Expert Details
Expert in Mechanical Design, Engine Emissions, Combustion, Hybrid Controls, Hybrid Powertrains, Vehicle
Expert ID: 732084
Wisconsin, USA
Expert is also a scientist for the Engine Research Center. He is an expert in high speed photography and in-cylinder engine combustion in addition to engine and hybrid controls. The Hybrid Vehicle teams have won 5 national championships in the last 6 years and are the current two-time national champions. The Baja team has won two national championships in addition to placing second place twice at the SAE collegiate competitions in the last four years.
He oversees the Phil Meyers Automotive Center located in the Engineering Centers Building at UW- Madison. The new 5000 sq. ft. facility is the home to the Baja, Formula, Snowmobile and Hybrid vehicle teams. Expert is an avid machinist and welder and spends several nights a week in the garage advising and mentoring students.
Available upon request.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1992 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| Year: 1989 | Degree: Masters of Science | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: University of Wisconsin- Madison |
| Year: 1987 | Degree: Bachelors | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: University of Wisconsin- Platteville |
| Year: 1985 | Degree: Assoc. of Science | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: University of Wisconsin- Center Richland |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1995 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Faculty Associate & Senior Scientist | Department: Mechanical Engineering | Responsibilities: Instruct Design and Energy courses in Mechanical Engineering Instruct Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Internal Combustion Engines and Senior Design. Advise 4 different Automotive teams who compete in the SAE Collegiate Design Series - 21 Championships to date Advise Graduate Students in the Engine Research Center - Emissions Equipment and Dynamometer controls |
| Years: 2005 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Scientist | Department: (Undisclosed) | Responsibilities: Available Upon Request. |
| Years: 1995 to 2005 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Associate Scientist | Department: (Undisclosed) | Responsibilities: Available Upon Request. |
| Years: 1997 to 2003 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Associate Faculty Associate | Department: (Undisclosed) | Responsibilities: Available Upon Request. |
| Years: 1992 to 1994 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Post-Doctoral Reseracher | Department: (Undisclosed) | Responsibilities: Available Upon Request. |
Career Accomplishments
| Professional Appointments |
|---|
| Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| UWC-Richland Outstanding Alumni Award, SAE Faculty Advisor Award, NSF Outstanding Faculty Advisor Hybrid Session Chair/Organizer for the Small Engine Technology Conference Polygon Outstanding Instructor Award Pi Tau Sigma Outstanding Lecturer Award NSF Long Term Outstanding Faculty Advisor The Bollinger Academic Staff Distinguished Achievement Award NSF Outstanding Faculty Advisor SAE Faculty Advisor Award UWC-Richland Outstanding Alumni Award |