David M. Bevly

Mechanical Engineering
Bill and Lana McNair Distinguished Professor
2418F Wiggins Hall
334.844.3446
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Education

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University

Research Interests

Vehicle Dynamics
Navigation and Control
Sensor Fusion for Navigation and Control
Online State and Perimeter Estimation

In The News

AUTRI leads Auburn’s transportation research into the future 

The faculty, staff and students at Auburn University’s Transportation Research Institute (AUTRI) conduct transformative research to facilitate smooth, safe and efficient travels for people, information and goods across Alabama and the nation.

Alabama Launchpad Cycle 3 finale to have Auburn Engineering flavor

Will Bryan, who is working toward a PhD in mechanical engineering, and Zakariya Veasy, a senior in computer science and software engineering, will compete in the Dec. 7 event.
Mechanical engineering grad receives prestigious ION Early Achievement Award

Auburn alumnus Jonathan “JR” Ryan recently received the Per Enge Early Achievement Award from the Institute of Navigation.
Auburn Engineering to compete in ground-breaking Indy Autonomous Challenge

Auburn's Autonomous Tiger Racing team is gearing up to compete in the ground-breaking Indy Autonomous Challenge on Saturday.
Auburn autonomous racing team makes history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Last month, Auburn Engineering’s world-renowned autonomous vehicle research program literally lapped the competition — and made history in the process.
Auburn University establishes Transportation Research Institute

As the Southeast’s leader in transportation research and education, Auburn University is taking another step forward with the announcement of the formation of the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute.
Auburn debuts sophisticated new autonomous vehicle research facility

Auburn University recently opened the doors to a sophisticated new autonomous vehicle research facility at Auburn’s National Center for Asphalt Technology test track — one of the few facilities of its kind in the nation attached to a test track.
Auburn University building new autonomous vehicle research facility

Auburn University is building an Autonomous Vehicle Research facility at the National Center for Asphalt Technology test track to support the work of the GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory.

Auburn, partners conduct historic truck platooning trial in Canada

Auburn University and two of its research partners made history by conducting the first ever on-road commercial truck platooning trial Oct. 29 through Nov. 2 on highways around Montreal and surrounding areas in Quebec.
Auburn part of truck platooning study led by American Center for Mobility

Auburn University is partnering with the American Center for Mobility and other organizations to autonomously control an entire fleet of vehicles — throttle, brake and steering — while optimizing fuel efficiency and safety.