AARC Lab
AI, Autonomy, Resilience, Control Lab
Our Team
Meet our team at AARC Lab.
Principal Investigator
Rahul Bhadani
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Dr. Bhadani's research focuses on quantum information science & engineering with applications to cyber-physical systems, intelligent transportation, and resilient communication networks. He leads AARC Lab's mission to tackle the problems of societal-scale using emerging communication and computing technologies.
PhD Students
Md. Shihab Uddin
PhD Student (1st Year)
Research Focus: Autonomous Vehicle Communication Protocols
Shihab is developing novel V2X communication frameworks for enhanced safety in autonomous vehicle networks. His work combines machine learning with network optimization.
Nazmus Shakib
PhD Student (1st Year)
Research Focus: Multimodal Data Fusion for Intelligent Transportation Systems
Nazmus is exploring multimodal data fusion frameworks to enhance perception, decision-making, and coordination in intelligent transportation systems. His research focuses on integrating heterogeneous data sources such as cameras, LiDAR, and other sensing modalities through machine learning and optimization techniques to improve safety, efficiency, and situational awareness in smart mobility environments.
Md Ashraf Hossain Ifty
PhD Student (1st Year)
Research Focus: Quantum Communication and Sensing
Md Ashraf Hossain Ifty’s research focuses on the optimal design of quantum receivers and communication systems to enhance information transfer and sensing performance. His work aims to approach fundamental quantum limits under realistic noise and turbulence conditions.
Md Saiful Islam
Graduate Research Assistant, PhD Student (1st Year)
Research Focus: Power System Control and Optimization
Md Saiful Islam’s research focuses on applying nonlinear control theory and machine learning to microgrids, smart grids, multi-area power systems, and grid-connected systems. His work aims to enhance system stability, robustness, and optimize power flow for improved performance and reliability.
Zhehao Yi
Graduate Research Assistant, PhD Student (1st Year)
Research Focus: Variational Quantum Algorithm, Quantum Circuits and Quantum Optimization
Zhehao Yi’s research focuses on improving trainability and expressibility of quantum systems using a combination of abstract mathematical framework such as Lie Algebra and classical control theory such as PID controller and dynamical systems .
MS Students
Trevor McClain
MS Student, Computer Engineering (Thesis Track)
Thesis Title: An Evaluation of the IDM Car-Following Model: Simulation and a Dynamical Systems Perspective
Trevo investigates determinism and uncertainty quantification in cyber-physical systems from dynamical systems perspective. His thesis work studied IDM car-following model and Followerstopper congestion controller with delay for their dynamical systems properties.
Graduation: Fall 2025
Undergraduate Students
Emily Taylor
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Project: Sensor Calibration for Autonomous Systems
Emily is working on developing automated calibration procedures for multi-sensor autonomous vehicle platforms as part of her senior capstone project.