Research Staff

CV/Biosketch

Tim Theiss
Group Leader, Fuels, Engines, and Emissions Research Center
(T) 865-946-1348
(F) 865-946-1355
theisstj@ornl.gov

Professional Highlights

M.S., Engineering Mechanics; Virginia Tech.

Joined ORNL in 1987.

Seven years of experience as a research engineer specializing in fracture mechanics.

Involved as a program developer or program manager in various areas such as manufacturing technology, law enforcement and power systems since 1995.

Lead multiple programs in the area of specialized power systems serving both the DOE and DOD.

Numerous publications and reports about military and commercial power systems.

Highlights

ORNL, Da Vinci sign licensing agreement . . .
ORNL technology for analyzing automotive engine oil has been licensed to a Texas firm.

Transportation - Maximum capacity . . .
ORNL is partnering with SBE Inc. to help test and improve electric vehicle capacitors.

Transportation - Wider tires increase cargo load . . .
Wide tires on tractor-trailers enable additional cargo to be added without compromising fuel efficiency.

Finding . . .