Center for Environmental Research & Technology

This presentation will present the evolution of diesel engine technology over the decades because of changing emissions regulation. We will look at the current state-of-the-art in diesel technology and the future directions to meet customer demands, decarbonizing goals and alternate powertrains. The presentation will illustrate the challenges of developing powertrain for heavy-duty applications and the role and opportunities for future engineers in the field of engine and powertrain development.

Bio: Arvind Thiruvengadam, received his Ph.D from West Virginia University in Mechanical Engineering and served as tenured associate professor until 2020. At West Virginia University, Dr. Thiruvengadam specialized in evaluation and development of advanced technology for heavy-duty diesel engines, with core expertise in real-world characterization of engine emissions and technologies for emissions reduction. Dr. Thiruvengadam was one of the three researchers instrumental in uncovering the Volkswagen “Dieselgate emissions scandal”. Recently, Dr. Thiruvengadam holds the position of Principal Engineer for Advanced Engines at Paccar Technical Center, where he works with a team of engineers identifying and developing future technologies for diesel engines to meet regulatory standards and delivering high efficiency.