the PI from Cranfield leading research on path following control of multi-actuated autonomous vehicles near the limit of handling (youtu.be/3cBPJrqIg5I).
Evoque_e: Funded by Innovate UK, Dr Velenis led Cranfield's work in the development and validation of regenerative braking and torque-vectoring controllers for electric and hybrid electric vehicles.
Active Limit Handling for Enhanced Passenger Vehicle Safety: Funded by EPSRC, Dr Velenis was the PI in this project which delivered a novel driver assist system to mitigate terminal understeer inspired by techniques used by expert human drivers (link).
Modelling and Implementation of Expert Driving Techniques: Dr Velenis was the PI in this FP7 Marie Curie International Re-integration Grant, where optimal control methods were used to model the specialised techniques developed by expert human drivers (link).
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Lin C, Siampis E & Velenis E. (2025). Path-tracking control at the limits of handling of a prototype over-actuated autonomous vehicle. Vehicle System Dynamics, 63(5)
- Sun Y, Velenis E & Krishnakumar A. (2025). Evaluation of an intuitive 4WD drift assist control concept in a driving simulator. Vehicle System Dynamics, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print)
- Lin C, Li B, Siampis E, Longo S & Velenis E. (2024). Predictive path-tracking control of an autonomous electric vehicle with various multi-actuation topologies. Sensors, 24(5)
- Li B, Lin C, Ahmadi J, Siampis E, Longo S, .... (2023). An integrated path-tracking and control allocation method for autonomous racing electric vehicles. Vehicle System Dynamics, 62(6)
- Papaioannou G, Htike Z, Lin C, Siampis E, Longo S, .... (2022). Multi-criteria evaluation for sorting motion planner alternatives. Sensors, 22(14)
- Papaioannou G, Koulocheris D & Velenis E. (2021). Skyhook control strategy for vehicle suspensions based on the distribution of the operational conditions. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 235(10-11)
- Xing Y, Lv C, Cao D & Velenis E. (2021). Multi-scale driver behavior modeling based on deep spatial-temporal representation for intelligent vehicles. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 130(September)
- Htike Z, Papaioannou G, Siampis E, Velenis E & Longo S. (2021). Fundamentals of motion planning for mitigating motion sickness in automated vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 71(3)
- Zhang Z, Velenis E, Fotouhi A, Auger DJ & Cao D. (2021). Driver distraction detection using machine learning algorithms – an experimental approach. International Journal of Vehicle Design, 83(2/3/4)
- Stryszowski M, Longo S, Velenis E & Forostovsky G. (2021). A Framework for Self-Enforced Interaction Between Connected Vehicles: Intersection Negotiation. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 22(11)
- Stryszowski M, Longo S, D'Alessandro D, Velenis E, Forostovsky G, .... (2020). A framework for self-enforced optimal interaction between connected vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 22(10)
- Cao D, Fotouhi A, Auger DJ, Zhang Z & Velenis E. (2020). Driver distraction detection using machine learning algorithms: an experimental approach. International Journal of Vehicle Design, 83(2/3/4)
- Xing Y, Lv C, Wang H, Cao D & Velenis E. (2020). An ensemble deep learning approach for driver lane change intention inference. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 115
- Ruiz Diez D, Velenis E, Tavernini D, Smith EN, Siampis E, .... (2019). Front/Rear Axle Torque Vectoring Control for Electric Vehicles. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 141(6)
- Xing Y, Lv C, Wang H, Cao D, Velenis E, .... (2019). Driver activity recognition for intelligent vehicles: a deep learning approach. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 68(6)
- Xing Y, Lv C, Wang H, Wang H, Ai Y, .... (2019). Driver lane change intention inference for intelligent vehicles: framework, survey, and challenges. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 68(5)
- Xing Y, Lv C, Wang H, Cao D & Velenis E. (2019). Dynamic integration and online evaluation of vision‐based lane detection algorithms. IET Intelligent Transport Systems, 13(1)
- Paul D, Velenis E, Humbert F, Cao D, Dobo T, .... (2019). Tyre–road friction μ-estimation based on braking force distribution. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 233(8)
- Siampis E, Velenis E, Gariuolo S & Longo S. (2018). A real-time nonlinear model predictive control strategy for stabilisation of an electric vehicle at the limits of handling. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 26(6)
- Xing Y, Lv C, Zhang Z, Wang H, Na X, .... (2018). Identification and analysis of driver postures for in-vehicle driving activities and secondary tasks recognition. IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems, 5(1)
- Xing Y, Lv C, Chen L, Wang H, Wang H, .... (2018). Advances in vision-based lane detection: algorithms, integration, assessment, and perspectives on ACP-based parallel vision. IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, 5(3)
- Basrah MS, Siampis E, Velenis E, Cao D & Longo S. (2017). Wheel slip control with torque blending using linear and nonlinear model predictive control. Vehicle System Dynamics, 55(11)
- Tavernini D, Velenis E & Longo S. (2017). Feedback brake distribution control for minimum pitch. Vehicle System Dynamics, 55(6)
- Smith EN, Velenis E, Tavernini D & Cao D. (2017). Effect of handling characteristics on minimum time cornering with torque vectoring. Vehicle System Dynamics, 56(2)
- Marina Martinez C, Hu X, Cao D, Velenis E, Gao B, .... (2017). Energy management in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles: recent progress and a connected vehicles perspective. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 66(6)
- Paul D, Velenis E, Cao D & Dobo T. (2017). Optimal $\mu $ -Estimation-Based Regenerative Braking Strategy for an AWD HEV. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 3(1)
- Siampis E, Velenis E & Longo S. (2015). Rear wheel torque vectoring model predictive control with velocity regulation for electric vehicles. Vehicle System Dynamics, 53(11)
- Tremlett AJ, Massaro M, Purdy DJ, Velenis E, Francis A, .... (2015). Optimal control of motorsport differentials. Vehicle System Dynamics, 53(12)
- Tavernini D, Velenis E, Lot R & Massaro M. (2014). The Optimality of the Handbrake Cornering Technique. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 136(4)
- Katzourakis DI, Velenis E, Holweg E & Happee R. (2014). Haptic Steering Support for Driving Near the Vehicle's Handling Limits: Test-Track Case. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 15(4)
- Katzourakis DI, Velenis E, Holweg E & Happee R. (2014). Haptic steering support for driving near the vehicle’s handling limits; skid-pad case. International Journal of Automotive Technology, 15(1)
- Katzourakis DI, Abbink DA, Velenis E, Holweg E & Happee R. (2014). Driver's Arms' Time-Variant Neuromuscular Admittance During Real Car Test-Track Driving. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 63(1)
- Tavernini D, Massaro M, Velenis E, Katzourakis DI & Lot R. (2013). Minimum time cornering: the effect of road surface and car transmission layout. Vehicle System Dynamics, 51(10)
- Katzourakis DI, Velenis E, Abbink D, Happee R & Holweg E. (2012). Race-Car Instrumentation for Driving Behavior Studies. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 61(2)
- Velenis E, Katzourakis D, Frazzoli E, Tsiotras P & Happee R. (2011). Steady-state drifting stabilization of RWD vehicles. Control Engineering Practice, 19(11)
- Velenis E, Frazzoli E & Tsiotras P. (2010). Steady-state cornering equilibria and stabilisation for a vehicle during extreme operating conditions. International Journal of Vehicle Autonomous Systems, 8(2/3/4)
- Velenis E, Tsiotras P & Lu J. (2008). Final Comments by the Authors. European Journal of Control, 14(4)
- Velenis E, Tsiotras P & Lu J. (2008). Optimality Properties and Driver Input Parameterization for Trail-braking Cornering. European Journal of Control, 14(4)
- Velenis E & Tsiotras P. (2008). Minimum-Time Travel for a Vehicle with Acceleration Limits: Theoretical Analysis and Receding-Horizon Implementation. Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, 138(2)
- Velenis E, Tsiotras P, Canudas-de-Wit C & Sorine M. (2005). Dynamic tyre friction models for combined longitudinal and lateral vehicle motion. Vehicle System Dynamics, 43(1)
- Tsiotras P, Velenis E & Sorine M. (2004). A LuGre Tire Friction Model With Exact Aggregate Dynamics. Vehicle System Dynamics, 42(3)
- Kim B, Velenis E, Kriengsiri P & Tsiotras P. (2003). Designing a low-cost spacecraft simulator. IEEE Control Systems, 23(4)
- Canudas-de-Wit C, Tsiotras P, Velenis E, Basset M & Gissinger G. (2003). Dynamic Friction Models for Road/Tire Longitudinal Interaction. Vehicle System Dynamics, 39(3)
