International Trends in IC Engine Systems
Monday, October 22, 2025, 2:35pm – 4:05pm CT
The panel discussion on "International Trends in IC Engine Systems" will bring together international thought leaders to share their perspectives on the trends, opportunities and challenges around IC development. Panelists will discuss the most pressing challenges and most exciting opportunities in different regions of the world. The panel aims to foster a collaborative dialogue on how the engine research community is adapting to an ever-changing landscape as well as international and intercontinental differences. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge research, practical implementations, and collaboration frameworks that support the development of the IC engine. This discussion promises to be an exchange of ideas and strategies for driving forward the future of the ICE engine.
MODERATOR
Felix Leach
Associate Professor
University of Oxford
PANELISTS
Carlo Beatrice
Research Director
CNR-STEMS
Christine Rousselle
Professor
University of Orléans, France
Dr. David Hung
Professor
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Big Opportunities for Small Engines
Tuesday, October 23, 2025, 2:35pm – 4:05pm CT
Supported by the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The small engine market is notably diverse with a wide range of engine types, sizes and applications. The panel discussion on "Big Opportunities for Small Engines: Opportunities, Challenges and Trends” " will bring together industry experts to share their perspectives the unique challenges and opportunities across this engine market segment. Wisconsin is a hub for the development and manufacturing of small engines and is the perfect location to have such a discussion. The panel aims to drive a collaborative dialogue with the conference attendees on how technologies across different engine classes can be applied to small engine systems, and how solutions from the unique challenges with small engine development can be leveraged by other engine market segments. This discussion promises to be an exchange of ideas and strategies for driving forward the future of the ICE engine across all size classes.
MODERATOR
Jaal Ghandhi
Grainger Professor of Sustainable Energy
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
PANELISTS
Eric Mueller
Director of Advanced Engineering, Mercury Marine
Technical Advisor, Brunswick Corporation
Emily K. Bierman, Ph.D., P.E.
Product Engineer
John Deere Turf & Compact Utility Division
Brian Brunelli
Director of Engineering
Briggs & Stratton LLC