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Gene Liao

Biography

Dr. Liao's teaching and research interests are in the areas of Mechanical Design, Multi-body Dynamics, Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain, and CAE applications in products development and manufacturing.  He has over 15 years of industrial practice in the automotive sector prior to becoming a faculty member.

Education

• Doctor of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
  
• Mechanical Engineer (Professional Degree), Columbia University, New York, NY.
  
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX.
  
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, National Central University, Taiwan.

Research Projects

• Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
  • HEV/EV modeling, simulation, and optimization of hybrid powertrain configurations and component sizing.
  • Install/convert utility van to series HEV:  Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) with TARDEC
  • Fuel efficiency improvement on  Light Medium-Duty Tactical Vehicle (LMTV)
• Hybrid Vehicles Education and Training
• Center for Advanced Automotive Technology - HEV/PHEV/EV, AFV, FCV
• Flexible multibody dynamics-based model for compliant sheet-metal handling in transfer press system
• Drivability/driveline dynamics of conventional and hybrid electric vehicle