Judging Panel
Abdul Salam Abdul Karim
Abdul Salam Abdul Karim is a Lead ADAS Platform System Hardware Engineer specializing in safety-critical automotive electronics, ISO 26262 functional safety, and advanced driver-assistance architectures. With nearly 20 years of industry experience across global automotive and technology organizations, he has led the design of ADAS ECUs, intelligent lighting systems, high-speed sensing platforms, and distributed battery-management hardware. He serves as a peer reviewer for IEEE and SAE journals and as an expert judge for global innovation and technology awards, including the CES Innovation Awards and the BIG Innovation Awards. His technical expertise spans hardware reliability, signal integrity, safety diagnostics, and next-generation vehicle electronics, with a strong focus on real-world, deployable automotive innovation.


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