Dr. Ming Zheng

$Description: Description: Description: Description: H:\mp_C_drive\Inetpub\wwwroot\images\Zheng,Ming-lab 300dpi 03-03.jpg$ Dr Ming Zheng, Professor and Director of the Clean Combustion Engine Laboratory, Ph.D. (Calgary), P.Eng., M.Sc. (Tsinghua), B. Sc. (Transport Tech.), 2015 SAE Fellow Department of Mechanical, Automotive & Materials Engineering University of Windsor 401 Sunset Avenue Windsor, Ontario Canada N9B 3P4 Phone: (519)253-3000 Ext. 2636 Fax: (519)973-7007 E-mail: mzheng@uwindsor.ca $Description: Description: Description: Description: H:\mp_C_drive\Inetpub\wwwroot\images\logo_crc_en.gif$	Contact Information Research Areas Publications Patents Research Group Clean Combustion Engine Laboratory Open Positions for Graduate Students and Research Associates $Description: Description: Description: Description: H:\mp_C_drive\Inetpub\wwwroot\images\CFI_logo1_e.jpg$ $Description: Description: Description: Description: H:\mp_C_drive\Inetpub\wwwroot\images\OITLogo225.jpg$ $Description: Description: Description: Description: H:\mp_C_drive\Inetpub\wwwroot\images\NSERC.logo.gif$

Research Areas · Clean Combustion including Diesel Combustion o Low temperature combustion o Diesel HCCI, PCCI. o Adaptive combustion control, FPGA/RT o High energy spark ignition and control o EGR hydrogen-reforming · Active Flow Control Aftertreatment o Flow reversal, parallel flow, flow stagnation o Active flow control valve innovation o Real-time control algorithm and controller · Modeling, Diagnosis, and Dynamometer tests · Biofuel and Biodiesel engine tests $Description: Description: Description: Description: H:\mp_C_drive\Inetpub\wwwroot\images\CDL_logo.gif$ Clean Combustion Engine Laboratory The Clean Combustion Engine Laboratory, formerly known as the Clean Diesel Engine Laboratory is located at the Centre for Automotive Research and Education (CARE) building of the University of Windsor. The clean diesel research group was formed in 2003 with Dr. Zheng's award of the Canada Research Chair in Clean Diesel Technologies. Advanced clean diesel technologies have been developed from the lab. The state-of-the-art research facilities have been used for both research, research training, and undergraduate teaching. (Click the picture for details) Research Engine Test Cells Ford Engine Test Cell Back to the top
Selected Publications *Selected Journals* 1. Aversa, C., Yu, S., Jeftic, M., Bryden, G., Zheng, M., “Long Breathing Lean NOx Trap Regeneration with Supplemental n-butanol”, Proc IMechE Part D: J Automobile Engineering, 2018, page 1-10. DOI: 10.1177/0954407017752225. 2. Yu, Xiao, Yu, Shui, and Zheng, Ming, “Hydrocarbon Impact on NO to NO2 Conversion in a Compression Ignition Engine under Low-Temperature Combustion”, International Journal of Engine Research, SAGE. DOI:10.1177/1468087417745441, December 8 2017 online published. In press. 3. Tan, Q., Divekar, P., Tan, Y., Chen, X., Zheng., M ,“Model Guided Extremum Seeking Control for Diesel Engine Fuel Injection”. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol: 23, Issue: 2, April 2018, pp 936-946. DOI: 10.1109/TMECH.2018.2793879 4. 4Gao, T., Yu, S., Li, T., Zheng, M., "Impact of Multiple Diesel Pilots on Premixed Combustion of Ethanol Fuel", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: J. of Automobile Engineering, 2017, 1-17. July 3 2017. DOI: 10.1177/0954407017706858. 5. Yanai, T., Bryden, G., Dev, S., Reader, G.T., Zheng, M. "Investigation of Ignition Characteristics and Performance of a Neat n-Butanol Direct Injection Compression Ignition Engine at Low Load", Fuel, June 20 2017, Vol 208, 137-148. 6. Yang, Z., Dev, S., Jeftic, M., Aversa, C., Ravi, A., Ting, D., Zheng, M., "Preliminary Investigation of Exhaust Pressure Waves in a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine and the Impacts on Aftertreatment Sprays", SAE Int. J. of Engines - V126-3, Paper 2017-01-0616, 10(2), 636-645. 2017. 7. Yu, S., Gao, T., Wang, M., Li, L., Zheng, M., "Ignition Control for Liquid Dual-fuel Combustion in Compression Ignition Engines". Fuel, Vol 197, June 2017, 583-595. 8. .Han, X., Yang, Z., Wang, M., Tjong, J., Zheng, M., "Clean Combustion of n-Butanol as a Next Generation Biofuel for Diesel Engines", Applied Energy, Vol 198, issue C, pp. 347-359. 9. Tan, Q., Divekar, P., Zheng, M., Chen, X., "Online Calibration of Diesel Engine Combustion Phase Through Model-data Integrated Approach", J. of Control Theory and Technology, Vol 15, No. 2, 129-137. 10. Asad, U., Zheng, M., Tjong, J., "Experimental Investigation of Diesel-Ethanol Premixed Pilot-Assisted Combustion (PPAC) in a High Compression Ratio Engine", SAE Int. J. Engines 9(2):2016, 1059-1071. 11. Yanai, T., Aversa, C., Dev, S., Reader, G.T., Zheng, M., "Investigation of Fuel Injection Strategies for Direct Injection of Neat n-Butanol in a Compression Ignition Engine", SAE Int. J. Engines 9(3):2016, doi:10.4271/2016-01-0724. 12. Divekar, P.S., Chen, X., Tjong, J., Zheng, M.,"Energy Efficiency Impact of EGR on Organizing Clean Combustion in Diesel Engines", Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 112, 15 Mar 2016, 369-381. 13. Zheng, M., Yu, S.,"A Review on Advanced Ignition Systems for Future Clean Combustion Engines", J Automotive Safety and Energy, 2015, Vol. 6 No. 4, 295-313. ISSN 1674-8484, CN 11-5904/U. 14. Jeftic, M., Zheng, M., "Fuel efficiency analysis and peak pressure rise rate improvement for neat n-butanol injection strategies", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: J. of Automobile Engineering, Vol 231, Issues 1, 2017, 50-65. 15. .Jeftic, M., Zheng, M., "Post Injection Strategy for the Reduction of the Peak Pressure Rise Rate of neat n-Butanol Combustion", J. of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Paper No. ICEF2015-1066, V001T03A011; 11 pages. 16. Divekar, P.S., Asad, U., Tjong, J., Chen, X., Zheng, M., "An Engine Cycle Analysis of Diesel Ignited Ethanol Low Temperature Combustion", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: J. of Automobile Engineering, Vol. 230, No. 8, 1057-1073. 17. Yu, S., Zheng, M., "Ethanol-diesel Premixed Charge Compression Ignition to Achieve Clean Combustion under High Loads", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: J. of Automobile Engineering, Vol. 230(4), 527-541 2016. 18. Han, X., Divekar, P., Zheng, M., Tjong, J., Reader, G.T., “Active Injection Control for Enabling Clean Combustion in Ethanol-Diesel Dual-Fuel Mode”, SAE International Journal of Engines, 8(2):890-902, 2015. 19. Zheng, M., Han, X., Asad, U., Wang, J., “Investigation of Butanol-fuelled HCCI Combustion on a High Efficiency Diesel Engine”, Energy Conversion and Management, 98: 215-224, 2015. 20. 20.Han, X., Zheng, M., Tjong, J., “Clean Combustion Enabling with Ethanol on a Dual-fuel Compression Ignition Engine”, International Journal of Engine Research, 16(5): 639-651, IMechE 2015. 21. Yanai, T., Dev, D., Han, X., Zheng, M., Tjong, J., “Impact of Fuelling Techniques on Neat n-Butanaol Combustion and Emissions in a Compression Ignition Engine”, SAE International Journal of Engines, 8(2):735-746, 2015. 22. Asad, U., Zheng, M., Ting, D., Tjong, J.; "Implementation Challenges and Solutions for Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition Combustion in Diesel Engines", J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power 137(10), 101505, doi:10.1115/1.4030091. 23. Asad, U., Kumar, R., Zheng, M., Tjong, J.; "Ethanol-fuelled Low Temperature Combustion: a Pathway to Clean and Efficiency Diesel Engine Cycles", Applied Energy, Feb 15 2015, pp.1-32, published, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.057. 24. Han, X., Li, T., Zheng, M.; "Direct injection of neat n-butanol for enabling clean low temperature combustion in a modern diesel engine", Fuel, No. 142, 2015, pp. 28-37. 25. Yu, Chao, Wang Jian-xin1,Shuai Shi-jin1, Han, Xiao-ye, Zheng, Ming, Wang, Zhi, "Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Butanol Homogeneous Charge Induced Ignition by Diesel Fuel", 2014, NeiRanJiGongCheng, 2014, Vol. 35 Issue (2): 1-7, in Chinese. 26. Asad, U., Zheng, M.; "Exhaust Gas Recirculation for Advanced Diesel Combustion Cycles", Applied Energy, Vol. 123, 2014, pp. 242-252. 27. Asad, U., Zheng, M.; "Exhaust Gas Recirculation - Zero-Dimensional Modelling and characterization for Transient Diesel Combustion Control", Energy Conversion Management, 86, 2014, pp. 309-324. 28. Yanai, T., Han, X., Reader, G.T., Zheng, M., Tjong, J.; "Preliminary Investigation of Direct Injection Neat n-Butanol in a Diesel Engine", Journal of Energy Resources Technology. 2014, Vol 137 / 012205-10. doi: 10.1115/1.4028519. 29. Divekar, P.; Asad, U., Han, X. Chen, X., Zheng, M.; "Study of Cylinder Charge Control for Enabling Low Temperature Combustion in Diesel Engines", J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. 2014; GTP-14-1112, doi: 10.1115/1.4026929, Feb 1 2014. 30. Han, X., Tjong, J., Reader, G.T., Zheng, M.; "Ethanol diesel dual fuel clean combustion with FPGA enabled control", International Journal of Powertrains, 2014 Vol.3, No.2, pp.242 - 257. 10.1504/IJPT.2014.060888. 31. Asad, U., Zheng, M.; "Diesel Pressure Departure Ratio algorithm for combustion feedback and control", International Journal of Engine Research, International Journal of Engine Research Jan. 2014, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 101-111. 32. Jeftic, M., Zheng, M.; "Lean NOx Trap Energy Savings with a Long Breathing Strategy", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Proc. IMechE Vol. 224), Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering March 2013 vol. 227 no. 3 pp. 400-408. 33. Gao, T., Divekar, P., Asad, U., Han, X., Reader, G.T., Wang, M., Zheng, M., and Tjong, J.; "An Enabling Study of Low Temperature Combustion with Ethanol in A Diesel Engine", Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 135(4), 042203-042203-8. doi:10.1115/1.4024027(JERT-13-1042), 2013. 34. Yanai, T., Han, X., Zheng, M.; "Extension of Diesel Engine Load Range and Simultaneous Reduction of NOx and Soot using Ethanol Port Injection with High Intake Boost and EGR (In Japanese), JSAE Transactions, vol.44, no.5, p1169-p1174, 2013, online: http://www.bookpark.ne.jp/cm/jsae/particulars.asp?content_id=JSAE-20134691-PDF. 35. Han, X., Zheng, M., Wang, J.; "Fuel Suitability for Low Temperature Combustion in Compression Ignition Engines", Fuel, Vol. 109, July 2013, pp. 336-349. 36. Reader, G.T., Asad, U., and Zheng, M.; "Energy Efficiency Trade-off with Phasing of HCCI Combustion", International Journal of Energy Research, Vol 37, Issue 3, DOI: 10.1002, 2013, pp. 200-210. Article first published online: 20 SEP 2011, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/er.1900/abstract. 37. Asad, U., Divekar, P., Chen, X., Zheng, X., Tjong, J.; "Mode Switching Control for Diesel Low Temperature Combustion with Fast Feedback Algorithms", SAE Int. J. Engines 5(3):850-863, 2012. 38. Han, X., Tjong, J., Zheng, M., Xie, K.; "Empirical Study of Simultaneously Low NOx and Soot Combustion with Diesel and Ethanol Fuels in Diesel Engine", Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol. 134/11, 2012,112802-7. doi: 10.1115/1.4007163. 39. Asad, U., Han, X., and Zheng, M., "An Empirical Study to Extend Engine Load in Diesel Low Temperature Combustion", SAE Int. J. Engines 5(3):709-717, 2012, 2011-01-1814. 40. Yu, S., Li, L., Zheng, M.; “Ethanol-Diesel Dual Fuel Combustion for Ultra Low NOx and Soot Emissions in a Diesel Engine”, Neiranji Xuebao/Transactions of CSICE (Chinese Society for Internal Combustion Engines), 2012, v 31, n 5, p 393-399, in Chinese. 41. de Ojeda, W., Bulicz, T., Han, X., Zheng, M., Cornforth, F.; “Impact of Fuel Properties on Diesel Low Temperature Combustion”, SAE Int. J. Fuels. Lubr. 4(1):188-201, 2011. 42. Asad, U.; Zheng, M.; “Tightened Intake Oxygen Control for Improving Diesel Low Temperature Combustion”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Proc. IMechE Vol. 224), Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, Vol. 225 No. 4, 513-530, 2011. 43. Asad, U.; Zheng, M.; “Efficiency & Stability Improvements of Diesel Low Temperature Combustion through Tightened Intake Oxygen Control”, SAE paper 2010-01-1118, SAE Journal of Engines 3(1): 788-800, 2010. 44. Zheng, M.; Han, X,; Reader, G.T.; “Empirical Studies of EGR Enabled Diesel Low Temperature Combustion”, J. Automotive Safety and Energy, Vol.1, No.3 pp. 219-228, ISSN 1674-8484, 2010. 45. Zheng, M.; Asad, U.; Han, X.; Wang, M.; and Reader, G.T.; “Hydrocarbon Impact and NOx Survivability during Diesel Low Temperature Combustion Cycles”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, available online, Vol. 24, No. D2, 2010, pp 271-284. 46. Zheng, M.; Tan, Y.; Han, X.; Reader, G.T.; Wang, M.; “An Enabling Study of Diesel Low Temperature Combustion via Adaptive Control”, SAE International Journal of Engines, paper 2009-01-0730, 2(1), pp.750-763, 2009. 47. Asad, U.; Zheng, M.; “Efficacy of EGR and Boost in Single-Injection Enabled Low Temperature Combustion ”, SAE International Journal of Engines, paper 2009-01-1126, 2(1), pp.1085-1097, 2009. 48. Zheng, M. and Kumar, R.; “Implementation of Multiple-Pulse Injection Strategies to Enhance the Homogeneity for Simultaneous low-NOx and low-soot Diesel Combustion”, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Vol. 48, No. 9, pp.1829-1841, 2009, available online, doi:10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2009.02.009. 49. Asad, U.; Zheng, M.; Reader, G.T.; "Energy Efficiency Improvements for a Diesel Engine in Low Temperature Combustion", International Journal of Energy Research, 2009, Vol. 33 (1), pp. 8-28. available online Sept 18 2008, John Wiley and Sons Ltd. DOI: 10.1002/er.146. 50. Zheng, M.; Banerjee, S.; “Diesel Oxidation Catalyst and Particulate Filter Modeling in Active – Flow Configurations”, Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 29, Issues 14-15, October 2009, pp. 3021-3035, available on-line. 51. Zheng, M.; Kumar, R.; Tan, Y., and Reader, G.T.; “Heat Release Pattern Diagnostics to Improve Diesel Low Temperature Combustion”, SAE International Journal of Fuels & Lubricants, 1(1), V117-4, paper 2008-01-1726, pp.1242-1258, 2008. 52. Asad, U.; Zheng, M.; Han, X.; Reader, G.T.; Wang, M.; “Fuel Injection Strategies to Improve Emissions and Efficiency of High Compression Ratio Diesel Engines”, SAE International Journal of Engines, 1(1), V117-3, SAE paper 2008-01-2472, pp.1220-1233. 53. Asad, U. and Zheng, M.; “Fast Heat Release Characterization of Modern Diesel Engines”, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Vol. 47, Issue 12, Dec. 2008, pp.1688-1700, doi:10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2008.01.009. 54. Zheng, M.; Mulenga, M.C.; Wang, M.; Reader, G.T.; Tjong, J.; “An Improvement on Low Temperature Combustion in Neat Biodiesel Engine Cycles”, SAE International Journal of Fuels & Lubricants, 1(1), V117-4, paper 2008-01-1670, pp.1120-1132, 2008. 55. Zheng, M. and Asad, M.; “Preliminary Energy Efficiency Analyses of Diesel EGR Fuel Reforming with Flow Reversal and Central Fuelling”, Journal of Fuel & Lubricants, V116-4, SAE 2007-01-4035, p10. 56. 20Zheng, M.; Tan, Y.; Mulenga, M.C.; and Wang, M.; “Thermal Efficiency Analyses of Diesel Low Temperature Combustion Cycles”, Journal of Fuel & Lubricants, V116-3, SAE 2007-01-4019, p12. 57. Zheng, M., Mulenga, M.C., Reader, G. T., Wang, M., Ting, D. S-K., and Tjong, J., “Biodiesel Engine Performance and Emissions in Low Temperature Combustion”, Fuel, Elsevier Press, DOI information: 10.1016/j.fuel.2007.05.039, Vol. 87/6, 2008, pp.714-722. 58. Liu, B., Hayes, R. E.; Yi, HY.; Mmbaga, J.; Checkel, M.D.; and Zheng, M.; “Three Dimensional Modeling of Methane Ignition in a Reverse Flow Catalytic Converter”, Computers and Chemical Engineering, Volume 31, Issue 4, 16 February 2007, pp. 292-306. 59. Zheng, M.; Reader, G.T. and Wang, M.; “An Investigation of Active-flow Control on Diesel Engine After-treatment”, Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 24, No. 2, March-April, 2008, pp. 376-383, DOI: 10.2514/1.21462. 60. Zheng, M.; Reader, G.T.; Wang, D.; Zuo, J.; Kumar, R.; Mulenga, M.C.; Asad, U.; Ting, D. S-K, and Wang, M.; “A Thermal Response Analysis on the Transient Performance of Active Diesel Aftertreatment”, SAE Transactions, Paper 2005-01-3885, pp 1804-1816, 2005. 61. Zheng, M.; Dong Wang, and Graham T Reader, "Boundary Layer Enhanced Thermal recuperation for Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration under a Periodic Flow Reversal Operation", SAE Transactions, 2005-01-0951, pp. 384-396, 2005. 62. Zheng, M. and Reader, G.T.; “Energy-efficiency Analyses of Active-flow aftertreatment Systems for Lean-burn Internal Combustion Engines”, Journal of Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier Science Ltd., Vol. 45/15-16, 2004, pp. 2473-2493. 63. Zheng, M., Reader, G.T., and Hawley, G.J.; “Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation – a Review on Advanced and Novel Concepts”, Journal of Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier Science Ltd., Vol. 45/6, 2004, pp. 883-900. 64. Zheng, M., Reader, G.T., Wang, D.; Zuo, J.; Wang, M.; Mirosh, E.A.; Vvan der Lee, A.; Liu, B.; “A Thermal Analysis of Active-flow Control on Diesel Engine Aftertreatment”, Journal of Fuel & Lubricants, SAE Transactions, SP-1900, Paper 2004-01-3020, pp.1951-1963, 2004. 65. Kumar, R.; Zheng, M.; Reader, G.T.; Ko, S.-J. and Ting, D. S-K.; “Energy Efficiency Analysis of an EGR Fuel-Reformer”, Journal of Fuel & Lubricants, SAE Transactions, Paper 2004-01-2918, pp. 2473-2493, 2004. 66. B. Liu, R., E. Hayes, M. D. Checkel, M. Zheng and E. Mirosh, “Reverse Flow Catalytic Converter for a Natural Gas/Diesel Dual Fuel Engine”, Chemical Engineering Science, 56-8, pp. 2641-2658, 2001. 67. Checkel, M. David ; Liu, Benlin ; Hayes, Robert E. ; Zheng, Ming and Mirosh, Edward, “Experimental and Modeling Study of Variable Cycle Time for a Reversing Flow Catalytic Converter for Natural Gas/Diesel Dual Fuel Engines”, SAE 2000 Transactions, Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, V109-4, pp.104-121, paper 2000-01-0213. 68. N. Sallamie, M. Kazemeini, M. Soltanieh, M.D. Checkel, A. Badakhshan, M. Zheng and E. A. Mirosh, “Catalytic Converter for Reducing Duel Fuel Engine Emissions”, Scientia Iranica, 7(2), pp.75-81, 2000. 69. Liu, B.; Checkel, M.D.; Hayes, R. E.; Zheng, M. and Mirosh, E.; “Transient Simulation of a Catalytic Converter for a Dual Fuel Engine”, The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Volume 78, pp.557-568, June 2000. 70. Hawley J.G., Reader G.T., Zheng M., Potter I.J., and Fauvel O.R.; “Investigations on Carbon Dioxide/Oxygen Breathing Diesel Engines - Results from an International Collaboration Project”, Journal of Underwater Technology, 23, No 3, 1999, 109-121. 71. Strots, V.O.; Bunimovich, G.A.; Matros, Y. Sh.; Zheng, M.; and Mirosh, E.A.; "Catalytic Converter for Natural Gas Powered Diesel Engines", SAE Transactions, paper 980194, 1998. 72. Strots, V.O.; Bunimovich, G.A.; Matros, Y.Sh. ; Zheng, M. and Mirosh, E.A.; “Advanced Catalytic Converter System for Natural Gas Powered Diesel Engines”, Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 119(1998) 907 – 912, Elsevier. 73. I. Potter, G. Reader, C. Bowen, M. Zheng, “Underwater Heat Engines Using Non-Conversional Atmosphere”, SAE paper 971674, SAE Transactions Journal of Engines, 1997. 74. Murayama, T., Zheng, M., Chikahisa, T., Oh, Y., Fujiwara, Y., Tosaka, S., Yamashita, M., and Yoshitake, H: “Simultaneous Reductions of Smoke and NOx from a DI Diesel Engine with EGR and Dimethyl Carbonate”, SAE Transactions paper 952518, pp.1-10, October 1995. 75. Zheng, M. and Reader, G.T., “Preliminary Investigation of Cycle-to-Cycle Variations in a Non-Air-Breathing Diesel Engine”, ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, March, 1995, presented at 1994 ETCE(ASME), New Orleans, LA, USA, January 1994. Back to the top Patents 1. Canadian Patent 2,850,790, "Multi-coil Spark Ignition System -DIV", Inventors: Ming Zheng, Shui Yu, and Kelvin Xie, filed date April 30 2014, issue date Apri, 2015, priority date Sept 18, 2012. 2. Canadian Patent Application 2,875,705. "Method and System for Pulsing an LED light Source", Ming Zheng, Shui Yu, Patent filed December 23, 2014. 3. Canadian Patent Application 2,856,543. "Active Control Resonant Ignition System", Ming Zheng, Shui Yu, Meiping Wang, Patent filed October 3 2014. 4. US Patent Application 14/329,628, "Active Control Resonant Ignition System", M Zheng, S Yu, M Wang, file date July 3 2014. 5. Canadian Patent 2,818,547, "Multi-coil Spark Ignition System", Inventors: Ming Zheng, Shui Yu, and Kelvin Xie, filed date June 13 2013, issue date Aug 12, 2014, priority date Sept 18, 2012. 6. United States Patent Application PCT/US2012/021791, WO/2013/109270, “Internal Combustion Engine Operating on Different Reactivity Fuels”, Inventor: William de Ojeda, Ming Zheng, Priority date, June 14 2011, filed on January 19 2012, Publication date July 25 2013. 7. United States Patent 7398645, “Reversing Flow Catalytic Converter for Internal Combustion Engines”, Inventors: Ming Zheng; Edward Mirosh and Graham T Reader, issued July 15, 2008.. 8. Canada Patent Application File PCT/CA2006/000847, “A Further Improved Reversing Flow Catalytic Converter for Internal Combustion Engines”, Inventors: Ming Zheng, Edward A Mirosh, and Graham T Reader; August, 2006. 9. United States Patent US6148613, “Reversing flow catalytic converter for internal combustion engine”, Inventors: Gerhard Klopp, Edward Mirosh, Ming Zheng, 2001. 10. Japanese Patent JP2001-336418A, “Catalyser”, Inventors: Hiraoka Toshihiko, Ishida Akio, Ming Zheng, 2001.
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Opening for Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellowships, and Research Associates in Advanced Clean Combustion Technologies and Industrial Projects (Applicants for NSERC Scholarships, Postdoctoral Fellowships are welcome.) *M. Sc.* Biofuel tests and analysis, Diesel after-treatment tests and modeling. *Ph.D.* Low temperature combustion, HCCI, forward/backward combustion control, HAV-VVT research, in-cylinder sampling, biofuel research, high-power-ignition control, after-treatment control and modeling. Postdoctoral Research Fellows: Advanced combustion engine tests, combustion diagnostics, spark-energy measurement, power-electronic design/control, modeling, and control, IC engine after-treatment.