Vehicle Systems Experts

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Ann Schlenker, Section Leader
e-mail: aschlenker@anl.gov

• MS, Environmental/Civil Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• BS, Environmental/Civil Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• More than 30 years comprehensive engineering expertise in the automobile industry including research, product development, program management, quality, regulatory and policy development
• 1 patent

Glenn Keller, Vehicle Testing Activities Manager
e-mail: gkeller@anl.gov

• MBA, Finance and Marketing, University of Michigan
• BS, Mechanical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology
• Over 30 years experience in automotive engine design & development, program management and government affairs
• Executive Director of the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) for thirteen years 
• Appointed U.S. Technical Advisor to the United Nations WP29 on Heavy-Duty Vehicle Industry 1995-2001

Geoffrey Amann, Senior Technician
e-mail: gamann@anl.gov

• AS, Electronics Engineering Technology, ITT Tech, Dayton, OH
• 25 years of experience in electronics and automotive related technology including two years at Newman-Haas Racing

Ted Bohn, Principal Electrical Engineer
e-mail: tbohn@anl.gov

• MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• 22 years experience in electrical engineering in industrial and research environments
• Emphasis on power electronics, electric machines, and control systems
• 2002 Grainger Outstanding Power Electronics Engineer Award
• 11 years of experience in HEV-related design projects and organizing student vehicle design competitions

Michael Duoba, Mechanical Engineer
e-mail: mduoba@anl.gov

• MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• 13 years of experience in engine, battery, and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) research
• 3 years Co-Organizer for SAE Congress HEV Sessions
• Consultant to SAE J1711 Standard Development Committee for HEV test procedure
• Consultant to California Air Resources Board and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on HEV test procedures

Shane Halbach, Software Engineer
e-mail: shalbach@anl.gov

• Master of Software Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, Grand Valley
• 6 years of experience in software design, implementation, test and support

Keith Hardy, Program Coordinator/Manager
e-mail: khardy@anl.gov

• ME, Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida
• 25 years experience in electric and hybrid vehicle systems
• 1 white paper, 3 presentations, 2 workshops, 49 publications

Forrest Jehlik, Principal Mechanical Engineer
e-mail: fjehlik@anl.gov

• MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• At the Advanced Powertrain Research Facility, research in advanced vehicle technology research and benchmarking
• 6 publications, 3 patents

Dominik Karbowski, Research Engineer
e-mail: dkarbowski@anl.gov

• Master of Science and Executive Engineering, École des Mines de Paris/ParisTech, France
• 3 years of experience in modeling, control and optimization of advanced vehicle systems

Jason Kwon, Mechanical Engineer
e-mail: jkwon@anl.gov

• MS, Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University - Columbus
• 5 years of experience in modeling and control strategy development at Ford Motor Company
• 4 years of experience in modeling, control of advanced vehicle systems (PSAT)

Henning Lohse-Busch, Engineering Specialist Systems Analyst

• MS, Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• PhD student at Virginia Tech
• Graduate of 4 years of Advanced Vehicle Student Competitions (FutureTruck)
• Emphasis on hydrogen engines and fuel cells

Henry Ng, Mechanical Engineer
e-mail: hng@anl.gov

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• 17 years of experience in engine, emissions and vehicle research (6 years with Cummins Engine Company)
• Author or co-author of more than 30 reviewed publications and 1 patent
• Experience in engine, chassis dynamometer, and emission research laboratory planning and design

Sylvain Pagerit, Electrical and Computer Engineering
e-mail: spagerit@anl.gov

• MS, Georgia Tech Institute of Technology
• MS, Electrical Engineering, École des Mines de Nantes, France
• 8 years of experience in modeling, simulation and software design

Aymeric Rousseau, Transportation Systems Analysis Engineer
e-mail: arousseau@anl.gov

• DRT (Computer Science Technological Diploma), La Rochelle University, France
• MS, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, EIGSI (Industrial System Engineering School), France
• Team leader for advanced powertrain system modeling (PSAT)
• 12 years of experience in modeling and control of advanced vehicle systems
• 3 years of experience in control system development at PSA Peugeot Citroën Research Center

Phil Sharer, Electrical Engineer
e-mail: psharer@anl.gov

• MS, Engineering Purdue University Calumet
• 9 years experience in modeling and control of advanced vehicle systems (PSAT)

David Shimcoski, Automotive Emissions Testing Specialist
e-mail: dshimcoski@anl.gov

• Over 15 years experience in fuels, lubricant, and engine performance testing
• Responsible for general operations of Advanced Powertrain Research Facility
• Emissions testing integrity and calibration

Ram Vijayagopal, Mechanical Engineer
e-mail: rvijayagopal@anl.gov

• MS, Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• 2 years of experience in modeling and simulation
• 3 years of experience in control system development and micro-controller programming (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
• 2 years of experience in developing product data management systems (Mahindra Consulting Ltd., India)

November 2009