Research into advanced methods for making
complex flow field measurements, with application to important automotive
components, including internal combustion engine cylinders and methods to
measure micro-flows in devices such as fuel cells and transmission components.
This group evaluates and develops technology such as the implementation of
micro-electromechanical devices (MEMS) in several automotive engine flow-control
applications. New chemicals for sensing and measurement technology are
developed and demonstrated on a fundamental level in this group. This
group assists in the transfer of this technology to propulsion related
applications.