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J. Christian Gerdes

J. Christian Gerdes

D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
56
Citations
13765
World Ranking
839
National Ranking
360

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
56
Citations
13675
World Ranking
2051
National Ranking
807

J. Christian Gerdes publication distribution in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where J. Christian Gerdes sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 173 publications — 34th percentile

34% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more.

J. Christian Gerdes D-index placement in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where J. Christian Gerdes sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 93+

This scientist: 56 D-Index — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more.

Overview

J. Christian Gerdes is affiliated with Stanford University in the United States and has a research focus within the broad field of engineering, with particular emphasis on automotive engineering and control and systems engineering.

The scientist's research spans several subfields, including:

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Social Psychology

Main topics covered in their work include:

  • Vehicle Dynamics and Control Systems
  • Real-time simulation and control systems
  • Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Safety
  • Traffic control and management
  • Advanced Control Systems Optimization
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
  • Robotic Path Planning Algorithms

J. Christian Gerdes has contributed to several recent papers, with titles, publication years, and venues as follows:

  • Game-Theoretic Planning for Self-Driving Cars in Multivehicle Competitive Scenarios, 2021, IEEE Transactions on Robotics
  • Neural Network Model Predictive Motion Control Applied to Automated Driving With Unknown Friction, 2021, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology
  • On infusing reachability-based safety assurance within planning frameworks for human-robot vehicle interactions, 2020, The International Journal of Robotics Research
  • Impacts of Model Fidelity on Trajectory Optimization for Autonomous Vehicles in Extreme Maneuvers, 2021, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles
  • Long-Horizon Vehicle Motion Planning and Control Through Serially Cascaded Model Complexity, 2021, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology

Frequent publication venues for their work include:

  • IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles
  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology
  • IEEE Transactions on Robotics
  • The International Journal of Robotics Research

Collaborators commonly working alongside J. Christian Gerdes have been:

  • John M. Talbot
  • T. Weber
  • Edward Schmerling
  • Mo Chen
  • Marco Pavone

Best Publications

  • Dynamic surface control for a class of nonlinear systems

    D. Swaroop;J.K. Hedrick;P.P. Yip;J.C. Gerdes

  • Autonomous Driving: Technical, Legal and Social Aspects

    Markus Maurer;J. Christian Gerdes;Barbara Lenz;Hermann Winner

  • Collision Avoidance and Stabilization for Autonomous Vehicles in Emergency Scenarios

    Joseph Funke;Matthew Brown;Stephen M. Erlien;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Dynamic surface control of nonlinear systems

    D. Swaroop;J.C. Gerdes;P.P. Yip;J.K. Hedrick

  • Safe driving envelopes for path tracking in autonomous vehicles

    Matthew Brown;Joseph Funke;Stephen Erlien;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Integrating Inertial Sensors With Global Positioning System (GPS) for Vehicle Dynamics Control

    Jihan Ryu;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Autonomous Vehicle Control at the Limits of Handling

    Krisada Kritayakirana;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Design of a feedback-feedforward steering controller for accurate path tracking and stability at the limits of handling

    Nitin R. Kapania;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Neural network vehicle models for high-performance automated driving.

    Nathan A. Spielberg;Matthew Brown;Nitin R. Kapania;John C. Kegelman

  • Estimation of Tire Slip Angle and Friction Limits Using Steering Torque

    Yung-Hsiang Judy Hsu;Shad M Laws;J Christian Gerdes

  • Estimation of vehicle roll and road bank angle

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  • A UNIFIED APPROACH TO DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS BASED ON ARTIFICIAL POTENTIAL FIELDS

    J. Christian Gerdes;Eric J. Rossetter

  • Designing Steering Feel for Steer-by-Wire Vehicles Using Objective Measures

    Avinash Balachandran;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Modeling cycle-to-cycle dynamics and mode transition in HCCI engines with variable valve actuation

    Gregory M. Shaver;Matthew J. Roelle;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Implementable Ethics for Autonomous Vehicles

    J. Christian Gerdes;Sarah M. Thornton

  • Motor learning affects car-to-driver handover in automated vehicles

    Holly E. B. Russell;Lene K. Harbott;Ilana Nisky;Selina Pan

  • Optimal Rollover Prevention With Steer by Wire and Differential Braking

    Christopher R. Carlson;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Lyapunov Based Performance Guarantees for the Potential Field Lane-keeping Assistance System

    Eric J. Rossetter;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Toward Automated Vehicle Control Beyond the Stability Limits: Drifting Along a General Path

    Jonathan Y. Goh;Tushar Goel;J. Christian Gerdes

  • The Use of GPS Based Velocity Measurements for Measurement of Sideslip and Wheel Slip

    David M. Bevly;J. Christian Gerdes;Christopher Wilson

  • Analysis and control of high sideslip manoeuvres

    Christoph Voser;Rami Y. Hindiyeh;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Using the centre of percussion to design a steering controller for an autonomous race car

    Krisada Kritayakirana;J. Christian Gerdes

  • Pushing the limits: From lanekeeping to autonomous racing

    Kirstin L.R. Talvala;Krisada Kritayakirana;J. Christian Gerdes

Frequent Co-Authors

Marco Pavone
Marco Pavone Stanford University
Francesco Borrelli
Francesco Borrelli University of California, Berkeley
J. Karl Hedrick
J. Karl Hedrick University of California, Berkeley
Mykel J. Kochenderfer
Mykel J. Kochenderfer Stanford University
Per Tunestål
Per Tunestål Lund University
Allan L. Reiss
Allan L. Reiss Stanford University
Rolf Johansson
Rolf Johansson Lund University
Allison M. Okamura
Allison M. Okamura Stanford University
J.K. Hedrick
J.K. Hedrick University of California, Berkeley
Mac Schwager
Mac Schwager Stanford University

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