From 2006, working at Jaguar Land Rover in Research on hybrid powertrain energy management strategies, I became later subject matter expert for hybrid powertrain energy management for the company. In 2013, I moved to Changan UK Powertrain R&D center as principal engineer overlooking the hybrid powertrain control strategy development for their P2 hybrid vehicle project. In 2016, I moved to China as Control & SW director at Great Wall Motors and delivered the SW to SOP of the following powertrain P2/ P2P4 and 48V BSG, I was also in charge of the torque path related predictive optimization functions. In 2022, I came back to the Changan UK Powertrain R&D Center as senior technical specialist for electrified powertrain controls & SW.

Ismael is a driven engineer with over a decade of experience in electrification, specializing in Energy Management, Electricity Markets, and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technologies. With key roles at Jaguar Land Rover, Alten, and Renault, he has spearheaded impactful projects, including the development of energy and thermal management systems for the next generation of electric JLR vehicles and solutions for range improvement in Jaguar I-Pace and Range Rover PHEV models. Currently serving as a Powertrain Control System Team Leader at Changan UK R&D Centre, Ismael focuses on Efficiency, Performance, Driveability, and Thermal Management features. Simultaneously pursuing a PhD in Powertrain Control System (V2G), he also aspires to contribute to the Net Zero 2050 initiative by transitioning to the energy industry.

Changan is one of the major automotive OEMs from China. Changan has R&D centres in 9 locations and 5 countries to cover different automotive engineering disciplines. Changan's vision is to become a world-leading smart mobility technology company. Changan UK R&D Centre Limited (CAUK) is a UK company set up by Changan dedicated to advanced powertrain design and development for Changan's next-generation vehicles. CAUK is based in Birmingham Business Park. For more information about CAUK please visit www.changanuk.com.