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Student Bios
Alumni
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Mehdi Abarham
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2003
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2001
Project
EGR Cooler Fouling
Research Interests
Soot deposition and Hydrocarbon condensation modeling, Emissions reductions in Diesel Engines
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Pete Andruskiewicz
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, The Cooper Union 2007
Project
HCCI with fully flexible valvetrain
Research Interests
Experimental Internal Combustion Engine technologies, ICE sustainability
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Amit Goje
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Mumbai University, India, 2003
Project
EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Cooler Fouling
Research Interests
Experimental engine research and development, diesel combustion, aftertreatment systems
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Luke M. Hagen
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Portland State University, Portland, OR, 2006
Project
Eaton Aftertreatment System: Testing the system for Medium Duty Diesel Engines
Research Interests
Emissions reductions in Light and Medium-duty Diesel Engines; Low
temperature Premixed Compression Ignition for light duty Diesel
engines. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) for light duty
gasoline and diesel engines.
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Dong Han
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2007
B.E. Heat Energy and Power Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, China, 2005
Project
GM-CRL Project - Low temperature PCI combustion with low cetane number fuels
Research Interests
Diesel engine low temperature combustion, alternative fuels
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Mark
Hoffman
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2008
B.S.
Mechanical Engineering, Union College, 2003
Project
General Motors Collaborative Research Lab (GMCRL) Engine Systems
Research (ESR)
- Homogenous Charge
Compression Ignition (HCCI)
Combustion Research
Research
Interests
- Thin-film ceramic engine coatings, thin-film thermocouple
design
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Andrew
Ickes
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2009
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2003
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2001
Project
Clean Diesel Technology Single-Cylinder
- Develop premixed diesel combustion strategies for improved
emissions
- Quantify the effect of fuel properties and alternative diesel
fuels on premixed diesel combustion and diesel oxidation catalyst
operation
Research
Interests
Experimental engine research and development, diesel combustion,
alternative fuels, aftertreatment systems
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Rajit
Johri
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Delhi University, Delhi, India,
2004
Project
Hybrid Vehicle Engine Simulation
Research
Interests
Vehicle Engine Simulation, Hybrid Powertrain Controls
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Seung
Hwan Keum
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2009
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, KAIST, 2003
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, ChunagAng University, 2001
Project
CFD Modeling of IC engines using KIVA-3V
Research
Interests
Partially Premixed Compression Ignition / Direct Ignition (PPCI/DI)
combustion model by flamelet approach
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~sgtkeum/
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Doohyun Kim
B.S. Mechanical engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology
(POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea, 2007
Project
Eaton Aftertreatment System
Research Interests
Diesel combustion, Diesel aftertreatment system,
catalytic converter modeling, advanced combustion strategies
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Janardhan Kodavasal
B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), India, 2007
Project
Investigation of JP-8 combustion in diesel engines
Research
Interests
Combustion modeling
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Stefan Klinkert
'Diplomingenieur' Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Germany, 2006
Project
Aftertreatment of Diesel Exhaust - reactor work on catalysis (SCR)
Research Interests
- Vehicle Propulsion Systems with special emphasis on Reduction of Emissions and Improvement of Fuel Economy
- Emissions Aftertreatment under various Operating Conditions
- Environmental Sustainability in Propulsion Technology
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Joshua Lacey
B.S. Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX, May 2002
Project
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) combustion research
- Study of combustion deposit structures in a single-cylinder HCCI
engine for various fuels and additives
Research Interests
Internal combustion, engine control
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Benjamin Lawler
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst 2008
Projects
General Motors Collaborative Research Laboratory Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine Heat Transfer
Interests
Heat Transfer in Internal Combustion Engines, Ceramic Coatings
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Byungchan
Lee
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2009
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2002
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institue of Technology,
1999
Project
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle System
Research
Interests
Optimal calibration and transient control of advanced IC engines; Virtual sensing; Linear/nonlinear control; High-fidelity engine simulation; Modeling and control of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).
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Tae-Kyung
Lee
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, US, 2009
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul,
Korea, 1998
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul,
Korea, 1996
Project
Plug-in Hybrid System
Research
Interests
Optimal calibration and transient control of advanced IC engines; Virtual sensing; Linear/nonlinear control; High-fidelity engine simulation; Modeling and control of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).
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Anne Marie Lewis
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2008
Project
Eaton Aftertreatment System
Research Interests
Alternative Fuels, Diesel Low Temperature Premixed Compression Ignition, Emissions Reduction
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Sotiris Mamalis
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece, 2005
Project:
GM-UM Collaborative Research Laboratory (CRL) in Engine Systems Research (ESR)
Boosted Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engines
Research Interests:
Boosted HCCI system level modeling
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Laura Manofsky
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, 2007
Project:
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine with Fully-Flexible Valvetrain
Research Interests:
Experimental engine research and development, compression ignition engine technologies, emissions reduction
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Samuel Olesky
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University 2007
Project
HCCI with fully flexible valve train
Research Interests
Experimental compression ignition engine technologies.
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SungJin
Park
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University,
Seoul, Korea, 1998
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul,
Korea, 1996
Project
Thermal Modeling of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
(Automotive Research Center - Thrust Area IV: Advanced and Hybrid
Powertrains)
Research
Interests
System integration of Fuel Cell Vehicle, APU. Heat and Mass
Transport Effect of Fuel Cell, Humidity & Temperature Control,
Efficiency of Cell.
http://www.personal.engin.umich.edu/~sjpx
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Ashwin Salvi
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 2006
Projects
Effects of Alternatives Fuels on combustion and emissions
Effects of hybrid vehicles on efficiency and emissions
Interests
Hybrid vehicles, Alternative fuels, Engine-in-the-loop testing, Emissions Reduction, Transient engine operation.
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Sakthish Ranganathan Sathasivam
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Anna University 2007
Projects
Fuel Effects on Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine (HCCI)
Research Interests
Experimental reactor work on emission aftertreatment, alternative fuels study on IC engines
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Prasad Sunand Shingne
B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Pune
University, India, 2007
Projects
Parametric study of system level HCCI model
Interests
System level modelling and control of HCCI
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Jeremy
Spater
B.A. Physics, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, 2007
Projects
HCCI research engine with fully-flexible valvetrain
Interests
Experimental engine research and development; policy strategies
for sustainable transportation
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Fernando Tavares
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2006
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida, 2004
Projects
Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles
Interests
Modeling and Control of Hybrid Vehicles
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Michael Woon
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2008
Projects
High Efficiency, Hydraulic Hybrid Urban Passenger Vehicle
Research
Interests
Optimal Hybrid Vehicle Design, Optimal Hybrid Vehicle Controls,
Electric, Hydraulic, and Conventional Propulsion, Alternative
Transportation
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