Derek A. Splitter

Dr. Derek Splitter is a member of the Fuel Science and Engine Technologies Research Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). His research areas include advanced compression ignition experimental research including the development of advanced combustion concepts and investigating the fuel effects on advanced combustion modes, fuel effect is premixed turbulent combustion, engine combustion efficiency. He is involved with fuels research for transportation with a focus on fuels for the on-road, off-road, rail, and marine sectors. He is also has specialized in researching abnormal combustion processes and combustion fundamentals, additive manufacturing for vehicle systems and employing neutron diagnostics for materials and transportation studies.  He is a member of SAE International, where he has served as the chair the Fuels and Lubricants Committee and is a Meyers Award Committee member. He also is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and The Combustion institute.  He received his BS and MS and PhD. in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison (UW).