My research interests are primarily focused on investigating and promoting sustainable energy development. Areas of investigation include energy conservation, high efficiency internal combustion (IC) engines (particularly employing HCCI combustion), alternative power systems (human, solar, wind, fuel cells and distributed generation), and renewable / alternative fuels (hydrogen, biomass, etc.).

Generally, my approach is computational. I apply techniques, including chemical kinetics modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and electromagnetic simulation, to gain a fundamental understanding of how processes behave. Advanced numerical methods, addressing both modeling and computing issues, are required to simulate and analyze real engineering systems. Experimental validation is essential to link computed results to reality.

Another area that I intend to develop is defining the interactions between engineering decisions and subsequent impacts on society and the environment. I have particular interest in energy utilization and transportation infrastructures.

Thermodynamics, IC engines, Combustion, Advanced Power Generating Devices, CFD, Fluid/gas dynamics, Environmental and societal impacts of engineering.