Innovative Sustainable Autonomous Mobility
Pioneering Innovation
The global surge in mobility demands is driving the imperative for scalable and sustainable autonomous driving solutions. Projections by The World Bank indicate a doubling of the population by 2050, with 7 out of 10 individuals residing in urban areas.
This trend has catalyzed a decade-long acceleration in mobility automation research and development, propelled by industry and regulatory bodies. The autonomous driving sector is now at the precipice of technological enlightenment, witnessing a rapid influx of sophisticated solutions tailored to address the escalating mobility requisites.
Empowering Future Mobility Solutions
With the aim of supporting strategic endeavors such as Saudi Vision 2030, Elm Autonomous Mobility has instituted a dedicated team within the London AV innovation ecosystem to engineer autonomous mobility solutions. Aligned with a broader global strategy to provide intelligent mobility services, this venture amalgamates a diverse group of cross-disciplinary specialists driven by a culture of innovation with purpose.
Our primary objective encompasses the identification of pivotal technological hurdles, corresponding solutions, strategic alliances, and market prospects within the contemporary scene. Our overarching goal is the deployment of high-performance, state-of-the-art autonomous mobility solutions tailored to specific use cases.
Our mission is to enhance sustainability and quality of life with innovative mobility solutions
Publications
We regularly output publications that provide detailed insights into the autonomous mobility industry. Our latest writeups can be browsed by clicking any of the links listed to the right.
Our Core Team
Hassane Ouchouid
Head of Autonomous Mobility
Hassane Ouchouid is an autonomous driving solutions expert with 15+ years of experience that has held strategic roles at Navya and Siemens, overseeing tech roadmaps, budgets, and R&D globally. His leadership was integral in developing cutting-edge autonomous systems for transportation and logistics worldwide. With an engineering background and scientific computing specialization, he excels in complex systems development and team growth. Hassane’s proven expertise in project management, strategic planning, and team leadership positions him as a standout professional ready to drive industry advancements further.
Enes Cingoz
Mapping & Localization Engineer
Enes Cingoz is a software engineer with a strong focus on advancing autonomous driving technology, specializing in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms. With 5 years of experience in autonomous software development, he has a background in control, planning, and project management, and he has developed SLAM systems for Level 4 autonomous buses before. Enes is primarily focused on SLAM systems, utilizing his expertise to drive innovation in the field of autonomous driving technology. Committed to self-improvement, he has completed main skeleton courses for autonomous driving technology, expanding his knowledge and driving his innovation in the field. Enes’s achievements include 1st and 2nd places in the Teknofest Robotaxi Competition in Turkey and a 3rd-place finish in the global Shell Eco-Marathon Autonomous
Runxiao Ding
AD Architect
Runxiao (Jay) Ding is a well-rounded technical expert and strategist in autonomous driving area, with over 10 years of experience crossing both AD and ADAS market. He has been working hands-on from academic research, AD emerging market and automotive industry through multiple projects, covering different phases from R&D to product deployment. His knowledge and experience from system, software, hardware engineering and AD related finance & economics area plays an important role in helping to define related technology roadmap. His R&D focus and interests are on AD and robotic related sensing and perception technologies using most cutting-edge AI and machine learning approaches.
Ajay Kumar G S
Simulation Engineer
Ajay Kumar holds a Master’s degree in Electronics and Embedded System Design and has substantial experience working on various ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) projects, spanning from simulation to real-time vehicle testing. He possesses extensive knowledge of simulation tools and has developed numerous automation scripts. His expertise encompasses multiple stages of the V Model, including Model-In-Loop, Software-In-Loop, Processor-In-Loop, and Hardware-In-Loop. Ajay has a proven track record in designing system architecture for ADAS-specific projects and solutions, managing R&D solution-based approaches in simulation environments, setting up HIL (Hardware-In-Loop) systems, and conducting sensor raw data injection-based testing.
Ashwil Kaniamparambil
Senior Simulation Engineer
Ashwil Kaniamparambil is a versatile Simulation Systems Innovator with a Master’s degree in Automotive Mechatronics. He brings a passion for connected vehicles, XiL Simulation, and coding, with a strong focus on advancing autonomous vehicle technology. With extensive experience in designing and developing sophisticated simulation integration platforms for ADAS, connected, and autonomous vehicle development, he enables real-time co-simulation across various tools. Having successfully managed projects from start to finish, Ashwil showcases creative and innovative problem-solving skills. He has hands-on experience in designing and developing test rigs, further enhancing the effectiveness of simulation suites. With a strong technical background and proven track record, he is committed to driving innovation in the realm of autonomous vehicles and simulation systems.
Amogh Jagadale
DevOps Engineer
Meet Amogh Jagadale, a seasoned software engineer with over 8 years of expertise in DevOps and Cloud working with us to build advanced automation in our development processes. A CNCF Certified Kubernetes Engineer and AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Amogh has a rich background in Procurement, Fintech, and Automotive domains. His skills shine in infrastructure architecting, complex problem solving, and programming. With a passion for innovation and a knack for tackling intricate challenges, Amogh brings both professionalism and a fun, dynamic approach to every project.
Osama Abdelgawad
Autonomy Engineer
Osama Abdelgawad is a passionate software engineer with over 8 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in the automotive and video security industries. He has a long proven record in the automotive industry, especially in autonomous driving. During his time at Denso, he worked extensively on vehicle perception, integrating test vehicle systems, conducting thorough testing, benchmarking, and actively participating in recording campaigns and demo drives. Osama also gained strong experience in the video analytics and security field, where he built and optimized computer vision pipelines on edge devices. His work in this domain has equipped him with the skills to design and implement advanced video analytics systems with cutting-edge technology. As a Senior Consultant, Osama led multiple projects with renowned automotive OEMs, showcasing his skills in project and team management. while working in the field of autonomous driving, Osama is thriving to see a future where his contributions could be part of the advancements in this transformative technology.
Ioannis Souflas
Software Architect
Ioannis Souflas holds a Master’s degree in Vehicle Mechatronics and a PhD in Model-Based Systems Engineering. With extensive experience in applied research and advanced engineering, Ioannis specializes in developing software solutions for autonomous vehicles and robots. His expertise spans various sectors, including higher education, transportation, and defense. Ioannis has significantly contributed to numerous government, corporate, and venture-funded research and development initiatives. He has excelled both as an individual contributor and as a leader of cross-functional agile teams. His professional background includes positions at esteemed organizations such as Loughborough University, Ricardo, Hitachi, and Improbable Defence. Passionate about modular and reusable software development for safety-critical systems, Ioannis focuses on the emerging field of software-defined vehicles.
Selvasurendhiran M Subramanian
AV Platform Architect
Selvasurendhiran is an accomplished professional having worked in roles across the spectrum of developing and implementing intelligent mobility solutions. His competencies include automotive design, systems engineering, vehicle testing & homologation, business strategies, product roadmaps, fleet operations and strategic partnerships. With a holistic understanding of both technical and business challenges surrounding the field, he has delivered multiple autonomous transportation programs globally, with a focus on customer-centricity and service efficiency. He holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, along with professional certifications in product ownership and project management.
Feroze Naina
Senior Mapping & Localization Engineer
Feroze Naina is an experienced robotics engineer and has spent over 7 years working in leading self-driving car companies in the Silicon Valley. He specializes in developing and validating mapping and localization solutions for Level 4 autonomous driving. He has a strong systems engineering background and is passionate about software architecture and numeric computing. Feroze has a masters degree in robotics from Carnegie Mellon University and has authored 2 research papers. His research interests lie in computer vision and spatial AI.