Keith Gowan

University of Waterloo

Papers

1

Total Citations

21

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About

Dr. Keith Gowan is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of embedded systems, fuzzy logic control, and intelligent automation. His most-cited contribution, "Intelligent Parking System Design Using FPGA" (2006, 21 citations), introduces a novel FPGA-based fuzzy logic controller (FLC) that significantly reduces computation time compared to traditional software-based FLCs. By implementing the entire control system on a single FPGA, Dr. Gowan demonstrated a practical, high-speed solution for automated car back parallel parking—a classic benchmark in autonomous vehicle control. This work not only showcases his expertise in hardware-software co-design but also highlights the potential of FPGA technology for real-time, resource-constrained applications. Dr. Gowan’s research bridges the gap between theoretical fuzzy logic and deployable embedded systems, offering a foundation for future work in intelligent transportation and automation. His contributions continue to inspire students and researchers exploring efficient, hardware-accelerated control systems.

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Papers
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Total Citations
21
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Intelligent Parking System Design Using FPGA
21 citations · 2006
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2006 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: University of Waterloo

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