Daniel Auger | Professor of Electrification, Modelling and Control – Advanced Vehicle Engineering Centre
Cranfield University

Professor Daniel J. Auger is a leading expert in electrification, modelling and control, with a background in electrical engineering and applied control and estimation theory. His work focuses on advancing battery management and energy storage systems through fast model calibration, real‑time estimation and control‑driven design. He is known for combining hardware‑in‑the‑loop experimentation with rigorous system identification and control‑oriented estimation techniques to deliver practical, deployable solutions for industry. His research enables earlier and more reliable prediction of battery behaviour across the product lifecycle, supporting safer, more efficient and longer‑lasting electrified systems. His current interests span reduced‑order physics‑based modelling, hybrid battery system control, battery thermal modelling and advanced diagnostics and prognostics for health and remaining useful life. Alongside his research, he leads advanced teaching in automotive control, simulation and optimisation at MSc level. Prior to academia, Professor Auger held senior engineering roles at BAE Systems and MathWorks Consulting Services. He holds MEng and PhD degrees from the University of Cambridge and is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the IET, Senior Member of the IEEE and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.