High-Tech Development
and Engineering in Hydrogen
Welcome to ThermoDyne International GmbH. We specialize in cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable future. As frontrunners of innovation in thermodynamic machines, we focus on vehicle propulsion systems and environmentally friendly heating and cooling technologies for buildings.
Pioneering Hydrogen Technologies
Hydrogen is our passion. We believe in the future of the internal combustion engine—reinvented to eliminate CO2 emissions. Our innovative hydrogen-powered OPOC engine produces zero harmful gases, emitting only water during operation.
We are also redefining heating and cooling systems with hydrogen-powered, thermodynamically driven heat pumps designed to replace traditional gas heating.
Additionally, we are advancing hydrogen production through a state-of-the-art decarbonizer, which utilizes pyrolysis to produce hydrogen from natural gas without emitting CO2 or other pollutants.
Our Expertise
We are a team of seasoned industry executives and senior researchers from around the world. With decades of experience in the automotive industry and in the development and production of heating and cooling systems, we have successfully taken countless projects from prototype to mass production. Our expertise is further enriched by team members from leading universities in Germany, Austria, Romania, and China. We possess the know-how and the hardware to develop, simulate, and test advanced solutions.
Explore how ThermoDyne can power your vision for a cleaner, more sustainable future. We are looking for strategic partners. Together, we can engineer solutions that truly make a difference.
Team
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Hofbauer
Internationally recognized powertrain innovator. At Volkswagen, he rose to Vice President of Powertrain Development, leading design and mass production of VW’s first successful diesel engine, installed in 17 million Golf Diesel models. As Viessmann's Executive VP & Head of R&D, he developed the MatriX radiant burner (used in several millions of devices), winning the 1994 EU Environmental Prize. As Chairman & CTO of the US company EcoMotors, he created the highly efficient OPOC engine. Founder & inventor of ThermoLift.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Hofbauer
Professional Experience:
October 1967 to September 1987 (20 years)
VOLKSWAGEN AG, Wolfsburg, Germany
Head of Advanced Propulsion Systems Research since October 1978
Vice President ("Bereichsleiter") of Powertrain Development (Engines and Transmission) worldwide, managed 1340 employees;
Authorized Representative (“Prokurist”)
Member of the PSK (Product-Strategy Committee)
Initiated, developed, and brought to mass production:
- First high-speed Diesel-engines for all VW’s & Audi’s, as well as the 6 cylinder diesel engines for Volvo
- Award for outstanding performance in passenger car engine development
- VR6-engine, the first 6-cylinder Inline-Compact-V (ICV) engine in E/W installation in a compact car (Golf)
- Converted the air-cooled to water-cooled “Boxer Motor”
- Turbocharging and mechanical charger “G-Lader”
- ECUs for injection, ignition, automatic transmissions
- 6 speed manual transmission “MQ”
- 7 speed automatic transmission “AG4”
- Glider automatic “SNA”
October 1987 to June 1989
RHEINMETALL / PIERBURG GmbH, Neuss, Germany
Member of the board for R&D and Sales (turnover: $500 million)
Invented the laser fuel injection for combustion engines.
July 1989 to March 1990
KHD AG, Köln, Germany (today: Deutz Motors)
Member of the board and CEO of all propulsion companies (turnover: $1.5 billion)
October 1990 to December 1997
Viessmann Werke GmbH&Co, Allendorf, Germany
Geschäftsführer and Member of the board for R&D and Production of burners and electronic controls (turnover: $1.5 billion)
Invented, developed and brought to mass production at Viessmann:
- “MatriX”- natural gas burner
- German Industry Environment Award
- European Industry Environment Award (representing Germany)
- “RotriX”- oil burner
- German Federal-Innovation-Award
- “Wendelspalt” Heat Exchanger
- Controls for Home-Automation (Fuzzy-Logic)
- Founded BE, a cooperation between BOSCH and Viessmann. Heat pump (20 kW) BVE THERMO-LIFT
July 1997 to November 2001
Propulsion Research Institute, Carpinteria, CA
President, Predeveloped opoc engine
August 1999 to September 2007
FEV Engine Technology, Auburn Hills, MI
Executive Vice President
Chief Scientist
March 2003 to present
Advanced Propulsion Technologies, Inc. (APT), Santa Barbara, CA
- March 2003 – Founder and Member of the Board of Directors
- August 2006 – Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
- March 2008 – Chairman of the Board of Directors
August 2006 to present
Combat Advanced Propulsion, LLC (CAP), Muskegon, MI
Vice President Technology
March 2008 to February 2017
EcoMotors International, Allen Park MI
- March 2008 – Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board
- November 2009 – Chairman of the Board of Directors and CTO
- SAE Fellow April 2012
August 2012 to present
ThermoLift, Inc. NY
Founder, President and Member of the Board
Academic Background:
- 1959: "Feldmarschall-Radetzky-Realschule", Austria – Matura (High School Diploma)
- 1966: Technical University, Vienna, Austria – Graduation with a degree “Dipl.-Ing.” in mechanical engineering with the dissertation: “Theoretical and quantitative studies of the PIERBURG fuel mixture system of a VOLKSWAGEN gasoline engine.”
- 1974: Technical University, Berlin, Germany – Appointment to Professor for “Advanced propulsion systems”. Appointment not accepted. Stayed with Volkswagen to finish the VW-Diesel engine (TDI), which became US fuel economy leader 7 years in a row.
- 1979 to 1992: Technical University, Hannover, Germany – Teaching assignment, lectureship: “Environmental protection and energy use in the design of motor vehicle engines.”
- 1981: Technical University of Rhineland-Westphalia, Aachen, Germany – Doctorate with the dissertation on the subject, “Optimization of cams (with linear optimization) of camshafts in motor vehicle engines.”
- 1985: Hannover, Germany – Appointment to Honorary Professor by the Minister for Science and Art of Lower Saxony, Germany.
- 2000 to 2004: Oakland University, Rochester, MI USA – Teaching employment for “New propulsion systems”.
Prof. Dr. Bernd Wiedemann
Former CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (1995–2007) and General Representative of Volkswagen (until 2008). Held key roles, including Executive VP of Volkswagen do Brasil and Board Member of Autolatina (VW-Ford joint venture), managing product development and production across nine plants in Brazil and Argentina. Restructured VW’s commercial vehicle business, launching Caddy, Transporter, and Crafter, achieving market leadership. Professor at TU Berlin for Automotive Technology since 2009.
Biographical Data
Prof. Dr. Bernd Wiedemann was Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles between November 1995 and January 2007 and General Representative of Volkswagen till February 2008.
He studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Hannover and joined Volkswagen in 1971. During this time he served in several functions in vehicle and engine research and development. In addition to his responsibility as director of diesel test and development he became General Manager of the engineering company IAV in Berlin.
In 1989, Wiedemann moved to Brazil to join the Board of Management of Autolatina, a joint enterprise between Volkswagen and Ford. There he was responsible for Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle Development.
From 1992 he held the office of Autolatina Executive Vice-President responsible for Product Planning, Development, Procurement, Quality Assurance and Production of 3,500 vehicles per day for the Ford and Volkswagen brand at nine production sites in Brazil and Argentina.
Following the dissolution of the joint venture in 1994, he was appointed Executive Vice President of Volkswagen do Brasil.
From 1995 he restructured Volkswagen's commercial vehicle business setting up the Commercial Vehicle Brand to become market leader in Europe with new car families like Caddy, Transporter and Crafter and a complete new truck range in Latin America achieving market leadership 2003, 2004 and 2005 in Brazil.
Based on this business success a new truck group with MAN, Scania and Volkswagen trucks was implemented.
A major role played new manufacturing and sourcing processes, including innovative plants with supplier integration and supply chain optimization.
New customer focused sales processes and marketing concepts were implemented.
After his retirement with Volkswagen he held the Chair for Combustion Engines as a Professor of the Technical University of Berlin from 2009 till 2012. Since that he is teaching as a Professor for Automotive Technology till today at the Technical University Berlin and is working as a consultant.
In 2010 Prof. Wiedemann became a member of the board of managing directors of Delphi Automotive PLC, a leading global supplier of automotive technologies, components and electronics for automotive, commercial vehicles and trucks; Operating major technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support facilities in 30 countries with over 100,000 employees. In this capacity he was focussing on technology, engineering, product development and production, industry and business development.
Prof. Wiedemann received a Master’s degree from the Hannover Technical University, a doctorate from Brandenburg Technical University and is a professor at the Technical University Berlin for Automotive Powertrain.
Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Dr. h.c. Emmerich Wilhelm
Professor (retired) at University of Vienna, now teaching MSc-level at Institute of Materials Chemistry & Research. Former Senior Fulbright Research Associate, Wright State University, USA, Visiting Professor worldwide. Chaired Institute of Physical Chemistry (Univ. Vienna, 1999–2005). Associate Member IUPAC Commission I.2 (Thermodynamics, 1985-93). Published 220+ peer-reviewed articles, edited books for The Royal Society of Chemistry, was VP/Secretary General of ESAPC. IUPAC Fellow, Board Member US Calorimetry Conference.
Curriculum Vitae
Prof. Dr. phil. Dr. h.c. Emmerich WILHELM
Institute of Materials Chemistry & Research
Universität Wien (Vienna), Währinger Straße 42, A-1090 Wien, Austria
emmerich.wilhelm@univie.ac.at
1) Personal Data
Born in Wien (Vienna), Austria, on November 25, 1941, as the first son of Emmerich WILHELM Sr., master hairdresser, and Rosa WILHELM. Married to Olga WILHELM (since 1968), one daughter: Katja Dagmar PRASCHL-BICHLER, née WILHELM, MBA (WU Wien/Vienna, University of Economics and Business).
2) Education
1947-1951: Primary education: elementary school Wittelsbach, 1020 Wien, Austria.
1951-1959: Secondary education: science/mathematics-oriented high school (Gymnasium) General Radetzky, 1030 Wien, with leaving examination (Matura/Abitur: consisted of obligatory written examinations in mathematics, descriptive technical geometry, English and German, and oral examinations in chemistry, philosophy/psychology and English) in June 1959.
1959-1965: Studies of Chemistry, Physics and Philosophy at the University of Wien, Austria, with degrees equivalent to B. Sc. and M. Sc.
1965-1968: Doctoral studies at the University of Wien with PhD dissertation at the Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC: Institutsvorstand/Head: Prof. Dr. H. Nowotny) entitled Zur kalorimetrischen Bestimmung der Molwärme binärer flüssiger Systeme von Nichtelektrolyten (Calorimetric Determination of Molar Heat Capacities of Binary Nonelectrolyte Mixtures). Mentor was Prof. Dr. F. Kohler, Head of the Chemical Physics Group at the IPC.
1968/69: Final oral doctoral examinations (Rigorosen) in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry), in Physics (Experimental Physics) and in Philosophy (selected field: Formal Logic) in December 1968 and January 1969. Dr. phil. (PhD) degree received (Promotion) on January 31, 1969.
1979: Habilitation (Physical Chemistry), University of Wien: the Habilitationsschrift was entitled Thermodynamische Eigenschaften binärer flüssiger Nichtelektrolytmischungen: Zum Einfluß der molekularen Struktur und der Beweglichkeit der Komponenten (Thermodynamic Properties of Binary Liquid Mixtures of Nonelectrolytes: On the Influence of Molecular Structure and Mobility of the Components). Oral defense on 9 May 1979 (University Commission), approved by the Ministry of Science and Research on 3 June 1979 with promotion to Universitätsdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor) für Physikalische Chemie (Lehrbefugnis).
3) Professional Experience
1966-1969: Instructor (Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft), IPC, University of Wien, Austria.
1969-1979: Starting with 1 March 1971: Assistant Professor (Hochschulassistent), IPC, University of Wien, Austria. Accepting Leave of Absence for immediately starting with a Postdoctoral Position in the USA:
1969-1971: Senior Fulbright Research Associate, Chemistry Department, Wright State University (WSU), Dayton, Ohio, USA.
1979: Habilitation (Physical Chemistry), University of Wien; promoted to Universitätsdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor).
1979-1980: Accepting Leave of Absence for the position of Visiting Associate Professor, Chemistry Department, WSU, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
1981: 1 October 1981: Associate Professor with tenure, IPC, University of Wien, Austria.
1988: 11 January 1988: Außerordentlicher Universitätsprofessor, permanent title (for life) received from the President of Austria.
1995: Summer semester: Visiting Professor, Physical Chemistry, University of Salzburg, Austria.
1996: Summer semester: Visiting Professor, Physical Chemistry, University of Salzburg, Austria.
1998-1999: Vice-Head/Vice-Chairman (Stellvertretender Institutsvorstand), IPC, University of Wien, Austria.
1999-2005: Head/Chairman (Institutsvorstand), IPC, University of Wien, Austria.
2005-2007: Vice-Head/Vice-Chairman (Stellvertretender Institutsvorstand), IPC, University of Wien, Austria.
2007: Retired 1 October 2007.
2008-: Continuing teaching contracts for courses (Master and PhD level) centered on fields covered by the Institute of Materials Chemistry & Research (Wahlpflichtfächer) and the IPC, e.g.
- (1) summer semesters 2020 - 2025: Estimation of Physicochemical Properties, together with Prof. H. W. Müller;
- (2) winter semesters 2019/20 - 2024/2025: Chemical Thermodynamics of Nonelectrolyte Mixtures.
4) Additional Professional Activities and Services
Research/teaching positions (short term):
1975: Visiting Scientist, University of Veszprém, Hungary.
1975-2005: Repeated sabbaticals in France (about 2-3 months/year) as Visiting Senior Scientist, first at the Centre de Microcalorimétrie et de Thermodynamique (CRMT/CNRS), Marseille, France (1975-77), and since 1978 at the Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France; altogether more than 6 years. During all these years, the collaborative research was continuously funded via consecutive bilateral peer-reviewed research grants within the Austrian-French Program on Scientific-Technical Cooperation (it was the longest funded collaboration to date!).
1978: Visiting Senior Scientist, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
1980: Visiting Senior Scientist, University of Veszprém, Hungary.
1984: Visiting Professor, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Membership in associations or institutions (with offices held) or editorial boards:
1971-1975: Secretary General, Chemisch-Physikalische Gesellschaft (founded 1869), Wien, Austria.
1976-1981: Founding Member of the Editorial Board and Topic Editor, Solubility Data Series (IUPAC – International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).
1977-2001: Associate Member, and/or National Representative, and/or Member, Subcommittee on Gas Solubilities, IUPAC Commission V.8: Solubility Data.
1977-1995: Founding Member of the Editorial Board, Fluid Phase Equilibria.
1979-1984: Member, Chemical Thermodynamics Advisory Group of the National Research Council of Germany (DFG).
1984-1988: Member of the Editorial Board, Materials Chemistry and Physics.
1985-1993: Associate Member, IUPAC Commission L.2: Thermodynamics.
1987-1990: Member, Commission of Experts, Chemical Society of Austria (GÖCh).
1990-1994: Member of the Editorial Board, International DATA Series, Series A.
1992-1995: Vice-President, European Society of Applied Physical Chemistry.
1993-2003: Member of the Editorial Board, Thermochimica Acta.
1994-2001: Member of the Committee on Legendre Transforms in Chemical Thermodynamics (IUPAC Commission L.2).
1995-2000: Member of the Editorial Board, ELDATA: The International Electronic Journal of Physico-Chemical Data.
1996-2001: Member of the Board of Directors, European Society of Applied Physical Chemistry.
1997-1999: Member of the Board of Directors, US Calorimetry Conference.
1999-2003: Member, IUPAC-CODATA Commission IUCOSPED.
2001-2018: Secretary General and Treasurer, European Society of Applied Physical Chemistry.
2001-2001: Council Member, International Council on Materials Education.
2004-2006: Member of the Board, Chemisch-Physikalische Gesellschaft (founded 1869), Wien, Austria.
2006-2010: Member of the Board of Directors, US Calorimetry Conference.
2010-2018: IUPAC Fellow.
Member of organizing committees/co-organizer of the following 26 International Scientific Conferences or Symposia:
1973: 3rd International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics (IUPAC), Baden near Vienna, Austria.
1984: 3rd Summer School on Physics of the Liquid State, St.Georgen, Carinthia, Austria.
1990: 12th European Conference on Thermophysical Properties, Wien, Austria: Organizer, Section on Liquids and Gases.
1992: 12th International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics (IUPAC), Snowbird, Utah, USA: Co-Organizer (with Profs. E. Woolley & G. Maurer), Symposium on New Methods and Instrumentation.
1993: 1st Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 1), Freiburg/Br., Germany.
1997: 3rd Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 3), Ascona, Monte Verita, Centro Stefano Franscini, Switzerland.
1998: European Molecular Liquids Group: Annual Conference 1998, Physics of Liquids: Foundations, Highlights, Challenges, Murau, Styria, Austria, Co-Organizer (with Profs. H. Posch & J. Fischer).
1999: 4th Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 4), Karlsruhe, Germany.
2000: 5th Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 5), Basel, Switzerland.
2001: 56th Calorimetry Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA: Co-Organizer (with Prof. J.-P. E. Grolier), Symposium on Solution Thermodynamics.
2002: (1) 6th Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 6), Ascona, Monte Verita, Centro Stefano Franscini, Switzerland.
(2) 17th International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics (IUPAC), Rostock, Germany: Co-Organizer, Symposium on Electrolyte Solutions and Non-Electrolyte Mixtures Including Reactive Systems.
2003: 7th Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 7), Innsbruck, Austria.
2004: 8th International Conference on Pharmacy and Applied Physical Chemistry (PhandTA 8), Ascona, Monte Verita, Centro Stefano Franscini, Switzerland.
2006: (1) Special Symposium in honor of Prof. J.-P. E. GROLIER (70th birthday) in conjunction with the 37emes JCAT, Pau, France, June 2: Organizer (with assistance of Profs. Besssieres, Daridon and Randzio).
(2) THERMO International 2006 (19th ICCT + 61st CALCON + 16th STP), Boulder, Colorado, USA, July 30 - August 4: Co-Organizer (with Prof. J.-P. E. Grolier), Symposium on Electrolyte and Non-Electrolyte Solution Thermodynamics.
(3) 9th International Conference on Pharmacy and Applied Physical Chemistry (PhandTA 9), Dusseldorf, Germany, September 10 - 13.
2007: (1) 62nd Calorimetry Conference, Turtle Bay Resort, Oahu/Hawai, USA, August 5 - 10: Co-Organizer (with Prof. J.-P. E. Grolier), Symposium on Solution Calorimetry (Including General and High Temperature Aqueous Solutions).
(2) 10th International Conference on Pharmacy and Applied Physical Chemistry (PhandTA 10), Ascona, Monte Verita, Centro Stefano Franscini, Switzerland, October 21 - 24.
2008: 63rd Calorimetry Conference, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, July 2 - 6: Co-Organizer (with J.-P. E. Grolier), Symposium on Solutions and Fluid Mixtures.
2010: (1) 11th International Conference on Pharmacy and Applied Physical Chemistry (PhandTA 11), Innsbruck, Austria, February 7 - 10.
(2) 21st International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics (IUPAC & IACT), Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki, Japan, August 1 - 6: Co-Organizer (with H. Ogawa), Symposium on Fluids and Fluid Mixtures (Solutions).
2012: 12th International Conference on Pharmacy and Applied Physical Chemistry (PhandTA 12), Graz, Austria, May 6 - 9.
2013: 68th Calorimetry Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, August 18 - 22: Co-Organizer (with J.-P. E. Grolier), Symposium on Aqueous Solutions, Fluid Mixtures and Polymers - A Tribute to Robert H. Wood on the Occasion of His 80th Birthday.
2014: 69th Calorimetry Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, July 6 - 10: Organizer, Symposium on Aqueous Solutions, Fluid Mixtures and Polymers.
2016: 71st Calorimetry Conference, Turtle Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, USA, July 13 - 16: Co-Organizer (with J.-P. E. Grolier and H. Ogawa), Symposium on Liquid Solutions over Extended Ranges of Temperature and Pressure.
Member, International Advisory Committee:
2017: 8th International & 10th Japan-China Joint Symposium on Calorimetry & Thermal Analysis (CATS 2017), Fukuoka, Japan.
Editor:
2010: Co-Editor, together with Prof. T. M. Letcher, UK, of a monograph on Heat Capacities: Liquids, Solutions and Vapours; published by the Royal Society of Chemistry/IUPAC & IACT (International Association of Chemical Thermodynamics), Cambridge, UK, 524 pages.
2014: Co-Editor, together with Prof. T. M. Letcher, UK, of a monograph on Volume Properties: Liquids, Solutions and Vapours; published by the Royal Society of Chemistry/IUPAC & IACT, Cambridge, UK, 642 pages.
2018: Co-Editor, together with Prof. T. M. Letcher, UK, of a monograph on Enthalpy and Internal Energy: Liquids, Solutions and Vapours; published by the Royal Society of Chemistry/IACT, London, UK, 618 pages.
2021: Co-Editor, together with Prof. T. M. Letcher, UK, of a monograph on Gibbs Energy and Helmholtz Energy: Liquids, Solutions and Vapours; published by the Royal Society of Chemistry/IACT, London, UK, 486 pages.
2025: In preparation. Co-Editor, together with Prof. T. M. Letcher, UK, of a monograph on Molecular Thermodynamics of Aqueous Systems: Binary and Ternary Solutions/Mixtures, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry/IACT, London, UK.
Guest Editor for Special Issues of:
1989: Fluid Phase Equilibria, Volumes 48 and 49: Special Issues on the occasion of Prof. Friedrich Kohler's 65th birthday. Co-Editor, together with Prof. J. Fischer (then Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany).
1995: Thermochimica Acta, Volume 259/1: Special Issue on Topics in Chemical Thermodynamics (as presented at the 13th International Conference of Chemical Thermodynamics (ICCT 1994/IUPAC), Clermont-Ferrand, France.
2024: Journal of Solution Chemistry, Volume 53/1, Special Issue in Honour of Jean-Pierre E. Grolier (1936-2022).
External referee for:
(a) 16 international peer-reviewed scientific journals listed below, (b) 6 research-funding agencies or foundations listed below, and (c) 12 universities (PhD dissertations and/or faculty appointments) or research institutions listed below. In particular, in 2010 I was external evaluator of the candidates for a professional position "Chemie und Physik der Materialien", University of Salzburg, Austria.
(a) Advances in Thermodynamics
Berichte der Bunsen-Gesellschaft für Physikalische Chemie
Chemical Physics Letters
Chirality
Chromatographia
Fluid Phase Equilibria
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
International Journal of Thermophysics
Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data
Journal of Molecular Liquids
Journal of Physical Chemistry
Journal of Solution Chemistry
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
Monatshefte für Chemie/Chemical Monthly
Thermochimica Acta
Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie
(b) Austrian Ministry of Science and Research, Austria
National Research Council of Germany (DFG), Germany
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Canada
Petroleum Research Fund, American Chemical Society, USA
International Science Foundation (Soros Foundation), Washington, D.C., USA
Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (ENI Award), Milano, Italy
(c) Technische Universität Wien, Wien (Vienna), Austria
Paris-London-Universität Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
ECHEM Centre of Competence in Applied Electrochemistry, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
Karls-Universität, Prag, Czech Republic
Università di Bari, Bari, Italy
Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France
University of Turku, Turku, Finland
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA
University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, India
University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Member of:
Deutsche Bunsen-Gesellschaft für Physikalische Chemie
Gesellschaft Österreichischer Chemiker (GÖCh)
Chemisch-Physikalische Gesellschaft (CPG), Wien
Fulbright Society, Wien
Calorimetry Conference, USA
Honors and Honorary Societies:
1983- : Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Society.
1991: Felix-Kuschenitz Award (thermophysics): Austrian Academy of Sciences, Wien, Austria.
2002: Huffman Award (long-term contributions to thermodynamics involving calorimetry and/or thermochemistry): Calorimetry Conference, USA.
2005: Huffman Award Legacy/Golden Anniversary (60th Calorimetry Conference at NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, USA): In Recognition of Lifelong Research Contributions to the Advancement of Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics.
2006: Doctor Honoris Causa (Dr. h.c.): Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Biography has been included in:
Kürschners Deutscher Gelehrten-Kalender
Who is Who in the World
Who is Who in Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, I. M. Szilágy and G. Liptay, Editors, Springer International Publishing, 2014.
5) Teaching (University of Wien, during the last 20 years: Selection)
Physical Chemistry I: Introduction (junior level); terminated 2006/7
Physical Chemistry II: Chemical Thermodynamics (senior level); terminated 2007/8
Physical Chemistry V: Structure of Matter (senior level); terminated 2007/8
Physical Chemistry VIII: Statistical Thermodynamics (senior level); terminated 2006/7
Physical Chemistry of Liquids and Gases (graduate/PhD-level course), occasionally given
Physical Chemistry at High Pressures (graduate/PhD-level course), occasionally given
Supercritical Fluids (graduate/PhD-level course), occasionally given
Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory (senior level); terminated 2006/7
Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (graduate level); terminated 2006/7
Seminars on Physical Chemistry and Applied Statistical Physics (graduate/PhD-level):
(a) Advances in Physical Chemistry (with P. Rogl): terminated 2006/7;
(b) ASPUS – Angewandte Statistische Physik und Simulation (with H. Posch, M. Neumann, F. Vesely, Ch. Dellago), terminated 2013.
As member of the Institute of Materials Chemistry & Research, University of Wien:
Estimation of Physicochemical Properties (graduate/PhD-level course), every summer semester, with Prof. H. W.Müller
Chemical Thermodynamics of Nonelectrolyte Mixtures (graduate/PhD-level course), every winter semester
6) Publications
More than 220 articles published in peer reviewed scientific journals and book contributions; 5 books edited (with T. M. Letcher, UK) and published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK; more than 200 abstracts or short summaries for oral conference presentations (invited and regular), and numerous poster presentations by collaborators.
7) Patent
Vorrichtung zur Wasserruckgewinnung: AT 518169 B1 2017-08-15, with Dr. D. Brehob & Dipl. Ing. U. Hofbauer.
8) Lectures
131 Plenary Lectures/Keynote Lectures/Invited Lectures in Europe, USA/Canada, Brazil, Japan and China.
92 Lectures at international scientific conferences in Europe, USA/Canada, Brazil, Japan and China.
Lecturer at all three Summer Schools on Physics of Liquids in St. Georgen/Carinthia, Austria, 1972, 1977, and 1984.
In addition, numerous lectures and posters on collaborative work have been presented by my collaborators at national and international scientific conferences. For instance, in the summer of 2011, we had 4 posters: two at the ICAVS 6, California, USA, 12 - 17 June 2011; one at the lmc8, Wien, Austria, 6 - 10 September 2011; and one at the EMLG/JMLG 2011, Warsaw, Poland, 11 - 15 September 2011.
9) Research Projects and International Cooperations (status since 1996)
Projects:
1996-1999: FWF project P11003-PHY, with Prof. Dr. H. Posch and Prof. Dr. M. Neumann (then both at the Institute of Experimental Physics, University of Wien, Austria).
1998-1999: Scientific-Technical Project 16j/97 AUSTRIA/FRANCE (AMADEE): Successor of a 20-years cooperation (continuously funded) with Prof. Dr. J.-P. E. Grolier, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
2001-2002: Scientific-Technical Project V.15 AUSTRIA/FRANCE (AMADEE).
2004-2005: Scientific-Technical Project Nr. 22/2004 AUSTRIA/FRANCE (AMADEE).
2006-2008: Austrian Research Centers GmbH - ARC Projekt 1.44.00218.00, Expert: Experimentelle Untersuchungen zur Bewertung von Wasserbehandlungsmethoden in Hinblick auf ihre Wirksamkeit.
Active scientific cooperations with:
Prof. A. Asenbaum, U. Salzburg/Wien, Austria
Prof. R. Battino, Wright State Univerity, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Prof. M. Chorazewski, University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
Prof. J.-P. E. Grolier, U. Blaise-Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France: deceased 2022
Prof. S. L. Randzio, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland: deceased 2024
Prof. T. R. Rettich, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Prof. T. Takagi, KIT, Kyoto, Japan
Until now more than 80 collaborators (including post-docs and research students) from 18 countries.
Associate Prof. Dr. Baojun Luo
Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Hunan University, Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering (since 2015), specializing in heat exchangers, cooling/heating technologies, and efficiency optimization. Published 20+ papers in top journals and holds 10+ Chinese patents in heat exchangers, compressors, air conditioners, and engines. Former Deputy Director at Gree Electric Appliances, leading innovative refrigeration projects. Developed sub-Kelvin sorption cryocoolers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Baojun Luo
Email: luobaojun@hnu.edu.cn
Working Experience and Achievements
2015.06- Current
- Associate Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, China
- Expert in heat exchanger, cooling & heating technologies, efficiency optimization, structural design
- Over 20 publications in TOP journals such as Energy Conversion and Management, Energy, Applied Thermal Engineering, International Journal of Refrigeration
- Over 10 Chinese Patents on Heat Exchangers, Compressor, Air conditioner & Heat Pump, Engine
- 2024-2027, Project: Study on mechanism of modified Stirling heat pump at room temperature, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Project Leader
- 2024-2026, Project: Flow and heat transfer characteristics of one-way oscillating flow in heat exchanger and its influence mechanism, Project Leader
- 2024-2026, Project: Thermal analysis & optimization of relevant products produced by Time Varying Transmission co. ltd, Project Leader
- 2024-2025, Project: Processing of radiative cooling test device, Project Leader
- 2023-2024, Project: Test under vibration conditions of new configuration heat exchanger, Project Leader
- 2021-2024, Project: EMC of CVM and ACC in Fuel cell vehicle, Project Leader
- 2021-2022, Project: Thermal simulation of motor and controller, Project Leader
- 2020-2020, Project: Simulation & analysis of temperature in refrigerated truck, Project Leader
- 2017-2017, Project: Design & test of small-scale refrigeration system, Project Leader
2014.06 – 2015.06
- Expert, Deputy Director of Institute of Refrigeration, Gree Electric Appliances (TOP Air Conditioner Company, Revenue: ~ 30B $), China
- led different kinds of innovative refrigeration and heat pump development, including microchannel heat exchanger, residential heat pump in cold region, three rotor compressor, industrial high temperature heat pump, adsorption refrigeration, dual-heating temperature heat pump, elastocaloric cooling etc
- Developed several prototypes and related technical achievements have been applied and rewarded internally by the company
2010.07 – 2014.06
- Assistant Researcher and Project Associate research Professor, Technical Institute of physics and chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, China
- Research on Sub-Kelvin refrigeration technology. Developed a sub-Kelvin sorption Cryocooler prototype and achieved cooling temperature of 0.759 K or about – 272.4 °C.
- 2013-2015, Project: Study of simulation and experimentation of adsorption of rarefied gas in porous media of sorption cooler. National Natural Science Foundation of China, Project Leader
- 2012-2014, Project: adsorption cryocooler. Project Leader
- 2011-2013, Project: sub-Kelvin sorption cryocooler. Project Leader
Education
- 2007.11-2008.10: Joint Doctoral Program, Max Planck Institute for Physics, Germany
- 2005.09-2010.06: PH.D., Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science (TOP Scientific Research Institution), China
- 2001.09-2005.06: Bachelor, Building Environment and Equipment Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (TOP University), China
Prof. Dr. Lixin Peng
Professor at Hunan University, Mechanical & Vehicle Institute and Fellow of China SAE. Former Vice President of Cummins (Global position, China CTO) and Chief Engineer at Shanghai Diesel Engine Inc. Led large-scale engine development, including Cummins diesel (100,000 units/year), China VI diesel and natural gas engines (400,000+ units/year), and natural gas engines for buses (20,000 units). Expert in innovative engine technologies: Rotary, Free Piston, Opposed Piston, OPOC, and Adiabatic engines
Dr. Lixin Peng
Email: plx42002@126.com
Working Experience and Achievements
◼ 2022.10 – Current
- Professor, Mechanical & Vehicle Institute, Hunan University, Changsha
- Fellow of China SAE, Member of Global Automotive Executive Council, Member of China Electric Vehicle Top 100 Council
◼ 2020.3 – 2022.9
- Cummins Officer and VP (global), Cummins China New Energy (Beijing)
- Realized Cummins new energy business strategy in China, including establish of the Head quarter in Shanghai, developing Shanghai PEM electrolysis and fuel cell stack manufacturer base, Cummins/Sinopec joint venture of producing FEM electrolyze system and Wuhan hydrogen tech center
- Led in developing of heavy-duty fuel cell system for city buses and heavy-duty vehicles, sold total of 1000 systems.
◼ 2013.4 – 2020.3
- Cummins Officer and VP (global), Cummins China CTO (Beijing)
- Chairman of Cummins East Asia Tech Center, led a 1000 engineer team
- Board Member of a few Joint Venture companies in China, including Dongfeng Cummins, Guanxi Cummins, Anhui Cummins and Cummins Tian-yuan, being responsible of product strategy and engineering organization management
- Led the development of a diesel engine with innovative designs, which achieves 20% reduction of weight, 25% reduction of manufacturing cost, 200% longer oil change interval and 48% effective thermal efficiency. Over 100,000 engines are sold on an annual basis for mass production.
- Led the development of China VI diesel and natural gas engines. It includes dedicated technology development (for low cost, high efficiency and adapted to China high sulfur fuel), platform development (including 11 platforms covering the displacements of 2.8 liter to 15 liter) and mass production (over 500,000 annual engine sales in the mass production phase)
◼ 2007.7 – 2013.4
- Director/Executive Direct/CTO, Cummins China, Beijing
- Platform Director, Cummins Heavy Duty, Columbus
- Led China IV diesel engine development (new products includes 2.5/3.8/5.9/11/12-liter engines) and their key sub-systems (including after treatment, high pressure fuel system and high efficiency turbo Chargers), being responsible of technology development, product development and mass production (over 400,000 annual engine sales in the mass production phase)
◼ 2004.11 – 2007.7
- VP and Chief Engineer, Shanghai Diesel Engine Inc., Shanghai
- Led the first China III engine development in China, 50,000 annual engine sales after mass production
- Led the development of a 8.3-liter natural gas engine for city bus applications, which sold 20,000 units to Thailand market after the success of China market
- Led the development of a DME engine, from concept to trial production, which satisfied government certification requirements.
◼ 1994.11 – 2004.11
- Engineering VP, APT New Tech, California
- Design/CAE Manager & Sr. Specialist, FEV Engine Technologies, Detroit
- Participated and/or led different kinds of innovative engine development, including Rotary Engine, Free Piston Engine, Opposed Piston Engine, Opposed Piston/Opposed Cylinder Engine, Adiabatic Engine, Close to Kalor Cycle Engine, Methanol Engine, etc.
- Own 16 Patents (12 in US and 4 in China), covering rotary engine, free piston engine, rotary pump, and the technologies in the area of electronic controls, fuel injection, turbo charging, lubrication, EGR and service
Education
- 1994.11: PH.D., Engineering Faculty, McMaster University, Canada
- 1986.7: Master, Mechanical Engineering, Hunan University, China
- 1981.12: Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering, Hunan University, China
Prof. Dr. Jing Ping Liu
Director and Professor at the Research Center for Advanced Powertrain Technologies (RCAPT), Hunan University. Senior Member of CSICE, Editor of journals, with 150+ publications and over 20 patents. Multiple awards including two Chinese Automotive Industry Prizes. Experienced in engine and vehicle performance development, testing, and simulation. Led 40+ engine & vehicle performance projects, developed engine testing databases, advanced all-aluminum diesel engines. Formerly at FEV (USA), DTI (UK).
Prof. Jinping Liu
Summary
- Director, Professor, Research Center for Advance Powertrain Technologies (RCAPT), Hunan University
- Senior Member of Chinese Society of Internation Combustion Engines (CSICE)
- Editor of “Journal of Chinese Internal Combustion Engines Research” and “Chinese Internal Combustion Engine Engineering”
- Over 150 technical publications
- Over 20 Chinese and 2 US Patents on advances research and design methodologies of automotive powertrain
- First prize on The 15th natural science academic paper of Hunan province, November, 2014
- Second prize in the Chinese Automotive Industry with the name of “Research and application of key technologies of test evaluation for forward engine design”, October 2016
- Second prize in the Chinese Automotive Industry with the name of “Research and application of key technologies of vehicle fuel economy development based on energy flow analysis”, November 2018
Professional Experience
October 2007 to present
Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, China
Director of the Research Center for Advanced Powertrain Technologies, (RCAPT), Professor, PhD supervisor
CTO: Hunan Peteco Company (Hunan University owned)
Major Achievement:
- Conducted over 40 Engine and vehicle performance development and improvement programs for the industry via Simulation, Dyno-Testing and/or Calibration
- Developed Engine Testing and Design Technology Database was widely used within 5 major Chinese Automotive OEMs
- Took the first Chinese all-aluminum diesel engine from concept into production ready status
- 2 Chinese Automotive Industry and 1 Chinese government awards
September 1995 to October 2007
FEV Engine Technology, Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Manager of Engine Performance Simulation Department, Senior Technical Specialist
Major Achievement:
- Conducted over 20 Engine and vehicle performance simulation programs for the US EPA and the industry
- 3 Times Session Chairman of the International Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress
- Conducted almost all of the OPOC engine performance simulation and design parameter optimization
- Took 3 high pressure hydraulic pump/motors from concept to production ready status
February 1990 to September 1995
National Engineering Laboratory, DTI, U.K.
Higher Scientific Officer, Part Time PhD student at Strathclyde University, Scotland
Major Achievement:
- Developed an Engine Performance Simulation Software Platform and sold it to the three UK automotive OEMs
- Conduct many engine performance development tests
September 1984 to January 1990
Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, China
Lectureship，Department of Mechanical Engineering, Head of the Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory
Educational Background
- PhD: Mechanical Engineering, Strathclyde University, Scotland, September 1995
- Master of Science: Internal Combustion Engines, Hunan University, September 1984
- Bachelor of Science: Internal Combustion Engines, Hunan University, December 1981
Prof. Dr. Ing. Adrian-Nicolaie Tusinean
Chief Technology Officer at ThermoLift (2015–2023), leading the development of a thermodynamic heat pump. Former Chief Design Engineer at EcoMotors, where he developed the 68 mm and 100 mm bore OPOC engines. Led advanced engine concepts and combustion chamber research at Advanced Propulsion Technologies and FEV. Holds 12+ U.S. patents in engine design and has significant expertise in CAD and thermal simulation. Honorary Professor at Transilvania University of Brasov, PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Adrian N. Tusinean
1332 Katella Ave, N8P 1R4
Windsor, ON, Canada
Tel.: 519-962-9884
Cell: 248-808-0149
Email:
Work: atusinean@tm-lift.com
Personal: adriantusinean@gmail.com
Awards:
- Honorary Professor
Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania – November 16, 2015
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering – April 2014
Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
Dissertation title: "Contributions to the development of combustion chambers for opposed-piston engines". - Dipl. Mechanical Engineer – July 1996
Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Vehicle specialty. - Production Mechanical Engineer – July 1993
Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Vehicle specialty
Patents of invention granted
- U.S. 8,844,494 - Pull rod connection to a journal
- U.S. 8,826,869 - Intake system for a two-stroke internal combustion engine
- U.S. 8,763,583 – Opposed piston engine with collinear cylinders
- U.S. 8,598,722 – Electrical generator
- U.S. 8,464,670 – Guided bridge for a piston in an internal combustion engine
- U.S. 7,469,664 – Internal combustion engine
- U.S. 7,077,080 – Hydraulic synchronizing coupler for a free piston engine
- U.S. 7,032,548 – Piston guides for a free piston engine
- U.S. 6,973,898 – Piston stopper for a free piston engine
- U.S. 6,941,904 – Air scavenging for an opposed piston opposed cylinder free piston engine
- U.S. 6,904,876 – Sodium cooled pistons for a free piston engine
- OSIM 114174 – Rotary Engine
- Numerous patents granted in foreign countries based on the above list of U.S. patents
Publications:
- Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder (opoc™) 5/10 kW Heavy Fuel Engine for UAVs and APUs, SAE International, 2006, DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-0278
- Development of a Compact and Efficient Truck APU, SAE International, 2005, DOI: 10.4271/2005-01-0653
- Development of a DI Diesel Combustion Chamber for a 100 mm bore Opposed Piston Engine, Conat 2010 The 11th International Congress, Brasov, ISSN: 2096-0401;
CAD Skills
- Pro Engineer – 18 years (operational release 2001 to Creo3)
- Highly effective in all application using solids and surfacing (modeling parts and creating assemblies)
- Very efficient in creating fully associative 2D drawings and incorporating GD&T
- Extensive experience in using Mechanism module to generate the required motion of moving parts in the master assembly
- Extensive experience in using Mecanica module to analyze mechanical and thermal stresses (FEA) for designed components to ensure compliance with desired specification
- Proficient in using Windchill software (ProE CAD data management system)
CATIA – 5000 hours (operational release 4.2.0)
- 3D Modeling – expertise in using surfacing design and advanced surfacing functions.
- Solid E – highly effective in all applications using solids design, for both new and existing models.
- Familiar with Kinemat and Kinemuse function
- Very proficient in generating fully associative 2D drawings using Aux View and Aux View2 and implementing GD&T
- CATIA Data Management – Efficient in managing complex structures of 3D models and assemblies
Experience:
April 2015 – September 2023
Chief Technology Officer at ThermoLift Inc. located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
- Lead the ThermoLift engineering team in the development of a thermo-compression heat pump.
March 2013 – April 2015
Chief Design Engineer at EcoMotors International Inc. located in Allen Park, Michigan, USA.
- Designed and generated the concept of 68 mm bore opoc® (opposed piston opposed cylinder) engine for passenger car application. Performed initial calculus for the main parameters of the engine. Led the design effort from concept status to fully detailed 2D drawings for prototype manufacture. Overview the CFD and FEA simulation effort. Checked 2D drawings, calculate tolerance stack up and implemented GD&T. Interacted with suppliers and overviewed the manufacturing process of the prototype components. Led the assembly and testing process of the first prototype, during which, the initial performance targets of the engine have been achieved.
- Led the design process for production intent of 100 mm bore opoc® engine. Designed and generated the conceptual architecture of the engine. Coordinate the interaction between EcoMotors design team and IAV design team located in Chemnitz, Germany to bring the concept design to prototype level. Overview the manufacturing, assembly and testing of the first prototypes.
- Coordinated the design team. Trained and integrated the new hired members. Overview the implementation of the new numbering system and Windchill CAD data management software.
February 2008 – March 2013
Lead Engineer – Special Engines Programs at EcoMotors International Inc. located in Allen Park, Michigan, USA.
- Concept designed of new architecture of engine based on opposed piston opposed cylinder (opoc®) concept for different application required by industry and military.
- Led the design improvement of subcomponents and subassemblies of 100 mm bore opoc® engine based on feed back from testing and simulation in order to improve durability and efficiency of the engine.
- Designed and led the development of a high pressure Diesel fuel system architecture for 100 mm bore opoc® engine (design, simulation, testing).
- Overview the testing of 100 mm bore opoc® engine for combustion chamber development.
- Performed fundamental research in combustion chamber development (Diesel fuel spray characterization, penetration and mixture formation) with transparent combustion chambers and high speed video recording in collaboration with University of Michigan and Wayne State University.
- Designed and led the manufacture of a high pressure (up to 3000 bar) fuel system cart for use in conjunction with transparent combustion chamber and high speed camera recording for research in combustion chamber development.
October 2003 – February 2008
Chief Design Engineer at Advanced Propulsion Technologies, Inc. located in Troy, Michigan USA
- Managed the design team in the process of design and development of a 5kW auxiliary power unit.
- Designed and produced all the necessary 2D drawings of small (84 cc) opposed piston opposed cylinder engine.
- Overview the manufacture and testing of the engine
- Designed and produced all the necessary 2D drawings of high speed rotary electric generator to be used in conjunction with the engine for a 5 kW auxiliary power unit
- Designed and overview the manufacture and testing of 5 kW auxiliary power unit.
- Designed a free piston version of opposed piston opposed cylinder engine to be used as an electrical generator and overview the manufacturing of the parts.
April 2000 – October 2003
Design Engineer at FEV-Engine Technology located in Auburn Hills, Michigan USA
- Advanced Design Concept using Pro/E
- Designed new engines concepts (Variable Compression Ration engine, In-line Compact V, Twin Crank, Free Piston, Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder, Valve Deactivation Mechanism) for customers as EPA, Military and Industry
- Designed components and subassemblies of new concept engines like cylinder head, cylinder block, crankshaft, connecting rod, intake and exhaust manifolds, hydraulic block for free piston engine etc.
- Produced 2D drawings and applied GD&T for designed components and support the manufacture of the parts.
- Performed engineering calculation to support new concepts.
January 1998 – April 2000
Design Engineer at Automotive Research and Development Center, Chrysler Canada located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
- Designed engine components for Chrysler 2000 year program using CATIA (surface design, solid E, AuxView2)
- Developed complex clearance studies, tolerance stuck-up
- Performed necessary mathematical calculation required to support concept, or design modification.
- Applied GD&T on drawings (ASME, ANSI 14.5)
January 1994 – January 1998
Design Engineer at Automotive Vehicle Institute (INAR Brasov) located in Brasov, Romania.
- Designed new engine concepts and parts of engines produced by "ROMAN" Truck Company from Brasov Romania (4 valve/cylinder cylinder heads, cylinder block, combustion chamber architecture, connecting rods, articulated piston etc.) with the goal of reducing exhaust emissions and improving durability of the engines.
- Performed mathematical calculus for all designs.
- Provide technical assistance at the transfer line for designed components.
- Participated to the accomplishment of 15 contracts assigned to the "INAR" institute by the Romanian Ministry of Research and Technology and "ROMAN" Truck Company, being coordinator of 7 of them.
July 1993 – January 1994
Test Engineer at National Combustion Engine Institute (INMT) located in Brasov, Romania.
- Tested different engines on dynamometer with the goal of reducing exhaust emission to meet EURO 2 regulation.
- 1993-1997 Member of the team that reduced exhaust emissions of D550-L6 DTI, D1230-L6 DTI and D1380-V8 DTI diesel engine ("ROMAN" Truck Company) and reached EURO2 level for NOx, CO and Particulate Matter.
References: Available upon request
Arch. Dipl.-Ing. Ursula Hofbauer
Studied architecture at the Technical University of Vienna. Licensed civil engineer since 2015 with an office in Vienna. CEO and managing director of ecool advanced urban engineering gmbh since 2014. ecool holds four Austrian and multiple international patents, with Ursula Hofbauer as co-inventor, including the Decarbonizer for eco-friendly hydrogen production from natural gas/biogas. Since 2020, focused on hydrogen production, hydrogen-based heating, cooling, and hydrogen mobility.
Dipl.-Ing. Ursula HOFBAUER
ThermoDyne International
Kontakt: Bergen 23
5311 Innerschwand am Mondsee
Austria / Europe
Mobil: +43 664 340 42 30
e-mail: ursula.hofbauer@thermodyne.tech
Born 19.12.1964 in Vienna, Austria
School 1971-1984: School attendance in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Study 1984-1997: Architecture studies, Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien).
ecool Since 2014, CEO of ecool advanced urban engineering gmbh.
Registered as (co-)inventor of 4 patents in Austria and internationally.
2016 „Device for water recovery"
„Vorrichtung zur Wasserrückgewinnung"
AT518169B1 Austria 2017-08-15 - Publikation
WO2017190167A1 WIPO (PCT) 2017-11-09 - Publikation
DE112017001280A5 Germany (pending)
Link Google Patent
2018 „Internal Combustion Engine"
„Brennkraftmaschine"
AT518769B1 Austria 2018-01-15 - Publikation
WO2018032028A1 WIPO (PCT) 2017-11-09 - Publikation
DE112017004102A5 Germany (pending)
Link Google Patent
2019 „ Device with a heat exchanger "
„Vorrichtung mit einem Wärmetauscher"
ATAT522583B1 Austria 2020-12-15 - Publikation
WO2021078502A1 WIPO (PCT) 2019-10-22
具有热交换器的设备
CN114630992A China (pending)
EP4048960A1 EPA (pending)
US20220373228A1 USA (pending)
Link Google Patent
2021 „Apparatus and process for separating carbon and hydrogen in a hydrocarbon-containing gas mixture"
„Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Trennen von Kohlenstoff und Wasserstoff eines kohlenwasserstoffhaltigen Gasgemisches"
AT524785B1 Austria 2022-09-15 - Publikation
WO2022258523A1 WIPO (PCT) Publication 2022-12-15
Link Google Patent
since 2019
Work on the concept of the Hydrogen World, where heating and cooling of buildings, as well as personal mobility and hydrogen transport, are made possible through cryogenic, hydrogen-powered low-temperature devices. The concept of the Decarbonizer is central to the Hydrogen World.
2021
editing and design of the Hydrogen Teaser.
HYDROGEN ANOTHER WAY OF PRODUCTION AND USE
Architecture
since 2016: Leading own architecture firm in Vienna.
since 2021: Planning and realization of the office extension for ecool advanced urban engineering gmbh and ThermoDyne International GmbH at Bergen 23, Innerschwand am Mondsee, Austria.
2020: Design of a residential house in 1210 Vienna.
2018/2019: Several apartment renovations and extensions in Vienna.
2017: Conversion of an existing residential house in Baden.
2015: Civil engineering examination and granting of the license in the field of architecture by the Office of the Vienna State Government; active license since 2016.
2005–2013: Independent work in architectural design and planning.
1998–2004: Work in various architectural offices in Vienna (Atelier Zweymüller, Gorgona Böhm, Gebietsbetreuung Storchengrund [Architects Riedl / Rollwagen], Wurnig Kliglic Architekten).
1989–1991: Participation in various projects by architect Friedhelm Huber, including: Exhibition on the district development plan for Ottakring, preliminary studies for the land use plan, base renovations, and competitions.
Kunst im öffentlichen Raum
2020: #EchtzeitExperiment – die Coronarolle. A 90-minute film composed of 1,500 public smartphone videos from Austria's COVID 19 lockdown period, initiated and organized in collaboration with a team of seven female artists. Premiere of the cinema version in August 2020 at Gartenbaukino, Vienna; silent film version projected onto seven public locations (firewalls, facades) across the city.
2018: Member of the team for the SHIFT-funded Heroes Project Floridsdorf ("Wir kommen", with Tina Leisch and Bernhard Dechant).
Heroes Headquarters at Brünner Straße; organization of several Permanent Breakfast events in public spaces across Floridsdorf.
2008: Essl Museum / Klosterneuburg: "Through Language" as part of the exhibition "Overlapping Voices – Israeli and Palestinian Artists".
Exhibition contribution and trilingual graffiti (Arabic, Hebrew, German) in public space (20th district, Vienna), in cooperation with Parrhesia (Jewish/Palestinian artists from Israel).
2004: Permanent Breakfast exhibition at Kunsthalle Wien and Permanent Breakfast Border-Dissolving Tour (EU-funded).
This tour celebrated the EU accession of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary through a zigzag sequence of public breakfasts on both sides of their borders with Austria.
Since 2002: Founding member of the association Permanent Breakfast (the ever-ongoing breakfast in public space), together with Mag. Friedemann Derschmidt.
Lectures / Educational Programmes / Walks
05/2022 Jane's Walk: Siedlung Siemensstraße bis Nittelhof nach Großjedlersdorf.
04/2022: LiDo Walk – from the Siemensstraße housing estate to Nittelhof.
"Things are moving on the left bank of the Danube" – walk organized as part of the initiative to promote walking in Floridsdorf and Donaustadt.
04/2022: Workshops with four school classes from the Reformpädagogische Volksschule Karl Löwe Gasse on the theme of "Change" during the pandemic, together with Constance Cauers and #EchtzeitExperiment.
05/2020: Jane's Walk Großfeldsiedlung – adapted due to the pandemic with social distancing and online via Zoom.
05/2017: Rediscovery Walk: Einfach Bauen as part of the Community College of Kunsthalle Wien – walk through the Siemensstraße housing estate.
05/2016 and 05/2018: Jane's Walk – from Schlingermarkt along Brünner Straße to Großjedlersdorf.
03/2008: Keynote speech for Klara Löffler at the Institute of European Ethnology on "Landmarks and Heterotopias" – about the new towers along the Danube and their role in the construction of gender.
2005–2006: Organization and coordination of several events at MUMOK (Museum of Modern Art—Stiftung Ludwig) and the Secession for residents of a refugee shelter in Floridsdorf, in collaboration with the education departments of both institutions.
11/2004: Talk at DEAF 04 (Dutch Electronic Art Festival) in Rotterdam on Permanent Breakfast as a form of public space intervention.
05/2003: Introductory lecture at "tempo.rar – Symposium on Temporary Uses in the City" (Urban Catalyst Project), together with Mag. Friedemann Derschmidt.
30.01.2024
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Hofbauer
Internationally recognized powertrain innovator. At Volkswagen, he rose to Vice President of Powertrain Development, leading design and mass production of VW’s first successful diesel engine, installed in 17 million Golf Diesel models. As Viessmann's Executive VP & Head of R&D, he developed the MatriX radiant burner (used in several millions of devices), winning the 1994 EU Environmental Prize. As Chairman & CTO of the US company EcoMotors, he created the highly efficient OPOC engine. Founder & inventor of ThermoLift.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Hofbauer
Professional Experience:
October 1967 to September 1987 (20 years)
VOLKSWAGEN AG, Wolfsburg, Germany
Head of Advanced Propulsion Systems Research since October 1978
Vice President ("Bereichsleiter") of Powertrain Development (Engines and Transmission) worldwide, managed 1340 employees;
Authorized Representative (“Prokurist”)
Member of the PSK (Product-Strategy Committee)
Initiated, developed, and brought to mass production:
- First high-speed Diesel-engines for all VW’s & Audi’s, as well as the 6 cylinder diesel engines for Volvo
- Award for outstanding performance in passenger car engine development
- VR6-engine, the first 6-cylinder Inline-Compact-V (ICV) engine in E/W installation in a compact car (Golf)
- Converted the air-cooled to water-cooled “Boxer Motor”
- Turbocharging and mechanical charger “G-Lader”
- ECUs for injection, ignition, automatic transmissions
- 6 speed manual transmission “MQ”
- 7 speed automatic transmission “AG4”
- Glider automatic “SNA”
October 1987 to June 1989
RHEINMETALL / PIERBURG GmbH, Neuss, Germany
Member of the board for R&D and Sales (turnover: $500 million)
Invented the laser fuel injection for combustion engines.
July 1989 to March 1990
KHD AG, Köln, Germany (today: Deutz Motors)
Member of the board and CEO of all propulsion companies (turnover: $1.5 billion)
October 1990 to December 1997
Viessmann Werke GmbH&Co, Allendorf, Germany
Geschäftsführer and Member of the board for R&D and Production of burners and electronic controls (turnover: $1.5 billion)
Invented, developed and brought to mass production at Viessmann:
- “MatriX”- natural gas burner
- German Industry Environment Award
- European Industry Environment Award (representing Germany)
- “RotriX”- oil burner
- German Federal-Innovation-Award
- “Wendelspalt” Heat Exchanger
- Controls for Home-Automation (Fuzzy-Logic)
- Founded BE, a cooperation between BOSCH and Viessmann. Heat pump (20 kW) BVE THERMO-LIFT
July 1997 to November 2001
Propulsion Research Institute, Carpinteria, CA
President, Predeveloped opoc engine
August 1999 to September 2007
FEV Engine Technology, Auburn Hills, MI
Executive Vice President
Chief Scientist
March 2003 to present
Advanced Propulsion Technologies, Inc. (APT), Santa Barbara, CA
- March 2003 – Founder and Member of the Board of Directors
- August 2006 – Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
- March 2008 – Chairman of the Board of Directors
August 2006 to present
Combat Advanced Propulsion, LLC (CAP), Muskegon, MI
Vice President Technology
March 2008 to February 2017
EcoMotors International, Allen Park MI
- March 2008 – Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board
- November 2009 – Chairman of the Board of Directors and CTO
- SAE Fellow April 2012
August 2012 to present
ThermoLift, Inc. NY
Founder, President and Member of the Board
Academic Background:
- 1959: "Feldmarschall-Radetzky-Realschule", Austria – Matura (High School Diploma)
- 1966: Technical University, Vienna, Austria – Graduation with a degree “Dipl.-Ing.” in mechanical engineering with the dissertation: “Theoretical and quantitative studies of the PIERBURG fuel mixture system of a VOLKSWAGEN gasoline engine.”
- 1974: Technical University, Berlin, Germany – Appointment to Professor for “Advanced propulsion systems”. Appointment not accepted. Stayed with Volkswagen to finish the VW-Diesel engine (TDI), which became US fuel economy leader 7 years in a row.
- 1979 to 1992: Technical University, Hannover, Germany – Teaching assignment, lectureship: “Environmental protection and energy use in the design of motor vehicle engines.”
- 1981: Technical University of Rhineland-Westphalia, Aachen, Germany – Doctorate with the dissertation on the subject, “Optimization of cams (with linear optimization) of camshafts in motor vehicle engines.”
- 1985: Hannover, Germany – Appointment to Honorary Professor by the Minister for Science and Art of Lower Saxony, Germany.
- 2000 to 2004: Oakland University, Rochester, MI USA – Teaching employment for “New propulsion systems”.
Prof. Dr. Lixin Peng
Professor at Hunan University, Mechanical & Vehicle Institute and Fellow of China SAE. Former Vice President of Cummins (Global position, China CTO) and Chief Engineer at Shanghai Diesel Engine Inc. Led large-scale engine development, including Cummins diesel (100,000 units/year), China VI diesel and natural gas engines (400,000+ units/year), and natural gas engines for buses (20,000 units). Expert in innovative engine technologies: Rotary, Free Piston, Opposed Piston, OPOC, and Adiabatic engines
Dr. Lixin Peng
Email: plx42002@126.com
Working Experience and Achievements
◼ 2022.10 – Current
- Professor, Mechanical & Vehicle Institute, Hunan University, Changsha
- Fellow of China SAE, Member of Global Automotive Executive Council, Member of China Electric Vehicle Top 100 Council
◼ 2020.3 – 2022.9
- Cummins Officer and VP (global), Cummins China New Energy (Beijing)
- Realized Cummins new energy business strategy in China, including establish of the Head quarter in Shanghai, developing Shanghai PEM electrolysis and fuel cell stack manufacturer base, Cummins/Sinopec joint venture of producing FEM electrolyze system and Wuhan hydrogen tech center
- Led in developing of heavy-duty fuel cell system for city buses and heavy-duty vehicles, sold total of 1000 systems.
◼ 2013.4 – 2020.3
- Cummins Officer and VP (global), Cummins China CTO (Beijing)
- Chairman of Cummins East Asia Tech Center, led a 1000 engineer team
- Board Member of a few Joint Venture companies in China, including Dongfeng Cummins, Guanxi Cummins, Anhui Cummins and Cummins Tian-yuan, being responsible of product strategy and engineering organization management
- Led the development of a diesel engine with innovative designs, which achieves 20% reduction of weight, 25% reduction of manufacturing cost, 200% longer oil change interval and 48% effective thermal efficiency. Over 100,000 engines are sold on an annual basis for mass production.
- Led the development of China VI diesel and natural gas engines. It includes dedicated technology development (for low cost, high efficiency and adapted to China high sulfur fuel), platform development (including 11 platforms covering the displacements of 2.8 liter to 15 liter) and mass production (over 500,000 annual engine sales in the mass production phase)
◼ 2007.7 – 2013.4
- Director/Executive Direct/CTO, Cummins China, Beijing
- Platform Director, Cummins Heavy Duty, Columbus
- Led China IV diesel engine development (new products includes 2.5/3.8/5.9/11/12-liter engines) and their key sub-systems (including after treatment, high pressure fuel system and high efficiency turbo Chargers), being responsible of technology development, product development and mass production (over 400,000 annual engine sales in the mass production phase)
◼ 2004.11 – 2007.7
- VP and Chief Engineer, Shanghai Diesel Engine Inc., Shanghai
- Led the first China III engine development in China, 50,000 annual engine sales after mass production
- Led the development of a 8.3-liter natural gas engine for city bus applications, which sold 20,000 units to Thailand market after the success of China market
- Led the development of a DME engine, from concept to trial production, which satisfied government certification requirements.
◼ 1994.11 – 2004.11
- Engineering VP, APT New Tech, California
- Design/CAE Manager & Sr. Specialist, FEV Engine Technologies, Detroit
- Participated and/or led different kinds of innovative engine development, including Rotary Engine, Free Piston Engine, Opposed Piston Engine, Opposed Piston/Opposed Cylinder Engine, Adiabatic Engine, Close to Kalor Cycle Engine, Methanol Engine, etc.
- Own 16 Patents (12 in US and 4 in China), covering rotary engine, free piston engine, rotary pump, and the technologies in the area of electronic controls, fuel injection, turbo charging, lubrication, EGR and service
Education
- 1994.11: PH.D., Engineering Faculty, McMaster University, Canada
- 1986.7: Master, Mechanical Engineering, Hunan University, China
- 1981.12: Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering, Hunan University, China
Prof. Dr. Bernd Wiedemann
Former CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (1995–2007) and General Representative of Volkswagen (until 2008). Held key roles, including Executive VP of Volkswagen do Brasil and Board Member of Autolatina (VW-Ford joint venture), managing product development and production across nine plants in Brazil and Argentina. Restructured VW’s commercial vehicle business, launching Caddy, Transporter, and Crafter, achieving market leadership. Professor at TU Berlin for Automotive Technology since 2009.
Biographical Data
Prof. Dr. Bernd Wiedemann was Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles between November 1995 and January 2007 and General Representative of Volkswagen till February 2008.
He studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Hannover and joined Volkswagen in 1971. During this time he served in several functions in vehicle and engine research and development. In addition to his responsibility as director of diesel test and development he became General Manager of the engineering company IAV in Berlin.
In 1989, Wiedemann moved to Brazil to join the Board of Management of Autolatina, a joint enterprise between Volkswagen and Ford. There he was responsible for Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle Development.
From 1992 he held the office of Autolatina Executive Vice-President responsible for Product Planning, Development, Procurement, Quality Assurance and Production of 3,500 vehicles per day for the Ford and Volkswagen brand at nine production sites in Brazil and Argentina.
Following the dissolution of the joint venture in 1994, he was appointed Executive Vice President of Volkswagen do Brasil.
From 1995 he restructured Volkswagen's commercial vehicle business setting up the Commercial Vehicle Brand to become market leader in Europe with new car families like Caddy, Transporter and Crafter and a complete new truck range in Latin America achieving market leadership 2003, 2004 and 2005 in Brazil.
Based on this business success a new truck group with MAN, Scania and Volkswagen trucks was implemented.
A major role played new manufacturing and sourcing processes, including innovative plants with supplier integration and supply chain optimization.
New customer focused sales processes and marketing concepts were implemented.
After his retirement with Volkswagen he held the Chair for Combustion Engines as a Professor of the Technical University of Berlin from 2009 till 2012. Since that he is teaching as a Professor for Automotive Technology till today at the Technical University Berlin and is working as a consultant.
In 2010 Prof. Wiedemann became a member of the board of managing directors of Delphi Automotive PLC, a leading global supplier of automotive technologies, components and electronics for automotive, commercial vehicles and trucks; Operating major technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support facilities in 30 countries with over 100,000 employees. In this capacity he was focussing on technology, engineering, product development and production, industry and business development.
Prof. Wiedemann received a Master’s degree from the Hannover Technical University, a doctorate from Brandenburg Technical University and is a professor at the Technical University Berlin for Automotive Powertrain.
Prof. Dr. Jing Ping Liu
Director and Professor at the Research Center for Advanced Powertrain Technologies (RCAPT), Hunan University. Senior Member of CSICE, Editor of journals, with 150+ publications and over 20 patents. Multiple awards including two Chinese Automotive Industry Prizes. Experienced in engine and vehicle performance development, testing, and simulation. Led 40+ engine & vehicle performance projects, developed engine testing databases, advanced all-aluminum diesel engines. Formerly at FEV (USA), DTI (UK).
Prof. Jinping Liu
Summary
- Director, Professor, Research Center for Advance Powertrain Technologies (RCAPT), Hunan University
- Senior Member of Chinese Society of Internation Combustion Engines (CSICE)
- Editor of “Journal of Chinese Internal Combustion Engines Research” and “Chinese Internal Combustion Engine Engineering”
- Over 150 technical publications
- Over 20 Chinese and 2 US Patents on advances research and design methodologies of automotive powertrain
- First prize on The 15th natural science academic paper of Hunan province, November, 2014
- Second prize in the Chinese Automotive Industry with the name of “Research and application of key technologies of test evaluation for forward engine design”, October 2016
- Second prize in the Chinese Automotive Industry with the name of “Research and application of key technologies of vehicle fuel economy development based on energy flow analysis”, November 2018
Professional Experience
October 2007 to present
Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, China
Director of the Research Center for Advanced Powertrain Technologies, (RCAPT), Professor, PhD supervisor
CTO: Hunan Peteco Company (Hunan University owned)
Major Achievement:
- Conducted over 40 Engine and vehicle performance development and improvement programs for the industry via Simulation, Dyno-Testing and/or Calibration
- Developed Engine Testing and Design Technology Database was widely used within 5 major Chinese Automotive OEMs
- Took the first Chinese all-aluminum diesel engine from concept into production ready status
- 2 Chinese Automotive Industry and 1 Chinese government awards
September 1995 to October 2007
FEV Engine Technology, Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Manager of Engine Performance Simulation Department, Senior Technical Specialist
Major Achievement:
- Conducted over 20 Engine and vehicle performance simulation programs for the US EPA and the industry
- 3 Times Session Chairman of the International Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress
- Conducted almost all of the OPOC engine performance simulation and design parameter optimization
- Took 3 high pressure hydraulic pump/motors from concept to production ready status
February 1990 to September 1995
National Engineering Laboratory, DTI, U.K.
Higher Scientific Officer, Part Time PhD student at Strathclyde University, Scotland
Major Achievement:
- Developed an Engine Performance Simulation Software Platform and sold it to the three UK automotive OEMs
- Conduct many engine performance development tests
September 1984 to January 1990
Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, China
Lectureship，Department of Mechanical Engineering, Head of the Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory
Educational Background
- PhD: Mechanical Engineering, Strathclyde University, Scotland, September 1995
- Master of Science: Internal Combustion Engines, Hunan University, September 1984
- Bachelor of Science: Internal Combustion Engines, Hunan University, December 1981
Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Dr. h.c. Emmerich Wilhelm
Professor (retired) at University of Vienna, now teaching MSc-level at Institute of Materials Chemistry & Research. Former Senior Fulbright Research Associate, Wright State University, USA, Visiting Professor worldwide. Chaired Institute of Physical Chemistry (Univ. Vienna, 1999–2005). Associate Member IUPAC Commission I.2 (Thermodynamics, 1985-93). Published 220+ peer-reviewed articles, edited books for The Royal Society of Chemistry, was VP/Secretary General of ESAPC. IUPAC Fellow, Board Member US Calorimetry Conference.
Curriculum Vitae
Prof. Dr. phil. Dr. h.c. Emmerich WILHELM
Institute of Materials Chemistry & Research
Universität Wien (Vienna), Währinger Straße 42, A-1090 Wien, Austria
emmerich.wilhelm@univie.ac.at
1) Personal Data
Born in Wien (Vienna), Austria, on November 25, 1941, as the first son of Emmerich WILHELM Sr., master hairdresser, and Rosa WILHELM. Married to Olga WILHELM (since 1968), one daughter: Katja Dagmar PRASCHL-BICHLER, née WILHELM, MBA (WU Wien/Vienna, University of Economics and Business).
2) Education
1947-1951: Primary education: elementary school Wittelsbach, 1020 Wien, Austria.
1951-1959: Secondary education: science/mathematics-oriented high school (Gymnasium) General Radetzky, 1030 Wien, with leaving examination (Matura/Abitur: consisted of obligatory written examinations in mathematics, descriptive technical geometry, English and German, and oral examinations in chemistry, philosophy/psychology and English) in June 1959.
1959-1965: Studies of Chemistry, Physics and Philosophy at the University of Wien, Austria, with degrees equivalent to B. Sc. and M. Sc.
1965-1968: Doctoral studies at the University of Wien with PhD dissertation at the Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC: Institutsvorstand/Head: Prof. Dr. H. Nowotny) entitled Zur kalorimetrischen Bestimmung der Molwärme binärer flüssiger Systeme von Nichtelektrolyten (Calorimetric Determination of Molar Heat Capacities of Binary Nonelectrolyte Mixtures). Mentor was Prof. Dr. F. Kohler, Head of the Chemical Physics Group at the IPC.
1968/69: Final oral doctoral examinations (Rigorosen) in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry), in Physics (Experimental Physics) and in Philosophy (selected field: Formal Logic) in December 1968 and January 1969. Dr. phil. (PhD) degree received (Promotion) on January 31, 1969.
1979: Habilitation (Physical Chemistry), University of Wien: the Habilitationsschrift was entitled Thermodynamische Eigenschaften binärer flüssiger Nichtelektrolytmischungen: Zum Einfluß der molekularen Struktur und der Beweglichkeit der Komponenten (Thermodynamic Properties of Binary Liquid Mixtures of Nonelectrolytes: On the Influence of Molecular Structure and Mobility of the Components). Oral defense on 9 May 1979 (University Commission), approved by the Ministry of Science and Research on 3 June 1979 with promotion to Universitätsdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor) für Physikalische Chemie (Lehrbefugnis).
3) Professional Experience
1966-1969: Instructor (Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft), IPC, University of Wien, Austria.
1969-1979: Starting with 1 March 1971: Assistant Professor (Hochschulassistent), IPC, University of Wien, Austria. Accepting Leave of Absence for immediately starting with a Postdoctoral Position in the USA:
1969-1971: Senior Fulbright Research Associate, Chemistry Department, Wright State University (WSU), Dayton, Ohio, USA.
1979: Habilitation (Physical Chemistry), University of Wien; promoted to Universitätsdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor).
1979-1980: Accepting Leave of Absence for the position of Visiting Associate Professor, Chemistry Department, WSU, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
1981: 1 October 1981: Associate Professor with tenure, IPC, University of Wien, Austria.
1988: 11 January 1988: Außerordentlicher Universitätsprofessor, permanent title (for life) received from the President of Austria.
1995: Summer semester: Visiting Professor, Physical Chemistry, University of Salzburg, Austria.
1996: Summer semester: Visiting Professor, Physical Chemistry, University of Salzburg, Austria.
1998-1999: Vice-Head/Vice-Chairman (Stellvertretender Institutsvorstand), IPC, University of Wien, Austria.
1999-2005: Head/Chairman (Institutsvorstand), IPC, University of Wien, Austria.
2005-2007: Vice-Head/Vice-Chairman (Stellvertretender Institutsvorstand), IPC, University of Wien, Austria.
2007: Retired 1 October 2007.
2008-: Continuing teaching contracts for courses (Master and PhD level) centered on fields covered by the Institute of Materials Chemistry & Research (Wahlpflichtfächer) and the IPC, e.g.
- (1) summer semesters 2020 - 2025: Estimation of Physicochemical Properties, together with Prof. H. W. Müller;
- (2) winter semesters 2019/20 - 2024/2025: Chemical Thermodynamics of Nonelectrolyte Mixtures.
4) Additional Professional Activities and Services
Research/teaching positions (short term):
1975: Visiting Scientist, University of Veszprém, Hungary.
1975-2005: Repeated sabbaticals in France (about 2-3 months/year) as Visiting Senior Scientist, first at the Centre de Microcalorimétrie et de Thermodynamique (CRMT/CNRS), Marseille, France (1975-77), and since 1978 at the Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France; altogether more than 6 years. During all these years, the collaborative research was continuously funded via consecutive bilateral peer-reviewed research grants within the Austrian-French Program on Scientific-Technical Cooperation (it was the longest funded collaboration to date!).
1978: Visiting Senior Scientist, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
1980: Visiting Senior Scientist, University of Veszprém, Hungary.
1984: Visiting Professor, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Membership in associations or institutions (with offices held) or editorial boards:
1971-1975: Secretary General, Chemisch-Physikalische Gesellschaft (founded 1869), Wien, Austria.
1976-1981: Founding Member of the Editorial Board and Topic Editor, Solubility Data Series (IUPAC – International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).
1977-2001: Associate Member, and/or National Representative, and/or Member, Subcommittee on Gas Solubilities, IUPAC Commission V.8: Solubility Data.
1977-1995: Founding Member of the Editorial Board, Fluid Phase Equilibria.
1979-1984: Member, Chemical Thermodynamics Advisory Group of the National Research Council of Germany (DFG).
1984-1988: Member of the Editorial Board, Materials Chemistry and Physics.
1985-1993: Associate Member, IUPAC Commission L.2: Thermodynamics.
1987-1990: Member, Commission of Experts, Chemical Society of Austria (GÖCh).
1990-1994: Member of the Editorial Board, International DATA Series, Series A.
1992-1995: Vice-President, European Society of Applied Physical Chemistry.
1993-2003: Member of the Editorial Board, Thermochimica Acta.
1994-2001: Member of the Committee on Legendre Transforms in Chemical Thermodynamics (IUPAC Commission L.2).
1995-2000: Member of the Editorial Board, ELDATA: The International Electronic Journal of Physico-Chemical Data.
1996-2001: Member of the Board of Directors, European Society of Applied Physical Chemistry.
1997-1999: Member of the Board of Directors, US Calorimetry Conference.
1999-2003: Member, IUPAC-CODATA Commission IUCOSPED.
2001-2018: Secretary General and Treasurer, European Society of Applied Physical Chemistry.
2001-2001: Council Member, International Council on Materials Education.
2004-2006: Member of the Board, Chemisch-Physikalische Gesellschaft (founded 1869), Wien, Austria.
2006-2010: Member of the Board of Directors, US Calorimetry Conference.
2010-2018: IUPAC Fellow.
Member of organizing committees/co-organizer of the following 26 International Scientific Conferences or Symposia:
1973: 3rd International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics (IUPAC), Baden near Vienna, Austria.
1984: 3rd Summer School on Physics of the Liquid State, St.Georgen, Carinthia, Austria.
1990: 12th European Conference on Thermophysical Properties, Wien, Austria: Organizer, Section on Liquids and Gases.
1992: 12th International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics (IUPAC), Snowbird, Utah, USA: Co-Organizer (with Profs. E. Woolley & G. Maurer), Symposium on New Methods and Instrumentation.
1993: 1st Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 1), Freiburg/Br., Germany.
1997: 3rd Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 3), Ascona, Monte Verita, Centro Stefano Franscini, Switzerland.
1998: European Molecular Liquids Group: Annual Conference 1998, Physics of Liquids: Foundations, Highlights, Challenges, Murau, Styria, Austria, Co-Organizer (with Profs. H. Posch & J. Fischer).
1999: 4th Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 4), Karlsruhe, Germany.
2000: 5th Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 5), Basel, Switzerland.
2001: 56th Calorimetry Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA: Co-Organizer (with Prof. J.-P. E. Grolier), Symposium on Solution Thermodynamics.
2002: (1) 6th Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 6), Ascona, Monte Verita, Centro Stefano Franscini, Switzerland.
(2) 17th International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics (IUPAC), Rostock, Germany: Co-Organizer, Symposium on Electrolyte Solutions and Non-Electrolyte Mixtures Including Reactive Systems.
2003: 7th Symposium on Pharmacy and Thermal Analysis (PhandTA 7), Innsbruck, Austria.
2004: 8th International Conference on Pharmacy and Applied Physical Chemistry (PhandTA 8), Ascona, Monte Verita, Centro Stefano Franscini, Switzerland.
2006: (1) Special Symposium in honor of Prof. J.-P. E. GROLIER (70th birthday) in conjunction with the 37emes JCAT, Pau, France, June 2: Organizer (with assistance of Profs. Besssieres, Daridon and Randzio).
(2) THERMO International 2006 (19th ICCT + 61st CALCON + 16th STP), Boulder, Colorado, USA, July 30 - August 4: Co-Organizer (with Prof. J.-P. E. Grolier), Symposium on Electrolyte and Non-Electrolyte Solution Thermodynamics.
(3) 9th International Conference on Pharmacy and Applied Physical Chemistry (PhandTA 9), Dusseldorf, Germany, September 10 - 13.
2007: (1) 62nd Calorimetry Conference, Turtle Bay Resort, Oahu/Hawai, USA, August 5 - 10: Co-Organizer (with Prof. J.-P. E. Grolier), Symposium on Solution Calorimetry (Including General and High Temperature Aqueous Solutions).
(2) 10th International Conference on Pharmacy and Applied Physical Chemistry (PhandTA 10), Ascona, Monte Verita, Centro Stefano Franscini, Switzerland, October 21 - 24.
2008: 63rd Calorimetry Conference, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, July 2 - 6: Co-Organizer (with J.-P. E. Grolier), Symposium on Solutions and Fluid Mixtures.
2010: (1) 11th International Conference on Pharmacy and Applied Physical Chemistry (PhandTA 11), Innsbruck, Austria, February 7 - 10.
(2) 21st International Conference on Chemical Thermodynamics (IUPAC & IACT), Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki, Japan, August 1 - 6: Co-Organizer (with H. Ogawa), Symposium on Fluids and Fluid Mixtures (Solutions).
2012: 12th International Conference on Pharmacy and Applied Physical Chemistry (PhandTA 12), Graz, Austria, May 6 - 9.
2013: 68th Calorimetry Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, August 18 - 22: Co-Organizer (with J.-P. E. Grolier), Symposium on Aqueous Solutions, Fluid Mixtures and Polymers - A Tribute to Robert H. Wood on the Occasion of His 80th Birthday.
2014: 69th Calorimetry Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, July 6 - 10: Organizer, Symposium on Aqueous Solutions, Fluid Mixtures and Polymers.
2016: 71st Calorimetry Conference, Turtle Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, USA, July 13 - 16: Co-Organizer (with J.-P. E. Grolier and H. Ogawa), Symposium on Liquid Solutions over Extended Ranges of Temperature and Pressure.
Member, International Advisory Committee:
2017: 8th International & 10th Japan-China Joint Symposium on Calorimetry & Thermal Analysis (CATS 2017), Fukuoka, Japan.
Editor:
2010: Co-Editor, together with Prof. T. M. Letcher, UK, of a monograph on Heat Capacities: Liquids, Solutions and Vapours; published by the Royal Society of Chemistry/IUPAC & IACT (International Association of Chemical Thermodynamics), Cambridge, UK, 524 pages.
2014: Co-Editor, together with Prof. T. M. Letcher, UK, of a monograph on Volume Properties: Liquids, Solutions and Vapours; published by the Royal Society of Chemistry/IUPAC & IACT, Cambridge, UK, 642 pages.
2018: Co-Editor, together with Prof. T. M. Letcher, UK, of a monograph on Enthalpy and Internal Energy: Liquids, Solutions and Vapours; published by the Royal Society of Chemistry/IACT, London, UK, 618 pages.
2021: Co-Editor, together with Prof. T. M. Letcher, UK, of a monograph on Gibbs Energy and Helmholtz Energy: Liquids, Solutions and Vapours; published by the Royal Society of Chemistry/IACT, London, UK, 486 pages.
2025: In preparation. Co-Editor, together with Prof. T. M. Letcher, UK, of a monograph on Molecular Thermodynamics of Aqueous Systems: Binary and Ternary Solutions/Mixtures, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry/IACT, London, UK.
Guest Editor for Special Issues of:
1989: Fluid Phase Equilibria, Volumes 48 and 49: Special Issues on the occasion of Prof. Friedrich Kohler's 65th birthday. Co-Editor, together with Prof. J. Fischer (then Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany).
1995: Thermochimica Acta, Volume 259/1: Special Issue on Topics in Chemical Thermodynamics (as presented at the 13th International Conference of Chemical Thermodynamics (ICCT 1994/IUPAC), Clermont-Ferrand, France.
2024: Journal of Solution Chemistry, Volume 53/1, Special Issue in Honour of Jean-Pierre E. Grolier (1936-2022).
External referee for:
(a) 16 international peer-reviewed scientific journals listed below, (b) 6 research-funding agencies or foundations listed below, and (c) 12 universities (PhD dissertations and/or faculty appointments) or research institutions listed below. In particular, in 2010 I was external evaluator of the candidates for a professional position "Chemie und Physik der Materialien", University of Salzburg, Austria.
(a) Advances in Thermodynamics
Berichte der Bunsen-Gesellschaft für Physikalische Chemie
Chemical Physics Letters
Chirality
Chromatographia
Fluid Phase Equilibria
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
International Journal of Thermophysics
Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data
Journal of Molecular Liquids
Journal of Physical Chemistry
Journal of Solution Chemistry
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
Monatshefte für Chemie/Chemical Monthly
Thermochimica Acta
Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie
(b) Austrian Ministry of Science and Research, Austria
National Research Council of Germany (DFG), Germany
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Canada
Petroleum Research Fund, American Chemical Society, USA
International Science Foundation (Soros Foundation), Washington, D.C., USA
Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (ENI Award), Milano, Italy
(c) Technische Universität Wien, Wien (Vienna), Austria
Paris-London-Universität Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
ECHEM Centre of Competence in Applied Electrochemistry, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
Karls-Universität, Prag, Czech Republic
Università di Bari, Bari, Italy
Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France
University of Turku, Turku, Finland
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA
University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, India
University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Member of:
Deutsche Bunsen-Gesellschaft für Physikalische Chemie
Gesellschaft Österreichischer Chemiker (GÖCh)
Chemisch-Physikalische Gesellschaft (CPG), Wien
Fulbright Society, Wien
Calorimetry Conference, USA
Honors and Honorary Societies:
1983- : Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Society.
1991: Felix-Kuschenitz Award (thermophysics): Austrian Academy of Sciences, Wien, Austria.
2002: Huffman Award (long-term contributions to thermodynamics involving calorimetry and/or thermochemistry): Calorimetry Conference, USA.
2005: Huffman Award Legacy/Golden Anniversary (60th Calorimetry Conference at NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, USA): In Recognition of Lifelong Research Contributions to the Advancement of Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics.
2006: Doctor Honoris Causa (Dr. h.c.): Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Biography has been included in:
Kürschners Deutscher Gelehrten-Kalender
Who is Who in the World
Who is Who in Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, I. M. Szilágy and G. Liptay, Editors, Springer International Publishing, 2014.
5) Teaching (University of Wien, during the last 20 years: Selection)
Physical Chemistry I: Introduction (junior level); terminated 2006/7
Physical Chemistry II: Chemical Thermodynamics (senior level); terminated 2007/8
Physical Chemistry V: Structure of Matter (senior level); terminated 2007/8
Physical Chemistry VIII: Statistical Thermodynamics (senior level); terminated 2006/7
Physical Chemistry of Liquids and Gases (graduate/PhD-level course), occasionally given
Physical Chemistry at High Pressures (graduate/PhD-level course), occasionally given
Supercritical Fluids (graduate/PhD-level course), occasionally given
Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory (senior level); terminated 2006/7
Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (graduate level); terminated 2006/7
Seminars on Physical Chemistry and Applied Statistical Physics (graduate/PhD-level):
(a) Advances in Physical Chemistry (with P. Rogl): terminated 2006/7;
(b) ASPUS – Angewandte Statistische Physik und Simulation (with H. Posch, M. Neumann, F. Vesely, Ch. Dellago), terminated 2013.
As member of the Institute of Materials Chemistry & Research, University of Wien:
Estimation of Physicochemical Properties (graduate/PhD-level course), every summer semester, with Prof. H. W.Müller
Chemical Thermodynamics of Nonelectrolyte Mixtures (graduate/PhD-level course), every winter semester
6) Publications
More than 220 articles published in peer reviewed scientific journals and book contributions; 5 books edited (with T. M. Letcher, UK) and published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK; more than 200 abstracts or short summaries for oral conference presentations (invited and regular), and numerous poster presentations by collaborators.
7) Patent
Vorrichtung zur Wasserruckgewinnung: AT 518169 B1 2017-08-15, with Dr. D. Brehob & Dipl. Ing. U. Hofbauer.
8) Lectures
131 Plenary Lectures/Keynote Lectures/Invited Lectures in Europe, USA/Canada, Brazil, Japan and China.
92 Lectures at international scientific conferences in Europe, USA/Canada, Brazil, Japan and China.
Lecturer at all three Summer Schools on Physics of Liquids in St. Georgen/Carinthia, Austria, 1972, 1977, and 1984.
In addition, numerous lectures and posters on collaborative work have been presented by my collaborators at national and international scientific conferences. For instance, in the summer of 2011, we had 4 posters: two at the ICAVS 6, California, USA, 12 - 17 June 2011; one at the lmc8, Wien, Austria, 6 - 10 September 2011; and one at the EMLG/JMLG 2011, Warsaw, Poland, 11 - 15 September 2011.
9) Research Projects and International Cooperations (status since 1996)
Projects:
1996-1999: FWF project P11003-PHY, with Prof. Dr. H. Posch and Prof. Dr. M. Neumann (then both at the Institute of Experimental Physics, University of Wien, Austria).
1998-1999: Scientific-Technical Project 16j/97 AUSTRIA/FRANCE (AMADEE): Successor of a 20-years cooperation (continuously funded) with Prof. Dr. J.-P. E. Grolier, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
2001-2002: Scientific-Technical Project V.15 AUSTRIA/FRANCE (AMADEE).
2004-2005: Scientific-Technical Project Nr. 22/2004 AUSTRIA/FRANCE (AMADEE).
2006-2008: Austrian Research Centers GmbH - ARC Projekt 1.44.00218.00, Expert: Experimentelle Untersuchungen zur Bewertung von Wasserbehandlungsmethoden in Hinblick auf ihre Wirksamkeit.
Active scientific cooperations with:
Prof. A. Asenbaum, U. Salzburg/Wien, Austria
Prof. R. Battino, Wright State Univerity, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Prof. M. Chorazewski, University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
Prof. J.-P. E. Grolier, U. Blaise-Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France: deceased 2022
Prof. S. L. Randzio, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland: deceased 2024
Prof. T. R. Rettich, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Prof. T. Takagi, KIT, Kyoto, Japan
Until now more than 80 collaborators (including post-docs and research students) from 18 countries.
Prof. Dr. Ing. Adrian-Nicolaie Tusinean
Chief Technology Officer at ThermoLift (2015–2023), leading the development of a thermodynamic heat pump. Former Chief Design Engineer at EcoMotors, where he developed the 68 mm and 100 mm bore OPOC engines. Led advanced engine concepts and combustion chamber research at Advanced Propulsion Technologies and FEV. Holds 12+ U.S. patents in engine design and has significant expertise in CAD and thermal simulation. Honorary Professor at Transilvania University of Brasov, PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Adrian N. Tusinean
1332 Katella Ave, N8P 1R4
Windsor, ON, Canada
Tel.: 519-962-9884
Cell: 248-808-0149
Email:
Work: atusinean@tm-lift.com
Personal: adriantusinean@gmail.com
Awards:
- Honorary Professor
Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania – November 16, 2015
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering – April 2014
Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
Dissertation title: "Contributions to the development of combustion chambers for opposed-piston engines". - Dipl. Mechanical Engineer – July 1996
Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Vehicle specialty. - Production Mechanical Engineer – July 1993
Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Vehicle specialty
Patents of invention granted
- U.S. 8,844,494 - Pull rod connection to a journal
- U.S. 8,826,869 - Intake system for a two-stroke internal combustion engine
- U.S. 8,763,583 – Opposed piston engine with collinear cylinders
- U.S. 8,598,722 – Electrical generator
- U.S. 8,464,670 – Guided bridge for a piston in an internal combustion engine
- U.S. 7,469,664 – Internal combustion engine
- U.S. 7,077,080 – Hydraulic synchronizing coupler for a free piston engine
- U.S. 7,032,548 – Piston guides for a free piston engine
- U.S. 6,973,898 – Piston stopper for a free piston engine
- U.S. 6,941,904 – Air scavenging for an opposed piston opposed cylinder free piston engine
- U.S. 6,904,876 – Sodium cooled pistons for a free piston engine
- OSIM 114174 – Rotary Engine
- Numerous patents granted in foreign countries based on the above list of U.S. patents
Publications:
- Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder (opoc™) 5/10 kW Heavy Fuel Engine for UAVs and APUs, SAE International, 2006, DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-0278
- Development of a Compact and Efficient Truck APU, SAE International, 2005, DOI: 10.4271/2005-01-0653
- Development of a DI Diesel Combustion Chamber for a 100 mm bore Opposed Piston Engine, Conat 2010 The 11th International Congress, Brasov, ISSN: 2096-0401;
CAD Skills
- Pro Engineer – 18 years (operational release 2001 to Creo3)
- Highly effective in all application using solids and surfacing (modeling parts and creating assemblies)
- Very efficient in creating fully associative 2D drawings and incorporating GD&T
- Extensive experience in using Mechanism module to generate the required motion of moving parts in the master assembly
- Extensive experience in using Mecanica module to analyze mechanical and thermal stresses (FEA) for designed components to ensure compliance with desired specification
- Proficient in using Windchill software (ProE CAD data management system)
CATIA – 5000 hours (operational release 4.2.0)
- 3D Modeling – expertise in using surfacing design and advanced surfacing functions.
- Solid E – highly effective in all applications using solids design, for both new and existing models.
- Familiar with Kinemat and Kinemuse function
- Very proficient in generating fully associative 2D drawings using Aux View and Aux View2 and implementing GD&T
- CATIA Data Management – Efficient in managing complex structures of 3D models and assemblies
Experience:
April 2015 – September 2023
Chief Technology Officer at ThermoLift Inc. located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
- Lead the ThermoLift engineering team in the development of a thermo-compression heat pump.
March 2013 – April 2015
Chief Design Engineer at EcoMotors International Inc. located in Allen Park, Michigan, USA.
- Designed and generated the concept of 68 mm bore opoc® (opposed piston opposed cylinder) engine for passenger car application. Performed initial calculus for the main parameters of the engine. Led the design effort from concept status to fully detailed 2D drawings for prototype manufacture. Overview the CFD and FEA simulation effort. Checked 2D drawings, calculate tolerance stack up and implemented GD&T. Interacted with suppliers and overviewed the manufacturing process of the prototype components. Led the assembly and testing process of the first prototype, during which, the initial performance targets of the engine have been achieved.
- Led the design process for production intent of 100 mm bore opoc® engine. Designed and generated the conceptual architecture of the engine. Coordinate the interaction between EcoMotors design team and IAV design team located in Chemnitz, Germany to bring the concept design to prototype level. Overview the manufacturing, assembly and testing of the first prototypes.
- Coordinated the design team. Trained and integrated the new hired members. Overview the implementation of the new numbering system and Windchill CAD data management software.
February 2008 – March 2013
Lead Engineer – Special Engines Programs at EcoMotors International Inc. located in Allen Park, Michigan, USA.
- Concept designed of new architecture of engine based on opposed piston opposed cylinder (opoc®) concept for different application required by industry and military.
- Led the design improvement of subcomponents and subassemblies of 100 mm bore opoc® engine based on feed back from testing and simulation in order to improve durability and efficiency of the engine.
- Designed and led the development of a high pressure Diesel fuel system architecture for 100 mm bore opoc® engine (design, simulation, testing).
- Overview the testing of 100 mm bore opoc® engine for combustion chamber development.
- Performed fundamental research in combustion chamber development (Diesel fuel spray characterization, penetration and mixture formation) with transparent combustion chambers and high speed video recording in collaboration with University of Michigan and Wayne State University.
- Designed and led the manufacture of a high pressure (up to 3000 bar) fuel system cart for use in conjunction with transparent combustion chamber and high speed camera recording for research in combustion chamber development.
October 2003 – February 2008
Chief Design Engineer at Advanced Propulsion Technologies, Inc. located in Troy, Michigan USA
- Managed the design team in the process of design and development of a 5kW auxiliary power unit.
- Designed and produced all the necessary 2D drawings of small (84 cc) opposed piston opposed cylinder engine.
- Overview the manufacture and testing of the engine
- Designed and produced all the necessary 2D drawings of high speed rotary electric generator to be used in conjunction with the engine for a 5 kW auxiliary power unit
- Designed and overview the manufacture and testing of 5 kW auxiliary power unit.
- Designed a free piston version of opposed piston opposed cylinder engine to be used as an electrical generator and overview the manufacturing of the parts.
April 2000 – October 2003
Design Engineer at FEV-Engine Technology located in Auburn Hills, Michigan USA
- Advanced Design Concept using Pro/E
- Designed new engines concepts (Variable Compression Ration engine, In-line Compact V, Twin Crank, Free Piston, Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder, Valve Deactivation Mechanism) for customers as EPA, Military and Industry
- Designed components and subassemblies of new concept engines like cylinder head, cylinder block, crankshaft, connecting rod, intake and exhaust manifolds, hydraulic block for free piston engine etc.
- Produced 2D drawings and applied GD&T for designed components and support the manufacture of the parts.
- Performed engineering calculation to support new concepts.
January 1998 – April 2000
Design Engineer at Automotive Research and Development Center, Chrysler Canada located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
- Designed engine components for Chrysler 2000 year program using CATIA (surface design, solid E, AuxView2)
- Developed complex clearance studies, tolerance stuck-up
- Performed necessary mathematical calculation required to support concept, or design modification.
- Applied GD&T on drawings (ASME, ANSI 14.5)
January 1994 – January 1998
Design Engineer at Automotive Vehicle Institute (INAR Brasov) located in Brasov, Romania.
- Designed new engine concepts and parts of engines produced by "ROMAN" Truck Company from Brasov Romania (4 valve/cylinder cylinder heads, cylinder block, combustion chamber architecture, connecting rods, articulated piston etc.) with the goal of reducing exhaust emissions and improving durability of the engines.
- Performed mathematical calculus for all designs.
- Provide technical assistance at the transfer line for designed components.
- Participated to the accomplishment of 15 contracts assigned to the "INAR" institute by the Romanian Ministry of Research and Technology and "ROMAN" Truck Company, being coordinator of 7 of them.
July 1993 – January 1994
Test Engineer at National Combustion Engine Institute (INMT) located in Brasov, Romania.
- Tested different engines on dynamometer with the goal of reducing exhaust emission to meet EURO 2 regulation.
- 1993-1997 Member of the team that reduced exhaust emissions of D550-L6 DTI, D1230-L6 DTI and D1380-V8 DTI diesel engine ("ROMAN" Truck Company) and reached EURO2 level for NOx, CO and Particulate Matter.
References: Available upon request
Associate Prof. Dr. Baojun Luo
Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Hunan University, Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering (since 2015), specializing in heat exchangers, cooling/heating technologies, and efficiency optimization. Published 20+ papers in top journals and holds 10+ Chinese patents in heat exchangers, compressors, air conditioners, and engines. Former Deputy Director at Gree Electric Appliances, leading innovative refrigeration projects. Developed sub-Kelvin sorption cryocoolers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Baojun Luo
Email: luobaojun@hnu.edu.cn
Working Experience and Achievements
2015.06- Current
- Associate Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, China
- Expert in heat exchanger, cooling & heating technologies, efficiency optimization, structural design
- Over 20 publications in TOP journals such as Energy Conversion and Management, Energy, Applied Thermal Engineering, International Journal of Refrigeration
- Over 10 Chinese Patents on Heat Exchangers, Compressor, Air conditioner & Heat Pump, Engine
- 2024-2027, Project: Study on mechanism of modified Stirling heat pump at room temperature, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Project Leader
- 2024-2026, Project: Flow and heat transfer characteristics of one-way oscillating flow in heat exchanger and its influence mechanism, Project Leader
- 2024-2026, Project: Thermal analysis & optimization of relevant products produced by Time Varying Transmission co. ltd, Project Leader
- 2024-2025, Project: Processing of radiative cooling test device, Project Leader
- 2023-2024, Project: Test under vibration conditions of new configuration heat exchanger, Project Leader
- 2021-2024, Project: EMC of CVM and ACC in Fuel cell vehicle, Project Leader
- 2021-2022, Project: Thermal simulation of motor and controller, Project Leader
- 2020-2020, Project: Simulation & analysis of temperature in refrigerated truck, Project Leader
- 2017-2017, Project: Design & test of small-scale refrigeration system, Project Leader
2014.06 – 2015.06
- Expert, Deputy Director of Institute of Refrigeration, Gree Electric Appliances (TOP Air Conditioner Company, Revenue: ~ 30B $), China
- led different kinds of innovative refrigeration and heat pump development, including microchannel heat exchanger, residential heat pump in cold region, three rotor compressor, industrial high temperature heat pump, adsorption refrigeration, dual-heating temperature heat pump, elastocaloric cooling etc
- Developed several prototypes and related technical achievements have been applied and rewarded internally by the company
2010.07 – 2014.06
- Assistant Researcher and Project Associate research Professor, Technical Institute of physics and chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, China
- Research on Sub-Kelvin refrigeration technology. Developed a sub-Kelvin sorption Cryocooler prototype and achieved cooling temperature of 0.759 K or about – 272.4 °C.
- 2013-2015, Project: Study of simulation and experimentation of adsorption of rarefied gas in porous media of sorption cooler. National Natural Science Foundation of China, Project Leader
- 2012-2014, Project: adsorption cryocooler. Project Leader
- 2011-2013, Project: sub-Kelvin sorption cryocooler. Project Leader
Education
- 2007.11-2008.10: Joint Doctoral Program, Max Planck Institute for Physics, Germany
- 2005.09-2010.06: PH.D., Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science (TOP Scientific Research Institution), China
- 2001.09-2005.06: Bachelor, Building Environment and Equipment Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (TOP University), China
Arch. Dipl.-Ing. Ursula Hofbauer
Studied architecture at the Technical University of Vienna. Licensed civil engineer since 2015 with an office in Vienna. CEO and managing director of ecool advanced urban engineering gmbh since 2014. ecool holds four Austrian and multiple international patents, with Ursula Hofbauer as co-inventor, including the Decarbonizer for eco-friendly hydrogen production from natural gas/biogas. Since 2020, focused on hydrogen production, hydrogen-based heating, cooling, and hydrogen mobility.
Dipl.-Ing. Ursula HOFBAUER
ThermoDyne International
Kontakt: Bergen 23
5311 Innerschwand am Mondsee
Austria / Europe
Mobil: +43 664 340 42 30
e-mail: ursula.hofbauer@thermodyne.tech
Born 19.12.1964 in Vienna, Austria
School 1971-1984: School attendance in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Study 1984-1997: Architecture studies, Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien).
ecool Since 2014, CEO of ecool advanced urban engineering gmbh.
Registered as (co-)inventor of 4 patents in Austria and internationally.
2016 „Device for water recovery"
„Vorrichtung zur Wasserrückgewinnung"
AT518169B1 Austria 2017-08-15 - Publikation
WO2017190167A1 WIPO (PCT) 2017-11-09 - Publikation
DE112017001280A5 Germany (pending)
Link Google Patent
2018 „Internal Combustion Engine"
„Brennkraftmaschine"
AT518769B1 Austria 2018-01-15 - Publikation
WO2018032028A1 WIPO (PCT) 2017-11-09 - Publikation
DE112017004102A5 Germany (pending)
Link Google Patent
2019 „ Device with a heat exchanger "
„Vorrichtung mit einem Wärmetauscher"
ATAT522583B1 Austria 2020-12-15 - Publikation
WO2021078502A1 WIPO (PCT) 2019-10-22
具有热交换器的设备
CN114630992A China (pending)
EP4048960A1 EPA (pending)
US20220373228A1 USA (pending)
Link Google Patent
2021 „Apparatus and process for separating carbon and hydrogen in a hydrocarbon-containing gas mixture"
„Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Trennen von Kohlenstoff und Wasserstoff eines kohlenwasserstoffhaltigen Gasgemisches"
AT524785B1 Austria 2022-09-15 - Publikation
WO2022258523A1 WIPO (PCT) Publication 2022-12-15
Link Google Patent
since 2019
Work on the concept of the Hydrogen World, where heating and cooling of buildings, as well as personal mobility and hydrogen transport, are made possible through cryogenic, hydrogen-powered low-temperature devices. The concept of the Decarbonizer is central to the Hydrogen World.
2021
editing and design of the Hydrogen Teaser.
HYDROGEN ANOTHER WAY OF PRODUCTION AND USE
Architecture
since 2016: Leading own architecture firm in Vienna.
since 2021: Planning and realization of the office extension for ecool advanced urban engineering gmbh and ThermoDyne International GmbH at Bergen 23, Innerschwand am Mondsee, Austria.
2020: Design of a residential house in 1210 Vienna.
2018/2019: Several apartment renovations and extensions in Vienna.
2017: Conversion of an existing residential house in Baden.
2015: Civil engineering examination and granting of the license in the field of architecture by the Office of the Vienna State Government; active license since 2016.
2005–2013: Independent work in architectural design and planning.
1998–2004: Work in various architectural offices in Vienna (Atelier Zweymüller, Gorgona Böhm, Gebietsbetreuung Storchengrund [Architects Riedl / Rollwagen], Wurnig Kliglic Architekten).
1989–1991: Participation in various projects by architect Friedhelm Huber, including: Exhibition on the district development plan for Ottakring, preliminary studies for the land use plan, base renovations, and competitions.
Kunst im öffentlichen Raum
2020: #EchtzeitExperiment – die Coronarolle. A 90-minute film composed of 1,500 public smartphone videos from Austria's COVID 19 lockdown period, initiated and organized in collaboration with a team of seven female artists. Premiere of the cinema version in August 2020 at Gartenbaukino, Vienna; silent film version projected onto seven public locations (firewalls, facades) across the city.
2018: Member of the team for the SHIFT-funded Heroes Project Floridsdorf ("Wir kommen", with Tina Leisch and Bernhard Dechant).
Heroes Headquarters at Brünner Straße; organization of several Permanent Breakfast events in public spaces across Floridsdorf.
2008: Essl Museum / Klosterneuburg: "Through Language" as part of the exhibition "Overlapping Voices – Israeli and Palestinian Artists".
Exhibition contribution and trilingual graffiti (Arabic, Hebrew, German) in public space (20th district, Vienna), in cooperation with Parrhesia (Jewish/Palestinian artists from Israel).
2004: Permanent Breakfast exhibition at Kunsthalle Wien and Permanent Breakfast Border-Dissolving Tour (EU-funded).
This tour celebrated the EU accession of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary through a zigzag sequence of public breakfasts on both sides of their borders with Austria.
Since 2002: Founding member of the association Permanent Breakfast (the ever-ongoing breakfast in public space), together with Mag. Friedemann Derschmidt.
Lectures / Educational Programmes / Walks
05/2022 Jane's Walk: Siedlung Siemensstraße bis Nittelhof nach Großjedlersdorf.
04/2022: LiDo Walk – from the Siemensstraße housing estate to Nittelhof.
"Things are moving on the left bank of the Danube" – walk organized as part of the initiative to promote walking in Floridsdorf and Donaustadt.
04/2022: Workshops with four school classes from the Reformpädagogische Volksschule Karl Löwe Gasse on the theme of "Change" during the pandemic, together with Constance Cauers and #EchtzeitExperiment.
05/2020: Jane's Walk Großfeldsiedlung – adapted due to the pandemic with social distancing and online via Zoom.
05/2017: Rediscovery Walk: Einfach Bauen as part of the Community College of Kunsthalle Wien – walk through the Siemensstraße housing estate.
05/2016 and 05/2018: Jane's Walk – from Schlingermarkt along Brünner Straße to Großjedlersdorf.
03/2008: Keynote speech for Klara Löffler at the Institute of European Ethnology on "Landmarks and Heterotopias" – about the new towers along the Danube and their role in the construction of gender.
2005–2006: Organization and coordination of several events at MUMOK (Museum of Modern Art—Stiftung Ludwig) and the Secession for residents of a refugee shelter in Floridsdorf, in collaboration with the education departments of both institutions.
11/2004: Talk at DEAF 04 (Dutch Electronic Art Festival) in Rotterdam on Permanent Breakfast as a form of public space intervention.
05/2003: Introductory lecture at "tempo.rar – Symposium on Temporary Uses in the City" (Urban Catalyst Project), together with Mag. Friedemann Derschmidt.
30.01.2024
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