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
Avinash K Agarwal
Professor
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpu
Christine Rousselle
Professor
University of Orléans, France
Big Opportunities for Small Engines
Tuesday, October 23, 2025, 2:35pm – 4:05pm CT
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.
PANELIST
Eric Mueller
Director of Advanced Engineering, Mercury Marine
Technical Advisor, Brunswick Corporation
In his role as Director of Advanced Engineering at Mercury Marine and Technical Advisor for Brunswick Corporation, Eric leads efforts on future propulsion and vessel control technologies. Mercury is a division of Brunswick, the world's largest recreational marine company producing vessels, propulsion, and advanced vessel systems. Eric has worked at Mercury for 23 years, focusing on developing propulsion and vessel control products. His primary responsibility has been leading teams in the development of new internal combustion engines, facilitating Mercury's transition from 2-stroke to 4-stroke technology, and expanding Mercury's product portfolio. Recently, he has been defining future alternative propulsion architectures involving electric, hydrogen, and alternative fuels technologies. Eric also serves as a Technical Advisor for engine thermodynamics on Brunswick's technical career path.
Eric holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he conducted research at the Engine Research Center.