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Event Speakers, Panelists and Moderators
Lead Technical Specialist for Simulation and Test Systems dSPACE, Inc. Jace is the Lead Technical Specialist for Simulation and Test Systems at dSPACE, Inc, having designed and managed over 200 HIL System Implementations. In the past 20 years he has handled many diverse controls and simulation test applications in the Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, and Aerospace areas. He has a strong background in product development for vehicle powertrain, safety/security systems and also software development with embedded controls tools.
Phil Benjamin is Sr. Manager Platform and Business Management for Electrified Powertrain Propulsion Systems at Chrysler Group LLC. Phil is responsible for developing and managing current and future electrified powertrain platforms. In addition, He is also the business lead for external interface, co-operation and business development with third parties involving electrification. Phil graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.S.M.E. and joined Chrysler in November 1984. In 1990, he completed his MBA from MSU before moving to Vehicle Program Executive in 1996. Then in 1999, Phil joined the EPIC (Electric Powered Interurban Commuter) System Design Group, which then led to numerous program assignments involving HEV's, PHEV's, and BEV's before gaining his current assignment.
Professor of Fuel Science and Materials and Engineering Pennsylvania State University Andre Boehman is a Professor of Fuel Science and Materials Science and Engineering in the Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at the Pennsylvania State University, where he has taught courses on Energy, Fuels, Combustion and the Environment since 1994. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton (1986) and an MS (1987) and PhD (1993) in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. He held a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the Molecular Physics Laboratory at SRI International, Menlo Park, CA.
After serving a engineering apprenticeship at LandRover in the UK, Simon Brewerton joined Siemens Microelectronics in Detroit USA, where he worked for several years supporting integration of microcontrollers at key Tier 1 suppliers for Automotive applications. He holds a degree in Cybernetics and Mathematics from the University of Reading, England and is currently Senior Principal for Microcontrollers at Infineon Technologies in Bristol, UK where he is responsible for the definition of advanced microcontrollers for automotive and industrial applications.
Gary Cameron is Director of Forward and Advanced Power Electronics Engineering for Delphi Automotive LLP. In this global role he is responsible for the future technology and products for electrifying the Powertrain under Delphi's Safe, Green, and Connected forward vision. Mr. Cameron has a combined 37+ years' experience in technical innovation, new product development, and production implementation of automotive products. He has successfully led the development and production implementation of EV and HEV systems and components from the early GM EV1 electric vehicle to today's major OEM passenger car and commercial vehicle hybrid powertrain solutions. Mr. Cameron is considered a leading industry expert in Powertrain electrification and was recognized in 2011 as one of the "Electrifying 100" by Automotive News.
Mr. Philip Dingle is a Diesel Technology Specialist in the Advanced Diesel Engineering group of Delphi Diesel Systems. He received his engineering education in England, and after graduating in 1972, joined the R&D group of Lucas Diesel Systems. Transferred to Detroit, USA in 1975, he has worked closely with several US diesel engine manufacturers on the application of fuel injection for their engines. In the process, he gained broad experience in achieving performance and emissions targets from both light and heavy duty engines. He holds twenty US or European patents for fuel system innovation.
Mr. Duoba helped found and is now the technical lead for Argonne National Laboratory's Advanced Powertrain Research Facility. Testing and analysis of advanced propulsion systems is conducted on vehicles using novel instrumentation and state-of-the-art dynamometer test equipment. Mike is a member of the SAE Hybrid Standardization Committee and chaired the task force that revised "SAE J1711 Recommended Practice for Measuring the Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Economy of Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Including Plug-in Hybrids." Mike is also a member of the SAE Light Duty Vehicle Performance and Economy Measure Committee on the task force developing new BEV test procedures. Mike has authored many papers on testing and analysis of HEVs, PHEVs, and other advanced vehicle propulsion technologies. Mike has helped organize many SAE technical sessions on HEVs. Mike received a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993.
Bob has a BSEE from Lawrence Technological University. For over 20 years, Bob has been involved in the design and implementation of embedded electronic powertrain control systems. Bob has a United States Patent for his work in misfire detection systems and has been involved in numerous - first in the world starts' of new vehicle powertrain applications. Bob has also been involved in the development and testing of On Board Diagnostics Systems and publications in the area of OBD Communications techniques. Bob is currently the OBD Specialist for Volkswagen Group of America. He is involved in field investigations of, and reporting and presentations pertaining to, OBD-related communications issues. His activities also include technical representation for the Volkswagen Group in North America in OBD related matters. He is Vice-Chairman of the SAE E/E Diagnostics Committee and is a constant contributor to its attendant OBD-related Task Forces. He is Vice-Chairman of both the J1962 Vehicle Diagnostic Connector Task Force and J1978 OBDII Scan Tool Task Forces. He is also co-author of the J1699-2 Test Cases for OBD-II Scan Tools and I/M Test Equipment Task Force.
Attribute Leader Fuel Economy, Environmental and Fluid Dynamics Centre Volvo Car Corporation MS, Mechanical Engineering, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden CAE analyst, performance, drivability & fuel economy, Powertrain, Volvo Car Corporation System design, Powertrain, Volvo Car Corporation Attribute leader, Vehicle Engineering, Volvo Car Corporation
Linos Jacovides retired as director, Delphi Research Labs, a position he held from 1998 to 2007. Dr. Jacovides joined General Motors Research and Development in 1967 and became department head of electrical engineering in 1985. His areas of research were the interactions between power electronics and electrical machines in electric vehicles and locomotives. He later transitioned to Delphi with a group of researchers from GM to set up the Delphi Research Laboratories. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the SAE, and a Fellow of the IEEE. He was President of the Industry Applications Society of IEEE in 1990. He received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering, and an M.S degree in machine theory from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, in 1961 and 1962, respectively. He received a Ph.D. in generator control systems from the Imperial College, University of London, in 1965.
Dr. Imad Khalek is a Senior Program Manager at Southwest Research Institute, Department of Emissions R&D. He has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Khalek has been working on engine emissions projects since 1991, as an undergraduate student. Since he joined SwRI in 1999, he has led numerous emissions research projects, focusing on ultrafine and nanoparticle emissions from engines. Dr. Khalek is the founder of the Nanoparticle Laboratory in SwRI Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division. He has given numerous presentations worldwide and authored and co-authored over 40 publications. Dr. Khalek is the organizer of the SAE Particle Emissions from Combustion Sources session.
Frank Klegon is president of FOKUS Associates LLC, a product /technology assessment and development consulting company. Prior to founding FOKUS Associates LLC, Klegon held several key leadership positions with Chrysler and DaimlerChrysler. These included Executive Vice President - Product Development and Design; Vice President - Core Components & Process; Vice President - Truck Platform Team; and Director - Vehicle Development - Large Car Platform. Earlier in his career, he worked for American Motors, where he served as Senior Manager/Product Engineer. Klegon is a 25 year member of SAE International. He worked with Formula SAE from 2004-2008; served on the 2005 Commercial Vehicle Congress Executive Planning Council; and served as General Chairman of the SAE 2008 World Congress. He also serves on the board of directors for both the Detroit Science Center and the Walter P. Chrysler Museum. Klegon holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University and an MBA from Michigan State University. He also attended Harvard Business School, concentrating in Managing Global Opportunities.
Patrick Leteinturier has 22 years of experience in automotive electronics. He is currently responsible for system architecture of silicon products (silicon sensors, microcontrollers, silicon smart powers, and power modules) for Engine, Transmission and xEV applications at Infineon Technologies AG. He is SAE Fellow. Mr. Leteinturier started his career at Lucas and SAGEM developing powertrain electronic systems for PSA and Renault. He is a member of SAE International, SIA and IEEE. He holds various patents on automotive electronics, has authored more than 20 SAE publications and is a member of the SAE Engineering Meetings Board. He received the Forest R. McFarland Award in 2008. He has been a guest professor at Tianjin University (China) since 2006. Mr. Leteinturier received his Mechanical Engineering degree from ENSAM: Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts et Metiers (France) in 1987 and his Electric & Electronic Engineering degree from ESE: Ecole Superieure d'Electricite (France) in 1990.
Dr. Thomas Morel is the President and founder of Gamma Technologies, Inc. (GTI). His company specializes in the development of computer software GT-SUITE used for vehicle and powertrain design. Dr. Morel received his Ph.D. from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. He has many years of experience in engine technology, having worked at General Motors Research, Ricardo and Gamma Technologies. His detailed technical expertise includes modeling of flow, heat transfer, combustion and acoustics. He is an expert on development of large scale integrated simulations. He is a Fellow of SAE and also an ASME Fellow. He is also a recipient of the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the Czech Technical University. He is the author of over 100 publications.
Giorgio Rizzoni, the Ford Motor Company Chair in ElectroMechanical Systems, is a Professor of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at The Ohio State University. He received his B.S. (ECE) in 1980, his M.S. (ECE) in 1982, his Ph.D. (ECE) in 1986, all from the University of Michigan (UM). Since 1999 he has been the director of the Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research (CAR), an interdisciplinary university research center in the college of engineering. Dr. Rizzoni's research interests are in future ground vehicle propulsion systems, including advanced engines, electric and hybrid-electric drivetrains, advanced batteries, and fuel cell systems. He has contributed to the development of a graduate curriculum in these areas, and has served as the director of the U.S. Department of Energy Graduate Automotive Technology Education Center for Hybrid Drivetrains and Control Systems, and Center for Advanced Propulsion Systems . Since his appointment as Director of CAR, Dr. Rizzoni has been responsible for the growth of an industrial research consortium with sponsorship from 15 major automotive manufacturers, suppliers and government agencies. In 2008 he launched a consortium of electric utilities and automotive OEMs, SMART@CAR, to study problems related to PHEVs and the smart grid. SMART@CAR currently sees the participation of a dozen electric utilities, automotive OEMs, and their suppliers. Over the past three years CAR has also seen the growth of an advanced battery characterization and aging laboratory developed in collaboration with battery manufacturers and end users. Prof. Rizzoni is a Fellow of SAE (2005), a Fellow of IEEE (2004), a recipient of the 1991 National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award, and of several other technical and teaching awards. He has served on advisory boards, and was recently appointed by Governor Strickland to be a member of the Ohio Auto Industry Support Council.
Pete serves as Engineering Director of GM's Electrification Architecture and Electric Motor Release Center. For the past 12 years, in various roles, he has managed product development and advanced engineering for GM's hybrid systems, including hybrid architecture development, electric drive component development, systems engineering, systems analysis, and control algorithm development. Pete has worked on electric vehicle systems since 1990. Prior to his current assignment, Pete was Chief Engineer for GM's EV1 Electric Vehicle Drive Unit and Power Electronics at General Motors and at Delco Electronics. In the past, he has worked at Hughes Aircraft Company and Sundstrand Aviation in various engineering roles. Pete holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, a MS in Operations Research Engineering from the University of Southern California, and an MBA from Duke University.
Mr. Takamura has been with Nissan since 2005. During this time he has been engaged in development of Hybrid System as a control engineer. He received a master's degree in electronic engineering from Osaka University in 2000
Dr. Tomazic is Vice President Passenger Car and Light-Duty Engines and also responsible for Operations at FEV Inc. in Auburn Hills, Michigan. His responsibilities entail base engine controls, simulation, calibration, combustion, and aftertreatment system development for passenger car and light-duty diesel as well as gasoline engines covering research, development, and production applications using both, alternative and conventional fuels. He has been with FEV for 17 years and holds a Masters degree from the Technical University in Aachen, Germany, where he also received his Ph. D. in 2001. Dr. Tomazic has authored and co-authored over 100 publications, holds three patents, and has served as chairman during various technical conferences.
1993 - 1998 Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy Specialization in Structural Engineering Thesis: "Theoretical and experimental studies on dynamics and controls of axial piston pumps"
Dr. Matti Vint is a Chief Engineer within Ricardo's Engine Product group located at their Detroit Technical Center in Van Buren MI. His recent research activities include leading development of engine controls for highly boosted ethanol fueled GDI engines utilizing highly pre-cooled EGR. Prior to this position Dr Vint has served as Technical Specialist in both Ricardo's Controls and Electronics department as well as Visteon's Powertrain Controls Software department. His involvement in powertrain controls has encompassed a broad range of applications from hybrid vehicle systems and architectures; diesel, gasoline and gas engines; UAV, marine, motorcycle and ATV. Dr. Vint also previously worked for Ford USA and Ford Australia and spent several years in automotive research at the University of Queensland in Australia. He currently serves as a Session Organizer and Chair for the Powertrain Controls and Calibration session at SAE Congress which he has undertaken for a number of years - further highlighting his keen interest in engine controls and associated technical community.
Jochem Wolschendorf is Vice-President, Vehicle System & Drivetrain Engineering Division of FEV, Inc. in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this capacity, he is responsible for all vehicle-related development work, but also includes the areas of transmission, hybrid and NVH development, as well as powertrain integration work. He also is the Chief Technical Officer at FEV, Inc. As such, he established the new Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Development Center of FEV in Auburn Hills, MI. Some of the recent programs he was responsible for included the development of fleets of electric vehicles, and the development of hydraulic hybrid vehicles Dr. Wolschendorf studied Mechanical Engineering at the RWTH in Aachen and subsequently received his Doctor of Engineering from RWTH Aachen in 1990 1999 - Present Vice-President, FEV, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI 1996 - 1999 Project Manager for a Production Diesel Engine Development program, FEV Engine Technology, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI 1990 - 1992 Supervisor, Engine NVH, at FEV Motorentechnik GmbH 1990 Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering at Aachen University of Technology, Topic: Cyclic Fluctuations of Combustion Noise in Diesel Engines 1985 - 1990 Research Assistant at Aachen University of Technology, working in NVH Department 1984 - 1985 Research Assistant Imperial College, London, U.K. 1984 Diploma Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Aachen University of Technology
Dr. Yezerets leads an R&D team responsible for guidance and support to Cummins emission control products at all stages of their lifecycle, and coordinates a portfolio of internal and collaborative research programs with National Labs and Universities. Dr. Yezerets serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Applied Catalysis B: Environmental and has acted as a guest editor for Catalysis Today Journal. He has received 5 US patents, published 40 peer-reviewed articles and presented numerous invited and keynote talks. His recent recognitions include the Herman Pines Award in Catalysis, the R&D 100 Award, and the National Award for Team Innovation from the American Chemical Society.
Martin Zimmerman is the Ford Motor Company Clinical Professor of Business Administration in the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Zimmerman retired from Ford Motor Company in 2004 as Group Vice President, Corporate Affairs, a position he held from 2001. He joined Ford in August 1987. Previous to his appointment as Group Vice President he served as Vice President, Governmental Affairs and Chief Economist. Earlier he was a faculty member of the University of Michigan Business School and the Sloan School of Management at MIT. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College (A.B.) and MIT (Ph.D.). He served as a Senior Staff Economist on the President's Council of Economic Advisors; on the Panel of Economic Advisors to the Congressional Budget Office; the NASA Advisory Board; and on the National Commission on Energy Policy. |
Jace L. Allen
Philip Benjamin
Andre Boehman
Simon P. Brewerton
Gary Cameron
Philip J. G. Dingle
Michael Duoba
Robert Gruszczynski
Mikael Ingemarson
Dr. Linos J. Jacovides
Imad A. Khalek, Ph.D.
Frank Klegon
Patrick Leteinturier
Dr. Thomas Morel
Giorgio Rizzoni, Ph.D.
Peter Savagian
Yutaka Takamura
Dr. Dean Tomazic
Prof. Jon H. Van Gerpen
Fabio Viotto
Dr. Matti Vint
Joachim Wolschendorf
Aleksey Yezerets, Ph.D.
Martin Zimmerman, Ph.D.
