Solar Cars as a Systems Platform: The Role of Electrical Engineering in Next-Generation Mobility
Summary of Seminar:
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge highlights how modern vehicles are increasingly defined by electrical and electronic systems rather than purely mechanical design. With Matt’s experience on the Deakin University’s solar car projects as context, this talk explores the key challenges that rely on electrical engineering knowledge. These include efficient solar energy harvesting, battery management and protection, motor control strategies, and real-time energy optimisation over long distances.
The presentation frames these as interconnected system-level problems: how to generate, store, convert, and use energy as efficiently as possible under real-world constraints. The aim is to illustrate how electrical engineering underpins performance, reliability, and sustainability in modern automotive applications, and why these challenges are central to the future of mobility.
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- KA3.411
- 75 Pigdons Rd,
- Geelong, Victoria
- Australia 3216
- Building: School of Engineering
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Contract Via Email to ieeesb@deakin.edu.au
- Co-sponsored by Deakin University IEEE Student Branch
- Starts 31 March 2026 01:00 PM UTC
- Ends 27 April 2026 02:00 PM UTC
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Speakers
Matt Jennings
Technical Talk on Solar Cars and Next-Generation Mobility
Biography:
Dr. Matt Jennings is a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer at Deakin University, specialising in manufacturing and practical, industry-focused skill development. He completed his PhD at Carbon Nexus, Deakin, focusing on composite material processing and its impact on mechanical performance. He also serves as the Academic Lead for the Deakin University Solar Car Team (DUST), bringing direct, hands-on experience to the challenges discussed in this talk.
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Address:School of Engineering, Deakin University, WarunPonds, Australia, 3216
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