COLLEGE OF ENGI NEERI NG

Master of Engineering
in Engine Systems
The only online degree program focused on moving
the internal combustion industry forward through
graduate education of working engineers.
Be one of an exclusive number of
participants entering this year.
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What is the Master of Engineering
in Engine Systems?
The Master of Engineering in Engine Systems (MEES) is a three-and-a-half-year
graduate engineering program designed to provide you with a broad base of
knowledge and skill required to lead internal combustion engine development.
MEES provides a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and program
management, allowing you to advance within the internal combustion engine
industryand beyond. If your career takes you in another direction, MEES
will prepare you to lead in any industry that relies on knowledge of the many
aspects of mechanical engineering and project management and development.
MEES equips you with an understanding of engine development you
would otherwise gain only with years of experience, with broad technical
knowledge in:
Dynamics, design, material science, fluid mechanics, electronics and control,
and global teamwork
MEES is tailored for busy working engineers like you, offering:
An online platform accessible to you from anywhere in the world
Flexible learning times
Courses and projects that apply immediately to real-world work
A supportive structure that keeps you on track
Program
Learning
Objectives
Upon completion of the MEES degree
you should be able to:
Manage the complete development
process for a new engine
Clearly articulate customer and
application requirements
Effectively integrate engine design
with the various manufacturing
processes
Select the combustion system, fuel,
and engine system configuration
that will best fit a particular
application
Lay out a new engine design
and identify the critical package
dimensions
Effectively optimize each
component, sub-system, and
system
Articulate the capabilities and
limitations of each family of analysis
tools and each rig and engine
experimental technique
Lead the development and
optimization of the air handling
and combustion systems for both
diesel and spark-ignition engines
Lead in defining and implementing
the durability validation required for
a completely new engine
Coordinate the NVH measurement
and optimization for the new
engine with total vehicle efforts to
meet regulatory requirements and
customer expectations
Integrate the design and
development of the engine with
the control systems required
for fueling, combustion, after-
treatment, and engine/vehicle
interaction
Communicate your designs
and ideas in a professional and
persuasive manner
Graduate students, faculty, and researchers at the world-renowned UW Madison Engine Research Center.
Apart from being a well-structured and highly focused engines
program, a key benet of MEES is that it comprises an online community
of past and current students who have vast experience and expertise in
engine systems. This easy access to experts in the eld is an invaluable
resource for discussing and solving real-world, engine-related issues.
Nayan Engineer, Class of 2010
Senior Engineer, Gasoline Engines Test and Development
Hyundai-Kia American Technical Center, Inc.
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The Engine
Industry Sees
Immediate
Results
The engine industry and MEES
employers benefit when, through
the MEES program, their employees
gain new, critical skills and improve
their effectiveness as an engineering
leader.
Engine manufacturers, suppliers,
and vehicle manufacturers utilizing
internal combustion engines value
the immediate applicability of what
is taught in the MEES program to
daily engineering responsibilities.
Supervisors also appreciate that their
engineers can gain these skills with
little or no effect on availability for
assignments or travel.
Many MEES students have used their
new skills and knowledge to save their
organization more than the cost of
tuition before they even graduate,
making the MEES program an
investment with high returns.
Be One of the Leading Organizations
that Support the MEES Program
The following leading-edge companies have had or currently have a participant
in the MEES program. These organizations have shown a commitment to
moving the internal combustion engine industry forward by encouraging their
employees to enroll in MEES and supporting them throughout the program.
America Honda Motor
Co., Inc.
Arctic Cat, Inc.
Boeing Co.
Borg Warner
Bosch US
Bridgeport and Port
Jefferson Steamboat Co.
Briggs and Stratton
Caterpillar, Inc.
Cummins, Inc.
Dresser-Rand
Dominica Electricity
Services Ltd.
Eaton Corp.
Electro-Motive Diesel
General Electric
General Motors Corp.
Hamilton Sundstrand
Harley-Davidson Motor
Co.
Honeywell Turbo
Technologies
Hyundai-Kia Motors
Indian Railways IAV
International Truck and
Engine Corp.
John Deere
L3 Communications
Combat Propulsion
Mahle Powertrain
Mercury Marine
MotoTron Corp.
Peterbilt Motors Co.
Polaris Industries
Ricardo
Roush-Yates Engines
S&S Cycle
Teledyne Continental
Motors Inc.
Toyota Technical Center
US Air Force
Vronay Engineering
Services Corp.
WE Energies
MEES graduates receive a special plaque noting their success in the MEES program during a
celebratory dinner for MEES graduates and their families during commencement weekend.
All too often technical
leadership is expected of
people having relatively little
experience over the broad
array of technical disciplines
required in engine
development. [The MEES]
curriculum addresses this
condition, and therefore
[as a manager] I
wholeheartedly support it.
Thomas W. Asmus
Senior Research Executive (retired)
DaimlerChrysler
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Join an Award-Winning Program
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) recognized MEES
with the 2009 21st Century Best Practices for Distance Learning award. This
award was given to MEES based on the programs success at:
Developing programs that have advanced the knowledge base and have a
reputation for excellence
Taking innovative approaches to the delivery of distance learning programs
Demonstrating a capacity to rapidly adjust to the evolving nature of the field
Developing a unique distance learning program with instructional services
that are not offered by any other organization
Effectively addressing the needs of a niche group of students
Learn from the
Engine Research
Center
The Engine Research Center
(ERC), a former US Army Center of
Excellence, is devoted to fundamental
research on spark ignition and diesel
engines. The Center has a long and
distinguished record of research
and education pertaining to internal
combustion engines and advanced
propulsion systems. The ERCs
projects involve fluid mechanics,
heat transfer, combustion, sprays,
emissions and health effects,
lubrication, and powertrain systems.
Diesel spray jet simulation using
large eddie simulation with KIVA code.
The color indicates the fuel vapor
concentration.
Source: S. Banerjee and Dr. Rutland
As a premier organization for the entire distance learning
profession, we are honoring the MEES program as a leader in the
industry. MEES has raised the bar of excellence
Dr. John G. Flores, CEO of the United States Distance Learning Association
(USDLA)
Earn a Degree from a Top
Institution in Engine Research
The value of your degree depends on the curriculum and the reputation of
the university granting the degree. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is
recognized worldwide for its commitment to education excellence and its
leadership in engine research at the renowned Engine Research Center and
the Powertrain Control Research Laboratory.
As a student in the MEES program, you will be a UWMadison graduate
student in every respect and earn a degree with the same academic stature
as any master of engineering degree awarded by UWMadison.
UWMadison recently tied with Harvard for the most alumni serving as
CEOs for Fortune 500 companies, according to an independent survey
UWMadison is among the top three US universities in research spending
UWMadisons College of Engineering is ranked among the top 15 graduate
engineering schools by U.S. News and World Report
77% of hiring managers say they prefer online degrees from traditional,
nationally respected universities than for-profit schools, according to a
2009 independent survey by Vault.com
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Benet from a Supportive
Cohort Design
Learning online in the MEES program is a far different experience than other online
programs. The program is designed for highly interactive, collaborative learning
with peer professionals. You will proceed through your three-and-a-half years in the
program with the same small group of students. Additionally, you will have multiple
opportunities to build an extensive network of students, faculty, and alumni within
the internal combustion engine industrya lasting benefit beyond graduation
The MEES program also emphasizes group projects, which means you will be
constantly interacting with your colleagues via online tools like Web conferencing,
online discussion forums, e-mail, and conference calls. MEES students and alumni
consistently note the cohort model as the key to their success in the program.
Experience Interactive
Online Learning
Unlike many online degree programs, which funnel information to students through
the Web without significant and meaningful interaction, MEES uses the Internet to
its full advantage.
Using interactive tools, online Web conferencing, and more, the MEES program
focuses on close collaboration between instructors and students and among
students. Problem-based assignments use students own real-life work, making the
curriculum highly relevant and immediately applicable.
On a weekly basis, you may:
Present your group project to the entire class and your instructor via Web
conferencing
Discuss that weeks topic in the online forum for that class
E-mail your instructor with a question, who will typically answer you within 24
hours
Convene with your group over a project via conference call
Post your assignments to an online document database
Listen to prerecorded lectures
Share personal and professional interests with your MEES peers via the online
MEES Community
A Typical Week in the MEES Program
In a typical week youll have assignments that would include assigned readings,
problems to develop using desktop computer applications, a live Web conference
discussion, and online project work. Youll have great flexibility within each week
to complete course activities, but most assignments are due by the end of the
weekend. So while the program is flexible, it includes many regular check-in times
and structured support to help keep you on track.
You can participate in Web conferences and all other course activities from
anywhere in the world. There is no interruption to your travel and you waste no
time commuting to a classroom or videoconference facility.
Connect with
the Powertrain
Control Research
Laboratory
The Powertrain Control Research
Laboratory was founded in 1989 as
an independent research program
in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering. The laboratorys
mission is to conduct research and
to train engineers in powertrain
system modeling, nonlinear engine
diagnostics, and powertrain
control. The central goal of the
laboratory is to be a quality source
for engineering talent, powertrain
system knowledge, and expertise for
industry, government, and academia.
Faculty and Ph.D. graduates from
the Powertrain Controls Research
Laboratory teach the MEES Engine
Systems and Control Course.
The Engine Systems and
Control course offered me
solutions to challenging systems
problems through engine
management and control
strategiesproblems which
have been solved traditionally
by adding mechanical hardware,
increasing the size, weight, and
packaging of the system.
Mike Mihelich, Class of 2007
Driveline Systems Lead and CAE Engineer
Mercury Marine
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Engine Research
Opportunities
MEES students will have regular
access to the research at the Engine
Research Center (ERC) through the
Engine Seminar Series. Both on-
campus graduate students and MEES
students will make presentations on
research and projects and participate
in online discussions. MEES students
will be able to view recordings of
the on-campus presentations and
use an online conferencing system
to make their presentations. The
series provides opportunities for
MEES students to become involved
in research at the ERC and to
collaborate with on-campus students
on various projects. MEES students
will be required to participate in the
Engine Seminar Series during each fall
and spring semester.
Enjoy Extensive
Student
Resources
As a MEES student you will enjoy full
status as a graduate student of the
university, with benefits including:
Access to student support
services
Student pricing on products such
as computer software
Access to the UWMadison
academic libraries, which offer
you 10% of the worlds library
resources, including access to SAE
papers
Student tickets to UW Badgers
sporting events in Madison or for
away games
Access to the UWMadison
recreational sport facilities when
in Madison, including the University
Ridge golf course
Degree Requirements
The degree requires 28 graduate credits described in this booklet. MEES is a
three-and-a-half-year program that involves completing 4 credits per semester.
Depending on your background, you can expect to spend about 12-18 hours
per week doing coursework and participating in group activities.
Advance Your Learning at Residencies
Each August, you will attend the weeklong residency on the UWMadison
campus. Here you will meet your MEES classmates and instructors face-to-
face, while you dive into intensive coursework and group project work that
corresponds with your fall and spring courses. The program also brings in
expert speakersengineers with considerable experience and success in their
industry.
GM 1.9L diesel engine at the ERC. This engine is equipped with transient
instrumentation and control capabilities for studying transient effects on low
temperature diesel combustion and exhaust emissions.
Current students are Chris Meyer and Will Glewen; advisors are Dr. Dave Foster,
Mike Andrie, and Dr. Roger Krieger; funding sponsors are the Department of
Energy and Diesel Emissions Reduction Consortium.
I have to say that MEES, the cohort, and UWMadison have
really changed my life forever. When I entered the program,
I did have some expectations but this has gone beyond
them. Residency was more than worth the cost I paid to
come to Madison from India each year. The Engine Research
Center at UWMadison is doing some cutting-edge work
with direct commercial applications, too.
Anirudh Gautam, Class of 2010
Research Design and Standards Organization
Indian Railways
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MEES Curriculum
Essential Skills for Engineering Productivity
2 credits
Course Objectives
Set up and understand your online learning environment
Prepare a learning plan and calendar, and your personal mission
statement
Develop efective and efcient document management, information
retrieval, and fle organization skills
Learn to use online tools to successfully complete group projects
Sharpen your ability to create and present information in an efcient,
clear, and useful way
Topics
Weeks 1-8:
Setting Up and Communicating
Learning at a Distance
Managing Information
Developing Desktop Skills/Groupwork
Weeks 8-16:
Presenting Your Technical Information
Thermal Systems Engineering
2 credits
Course Objectives
Understand the fuid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and
combustion processes within the internal combustion engine
Prepare for further advanced topics critical to engine design
Topics
Thermal Systems Engineering
First Law of Thermodynamics
Evaluating Properties and Equations of State
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Using Entropy
Gas Power Systems
Calculating Efciency
Thermodynamics of Combustion
Combustion Equilibrium
Adiabatic Flame Temperature
Incompressible Fluid Mechanics
Energy Equations
Heat Transfer
CFD turbulence modeling simulation of a particle-laden gas jet from a
fuel nozzle. Source: Ph.D. student N. Bharadwaj and Dr. Chris Rutland
Prior to this course, I believed that technical content
was far more important than presentation skills. When
preparing presentations, I would routinely focus on the
content and not much on the audience, possibly losing
the audience completely. I learned how to engage the
audience in my presentations such that I could get the
technical information across to them.
Hiro Yukioka, Class of 2010
Technical Specialist
Mercury Marine
We have seen student presentation skills increase
dramatically using the methods learned in this class.
While people in the technical elds tend to believe that
content is enough, we provide MEES students with
strong techniques that support true information transfer,
the retention of that information by the audience, and
strong archival practices for legacy pieces.
Dr. Traci Nathans-Kelly
Instructor
Essential Skills for Engineering Productivity
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MEES Curriculum
Engine Design I
2 credits
Course Objectives
Identify customer requirements and how these will drive system
design. Requirements include regulatory and technological constraints
as well as application needs:
packaging
weight
cost
performance
reliability/durability
regulatory
production volume
life cycle
quality
Explain the interaction between engine, drivetrain, and vehicle in the
chosen application and the expected duty cycle
Broaden your understanding through sharing presentations with other
teams
Course Methodology
Your engine design course sequence begins with this guided
independent study. You and others in your cohort will be organized
into teams of three or four people. Each team will select an application
for which they would like to design an engine. Under the guidance of
faculty, your team will conduct a comprehensive study of the needs
of your chosen market through literature review, customer interviews,
customer site visits, and discussions with engine application and feld
service engineers. Each team will submit a written report and provide a
summary presentation to the class. Individual contributions to the team
project will be assessed.
CFD modeling images showing the charge preparation strategy for the Dual-Fuel
PCCI Combustion concept developed at the Engine Research Center. This concept
has achieved 53% thermal efficiency while meeting US 2010 NOx and soot limits
without requiring aftertreatment. This staged consumption of the more reactive
diesel fuel and less reactive gasoline results in extended combustion duration and
reduced rate of heat release, thus allowing an increase in the high-efficiency, clean-
combustion PCCI operating regime.
Source: Reed Hanson, Wisconsin Distinguished Professor of Mechanical
Engineering Rolf Reitz, Derek Splitter and Sage Kokjohn
For a mid-career engineer who wants to brush
up on his skill set, you have a choice of many,
many seminars that are available in our eld.
Rather than take an untold number of these
courses, [MEES is] a chance to get a degree in a
program that has a lot of structure to it, that will
cover not only the basics of engine design, but
also where engines are headed in the future.
Rick Geisheker, Class of 2007
Senior Engineer, Vanguard Engines
Briggs and Stratton
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Engine Design II
4 credits
Course Objectives
Create/develop a basic engine layout utilizing input from the Engine
Application Project
Document the design with sufcient depth (calculation, assumptions,
base dimensions) that the concept engine could be assigned to a
design team to begin detailed design
Integrate foundational engineering concepts pertaining to reliability,
analysis and test, fatigue, wear, cost analysis, casting and materials,
NVH, and bolted joint design into the total engine design process
Learn and develop methods for making the necessary compromises
and tradeofs during the concept/initial design layout stages of the
engine
Topics
Basic Engine Development and Design Validation Concepts
Reliability, analysis and test, fatigue and engine wear
Engine Confguration
Displacement
Number of cylinders
Fuel/combustion cycle and 2 stroke/4 stroke cycle
Vibration, engine confguration and balance
BMEP and aspiration
Bore and stroke
Cooling
Power Cylinder
Air requirements, valve arrangement and liner/cylinder wall type
Cylinder lubrication and wear
Injectors and spark plugs
Combustion chamber design
Lower-end System
Connecting rod size and type
Crankshaft sizing and proportions
Bearing sizing and power take-of
Engine Structure
Crankcase type, fatigue loading, modal analysis and NVH and bolted
joint design
Cylinder head attachment and main bearing containment
Bore spacing and deck height
Engine mounting
Valve Train and Cam System
Type of valve train
Number and location of camshafts
Cam drive type and confguration
Wear characterization and design
Lubrication and Crankcase Breathing System Capacity
Pump type and sump size and location
Oil drain back and scavenging
Crankcase ventilation, windage, breathing
Oil distribution and fltration and cooling
Cooling System
Type (air, oil, coolant)
Pump drive and location
Capacity and temperature control
Circuit design and analysis
External Gas Handling
Intake manifold/system, fuel injector placement and exhaust
manifolds/pipes
Pressure charging (if applicable)
Accessory Systems
Alternator, starter and compressor (air, HVAC)
Additional drives (power steering, hydraulic pump, air pumps)
Engine Controls
Transducers/sensors (speed, TPS, temperature, fow, pressure, fuid
levels)
Wire harnesses, connectors, and control devices (active intake,
exhaust, EGR)
Sealing
Static seals, dynamic sealing, and casting integrity
Service
Intervals, time required, special tools, and cost of service
Assembly
Number of fastener types, criticality of joints, clamp load control,
number of fasteners, and poke-yoke
We think of [engines] as a
smokestack industry, that engines
have been around for 100-plus
years. But its a complex product,
[one] were still learning a lot about.
For somebody who is going into
mechanical engineering, its one of
the few products that virtually every
subject you learn in mechanical
engineering applies to that product.
Kevin Hoag
Instructor
Engine Design II
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MEES Curriculum
Engine Fluid Dynamics
3 credits
Course Purpose
This course covers the primary gas dynamic and fuid dynamic
components related to engine combustion. The purpose is to provide
the student with the appropriate background and sufcient analysis
skills to understand the design and performance of the air handling
equipment. The course focuses on the intake and exhaust systems, port
and valve fows, cylinder charging and mixing, and fuel spray delivery.
Course Objectives
Develop the background understanding and skills for the analysis of
the major physical processes that occur in gas dynamic fows, multi-
dimensional fows, and fuel sprays
Study the performance and design of the principle air-handling
systems in engine combustion through projects and case studies
Understand literature and reports on engine air handling and
efectively communicate with experts in the feld
Topics
Flow Regimes, Thermodynamics
Sub-sonic and supersonic fow
1-D and 3-D fows
Open and closed fow systems
Mass, Momentum and Energy
Conservation laws for fuid dynamics
Isentropic Flows
1-D steady fow
Nozzles, area efects
Choked fows, shocks
Flow Losses
Friction and fanno fow
Bends, pipes, valves
Heating and Cooling
Rayleigh fow and application to EGR cooling
1-D Unsteady Flows
Pressure waves and method of characteristics
Boundary Conditions
Inlets, outlets, manifolds, and valves
Turbocharging
Compressors and turbines
Multi-dimensional Flows
Turbulence, boundary layers, and mixing
Intake/Exhaust Manifold Flows
Separation and mixing
In-cylinder Flows
Swirl, tumble, valves and heat transfer
In-cylinder Two-phase Flows
Sprays, vaporization and mixing
In-cylinder Modeling
Diesel fuel injection, and combustion and emissions
Case Studies
Exhaust system tuning, Intake system ram tuning, EGR efect on diesel
emissions, and turbo-boost efect on diesel emissions
In this sequence of photos, H2 at 1500 psi being injected into ambient pressure N2.
Source: Engine Research Center and Dr. Jaal Ghandhi
I gave the same exam
questions [in Engine
Fluid Dynamics] to both
my campus students
and the MEES students.
There was no difference
in performance on
the exams for the two
groups, and in some
cases the MEES students
even performed better.
Dr. Rolf Reitz
Professor
Engine Fluid Dynamics
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Engine Performance and Combustion
4 credits*
Course Objectives
Understand theoretical and practical limits of maximum engine
performance
Analyze engine combustion phenomena from a fundamental
thermo-chemical perspective, including efects of mixture preparation
strategy, in-cylinder charge motion
Understand in-cylinder pollutant formation mechanisms, abatement
strategies and aftertreatment systems and their implications
Identify coupling between a single control input and the remainder of
the engine system
Compare and contrast mixture preparation strategies
Compare and contrast alternative energy conversion strategies
Topics
Heat Engines versus Chemical Conversion Processes
Thermodynamics of heat engines and thermodynamics of chemical
reactions
Fundamental limits of heat engines and chemical processes
Typical partitioning of fuel energy for engine applications
Thermodynamic Equilibrium
Thermodynamic principles of equilibrium
Calculation of equilibrium composition
Heat release analysis and time to reach equilibrium
Equilibrium concentration versus regulated emissions
Chemical Reactions and Chemical Kinetics
Systems of chemical reactions and chemical rate equations
Characteristics times: chemical, fow, engine
Ignition and extinction
Flames
Premixed and non-premixed
Flame propagation and fame fuid interactions
Mass burn rate: engineering models
Applications to Spark Ignited and Diesel Engines
Premixed engines: fame propagation
Heterogeneous combustion
Alternative (non-fame) Energy Conversion Processes
HCCI, CAI, MK, etc., and fuel cells
Fuels
Global fuel resources, alternative fuels
Energy content and important physical and chemical characteristics,
trace compositions
Well-to-wheels and well-to-tank assessment
Emissions
Sources of CO, HC, NOx and particulate matter
Unregulated emissions
The engine and the atmosphere
Phenomenological and detailed approaches to assessing emissions
Strategies for reducing emissions and fundamental and practical limits
Aftertreatment Approaches
Three-way catalysts, lean aftertreatment systems, and particulate traps
Importance of engine exhaust composition
Integration
Connection between typical engine control parameters and
combustion emission phenomena
Heat transfer
Case studies
* Engine Performance and Combustion is a 3-credit-hour course combined with a
1-credit-hour practicum
Research at the Engine
Research Center shows
the differences in flame
structure in conventional
and LTC diesel combustion.
The simulations were
performed with the KIVA
3v release 2 code with a
suite of advanced spray
and combustion models
developed at the Engine
Research Center. ASOI is
the crank angle in degrees
after the start of injection.
In each image the light
blue regions indicate
formaldehyde, green
regions indicate OH, red
regions indicate soot or
soot precursors, and dark
blue indicates fuel droplets.
Source: S. Kokjohn and
Dr. Reitz
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MEES Curriculum
Perspectives on Engine Modeling
2 credits
Course Objectives
Learn an efective framework for using and assessing computer
modeling tools and procedures
Learn how to select the analytical tools most appropriate for any given
engine design/development project
Understand the capability, application, and limitations of the various
classes of engine analysis tools
Understand the complementary use of experiment and analysis
Appreciate the signifcance of data format and presentation
Topics
Modeling Framework
Putting Data in Context
Absolute versus Relative Modeling
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Kinetic and Dynamic Modeling
Thermodynamic System Modeling
Hydraulic Network Simulation
Multi-Dimensional Fluid Dynamics
Integration of Tools into Engine Projects
This 3D CAD model is a spray bomb developed by the Engine Research
Center to research the ignition delay of JP-8 jet fuel for use in diesel engines.
This project is sponsored by the Tank Automotive Research,
Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC).
Source: Adam McNeilly and Dr. Jaal Ghandhi
A single-cylinder, direct-injection, spark-ignition engine located at the Engine
Research Center used to research fuel-neutral particulate studies sponsored by
GM, PNNL, and Corning. Source: C. Farron, N. Matthias, and Dr. Foster
One thing the MEES program does is that it
gives participants an opportunity to demonstrate
a tangible way that they are working to improve
and advance their skill sets outside of the direct
work environment. It is a great way for me to
show that I am serious about my craft and that
I am looking to improve myself with this type of
advanced learning and education.
Domenic Albert, Class of 2011
Engine Design Engineer
Caterpillar, Inc.
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Engine Systems and Control
3 credits
Course Objectives
Develop an appreciation of transient behavior and dynamic coupling
in an engine system, goal-based modeling of systems for control and
diagnostics, and choices of model fdelity and bandwidth
Gain exposure to fundamental concepts in control engineering;
stability, open-loop versus closed-loop analysis, basic tools used in
control design and analysis, robustness. Gain a general understanding
of what these concepts and tools are and how they can be used
Examine several engine systems and subsystems with regard to
operation, modeling, and control and relate these system control
topics to other courses in this degree program
Topics
Dynamic System Modeling for Control or Diagnostics
Cardinal rule of modeling
Goal-oriented models and trade-ofs
Fidelity and bandwidth
Linear versus nonlinear systems and analysis related to the engine
system
Dynamic modeling tools
State Space Modeling of Dynamic Systems
Time domain description of dynamic systems
Matrix description of multi-variable systems
Transfer Functions, Block Diagrams, and the Use of the Laplace
Variable or Diferential Operator to Describe Dynamic Relationships
Laplace domain description of dynamic systems
Transformation from diferential to algebraic relationships
Root Locus Technique
Bode and the Use of the Fourier Domain for Control
Frequency domain description of dynamic systems
Stability and stability robustness in the frequency domain
Frequency Domain Continued
Frequency-dependent control design
Z-domain and implementation basics
Discrete versus continuous systems
Sampling and aliasing considerations with discrete systems
SI Engine Systems Control
CI Engine Systems Control
Engine Systems Diagnostics
OBDII and current strategies
Dynamic observers
Synthetic variables and other approaches
A sequence of images of diesel fuel impinging on a plate.
The chamber is at 427 K, and 10 kg/m^3 density,
and the plate is 40 mm from the nozzle. Source: Dr. Ghandhi
While taking the Engine Systems
and Control class I was working with
engineers from the controls group at
the company I work for. During the
meeting, I understood everything
they said and what their problems
were. I would not be able to do this
without taking the class. I know that
MEES is going to take me where
I want to go in my career.
Tom Cipressi, Class of 2011
Senior Design Engineer
John Deere
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MEES Curriculum
Analysis of Trends in Engines: Legislative
Drivers & Alternative Fuels
1 credit
Course Objectives
Understand global trends in transportation demands, energy
availability, and emission requirements
Gain familiarity with the tools and techniques to provide a sound
comparative assessment of alternative fuels & engines
Gain an understanding of legislative drivers for emissions, safety, noise,
etc. that directly impact engine design and confguration across a
range of engines industries
Apply best practice in critical data analysis to seek out, evaluate
and apply information sources to generate comparative technical &
business reviews of engines alternatives
Topics
International Trends
Engines types and market demand
Energy availability and usage
Regulation and legislative drivers
Societal Considerations
Well-to-wheels analysis, emission sources, and economic incentives
Measurement and Regulation
Models and regulatory intent, regulatory agencies, and governmental
incentives and taxation
Fuels and Refning
Crude oil distribution and variation
Alternative fuels, including bio-fuels
Alternative sources and refning processes
Alternative Engines and Powertrain
Fuel cells, electric and hybrid vehicles, etc.
Internal Combustion Engine Advances
Hydrogen and alternate fuel, and alternative combustion processes
Future Projections
Review of recent studies and comparative assessments
Analysis of Trends in Engines: Powertrain
Technologies & Manufacturing Constraints
1 credit
Course Objectives
Understand the global trends in engines architecture and the
infuence on performance, emissions, weight, etc.
Review the development of engines confgurations in the context of
historical constraints, current investments and future technologies
Develop lifecycle plans for engine families and variants
Understand manufacturing constraints related to investment,
production volume and quality
Topics
Architecture Trends
Engine confgurations efects
Development of systems, components & features
Application types and requirements
Market Requirements
Market needs, features requirements, and product ofering strategy
Warranty, durability and reliability expectations
Engine Manufacturing
Engine manufacturing processing technologies
Efects of volume and quality
Return on infrastructure investment
Powertrain Strategy
Strategy decision making, lifecycle planning, and derivatives and
variant optimization
CAD drawing of a single hole injector which was used for an optical study of mixture
preparation in a hydrogen-fueled engine with direct injection using different nozzle
designs. Source: Dr. Salazar, a former UWMadison Ph.D. student currently
working at Sandia National Labs.
You will improve your skill set, which is
really important in a contracting economy.
MEES helps keep you more competitiveit
gives you an understanding of what future
trends will be. [The program] allows you to
set the companys strategy to head in the
direction that the industry is going.
Brian Dondlinger, Class of 2010
Design Engineer II
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
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Engine Project Management
3 credits
Course Objectives
Learn key project management skills and tools to plan, monitor and
control programs, including status/reporting through gate reviews as
a mechanism for successful project delivery
Understand and plan the elements of a structured engine design and
development project from concept to production introduction and
support
Identify technical, business and timing risk on a program and plan
appropriate risk mitigation actions
Determine appropriate product development input
Defne resources, skills and facilities required to successfully deliver an
engine program to production
Understand the infuence of a particular industrys operating
environment, economic conditions, end-use customer needs, and
existing investment/infrastructure on design confguration, product
specifcation, and timing
Understand the demands of legislative requirements for diferent
markets and industry applications. Demonstrate the efects these
requirements have on driving project initiation and execution
Generate a viable business case for engine programs based on sound
fnancial, manufacturing, resource, and marketing requirements
Topics
Trends in Engine Projects
Understanding what is involved in a typical engine project
Overview of the engines industry, life-cycle planning and key market
and legislative drivers for new projects
Project Scope Defnition
Role of scope defnition in good project delivery
Tools to defne scope and establish priorities
Timing Issues
Establishing a valid timing plan by determining required activities and
interdependencies
Defning project phases
Gateway processes and the use of sign-of criteria
Project Cost Control
Establishing a project cost and budget allocation
Utilizing fnancial risk management
Resources
Developing a work breakdown structure
Evaluating resource development and application
Project Integration
Developing a cohesive project plan through balancing quality, cost,
and timing deliverables
Consequences of project objective delivery through risk/cost
quantifcation
Procurement
Types of project proposals and contracts
Contract legal and risk considerations
People
Current best practices in establishing a team structure and
organization
Key skills in leadership and team motivation
Project Risk Control
Identifying potential project risks and developing a mitigation plan
Risk quantifcation and tracking techniques
Monitoring and Control
Reviewing project status, identifying issues and team communication
Developing a scalable project issue tracking system for efective
resolution
Decision-making mechanisms and dispute resolution techniques
Quality
Role of quality systems and certifcation
Undertaking an efective project audit
Establishing efective quality metrics and dealing with warranty
Communications
Developing a comprehensive project communications strategy using
written reports, status dashboards, project meetings and electronic/
web-based media
Knowledge Management
Creating a knowledge management environment for efective capture,
storage, and retrieval of project best practices
Utilizing historical project learning into future project planning and
capability growth
Group Project Proposal
Creating a detailed project plan for a full engine program
Working as a project team to coordinate a cohesive response to a
request for quotation and deliver the results in a written report and
group presentation
I can use things that I learn the day
before in class the very next day at
work. I was in the Engine Project
Management course at the same time
I started a new program at work,
designing a cooling package for an
excavator. I was able to take some of
the tools I learned to help drive the
program we were working on.
Emily Book, Class of 2010
Engine Performance Engineer
John Deere
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Bruce Dennert, MS, MEPP is the
president and principal engineer
of CamCom, Inc, an engineering
consulting company specializing
in cam profile design, valve train
analysis, engineering educational
training programs, and custom
engineering software. Previous
experience includes a 34-year
career at Harley-Davidson, where he
held many powertrain engineering
positions, including Principal
EngineerPowertrain Concepts. He
also worked at Waukesha Engine in
an analytical engineering function.
He holds bachelors degrees in math
and physics from Carroll College,
a masters degree in mechanical
engineering from the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a Master
of Engineering in Professional Practice
(MEPP) degree from the University of
WisconsinMadison.
Faculty and Program Committee
Sandra Ashford, PhD is director of the MEES program. Dr. Ashford spent a
number of years in the aerospace industry designing jet aircraft engines. She
worked briefly as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the
University of Detroit Mercy before returning to industry at Ford Motor Company
to train power-train designers and engineers in CAD and CAE. She moved
quickly to become a training manager for Ford North America and produced
Web-based quality training on topics such as the design of experiments. She
also worked in the Office of the Technical Fellow, exploring new technologies to
automate the product development process and shorten product development
time. Dr. Ashford received a masters degree from Purdue University in
mechanical engineering with emphasis on combustion and a PhD from the
University of Oklahoma in aerospace engineering, studying combustion and
hypersonic propulsion. In addition she has an MBA degree from the University
of Dallas and is a six-sigma black belt.
Kenneth R. Butts, PhD is executive engineer, Powertrain and Chassis Division,
Toyota Technical Center. In this position he is investigating advanced methods
to improve engine calibration productivity. Previous experience includes
positions at Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation and work
on product life cycle management, quality processes for managing embedded
control software development, application of computer-aided control system
design tools, advanced powertrain control concepts, and project management.
Widely published and a frequent presenter at conferences, Dr. Butts has a BE
degree in electrical engineering from General Motors Institute (now Kettering
University), an MS degree in electrical engineering and a PhD in electrical
engineering systems from the University of Michigan.
During a break from residency, MEES students and faculty take a tour of Benchmark Classics in Madison. Justin Cole, owner of
Benchmark Classics, explains to MEES students and faculty about classic car and motor restoration.
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Don Hanna, PhD is professor
of educational communications,
University of WisconsinExtension. Dr.
Hanna has written extensively in the
fields of distance learning, leadership,
technology, and organizational
change in higher education, and he
regularly consults on these topics
with educational organizations
nationally and internationally. He is an
experienced online educator and is
a frequent keynote speaker at online
learning conferences. He has been
both an administrator and teacher at
four land-grant universities and has
helped to lead major institution-wide
change efforts related to technology
and distance learning. He received his
PhD from Michigan State University
and his AB degree from the University
of Kansas.
Kevin Hoag, MS is a program director for the Department of Engineering
Professional Development at the University of WisconsinMadison. He has
nearly 30 years of experience in diesel and spark-ignition engine development,
the majority of which was with Cummins Engine Company, where he held a
variety of leadership roles in engine performance and mechanical development.
He also has more than 10 years of experience in course development and
teaching in continuing engineering education. Hoag holds a bachelors degree
and a masters degree in mechanical engineering from the University of
WisconsinMadison.
John L. Lahti, PhD is a senior project engineer at General Motors Powertrain
in Milford, Michigan. He has worked at GM for 15 years in the areas of engine
development and powertrain controls. His present assignment is in the Hybrid
Powertrain Controls group. Prior to working at GM he worked for two years
with automotive heating and cooling systems at Denso Corporation. He received
his PhD degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin
Madison, his MSE degree from the University of MichiganDearborn, and
his BSME from Michigan Technological University. Dr. Lahti is a registered
professional engineer, a member of SAE, ASME, and IEEE.
MEES Student Spotlight
I have found the MEES program to be the best educational experience of
my life. From the online environment to the on-campus residency, every
aspect has been well thought out and executed.
Having been out of school for many years, I had expected that the
application process would be painful at best. The MEES application
process was amazingly straightforward and pleasant. The MEES staff
was there every step of the way to make certain that the process went
smoothly.
When it came to starting coursework, the MEES staff prepared us for success. The frst
class specifcally prepared us for online learning and helped us create an appropriate time
management system to cope with the demands of the MEES program.
I have been working with IC engines my entire career and I was hoping that the core
curriculum of engine courses would be state of the art. I was not disappointed. The
professors who teach Engine Design are extremely knowledgeable and great teachers. The
Engine Research Center at UW-Madison is one of the top engine research centers in the
country. Having this resource available is priceless.
In my opinion, the single biggest beneft of the MEES program is the professional network
of current students and alumni. This is an active network of top engineering professionals,
available as reference to help solve technical problems on the job or for career help. Due to
the current economic environment, I recently found myself without a job. After sending a
post to the MEES Community forum asking for help, I had dozens of replies ranging from
leads to advice. Within a week I had an interview scheduled as a result of a classmate
delivering my resume to his companys HR department.
The residency was an incredible experience. The speakers were worth the price of tuition
alone. Getting to know my classmates and the social activities made the time spent valuable
and enjoyable. I believe that some of my classmates will be lifelong friends.
Charles Jenckes
Class of 2012
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John Moskwa, PhD is the founding director of the Powertrain Control
Research Laboratory (PCRL DynoLab & SimLab) in the Department of
Mechanical Engineering at the University of WisconsinMadison. Dr. Moskwa
teaches senior and graduate courses in powertrain systems; vehicle design and
dynamics; classical, multivariable and nonlinear controls; and thermodynamics.
He consults widely for the powertrain industry with many of the largest
domestic and international manufacturers of engines and powertrain systems,
and has served as consulting expert in numerous federal and state litigations,
as well as in interference hearings within the US Patent and Trademark Office.
He is a registered professional engineer and member of the ASME Dynamic
Systems and Control Division, and theIEEE Control Systems Society. Dr. Moskwa
is president/sole proprietor of Powertrain Consultation & Research, LLC, an
engineering consulting company.
Traci Nathans-Kelly, PhD earned her PhD in 1997 in English. At that
time, she was also the Program Director for the Scientific and Technical
Communication BS degree at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She
came to the University of WisconsinMadison to teach in the College of
Engineerings Technical Communication program, the MEPP program,
and the MEES program. Dr. Nathans-Kelly instructs a variety of topics,
including technical communication (graduate and undergraduate), technical
presentations (graduate and undergraduate), technical editing, Web design,
writing user manuals, and other courses. She is active in the Society for
Technical Communication (STC) as Senior Member, where she is the Manager
for International Technical Communication Special Interest Group. She is
a member of the Committee on Global Strategies, and she judges at the
international level for the STC Publications contests for scholarly journals,
scholarly articles, and information materials. As well, she holds membership in
IEEE and is active in the Professional Communication Society therein. For the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, she regularly holds workshops (both online
and face-to-face) for practicing engineers all over the globe on how to improve
their technical presentations.
Christine G. Nicometo, MS has
taught technical communication
courses for undergraduate and
graduate students at the UW
Madison campus since 2003. She
received her masters of science
degree in Rhetoric and Technical
Communication from Michigan
Technological University, where she
taught technical communication
and English as a Second Language
(ESL) courses. She also taught ESL
courses at Finlandia University where
she was the director of a federal,
TRIO, Student Support Services
grant. Her interests lie in discovering
how technology alters the ways we
communicate, learn, and teach. She
has directed nationally funded K-12
technology workshops and is currently
the director of the New Educators
Orientation workshop in the College
of Engineering at UWMadison. Her
most recent scholarship focused on
redefining the practice of technical
presentations.
Faculty and Program Committee
Graphic shows research work performed at the Engine Research Center of the formation of OH, the temperature distribution, and fuel mixture
fraction distribution inside engine chamber just before combustion in a modern diesel engine. Source: S. Banerjee and Dr. Rutland
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Philip R. OLeary, PhD, PE is chair
of the Department of Engineering
Professional Development, University
of WisconsinMadison. In this
role he directs one of the largest
university-based providers of
continuing engineering education
and has provided leadership in the
development of the departments
three master of engineering degrees
that are delivered at a distance. Dr.
OLeary earned BS and MS degrees
in agricultural engineering and a PhD
in land resources with a specialization
in energy and environmental issues,
all from the University of Wisconsin
Madison.
Brian Price, MS, MEPP is a lecturer in the School of Engineering & Applied
Science at Aston University, UK. He has more than 25 years of experience in
leading the design and development of powertrain programs for automotive,
aerospace, marine and industrial manufacturers around the world, while
holding a variety of technical and commercial leadership positions at Ricardo,
Harley-Davidson, Mercury Marine, Cosworth Engineering, Lotus Engineering
and Jaguar Rover Triumph. He is a corporate representative on several joint
industry and government technology and business steering groups related
to engines and low carbon energy. He holds a Master of Science degree in
Engineering Design from Loughborough University, UK, and is a graduate of the
University WisconsinMadison Masters in Engineering Professional Practice
program.
Roy Primus, MS has worked as a reciprocating engine technologist and
researcher in the areas of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion,
emissions and thermodynamics for more than 30 years. He was with Cummins
for the first 25 years of his career. As executive director Cummins Technical
Systems he was responsible for the worldwide coordination of technical tools,
methods and training. In 2002 he left Cummins to become chief technologist
advanced cycles at the General Electric Global Research Center. Active in SAE,
Primus was awarded Fellow status in 2001. He has been a member of the
governing board of the Central States Section of the Combustion Institute and
a licensed professional engineer in Indiana. He has a BS degree in mathematics
and an MS degree in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology.
A running engine from a Tucker automobile, which is being restored at
Benchmark Classics in Madison. Students were given a tour of the
Benchmark Classics facility during residency.
I have seen considerable dedication from the MEES instructors. For
example, Brian Price once held a Web conference from a hotel lobby
in Moscow at 3 a.m. his time, instead of rescheduling and making it
inconvenient for our class. Now thats a commitment to the students.
Brian White, Class of 2011
Manager of MerCruiser Test and Development
Mercury Marine
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Rolf Reitz, PhD is a Wisconsin Distinguished Professor. Before joining the
University of Wisconsin Engine Research Center in 1989, he spent six years
at the General Motors Research Laboratories, three years as a research
staff member at Princeton University, and two years as a research scientist
at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. Dr.
Reitzs research interests include internal combustion engines and sprays. He
is currently developing advanced computer models for optimizing fuel-injected
engines. He is a consultant to numerous industries and has won major awards
for his research, including the SAE Harry L. Horning award (twice). He has
authored and co-authored more than 200 technical papers on aspects of
engine research. He received his PhD degree in mechanical and aerospace
engineering from Princeton University.
Christopher Rutland, PhD has been
a faculty member at the University
of WisconsinMadison since 1989
and is currently the graduate
associate chair of the Department of
Mechanical Engineering. He received
his PhD degree in mechanical
engineering from Stanford University
in 1989. Dr. Rutlands research
interests are in simulation of internal
combustion engines and turbulent
reacting flows. His work spans three
major areas: model development
for engineering simulations, using
simulations to study IC engine issues
such as mixture preparation and
emissions reduction, and fundamental
studies of turbulent reacting flows
using direct numerical simulations
(DNS). He consults for a variety
of industries, including engine and
automotive companies. He has served
on numerous review panels for the
US Department of Energy, the US
Air Force, and the National Science
Foundation.
Faculty and Program Committee
Students use time during the 2009 residency to start work on their Engine Design projects.
Top photo, from left to right: Justin Keiffer, Max Clouse, and Dennis Robinson
Bottom left photo, from left to right: Adam Hellman, Jalal Khoury, and Suresh Sivavarman
Bottom right photo, from left to right: Kevin Faber, David Rogers, Aaron Matthews, and Brian White
The vision of the MEES program is to provide the
highest quality of graduate engineering education
to working professionals and move the internal
combustion engine industry forward.
Dr. Sandra Ashford
MEES Program Director
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S.M. Shahed, PhD has worked
for 40 years in research, design
and development of fuel economy
improvement and emissions control
technologies for diesel and gasoline
engines for passenger cars, as well
as heavy-duty truck and equipment
applications. His experience spans
work in industry, in universities
and at engineering services and
consulting organizations. His work is
internationally recognized, with several
of his papers receiving prestigious
awards including the James
Clayton Award from the Institution
of Mechanical Engineers (UK) and
awards from SAE International. He
currently runs his own consulting
company, 3E Technology, LLC, dealing
with issues of energy, efficiency
and environment associated with
mobility. Dr. Shakel is a fellow of
SAE, ASME and IAE, was President
of SAE International in 2002, and
holds his PhD from the University of
WisconsinMadison.
Thomas W. Smith, MS is director of telecommunications programming in the
Department of Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin
Madison. He currently directs a series of short courses in telecommunications
and distance education. He has been instrumental in the development of
the universitys audiographic teleconferencing and satellite communications
capabilities. For this work he received the UWExtension Award for Excellence
and national awards from Telecom and ASEE. He has written more than 30
papers and articles on telecommunications and distance education and is a
frequent speaker on this topic in the United States and Europe. He received
his BS degree from Dartmouth College and MS degree from the University of
WisconsinMadison.
Mark Tussing, MS has worked in the engine industry for the past 20 years.
His current position is manager of the Engine Design Section at Southwest
Research Institute (SwRI). His role at SwRI has been to grow and develop
the engine design/development area by building a strong team with industry
background. Prior to joining SwRI in February 2001, he worked for Cummins
Engine Co. as manager of the Applied Mechanics CAE Department. During his
14-year career at Cummins he also held positions as a simulation specialist
(FEA and Dynamic Simulation) and a mechanical test development engineer.
He was also employed by the Marathon LeTourneau Company as a junior
engineer in the powertrain design area and worked for two years as a certified
marine engine mechanic. Tussing has a BS degree in mechanical engineering
from LeTourneau University and an MS degree in engineering from Purdue
University.
Other Key Faculty
Dr. Dave Foster and Dr. Jaal Ghandhi, tenured professors and active internal
combustion engine researchers, contributed greatly to the development of the
MEES program and curriculum. Research performed by these professors and
their students is available to MEES students through both live and recorded
weekly presentations by graduate students.
These UWMadison researchers showed that blending diesel fuel with gasoline improves
diesel engine fuel efficiency by an average of 20 percent while meeting U.S. government
emissions mandates without costly pollution control equipment. This research was featured
in the November 2009 issue of Mechanical Engineering Magazine. Researchers
shown are R. Hanson, Dr. Reitz, D. Splitter, and S. Kokjohn.
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Apply Today
1. Download the MEES Application Checklist at mees.engr.wisc.edu.
2. Contact the MEES Director of Student Services Gary Henderson to inform
him of your intent to apply for admission.
Gary can be reached by phone at 866-529-4967 or 608-262-0133, or by
e-mail at henderson@epd.engr.wisc.edu.
3. Complete the required items listed on the application checklist.
Tuition and Fees
$1,605 per credit hour for the 2010-11 school year. The program is four
credit hours per semester, for seven semesters.
This fee includes tuition, Web access to courses, residency registration,
toll-free access to Web conferencing, and full access to UWMadison
library resources.
Admission requirements
Admission to the MEES program is based on the following:
A BS degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the equivalent*
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 (on a scale where
4.0 = A) or the equivalent for the last 60 semester hours (Applicants with
less than a 3.0 may be admitted at the discretion of the department)
For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum acceptable
score of 580 on the written Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
or 243 on computer version
For international applicants, a degree comparable to an approved US
bachelors degree
EPD does not require applicants to submit scores from the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE).
*Equivalency to an ABET-accredited program:
Applicants who do not have a bachelors degree from an ABET-accredited
program may also qualify for admission to the program. Such applicants must
have a BS in science, technology, or a related field with sufficient coursework
and professional experience to demonstrate proficiency in engineering practice.
Registration as a professional engineer by examination, if achieved, should
be documented to support your application. Contact the MEES director of
student services at (608) 262-0133 to discuss any questions regarding your
qualifications and the MEES requirements.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is June 15. However, we encourage you to apply
as soon as possible. The Admissions Committee reviews applications upon
receipt of all application materials. Early application increases the probability of
admission since the number of participants is limited.
Financial Aid is
Available
Student loans are available for this
program. All MEES students who are
U.S. citizens or permanent residents
are eligible to receive some level of
funding from the federal Stafford loan
program. These loans are available
to qualified graduate students taking
at least four credits per semester
(as the MEES program is structured).
Visit the University of Wisconsin Office
of Financial Aid at finaid.wisc.edu to
learn more.
Tuition Reimbursement
Programs Through Your
Employer
Many students work for companies
that limit tuition reimbursement
to a set amount each year. Please
note that although the program
is completed in seven semesters,
this activity is spread out over four
calendar years.
Contact Us with
Questions
For questions about the MEES
program design and course content,
contact:
Dr. Sandra Ashford
MEES Program Director
Phone: 866-529-4967 or
608-890-2026
E-mail: ashford@epd.engr.wisc.edu
For questions about the application
process, tuition, admissions
requirements, accommodations for
disabilities, and financial aid, contact:
Gary Henderson
Director of Student Services
Phone: 866-529-4967 or
608-262-0133
E-mail:
henderson@epd.engr.wisc.edu
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Engine Research Center
Dear Engineering Colleague:
As a professor in the University of WisconsinMadisons Engine Research Center and a faculty
member in our Master of Engineering in Engine Systems degree, I highly recommend this graduate
degree program to you. The engine systems degree provides a unique opportunity for engineering
professionals working with internal combustion engines and those interested in leadership roles in
the engine industry.
Delivered via the Web, the MEES program allows engineers from anywhere in the world to work
together, sharing thoughts and ideas, and bringing their various backgrounds to bear on problem
analysis and solution. The degree is specically designed for professional engineers, allowing
integration of your studies with your career. The instructional approach has already garnered several
awards for excellence in distance educationin fact, in 2009 the MEES program was recognized
as the best in its eld with the United States Distance Learning Associations 21
st
Century Best
Practices award.
Your faculty are drawn from the universitys Engine Research Center, the Powertrain Control
Research Laboratory, and from throughout the engine industry. Companies represented among the
faculty and guest lecturers include Toyota, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, General Electric,
Southwest Research, Ford, Cummins, and Honeywell AirResearch. The varied faculty background
provides a blend of fundamental science and practical application.
All of the courses were developed specically for Web-based delivery with an emphasis on group
projects, as well as immediate application. Our students and their employers see practical benets,
often in the form of savings, as each course is completed.
I encourage you to apply to this unparalleled program, the only one of its kind in the United States.
The faculty and staff of the Engine Research Center here at look forward to the opportunity to work
with you as we explore together the future of internal combustion engine development.
Sincerely,
Rolf D. Reitz
Wisconsin Distinguished Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
1006
Col l ege of Engi neeri ng
mees.engr.wisc.edu
Department of Engineering
Professional Development
432 North Lake Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
Phone: 866-529-4967 or 608-262-2061
Fax: 608-263-3160
E-mail: mees@epd.engr.wisc.edu
Master of Engineering
in Engine Systems
2009 MEES graduates. From left to right: John Vronay, Jack Musso, Joe Bradley,
Ron Hall, Jason Rasmussen, Xuefeng Song, James Ray, and Jeff Bailey