CORE Lab

Meridian Haas

Meridian’s research focuses on the optimal design and control of hybrid electric powertrains, emphasizing the interaction between component sizing and control strategies.
Her work involves studying both traditional hybrid electric vehicles and electric-hydraulic hybrid powertrains for heavy-duty construction vehicles.
She is also investigating EV charging infrastructure, analyzing usage patterns and long-term battery health in DC fast chargers integrated with battery storage.
Additionally, she has developed a battery electrothermal model that supports control applications, providing insights into the impact of heavy-duty vehicle electrification.