Dr. Tsuchiya obtained his Ph.D. from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in the area of Dynamic Systems and Control. He teaches Control Systems Engineering, System Dynamics, and Computer Programming courses using MATLAB/Simulink at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. His research interests include: mechatronic systems, adaptive control, autonomous vehicles, and engineering education. He is currently the advisor for the Baja SAE racing team, Autonomous vehicle project, Hyperloop team, and he is a co-advisor for the ASHRAE club. He holds an active California PE license.