Associate Professor | Wuxi University of Technology |China
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ding Peng is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Associate Professor at Wuxi University of Technology, formerly known as Wuxi Institute of Technology, China. He is also a key member of the Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center for Energy Saving and Safety of New Energy Vehicles, where he plays a vital role in promoting innovation and sustainability in the automotive sector. Dr. Peng obtained his degree in Vehicle Engineering from Chongqing University which laid a strong foundation for his expertise in intelligent vehicle systems and new energy technologies. His professional experience includes working as a Design Engineer at King Long United Automotive Industry (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., where he participated in the design and development of commercial buses, followed by a distinguished academic career at Wuxi University of Technology . Over the years, Dr. Peng has demonstrated exceptional competence in teaching and research, covering courses such as Automobile Structure, Automobile Theory, Principles of Automatic Control, and Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Technologies. His research interests focus on thermal management technologies for new energy vehicles, autonomous vehicle control strategies, and intelligent connected vehicle (V2X) technologies. His research skills encompass modeling, simulation, data fusion, control algorithms, and system optimization, emphasizing practical integration between academia and industry. Dr. Peng has led numerous enterprise and government-funded projects, published several high-impact academic papers, and secured multiple national patents, showcasing his dedication to advancing innovation in smart and sustainable mobility. His awards and honors include recognition for his leadership in research excellence, academic innovation, and contributions to engineering education. Driven by a vision of merging scientific theory with real-world application, he continues to nurture the next generation of engineers while advancing intelligent vehicle technologies. He has achieved 29 citations , authored 7 scientific papers, and holds an h-index of 2 .
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Featured Publications
- Ding, P. (2025). A Cooperative Control Strategy for Predicting Passing Capacity and Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance in Autonomous Vehicles Based on Multisensor Fusion. Journal of Energy Storage.
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Ding, P. (2024). A distributed multiple-heat source staged heating method in an electric vehicle. International Journal of Vehicle Performance and Energy Systems.
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Ding, P. (2024). Distributed multi-heat-source hybrid heating system based on waste heat recovery for electric vehicles. Journal of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering.
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Ding, P. (2023). Research on interactive coupled preheating method utilizing engine-motor cooling waste heat in hybrid powertrains. Applied Thermal Engineering