Gregory W. Davis, Ph.D., P.E.
`Department of Mechanical Engineering
`Kettering University
`formerly known as
`GMI Engineering & Management Institute
`1700 University Ave.
`Flint, MI 48504
`(810) 309-9886/dr.gregory.w.davis@gmail.com
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`Education & Credentials
` Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1991
`Thesis: "Comprehensive Diagnostic Software for Engine Cycle Analysis"
` Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University, 1986
` Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
`1982
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` Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan, License # 35473
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`Professional Experience
`Fall 1997
`Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Director-Advanced Engine Research
`to Present
`Laboratory (AERL), Kettering University. Responsibilities include leading and
`coordinating automotive engineering curriculum including faculty and graduate
`research. Teaching graduate and undergraduate mechanical engineering
`courses along with directing all research and development activities in the
`AERL. The AERL specializes in development and testing of automotive
`systems including both laboratory and on-road data acquisition & control.
`Additional responsibilities
`include developing and
`teaching Automotive
`Engineering laboratories and curriculum. Serve as faculty advisor to the SAE
`Student Branch and Clean Snowmobile Challenge where we have developed
`alternative vehicles, including extensive modifications of the Powertrain and
`Body/Chassis systems, including fuel delivery, and powertrain calibrations and
`controls. Supervised over 80 graduate and undergraduate theses in engineering.
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`Developer & Instructor, Continuing Professional Development Programs.
`Develop & Teach continuing education short courses for industrial clients.
`Courses include, “Introduction to Heat Transfer with Applications Related to
`Vehicle Passenger Compartment Cooling,” and “Application of Fluid
`Mechanics to Vehicle Cooling Systems.”
`
`Instructor, SAE Continuing Professional Development Programs. Develop,
`Teach, and co-teach short courses in continuing professional development
`directed to automotive powertrain systems and controls, braking, handling,
`chassis, and exterior body systems for SAE at its headquarters and at company
`locations. Clients include engineers and managers from all major original
`equipment managers and suppliers, governmental regulatory agencies, and other
`professionals involved in the automotive industry world-wide.
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`Spring 2003
`to Present
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`Fall 2009
`to Present
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`Summer 1991
`To Present
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`Winter 1995
`to Fall 1997
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`Fall 1992
`to WI 1995
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`Summer 1991
`to WI 1995
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`Fall 1986
`to Summer
`1991
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`Winter 1988
`to Fall 1988
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`Spring 1987
`to 1999
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`Engineering Consultant. As a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of
`Michigan (35473), I am actively engaged in a variety of engineering
`consultations with both governmental and industrial clients.
`Director, Master of Automotive Engineering Program and Associate Professor,
`Mechanical Engineering Department, Lawrence Technological University.
`Coordinated and taught graduate and undergraduate mechanical engineering
`courses. Master of Automotive Engineering program accomplishments include
`a complete restructuring of the program, moving from a “lockstep” model to a
`more traditional prerequisite model to better meet the needs of students.
`Advisor for 145 graduate and undergraduate project students. Faculty advisor
`to the FutureCar Program where we developed hybrid electric and alternative
`vehicles capable of achieving dramatically higher fuel economy and lower
`emissions.
` This was accomplished through extensive Powertrain and
`Body/Chassis system modifications to an existing vehicle.
` Developed
`automated mechanical transmission (AMT) system for the hybrid electric
`powertrain. Also served as Laboratory manager for the Vehicle Dynamics
`Laboratory.
`
`Lecturer, Whiting School Evening Programs in Engineering & Applied Science,
`Johns Hopkins University. Taught mechanical engineering courses in the
`undergraduate program.
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`Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, United States Naval
`Academy. Coordinated and taught courses in the fluid and thermal sciences
`areas of mechanical engineering. Past Chairman (1994) of the dept. curriculum
`development committee. Laboratory manager for the Internal Combustion
`Engines and Power Systems laboratories. Faculty advisor for the USNA
`Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Project director for the following
`student projects: 1991-5 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Challenge Vehicles,
`1996 Formula. The Hybrid Vehicles were developed by extensively modifying
`the Powertrain and Body/Chassis systems.
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`Ph.D. Candidate & Graduate Asst., College of Engrg., U. of Michigan, Ann
`Arbor. Successfully defended Ph.D. dissertation (July 1991). Thesis:
`"Comprehensive Diagnostic Software for Engine Cycle Analysis". Minority
`Engineering Program Office Engineering tutor. Taught courses in Mechanical
`Engineering and mentored graduate student teaching assistants.
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`Engineering Co-Op., Advanced Engineering, AC-Rochester Div., General
`Motors Corp. Developed IC engine models used to conduct parametric studies
`of the influence of EGR on emissions, valve timing effects, etc.
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`Consulting Engineer & Partner, Intellec Systems, Inc. Developed computer
`software for industrial clients.
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`Summers 1986
`to 1987
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`Winter 1985
`to Spring
`1986
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`Summer 1982
`to Winter
`1985
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`Winter 1979
`to WI 1980
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`Summer Intern, Advanced & Plant Engineering, AC-Rochester Div., General
`Motors Corporation. Developed computer-aided software system for a
`manufacturing plant. Developed software combustion model to predict flame
`temperature, pressure, and resultant NOx formation in a SI engine.
`
`Graduate Research Asst. with Drs. Bhatt and Wedekind, School of Engineering,
`Oakland University. Developed & utilized computer-aided data acquisition
`control and analysis software for heating system research.
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`Associate Engineer, Production Dept., St. Clair Power Plant Detroit Edison Co.
`Responsible for operation and maintenance of two 150 MW turbo-generating
`units. Promoted to Plant Thermal Performance Engineer; duties included
`performance testing, analyzing results, and conducting monthly plant & area
`staff meetings.
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`Engineering Technician, Testing & Evaluation Section, Motor Vehicle
`Emissions. Lab., EPA. Supervised testing, collected & analyzed data, and
`drove vehicle tests.
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`Awards and Honors
`Patents
` ENERGY CONSERVATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS, Jeffrey N. Yu, James W.
`Hill, Gregory W. Davis, U.S. Patent Application 20110125294, Issued May 26, 2011,
`Notice of Allowance September 25, 2013
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`Teaching Awards
` 2004 Outstanding Teacher Award-Kettering University,
` 1995 U. S. Naval Academy Mechanical Engineering Department Teaching Excellence
`Award,
` 1994 SAE International Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in Recognition of
`Significant Contributions to Teaching, Research and Student Development,
` Outstanding Teaching Assistant Fellowship (U of Michigan, 1990),
` Minority Engineering Program Tutor (U of Michigan, 1990),
` Letters of Commendation from College of Engineering Dean for Excellence in Teaching
`(U of Michigan, 1990)
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`Professional Society Honors
` 2009 Small Engine Technology Conference, SAE and SAE of Japan, Certificate of
`Appreciation for significant contributions at the SETC conference,
` 2006 SAE International Outstanding Section Member Award-Mid-Michigan Section in
`Recognition of Extraordinary Achievement by a Mid-Michigan Section Member,
` 2006 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recognition of long term
`membership
` 2002 SAE International Award for Excellence in Oral Presentation- Powertrain & Fluid
`Systems Conference,
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` 1994 SAE Baltimore Section Recognition of Service Award for Outstanding Leadership
`as Section Activities Chair
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`Advisory Boards & Directorships
` Elected to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International Board of Directors
`(2007-2010),
` Member of the Advisory Board, National Institute for Advanced Transportation
`Technology, Center for Clean Vehicle Technology, University of Idaho-Moscow, (2007-
`Present),
` Chair, SAE International Engineering Education Board (2002-2005),
` Member, SAE International Education Board (2010-2013),
` Director, SAE International Publications Board (2005-2008)
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`Professional Society Membership & Activities
`Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, American Society of Engineering Educators (Author and Reviewer),
`American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Author and Reviewer), Triangle Fraternity, Trustee
`and Vice-President-Triangle Fraternity Education Foundation (2001-2003), Institution of
`Mechanical Engineers (Reviewer- Journal of Automobile Engineering)
`Society of Automotive Engineers:
` SAE International Board of Directors (Director, 2007-2010);
` Education Board (Chair, 2002-2005; Member, 1994-present);
` Publications Board of Directors (Director, 2005-2008);
` Collegiate Design Series (formerly University Programs Committee) (Chair, 1998-2004,
`2011-2014; member, 1994-2009),
` SAE Faculty Advisor (1992-95, 1998-present);
` Ralph Teetor Committee (Chair-2012-present, 2004-present);
` Member of Excellence in Engineering Education Award Committee;
` Clean Snowmobile Challenge Faculty Advisor (2000-present),
` A World in Motion Program Office (Member, 2003-2009);
` Student Relations Chairman (1995-96),
` Project Director for the 1991-5 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Challenges,
` and the 1996 Formula Competition,
` FutureCar Faculty Advisor (1996-97),
` Ethanol Challenge Faculty Advisor (1998-2000),
` Technical Paper Reviewer and Session Moderator
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`Professional Consulting in Engineering Legal Proceedings:
`The following list summarizes my testimony with regard to professional consulting for engineering legal
`proceedings since 2009 (last four years).
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`
` Consulting Expert, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP, 2013 to Present, provided
`Deposition and Hearing testimony
`
`o Hired expert witness on behalf of Respondents Trico Corporation, Trico Products and
`Trico Components SA de CV
` Re: Certain Windshield Wiper Devices and Components Thereof, Inv. No.
`337-TA-881, before the Honorable Charles E. Bullock, Chief Administrative
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`Law Judge of the United States International Trade Commission, Washington,
`D.C.
` Consulting Expert, Brooks & Kushman, P. C., 2011 to Present, provided Deposition testimony
`
`o Hired on behalf of the Defendants Corea Autoparts Producing Corporation, CAP
`America Corporation, Inc., and PIAA Corporation, USA
` CERTAIN WIPER BLADES, Investigation No. 337-TA-816, before the Honorable
`Charles E. Bullock, Chief Administrative Law Judge of the United States
`International Trade Commission, Washington, D.C.
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` Consulting Expert, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, P. C., 2013 to Present
`
`o Hired on behalf of the Defendants Snap-On Inc. and Drew Technologies, Inc.,
` Robert Bosch LLC v. Snap-On Inc. and Drew Technologies, Inc., which is
`pending in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Civil
`Action No. 12-11503-RHC-MAR
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` Consulting Expert, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., 2011 to 2013
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`o Hired on behalf of the Defendants in the matter of
` Gamarra v. Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems, et al., Case Number
`502008CA027405XXXXMBAG, Palm Beach County Circuit Court
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` Consulting Expert, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, P. C., 2011
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`o Hired on behalf of the Respondents PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE
`COMPANY in the matter of
`
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`INNOVATIVE GLOBAL SYSTEMS, LLC V ONSTAR, LLC ET AL E.D.
`TEXAS, CASE NO. 6:10-CV-00574
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` Consulting Expert, Brooks & Kushman, P. C., 2009,
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`o Hired on behalf of the Plaintiff Magnadyne Corporation
` CERTAIN AUTOMATIVE PARTS, Consolidated Civil Actions Case No. CV 09-
`1763 AHM (VBKx), & Case No. CV09-1937 FMC (FMOx), UNITED STATES
`DISTRICT COURT, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, WESTERN
`DIVISION
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` Consulting Expert, Brooks & Kushman, P. C., 2008 to 2009, provided Deposition testimony
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`o Hired on behalf of the Complainant Ford Motor Corporation
` CERTAIN AUTOMATIVE PARTS, Inv. No. 337-TA-651, before the Honorable
`Theodore R. Essex of the United States International Trade Commission,
`Washington, D.C.
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`Selected Publications & Presentations:
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`Technical and Text Books
` Davis, G. W., Hoff, C. J., Borton, Z., Ratcliff, M. A., “Legacy Vehicle Fuel System
`Testing with Intermediate Ethanol Blends,” National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
`Technical Report NREL/TP-5400-53606, March 2012
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` Davis, G. W., “Using E85 in Vehicles,” Chapter 9, Alcoholic Fuels, CRC Press Taylor &
`Francis Group, ISBN-10 0-8493-3944-8, ISBN-13 978-0-8493-3944-8, Minteer, S.
`Editor, 2006 (Invited Chapter).
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` Hoff, C. J., and Davis, G. W., “Introduction to Automotive Powertrains,” Kettering
`University, 2000.
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` Davis, G. W., Editor for World Book Encyclopedia, Various Automotive Articles, 2012-
`present.
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`Refereed and Reviewed Publications
` Hoff, C. J., Aurandt, J., O’Toole, M. R., and Davis, G. W., “Motivating Student Learning
`Using Biofuel-based Activities,” Paper No. AC 2013-7533, American Society of
`Engineering Educators, 2013.
`
` Hoff, C. J., Davis, G. W., and Hoff, K., “A Peer-Tutor’s Perspective On Peer-Tutoring In
`Thermodynamics,” Paper No. AC 2012-3581, American Society of Engineering
`Educators, 2012.
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` Hoff, K., Davis, G. W., and Hoff, C. J., “A Peer-Tutor’s Perspective On Peer-Tutoring In
`Thermodynamics,” Paper No. 174, World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF), 2012.
`
` Davis, G. W., Hoff, C, J., Riffe, W.J., “Incorporating Entrepreneurship into Mechanical
`Engineering Automotive Courses: Two Case Studies,” Technical Paper No. 279,
`European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), 1st World Engineering Education
`Flash Week, 2011.
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` Davis, G. W., Hoff, C, J., Riffe, W.J., “Incorporating Entrepreneurship into Mechanical
`Engineering Automotive Courses: Two Case Studies,” Paper No. AC2011-2443,
`American Society of Engineering Educators, 2011.
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` Davis, G. W., Lazorcik, G., “Development of a Flexible Fueled Snowmobile Operating
`on Ethanol Blended Gasoline for the 2010 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge,”
`Technical Paper No. 2010SETC-0157/2010-32-0083, Society of Automotive Engineers,
`2010.
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` Hoff, C. J., and Davis, G. W., “The Effect of Using Ethanol-blended Gasoline on the
`Performance and Durability of Fuel Delivery Systems in Classic Automobiles,”
`Technical Paper No. 2010-01-2135, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2010.
`
` Baker, A., and Davis, G. W., “Development of the Kettering University Snowmobile for
`the 2009 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge,” Technical Paper No. 2009-32-0177 /
`20097177,.
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` Davis, G. W., Wilson, F., Schickel, B., Baker, A., “Development of Clean Snowmobile
`Technology for Operation on High-Blend Ethanol for the 2008 Clean Snowmobile
`Challenge,” Technical Paper No. 08SETC-0045/2008-32-0053, Society of Automotive
`Engineers, 2008.
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` Davis, G. W., “Demonstrating the Use of High-Blend Ethanol (E85) in Snowmobiles,”
`ES2008-54189, Proceedings of Energy Sustainability 2008, August 10-14, 2008,
`Jacksonville, Florida USA.
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` Davis, G. W., and Hoff, C., “Promoting Professional Development in Undergraduate
`Engineering Using Laboratory Team Projects: A Case Study,” Proceedings of the 2008
`American Society of Engineering Educators Conference, AC 2008-2369, June, 2008.
`
` Davis, G. W., Sanger, J., Schickel B., and Muxlow J., “Development of Snowmobile
`Technology for Operation on High-Blend Ethanol,” 2007-32-0114(SAE), Society of
`Automotive Engineers, 20076614(JSAE), Japanese SAE, 2007.
`
` Davis, G. W., and Hoff, C., “Using the SAE Collegiate Design Series to Provide
`Research Opportunities for Undergraduates,” Proceedings of the 2007 American Society
`of Engineering Educators Conference, 2007-2879, June, 2007.
`
` Swartz, C., et al, Davis, G. W.,” Development of Clean Snowmobile Technology for the
`2006 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge,” Paper No. 2006-32-0051, Society of
`Automotive Engineers, 2006.
`
` Davis, G. W., Grobelny, A. E., and Stimpson, J. C., “Testing of a Conventional Two-
`Stroke Snowmobile Engine using Ethanol-Blended Fuels,” 4rd Annual International
`Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, AIAA-2006-62923, June, 2006.
`
` Hoff, C., and Davis, G. W., “Using the SAE Collegiate Design Series to Provide Hands-
`on Team Project Experience for Undergraduates,” Proceedings of the 2006 American
`Society of Engineering Educators Conference, 2006-2130, June, 2006.
`
` Carrick, N., Davis, G. W., Warchuck, D., Block, C., and Maurer, J., “Development of
`Clean Snowmobile Technology for the 2005 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge,” SAE
`Powertrain and Fluids Conference, Paper No. 05FFL-131, SAE, October, 2005.
`
` Davis, G. W., and Pilger, C., “Effect of Biomass-based Lubricants on the Performance
`and Emissions of a Two-Stroke Snowmobile Engine,” 3rd Annual International Energy
`Conversion Engineering Conference, AIAA-2005-5508, August, 2005.
`
` Hoff, Craig J., and Davis, G. W., “The Integration of Hands-on Team Projects into an
`Engineering Course to Help Students Make the Transition from Student to Professional
`Engineer,” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society of Engineering Educators
`Conference, 2005-2130, June, 2005.
`
` Block, C., Carrick, N., Maurer, J., Davis, G. W., and Hoff, C. J., “The Development of a
`Clean Snowmobile for the 2004 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge,” SAE Small Engine
`Technology Conference, SAE, 04SETC-83, September 27-30, 2004.
`
` Davis, G. W., and Pilger, C., “Effect of Biomass-based Fuels and Lubricants on
`Snowmobiles,” Proceedings of IECEC ‘04 International Energy Conversion Engineering
`Conference, AIAA-2004-5681, August 16-19, 2004.
`
` Davis, G. W., “Modifications of the SR-30 Gas Turbine Experimental Apparatus to
`Improve Data Accuracy,” Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, 2004-
`1385, Salt Lake City, UT, June 20-23, 2004.
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` Carrick, N., Kampman, E., Davis, G. W., “Kettering University’s 2003 Design for the
`Clean Snowmobile Challenge,” SAE Small Engine Technology Conference, 03SETC-88,
`September, 2003.
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` Davis, G. W., “Reduction In Snowmobile Emissions When Using High Blend Alcohol
`(E-85) Fuel,” Proceedings of IECEC ‘03 International Energy Conversion Engineering
`Conference, AIAA-2003-6025, August, 2003.
`
` Taylor, J., Davis, G. W., "The Design and Implementation of Kettering University’s
`Entry into the 2001 Clean Snowmobile Challenge." SAE Spring Fuels and Lubrication
`Conference, Reno, NV, May 6, 2002.
`
` Davis, G. W., "Using Hydrogen Reformation of E85 Fuel to Improve the Cold-Start
`Performance of an Engine," Proceedings of the 2002 Global Powertrain Congress, Ann
`Arbor, MI, 2002.
`
` Kampman, E., Davis, G. W., Taylor, J., Schwulst, K., “Kettering University’s Design of
`an Automotive Based Four-Stroke Powered Clean Snowmobile,” Published in the SAE
`2002 Transactions-Journal of Engines, also SAE Technical Publication 2002- 01-2757,
`and reprinted in SAE Special Publication, SP-1726, 2002.
`
` Davis, G. W., "The Determination Of Minimum Levels Of Hydrogen Supplementation
`To Produce Acceptable Cold Start Performance Of Engines Using A High-Blend Ethanol
`Fuel," Proceedings of the 37th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference,
`Washington, D.C., July 31, ISBN 0-7803-7296-4, 2002.
`
` Davis, G. W., Wu, J., Heil, E. T., "The Development of a Partial Oxidation Hydrogen
`Reformer for Improved Cold Start on an E85 Fueled Engine,” Proceedings of the 2001
`Global Powertrain Congress, Detroit MI, 2001.
`
` Heil, E. T., Davis, G. W., Wu, J., "Determination Of The Concentration Of Hydrogen
`Produced Using A Cold Start Partial Oxidation Hydrogen Reformer For An E85 Fueled
`Engine," Proceedings of IECEC ‘01 36th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering
`Conference, Savannah, Georgia, IECEC2001-ES-38, 2001.
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` Schwulst, K., Heil, E., Taylor, J., Davis, G. W., "The Design and Implementation of
`Kettering University’s Entry into the 2001 Clean Snowmobile Challenge." SAE
`Technical Publication, 2001-01-3654, reprinted in SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge
`2001, SAE Special Publication SP-1649, 2001.
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` Davis, G. W., Heil, E. T., “The Development and Performance of a High Blend Ethanol
`Fueled Vehicle,” Proceedings Paper No. 2000-01-1602, 2000 FutureCar Congress,
`Arlington VA, 2000.
`
` Davis, G. W., Heil, E. T., “The Near-Term Use of Hydrogen in Internal Combustion
`Engines,” Invited Paper, Proceedings of the 2000 Global Powertrain Congress, Detroit
`MI, 2000.
`
` Davis, G. W., Singh, S., Heil, E. T., “Hydrogen Supplemented E85 For Cold Start
`Improvement,” Proceedings of the 2000 Global Powertrain Congress, Detroit MI, 2000.
`
` Davis, G. W., Heil, E. T., Rust, R., “Ethanol Vehicle Cold Start Improvement When
`Using A Hydrogen Supplemented E85 Fuel,” Proceedings paper No. AIAA-2000-2849,
`35th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2000.
`
` Calabrese, J. L., Patchett, J. A., Davis, G. W., Grimston, K., Rice, G. W., “The Influence
`Of Injector Operating Conditions On The Performance Of A Urea – Water Selective
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`Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System,” SAE Technical Publication, 2000-01-2814, re-
`printed in Diesel Aftertreatment, SAE Special Publication SP-1561, 2000.
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` Davis, G. W., et al, "The Determination of Air/Fuel Ratio Differences Between Cylinders
`in a Production Engine Using Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensors," SAE Technical Paper 1999-
`01-1170, reprinted in Electronic Engine Controls 1999: Sensors, Actuators, and
`Development Tools, SAE Special Publication SP-1418, 1999.
`
` Davis, G. W., et al, "The Effect of Multiple Spark Discharge on the Cold-Startability of
`an E85 Fueled Vehicle," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-0609, 1999.
`
` Davis, G. W., et al, "The Effect of a Multiple Spark Discharge Ignition System and Spark
`Plug Electrode Configuration on Cold Starting of a Dedicated E85 Fueled Vehicle,"
`Technical Paper 1999-01-2664, Proceedings, 34th Intersociety Energy Conversion
`Engineering Conference, 1999.
`
` Davis, G. W., et al, "The Effect of SparkPlug Electrode Geometry and Choice of Ignition
`System on the Cold Start Ability of a Dedicated E85 Fueled Vehicle," Proceedings, 1999
`Global Powertrain Conference, 1999.
`
` Davis, G. W., "The Development of an Electro-Hydraulically Controlled, Five-Speed
`Transmission for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” SAE Technical Publication 980830, 1998.
`
` Davis, G. W., "The Development of an Electro-Hydraulically Controlled, Five-Speed
`Transmission for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” SAE Transactions – Journal of Passenger
`Cars, 1998.
`
` Davis, G. W., and Hoff, C. J., "The Design of an Electro-Hydraulically Controlled,
`Manual Transmission for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” 33rd Intersociety Energy
`Conversion Engineering Conference, IECEC-98-077, 1998.
`
` Davis, G. W., and Hoff, C. J., "Evaluation of an Electro-Hydraulically Controlled,
`Manual Transmission for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” 1998 Global Powertrain Congress,
`Proceedings, 1998.
`
` Davis, G. W., and Madeka, F. C., "The Effect of Regenerative Braking on the
`Performance and Range of the AMPhibian II Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” SAE Technical
`Publication 950957, re-printed in SAE Publication SP-1089, 1995.
`
` Davis, G. W., Hodges, G. L., and Madeka, F. C., "The Development and Performance of
`the AMPhibian Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” SAE Technical Publication 940337, 1994.
`
` Madeka, F. C., Davis, G. W., and Hodges, G. L., "The Selection of Lead-Acid Batteries
`for use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles,” SAE Technical Publication 940338, 1994.
`
` Davis, G. W., "The Effect of a Regenerative Braking System in the AMPhibian Hybrid
`Electric Vehicle,” 29th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, AIAA-
`94-4225-CP., 1994.
`
` Davis, G. W., Hodges, G. L., and Madeka, F. C., "The Development of a Series Hybrid
`Electric Vehicle for Near-Term Applications,” 28th Intersociety Energy Conversion
`Engineering Conference, Volume 2, 1993.
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`Other Technical Publications
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` Davis, G. W., Spohn, B., Maninger, M., Schaefer, E., and Heil, E. T., ”Development of
`an E85 Fueled Light Duty Truck,” technical paper in 2000 Ethanol Vehicle Challenge,
`SAE Special Publication SP-1618, 2001.
`
` Davis, G. W., “ETHANOL, Fueling America's Future!,” Brochure distributed at vehicle
`displays, 1999.
`
` Davis, G. W., et al, "The Kettering University Ethanol Challenge Vehicle,” 1999 SAE
`Congress, technical paper in 1998 Ethanol Vehicle Challenge, SAE Special Publication
`SP-1453, 1999.
`
` Davis, G. W., “ETHANOL, Fueling America's Future!,” Brochure distributed at vehicle
`displays, 1999.
`
` Davis, G. W., The Lawrence Technological University FutureCar Team, "Design and
`Development of Hyades, a Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle for the 1997 FutureCar
`Challenge,” technical paper in 1997 FutureCar Challenge, SAE Special Publication SP-
`1359, 1998.
`
` The Lawrence Technological University FutureCar Team, and Davis, G. W., "The
`Development of Hyades, a Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle for the 1996 FutureCar
`Challenge,” technical paper in 1996 FutureCar Challenge, SAE Special Publication SP-
`1234, 1997.
`
` Madeka, F. C., and Davis, G. W., "The Performance of a Dual Fueled, Series Drive,
`Hybrid Electric Vehicle Operating on CNG or Gasoline,” Prepared for 1996 SAE
`Congress, 1996.
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` Madeka, F. C., Hodges, G. L., and Davis, G. W., "AMPhibian Evolution: The 1994
`United States Naval Academy Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” SAE SP-1103, 1995.
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` Davis, G. W., Hodges, G. L., and Madeka, F. C., "The Development of the United States
`Naval Academy Hybrid Electric Vehicle: AMPhibian,” SAE Special Publication, 1994.
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` Davis, G. W., Hodges, G. L., and Madeka, F. C., "The Development of a Series Hybrid
`Electric Vehicle for Near-Term Applications,” IEEE Aerospace and Electronics Systems
`Magazine (cover article), November 1993.
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`Invited Presentations
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` Davis, G. W., “What is the future for Collegiate Design Competitions in a Multi-
`Discipline, Diverse World?,” SAE 2013 World Congress & Exhibition, Engineering
`Education (B600) Session, Invited presentation, SAE International, Detroit, MI, April,
`2013.
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` Davis, G. W., “Development of Kettering University’s Clean Snowmobile for High-
`Blend Ethanol Fuels,” Invited Lecture, State of Michigan Ethanol Coalition of Michigan,
`Lansing, MI, September 24, 2003.
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`Select Conference Presentations
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` Thompson, B., Grabo, K., and Davis, G. W., “Development of a Flexible Fueled
`Snowmobile Operating on Ethanol Blended Gasoline for the 2010 SAE Clean
`Snowmobile Challenge,” Small Engine Technology Conference, Society of Automotive
`Engineers, Linz, Austria, September 26-30, 2010.
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` Hoff, C. J., and Davis, G. W., “The Effect of Using Ethanol-blended Gasoline on the
`Performance and Durability of Fuel Delivery Systems in Classic Automobiles,”
`Powertrain Technology Conference, Society of Automotive Engineers, San Diego CA,
`October 24-27, 2010.
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` Baker, A., and Davis, G. W., “Development of the Kettering University Snowmobile for
`the 2009 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge,” Small Engine Technology Conference,
`Society of Automotive Engineers, Penang, Malaysia, Nov. 2-5, 2009.
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` Klieman, Ross, Davis, G. W., A. “Development of Clean Snowmobile Technology for
`Operation on High-Blend Ethanol for the 2008 Clean Snowmobile Challenge,” Small
`Engine Technology Conference, Society of Automotive Engineers, Milwaukee WI, Sep, 9-
`11, 2008.
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` Davis, G. W., “Demonstrating the Use of High-Blend Ethanol (E85) in Snowmobiles,”
`ES2008-54189, Energy Sustainability 2008, ASME, August 10-14, 2008, Jacksonville,
`Florida USA.
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` Schickel B., Sanger, J., and Davis, G. W., “Development of Snowmobile Technology for
`Operation on High-Blend Ethanol,” Small Engine Technology Conference, Japan, 2007.
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` Davis, G. W., “Using BioDiesel Blended Fuels in Un-Modified On-Road Vehicles,”
`Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo, Anaheim, Ca., April 2, 2007.
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` Sanger, J., Davis, G. W.,” Development of Clean Snowmobile Technology for the 2006
`SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge,” , SAE Small Engine Technology Conference, Paper
`No. 2006-32-0051, Society of Automotive Engineers, November, 2006.
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` Grobelny, A. E., and Davis, G. W., “Testing of a Conventional Two-Stroke Snowmobile
`Engine using Ethanol-Blended Fuels,” 4rd Annual International Energy Conversion
`Engineering Conference, June, 2006.
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` Swartz, C. and Davis, G. W., “Development of Clean Snowmobile Technology for the
`2005 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge,” SAE Powertrain and Fluids Conference, Paper
`No. 05FFL-131, SAE, October, 2005.
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` Pilger, C., and Davis, G. W., “Effect of Biomass-based Lubricants on the Performance
`and Emissions of a Two-Stroke Snowmobile Engine,” 3rd Annual International Energy
`Conversion Engineering Conference, AIAA-2005-5508, August, 2005
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` Davis, G. W., and Pilger, C., “Effect of Biomass-based Fuels and Lubricants on
`Snowmobiles,” IECEC ‘04 International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference,
`AIAA-2004-5681, August 18, 2004.
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` Carrick, N., and Davis, G. W., “Kettering University’s 2003 Design for the Clean
`Snowmobile Challenge,” SAE Small Engine Technology Conference, 03SETC-88,
`September, 2003.
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`Conference Session Organization/Moderation
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` Session Co-Chair, “Materials”, Small Engine Technology Conference, Society of
`Automotive Engineers, Linz, Austria, September 26-30, 2010.
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` Session Co-Chair, Small Engine Technology Conference, Society of Automotive
`Engineers, Penang, Malaysia, Nov. 2-5, 2009.
`
` Panel Member, “Small Fry: Future Prospects for Light-Duty Biodiesel,” Alternative
`Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo, Anaheim, Ca., April 2, 2007.
` Session Chair, “Novel Energy Conversion Systems,” 55-FREPS-9, 3rd Annual
`International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, August, 2005.
`
` Panel Member, “Advancing the Choice 2005: Current Issues in Alternative Fuels,”
`Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities, Lansing, MI, Apr. 2, 2005.
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` Panel Member, “Fuel Cells, Today and Tomorrow,” National Alternative Fueled Vehicle
`(AFV) Day Odyssey, Lansing, MI, Apr. 2, 2004.
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` Panel Member, “The Impact of Feedstock Fuels,” National Alternative Fueled Vehicle
`(AFV) Day Odyssey, Lansing, MI, Apr. 2, 2004.
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` Panel Member, “Technology Forum: The Future Of Fuel Cells,” Sponsored by the
`Central Michigan Research Alliance (CMRA), December 4, 2003.
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