Vehicle control expertise. Practical safety research. Connecting automotive development experience with the next engineering challenge.
Explore our researchA research architecture for pedal misapplication prevention. Performance must be established through testing.
We focus on the relationship between driver input, propulsion control and real vehicle response. Explore the areas shaping our development work.
Engine management, electronic throttle control, calibration and validation. A systems approach to understanding how electronic commands become vehicle motion.
Control strategy / Calibration / ValidationResearch into unintended acceleration intervention, pedal misapplication detection and driver override. Safety requirements and failure behaviour are considered alongside the core control concept.
Driver input / Intervention / Failure behaviourSensor integration, vehicle signal analysis and prototype control logic. Measurement work explores longitudinal acceleration, vehicle attitude and the effects of road gradient.
IMU / Vehicle signals / Data loggingOur current research investigates how driver inputs and measured vehicle motion can support intervention against unintended acceleration.
The development programme examines detection logic, road-gradient compensation, signal plausibility and the behaviour of a vehicle during intervention.
Study pedal signals alongside vehicle acceleration.
Investigate attitude and gradient effects on motion measurements.
Assess intervention, driver override and failure handling.
This technology is under development. It is not presented as a certified product or a proven prevention system. Validation and applicable approvals are required before any road-use release.
Smart Automotive Engineering is the engineering initiative led by Chris Han, connecting automotive development experience in Korea with research and collaboration in New Zealand.
Mechanical engineering graduate of Seoul National University, with approximately 25 years of experience in automotive powertrain development and engineering leadership.
Powertrain R&D and engine management development
Engine management development and team leadership
Powertrain engineering leadership across calibration, design, testing, validation and reliability
We welcome conversations with vehicle-control specialists, research teams and prototype development partners who share an interest in practical vehicle safety.