Department of Mechanical Engineering
Smart Human-centric Automation Resilience (SHARE) Lab
High School Student Internships
Through Texas Tech University’s summer Engineering Research Internship Experience (ERIE) program, our lab hosted two high school students who worked on automation and cyberphysical systems during the Summer of 2023. During their tenure in the lab, the students implemented various path-planning strategies using MakeBot and CyberPi platform. This encompasses my ongoing outreach efforts to train students for creating a pipeline toward cybersecurity workforce development.
Students can reach out TTU ERIE to apply for similar opportunities in SHARE lab. Please apply here or contact Ms. Heather Sherrill (heather.sherrill@ttu.edu).
Adult Learning at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Beginning Spring 2026, I will be offering a day-long course at the OLLI on "Introduction to Autonomous Vehicles." This class will provide a foundational overview on vehicle automation through the introduction of key concepts, terminology, levels of automation, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). By the end of the class, students will learn about common vehicle automation services such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, automated parking, collision avoidance, and how these contribute to safer, smarter vehicles. Core driving assistance methods to be explored include perception, sensing technologies, and control strategies that support safe and efficient driving. Emphasis will be placed on how these systems interact with human drivers, their benefits and limitations, and real-world use cases. This class is co-created with Dr. Nade Liang from the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering at TTU, who share our research interest in human-machine interface and automotive safety.
Participants can enroll for our classes at OLLI.
