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Khair, Magdi

Dr. Magdi Khair currently holds the position of Chief Technologist
at Watlow, where he is assisting with the introduction of new
technologies for the diesel engine industry. Dr. Khair recently retired
from the position of Institute Engineer in the Engine, Emissions,
and Vehicle Research Division at Southwest Research Institute. He
is experienced in the areas of engine testing and exhaust emissions
control. His prior experience was with AlliedSignal Automotive
Catalyst Company with the development of catalytic aftertreatment
for light-duty and heavy-duty diesel engines; Ford New Holland with
primary responsibility for the development of the 6.6 and 7.8 liter
midrange diesel engines to meet 1991 emissions standards; Bendix
Diesel Engine Controls where he led the development of advanced
electronically controlled diesel fuel injection systems and also
established several cooperative engineering programs with European
and North American engine manufacturers; and with Chrysler
Corporation where he converted the slant six gasoline engine into
an open chamber, pilot injected, and electronically controlled diesel
engine, supervised a combustion kinetics project, and participated
in the design and development of electronic controls for a passenger
car turbine engine. Dr. Khair holds 20 U.S. patents in electronic fuel
injection, turbocharging, exhaust gas recirculation, and aftertreatment
systems. He has also authored and co-authored numerous SAE and
ASME papers. Dr. Khair is the co-author of the Diesel Emissions and
their Control a text book marketed by SAE. Dr. Khair received a B.S.
in Automotive Engineering from Ain Shams University, an M.S. in
Thermodynamics from the University of Birmingham, England, an
M.B.A. from Michigan State University, and a PhD in Engineering
Management from Warren National University.

Kissel, Gery J.

Gery J. Kissel is Engineering Specialist, Global Battery Systems
Engineering with General Motors. His work with GM for the past
15 years has all related to the development of technology and
applications for hybrid, electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Gery is a high
and intermediate voltage safety subject matter expert and, in his
current position, he is responsible for plug-in vehicle codes, standards,
and infrastructure. Gery is active in the GM mentoring program,
mentoring college engineering co-op students and new full-time GM
engineers. He is very active on SAE Standards Committees including
Task Force Lead for J1772 - Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge
Coupler and Task Force Co-Lead, J2894 - Vehicle On-Board Charger
Power Quality, member of the Fuel Cell Standards Committee, Fuel
Cell Safety Workgroup and the Hybrid Committee and former Task
Force Lead for J1776 - Recommended Practice for Electric and Hybrid
Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Crash Integrity Testing.He is also
affiliated with the Grid Interaction Technical Team, National Electric
Transportation Infrastructure Working Council, and National Fire
Protection Association. Prior to joining GM, Gery worked for as a
Project Engineer for VECTRA, and a Design Release Engineer for
Masotech and Rapid Design Service. Gery is a recipient of the SAE
Technical Standards Board Outstanding Contribution Award. He has a
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan
and an M.S. degree in Engineering Science from Purdue University.

Levine, Russell E.

Russell E. Levine, P.C., CLP, is a partner in the law firm of Kirkland
& Ellis LLP where he specializes in patent infringement litigation
and patent licensing. He has over 20 years of experience. During his
career, both as lead counsel and in conjunction with other Kirkland &
Ellis partners, Russell has litigated over 200 patents and has analyzed
and counseled clients with respect to several hundred more. He has
obtained over $100 million for his clients through settlements, awards
and licensing revenue. He also has successfully defended his clients
from damages claims totaling in the billions. He has represented
clients and continues to represent numerous Fortune 500 companies
and other small and large publicly-held and privately-owned

entities. He has litigated matters involving a broad array of patented
technology such as automotive wheel aligners, wheel balancers, digital
camera technology, and semiconductor memory chips. He currently
serves as an International Delegate to the Licensing Executives Society
International (“LESI”) organization and as Chair of the LESI Patent
and Technology Licensing Committee. Russell was recently inducted
into the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership Hall of
Fame for his contributions to the field of Intellectual Property. He also
serves on the Editorial Board of the “Managing Intellectual Property”
monthly publication. Mr. Levine holds a B.S. in Interdisciplinary
Engineering and B.S. in Economics from Univ. of Michigan and a J.D.
from the Univ. of Chicago Law School.

Lundstrom, Richard

Dr. Richard Lundstrom is an independent research and project
engineer specializing in dynamic system engineering, automotive
chassis development , and application of the science of improvement.
He teaches Chassis Design, Systems Analysis and Mechanical Control
Systems at Kettering University, where he also served as team leader
for the annual Kettering Industry Symposium. Dr. Lundstrom
previously taught several mechanical engineering courses, developed
Vehicle Dynamics and Thermal System Design courses, and founded
and directed the Vehicle Dynamics Lab at Lawrence Tech. He has
worked as a product engineer with Ford Motor Company and
developed and taught a Fundamentals of Vehicle Design course.
Dr. Lundstrom is a member of SAE, ASME, ASQ, ASEE and SCCA.
He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University
of Illinois, a M.S. from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. from
Oakland University.

Manzanares, David

David Manzanares has been employed at Moog Inc. for eighteen
years, mostly in the aircraft flight control arena. He is presently
Manager of Primary Flight Controls Engineering in Moog Aircraft
Group’s Commercial Sector. During his career, Mr. Manzanares
has led multiple engineering development activities for cockpit
controls and electromechanical actuators including the design
and development of the 787 spoiler EMA and horizontal stabilizer
trim actuator. His present activities include technical oversight
for engineering development programs, employee development,
customer technical interface, and technology road mapping for Moog’s
actuation product lines. He received his B.S. degree in Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University and his M.S. degree in
Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah.

Matthews, Ronald D.

Professor Ron Matthews, currently serving as a member of the SAE
International Board of Directors, is Head of the General Motors
Foundation Engines Research Laboratory on the campus of the
University of Texas at Austin. He has been actively involved in
engines research for 35 years, including engine control systems since
the initial introduction of on-board computers. Dr. Matthews, a
Fellow of SAE International, founded the Formula SAE competition in
1981 and has been the Faculty Advisor for a Formula SAE team each
year since. He has been author or co-author on over 200 technical
papers and reports, mostly in the field of engines.

McVea, William Mark

Dr. William Mark McVea, P.E., is currently Chief Technology Officer
for Torvec, Inc., an industry leader in the design and development
of patented powertrain engineering technology used primarily in the
automotive industry. He is also President and Principal Engineer
of KBE+, Inc. where Dr. McVea and his team design and develop
complete powertrains for automotive and off-highway vehicles. His
prior positions include Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Powertrain
Sciences in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Rochester
Institute of Technology and adjunct professor at Purdue University
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