Email: dkhuttan@ucsc.edu
Webpage: https://dhimantkhuttan.github.io/
Dhimant Khuttan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Robotics Engineering from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Michigan – Dearborn in 2022. During his undergraduate studies, he worked with Dr. Hafiz Malik as a Research Assistant for approximately 3.5 years at the Information Systems, Security, and Forensics (ISSF) Lab. Dhimant’s research focused on tackling complex challenges in areas such as deepfakes, spoof detection for ID verification systems, voice-controlled smart devices, laser injection attacks, automotive cybersecurity, and sensor data integrity verification.
Upon graduation, Dhimant entered the automotive industry and worked at Magna International for three years. There, he served as a Systems and Systems Test Engineer in the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) domain. His work involved developing and testing technologies such as the ADAS module, front camera module, radars, driver monitoring systems, and ultrasonic sensors to create autonomous safety features, including Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), and Traffic Light Recognition (TLR), etc. He contributed to projects for leading companies such as Toyota, Stellantis, Rivian, and Fisker.
In Fall 2024, Dhimant joined the Tactile Manipulation Lab at the University of California – Santa Cruz under the guidance of Dr. Tae Myung Huh. His research focuses on robotics, robotic manipulation, tactile sensors, grippers, and machine learning in dynamic and challenging environments.
P.S.: Avoid mentioning basketball, hiking, football, volleyball, or any sport around Dhimant — he gets easily distracted from his research activities when it comes to sports.
