David B. Kittelson,

Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Director , Center for Diesel Research,

University of Minnesota

Prof. David B. Kittelson is the “Frank B. Rowley Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering” and Director, Center for Diesel Research, University of Minnesota. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge. Research interests lie in the areas of energy conversion and particle technology with a focus on the formation of pollutants and contaminants, especially particulate matter, by energy conversion and manufacturing processes. He has worked on the measurement of particle emissions from Diesel engines for nearly 30 years. He was made a Fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers in recognition of this work. Prof. Kittelson is currently on sabbatical leave at Cambridge University, through May 2004.

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