Mr. Adit Joshi is currently working as a Research Engineer in the Autonomous Vehicles & Controls department at Ford Motor Company. His current responsibilities include supporting the HIL simulation of Ford’s Autonomous Vehicle Platform alongside supporting CAE simulation activities related to electrification and connectivity. Mr. Joshi’s previous experience includes working as a HIL Engineering Specialist at General Motors. Before joining automotive industry, Mr. Joshi graduated with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Vehicle Dynamics and Controls, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering specializing in Controls, both from The Ohio State University. He has authored four SAE technical papers on HIL simulation. He also volunteers as a lecturer for the SAE Industrial Lecture Program and serves as a peer reviewer for the SAE International Journal of Connected and Automated Vehicles. He is also active in the Ford campus recruiting team for The Ohio State University.