Kathiresh is a Faculty in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India. He has completed his Under Graduation in the stream of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Post Graduation in Embedded and Real-Time Systems and Doctorate in the area of Automotive Embedded Systems at Anna University, Chennai. He has done several innovative projects which are now published in reputed journals, international conferences, books and some are patented. He has also carried out many consultancy projects for various leading industries, to help the industries to adapt for Industry 4.0. He is currently working in a research project funded by the Department of Science and Technology, India. His research areas include Automotive Embedded Systems, Internet of Things, and Real-Time Embedded Systems. He is a life member of Institute of Engineers (India) and Indian Society of Technical Education.

Neelaveni is presently working as Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India. She completed her Bachelor Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Madras University) and Masters in Applied Electronics (Bharathiar University) from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biomedical Instrumentation from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. She has around 31 years of teaching experience. Her research interests include Bio-signal processing, Bio-image processing, Computer Networks, Soft computing and Embedded Systems. She was awarded the Best National Service Scheme Programme Officer of Anna University, Chennai in the year 2004-2005. She has served as member of Board of Studies in autonomous colleges and panel member for faculty selection in various colleges. She has published many papers in various reputed International Journals and Conferences. She also holds patents and has contributed chapters in books. Currently, she is working in a research project funded by the Department of Science and Technology, India. She is a life member of Indian Society of Technical Education.

Presents the latest research and applications in automotive embedded systems

Discusses the concept of a model-based software development approach for automotive systems

Covers emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles and connected vehicles

Introduction.- Automotive Embedded Systems - Functional Domains.- Automotive Sensors & Actuators.- Embedded Systems in Power Train Domain.- Automotive Infrotronics.- Automotive Safety and Security Systems.- Electric Vehicles/ Hybrid Electric Vehicles.- Battery Management System.- Automotive Networking Protocols & Diagnostics.- Autonomous Vehicles.- Connected Cars.- Automotive Cyber Security.- Automotive Ergonomics.- AUTOSAR & MISRA Standards.- Real-Time Operating Systems in Automotive Software.- Model based Automotive Software Development.- Conclusion.