Dr. Thomas Briggs is a staff engineer at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) where he has spent over a decade leading R&D programs for advanced spark- and compression-ignited engines. At SwRI he was responsible for programs …
Degrees
MEES Student Spotlight: Mary Savalle exemplifies a commitment to life-long learning
Mary Savalle, PMP, REC is the Senior Manager of Committee Strategy for the Southern Gas Association. Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Mary graduated from the East Detroit Public School System in 2001. She earned her BS …
Fuel Economy Continues to Improve
Fuel economy has substantially improved over the past two decades. The introduction of advanced combustion strategies and hybrids helps to continue the positive trend. In 1975, the sedan/wagon class had the highest average fuel economy at 13.5 miles per gallon …
Challenges with plastic waste management
A recent publication by Prof. George Huber and colleagues from UW Madison’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering describes challenges with the management of plastic waste. The article describes new technologies that have the potential …
SAE WCX
UW-Madison and MEES were well-represented at the 2022 SAE WCX meeting in Detroit 4/5-7! Program Director and MEES faculty Dr. Strzelec is the new Chair of the Powertrain, Fuels & Lubricants Activity and a member …
Guest Lecture by Prof. Lorena Rios Mendoza
On 4/14/22 Prof. Lorena Rios Mendoza visited EPD 639, Plastics Recycling and Sustainability, to share her research and expertise in microplastics, especially the state of microplastics in the Great Lakes. Prof. Rios Mendoza has been …
Introducing the MEPE Minute
Hi all, Introducing our MEPE minute blog where you will find content related to polymer engineering. Please visit often for the latest info and conversations.
Introducing the MEES Minute
Hi all, Introducing our MEES minute blog where you will find content related to combustion engine design and function.
Please visit often for the latest info and conversations.