Engine & Emissions Staff

(Click on a name to see a full resume.)

Raj Sekar, Section Leader, Engine and Emissions Research
e-mail: rsekar@anl.gov

• MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin
• MBA, R&D Management, Indiana University
• More than 30 years experience in engine research (15 years at Cummins Engine Company)
• Five patents, more than 35 reviewed publications in engine-related technologies

Bipin Bihari, Mechanical Engineer
e-mail: bihari@anl.gov

• PhD, Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
• Experience in optical diagnostics techniques and laser spectroscopy
• Author or co-author of more than 58 articles

Munidhar S. Biruduganti, Assistant Engine Research Engineer

• MS, Mechanical Engineenring, University of Alabama

Steve Ciatti, Mechanical Engineer
e-mail: sciatti@anl.gov

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Madison
• 12 years experience in engine testing
• Conducts research for the X-ray spray/engine project and the EMD engine projects
• Involved in DOE rail and locomotive initiatives

Sreenath Gupta, Mechanical Engineer
e-mail: sgupta@anl.gov

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
• 10+ years of experience in combustion laser diagnostics
• Research interests include particulate emissions from engines, diesel spray characterization, and ignition in natural gas engines
• 16 conference papers and journal articles

Matt Lagessie, Senior Electromechanical Technician
e-mail: mlagessie@anl.gov

• 15 years of experience with internal combustion engines

Kyeong Lee, Mechanical Engineer

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Diesel engine designer at Ssangyong Motor Company, Korea

Doug Longman, Mechanical Engineer
e-mail: longman@anl.gov

• BS, Engineering, University of Illinois
• 15 years experience in engine testing
• 2 patents
• Conducts experiments on engine performance and emissions

Steve McConnell, Mechanical Engineer
e-mail: smcconnell@anl.gov

• MS, Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University
• 10 years engine and vehicle test experience

Patrick McPartlin, Emissions Measurement Specialist
e-mail: pmcpartlin@anl.gov

• 22 years of vehicle and engine test experience

Scott Miers, Postdoctoral Appointment
e-mail: smiers@anl.gov

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
• Instrument various engines and perform in-cylinder visualization experiments for spray and combustion quality analysis
• Provide assistance with laboratory engine installations, including diesel, compressed natural gas, hydrogen, and biodiesel fueled engines

Chris Powell, Engine Research Scientist
e-mail: powell@anl.gov

• BS, Chemistry, Indiana University
• PhD, Chemical Physics, Michigan State University
• FIve years of experience studying fuel sprays and combustion, including the first ever x-ray measurements of fuel sprays
• Over 25 peer-reviewed publications and 20 presentations at National and International Scientific Meetings

Roy Cuenca, Mechanical Engineer, Special Term Appointment
e-mail: rcuenca@anl.gov

• MS, Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University
• 40 years of experience in engine and component design, testing, evaluation, cost analysis, and strategic planning
• 14 years with Cummins Engine Company

Charles Roehm, Mechanical Engineer, Special Term Appointment
e-mail: croehm@anl.gov

E. El-Hannouny, Postdoctoral Appointee

Thomas Wallner, Postdoctoral Appointee