Papers
5
Total Citations
65
H-Index
4
About
Mikael Nybacka is a leading researcher in vehicle dynamics, with a focus on bridging the gap between subjective driver assessments and objective performance metrics. His work is central to improving how vehicles are evaluated and developed, particularly in challenging winter conditions. Nybacka’s most influential contributions include establishing correlation links between subjective ratings and objective steering metrics, a critical step for front-loading vehicle development and reducing reliance on physical prototypes. His research on objective vehicle dynamics testing in winter has pioneered robust manoeuvres and metrics to overcome low repeatability and signal-to-noise issues. Additionally, his validation of moving base driving simulators for subjective assessments has demonstrated their potential to replace physical vehicle prototypes, significantly increasing development efficiency. With key papers accumulating over 50 citations, Nybacka’s work has directly impacted both academic understanding and industrial practices. His exploration of fleet management and steering robots for winter testing further highlights his commitment to practical, data-driven solutions for the automotive industry.
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Top Papers
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- 2Links between subjective assessments and objective metrics for steering22 citations · 2014
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- 5Opportunities in Automotive Winter Testing2 citations · 2009