Automotive Engineering Overview

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Automotive EngineeringOverview
by

• Thomas R. Kurfess, Ph.D., P.E.
• Professor and BMW Chair of Manufacturing
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• and
• Director of the Carroll A. Campbell Jr. Graduate
  Engineering Center
• Clemson University
• International Center for Automotive Research
• Clemson, South Carolina USA

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Automotive Engineering

• Vision
• Premier research and education center for
  automotive and motorsports.
• Theme
• Interdisciplinary research and education focused
  on complex systems integration using the
  automobile as a platform.
• Program Goals
• Develop globally aware, industrially focused,
  technologically advanced graduates who are the
  next generation of leaders for the automotive
  industry.
• Core principles
• Interdisciplinary.
• Industry Involvement.
• International Orientation / Participation.
• Student development / accomplishment mentorship.
• Delivering exceptional value to sponsors.
• Contributing to society.
• Supporting economic development in South
  Carolina.
• Contributing to Clemsons vision and goals.

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The Carroll A. Campbell Jr. Graduate Engineering
Center

• A 90,000 sq. ft. building
• Systems Integration Research Activities
• Passenger Vehicles
• Heavy Vehicles
• Graduate Program in Automotive Engineering
• Industry focused
• Interdisciplinary

• Facilities
• Full vehicle testing
• Engine/powertrain testing
• Faculty, student, staff offices
• Industry partner offices
• Conference facilities

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Research Rubric

• Emissions
• Safety
• Energy

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The Future

• People
• Citizens, Employees, Students Faculty
• CU-ICAR
• Clemson
• South Carolina
• Jobs too many?
• The Southeastern U.S.
• The United States of America
• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• The world