Giorgio Rizzoni

Giorgio Rizzoni is the Director of the Center of Automotive Research and The Ohio State University's College of Engineering. 

Giorgio Rizzoni is a respected figure in the automotive research industry, currently serving as the Director of the Center for Automotive Research at The Ohio State University. He holds a prestigious position as the Ford Motor Chair in Electromechanical Systems, as well as professorships in both the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Electrical and Computer Engineering department.

Rizzoni is deeply involved in vital aspects of technology development related to automotive research such as cybersecurity risks in transportation, new-age battery technologies, and the integration of automation control and microgrid technology into buildings.

One of Rizzoni's key commitments is towards the development of the workforce in the ever-evolving mobility industry. He is tirelessly working to push the transformation of the industry towards a future of electrified mobility products and systems. His efforts also involve expanding educational programs in the field and establishing beneficial partnerships with neighboring states and venture funds. These partnerships aim to provide early-stage funding and clear paths to commercialization for pioneering technologies in the realm of mobility electrification.