About the Presenters
Dr. Tim Brown
University of California, Irvine
Dr. Brown is the Technology Manager for Sustainable Transportation and Energy at the Advanced Power and Energy Program. In this role he manages the research efforts of graduate students and undergraduates who are engaged in a variety of alternative energy, vehicle, and fueling research ranging from emissions testing of plug-in hybrid vehicles to hydrogen fuel production via novel processes utilizing bio-fuels to integration of wind and solar power generation into the existing electric grid. In parallel to the research efforts, Dr. Brown also manages the operation of the UC Irvine hydrogen station, arguably the most heavily used public hydrogen station in the world, and oversees the deployment of 15-20 Toyota and General Motors fuel cell vehicles in cooperation with the automakers.
Education
University of California, Irvine Mechanical Engineering Ph.D.
University of Michigan, Dearborn Automotive Systems Engineering M.S.
University of Notre Dame BSME
Rick Rooney
Emissions Technologies Specialist HORIBA Instruments, Inc.
Mr. Rooney is the Applications Specialist for Analytical Systems at HORIBA Instruments, Inc. in the Ann Arbor, Michigan office.
He offers over 21 years of experience in the Emissions Measurement industry and has been with the company for the last 11 years. Rick’s experience with vehicle and engine emissions measurement engineering has included designing and building particulate samplers, emissions analyzer systems, sampling systems and vehicle exhaust flow meter systems.
He has also co-authored numerous SAE papers and spoken at a variety of key industry conferences.
Education
Lawrence Technological University
BSME with a mechanical systems design concentration.
Norm Newberger
Driveline R&D Manager
HORIBA Instruments, Inc.
Mr. Newberger has over 27 years of experience in computer-aided testing including real-time digital control systems, data acquisition systems, process control systems, simulation systems, and laboratory-wide data integration. Norm has directed all aspects of product development from concept to system deployment. He is also responsible for managing HORIBA’s application engineering team when dealing with large powertrain dynamometer systems, multiple powertrain cells, or custom specifications. Additionally, he manages the R&D group for Vittual Battery, advanced controls, powertrain dynamometers, and HIL test stands.
Education
University of Detroit MSEE
General Motors Institute BSEE with BA Minor
