Project #UR075

Project Title: Smart Parallel Parking

Faculty Sponsor: Mehrdad Simkani

Department: Mathematics

Telephone: 810.762.3246

E-Mail: simkani@umflint.edu

Proposed Starting Date: ASAP

Proposed Ending Date: OPEN

Student in mind: Yes

Number of hours to work per week: 7-10 hours

Project Description: Design an algorithm that can be used by smart cars to determine an efficient path for parallel parking.

Student Tasks & Responsibilities: 1. Work alone. 2. Meet with MS to discuss progress, and get advise. 3. Probably, meet with graduate students and faculty at Kettering University.

Minimum Student Qualifications: 1. Having a high level of mathematical skills. 2. Being at the top of some advanced undergraduate mathematics classes.