2026 J. Christian Gerdes: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	56	838	766	359	306	173	13765
Electronics and Electrical Engineering	56	2051	1966	806	754	169	13675

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

2677
Citations
Autonomous Driving: Technical, Legal and Social Aspects

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

515
Citations
Collision Avoidance and Stabilization for Autonomous Vehicles in Emergency Scenarios

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

457
Citations
Dynamic surface control of nonlinear systems

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

416
Citations
Safe driving envelopes for path tracking in autonomous vehicles

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

374
Citations
Integrating Inertial Sensors With Global Positioning System (GPS) for Vehicle Dynamics Control

Jihan Ryu;J. Christian Gerdes

296
Citations
Autonomous Vehicle Control at the Limits of Handling

Krisada Kritayakirana;J. Christian Gerdes

248
Citations
Design of a feedback-feedforward steering controller for accurate path tracking and stability at the limits of handling

Nitin R. Kapania;J. Christian Gerdes

237
Citations
Neural network vehicle models for high-performance automated driving.

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

211
Citations
Estimation of Tire Slip Angle and Friction Limits Using Steering Torque

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

211
Citations
Estimation of vehicle roll and road bank angle

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176
Citations
A UNIFIED APPROACH TO DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS BASED ON ARTIFICIAL POTENTIAL FIELDS

J. Christian Gerdes;Eric J. Rossetter

175
Citations
Designing Steering Feel for Steer-by-Wire Vehicles Using Objective Measures

Avinash Balachandran;J. Christian Gerdes

171
Citations
Modeling cycle-to-cycle dynamics and mode transition in HCCI engines with variable valve actuation

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

148
Citations
Implementable Ethics for Autonomous Vehicles

J. Christian Gerdes;Sarah M. Thornton

142
Citations
Motor learning affects car-to-driver handover in automated vehicles

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

141
Citations
Optimal Rollover Prevention With Steer by Wire and Differential Braking

Christopher R. Carlson;J. Christian Gerdes

138
Citations
Lyapunov Based Performance Guarantees for the Potential Field Lane-keeping Assistance System

Eric J. Rossetter;J. Christian Gerdes

138
Citations
Toward Automated Vehicle Control Beyond the Stability Limits: Drifting Along a General Path

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

137
Citations
The Use of GPS Based Velocity Measurements for Measurement of Sideslip and Wheel Slip

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

136
Citations
Analysis and control of high sideslip manoeuvres

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

136
Citations
Using the centre of percussion to design a steering controller for an autonomous race car

Krisada Kritayakirana;J. Christian Gerdes

128
Citations
Pushing the limits: From lanekeeping to autonomous racing

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

121
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Marco Pavone Stanford University

Francesco Borrelli University of California, Berkeley

J. Karl Hedrick University of California, Berkeley

Mykel J. Kochenderfer Stanford University

Per Tunestål Lund University

Allan L. Reiss Stanford University

Rolf Johansson Lund University

Allison M. Okamura Stanford University

J.K. Hedrick University of California, Berkeley

Mac Schwager Stanford University

External Links

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