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Submissions for the 2025 Undergraduate Student Competition are now closed.


The Student Activities Chair of the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division invited undergraduate research submissions in internal combustion engines. The top two entries will be selected to present at the 2025 ICE Forward Conference with Rail Transportation Symposium, which will be an in-person event. The two students who led the winning entries will receive free conference registration for the conference along with paid travel and lodging expenses for the conference up to $1,500.

Consider applying if you:

  • Work (or have worked) in a laboratory that does internal combustion engine research
  • Worked on modeling and simulation related to engine systems or emissions systems
  • Worked on fuels, fuel injection, sprays or carbon management
  • Worked on the engine of a collegiate race team or your own car
  • Have innovative ideas for next generation advanced engines, or alternative fuels
  • Are an internal combustion engine enthusiast and would like to deliver a presentation on the subject

The winning two students will deliver their presentations to a group of leading experts in the internal combustion engine field at the ICE Forward Conference with Rail Transportation Symposium. This welcoming environment is a great opportunity for students currently involved in research that are considering pursuing a career or graduate school in the Internal Combustion Engine field. Many of the past winners have made connections during the conference which led to recruitment for career and graduate school opportunities.

For senior undergraduate students who may have already accepted a full-time position or begun graduate school by the time the conference is held, it is also a great way to be introduced directly to a large portion of the engine research community that you may be a part of for many years to come.

Additionally, as a conference attendee, you'll get to attend other researchers' presentations and network with people working in this exciting and important field. Entrants not selected as winners will be invited to present their work at a student poster session to be held during the conference.

2025 submission details:
Submissions for the 2025 cycle were due August 1, 2025. Applicants were asked to provide:

  • A two-page extended abstract summarizing the work,
  • A one-page letter of recommendation from a mentor/advisor,
  • Draft slides for a 10-minute presentation of the work,
  • (New for 2025) A recording of a 10-minute presentation

The abstract and letter of recommendation should be submitted as PDFs. The letter of recommendation must be from a professor or mentor working closely with the student and must clearly identify the student's role in the work.

The presentation recording was only used as part of the competition judging process. The winners will give their presentations live during the ICE Forward Conference.

Scoring criteria:
A selection committee chose the top two presentations according to an established review process. Submissions were scored according to the following metrics:

  • technical strength
  • research novelty
  • quality of project execution
  • degree of independent work
  • presentation quality

Eligibility:
You must be an ASME student member (with active membership) and have been an undergraduate student on the date of submission to be selected. Students graduating before the conference may still submit as long as the work was completed prior to graduation. Presentation material must all be original; the work can be related to material contained in a technical paper submitted to the ASME ICE Forward 2025 Conference but should go beyond what is in the paper.

Questions can be sent to:
Dr. Noah Van Dam
Student Activities Chair
Email: Noah_VanDam@uml.edu


Congratulations to the 2025 Winners!

Advik Luchoomun

Advik Luchoomun
UC Berkeley

Cole Engebretson

Cole Engebretson
Marquette University

The ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division proudly presents the Early Career Engineer Award to recognize outstanding contributions to research and development in internal combustion engines and aftertreatment systems.

This award honors early career professionals from academia, national laboratories, and industry who have demonstrated exceptional promise and made a significant impact within the ICE community.

While membership in the ICE Division is not a requirement, recipients are encouraged to engage with the division and contribute to its vibrant technical community.

Congratulations to this year’s winner, Pinaki Pal!

The ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division invites participation in the upcoming ICEF 2025 conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As the designated primary author of an accepted technical poster, please review the following important logistical and procedural details related to the poster session.

The ICEF 2025 Technical Poster Session coincides with the Welcome Reception on Sunday, October 19 between 5:00 – 6:30pm, and will take place in Brookfield 1 & 2 of the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel.

Each presenter is responsible for printing and bringing a physical poster to the conference. Posters must not exceed the dimensions of 48" H x 36" W. Poster boards and thumbtacks will be available onsite. Kindly arrive at least 1 hour prior to the start of the Welcome Reception to mount and display your poster.

To recognize outstanding contributions, the ICE Division Executive Committee will present two awards:

  • BEST STUDENT POSTER
  • BEST OVERALL POSTER (non-student)

Posters will be evaluated by a panel of judges that includes representatives from both academia and industry to ensure a balanced and insightful review. Each poster will be independently reviewed by multiple judges using a 5-point Likert scale (5 = EXCELLENT, 1 = POOR), based on the following criteria:

  • T. Technical Quality: Depth, rigor, novelty, and appropriate citation of technical content
  • V. Visual Clarity: Organization, readability, quality of figures/graphics
  • O. Oral Presentation: Clarity, confidence, delivery of poster explanation
  • D. Discussion & Q&A: Ability to handle questions and engage in meaningful discussion

Final award decisions will be based on the compiled scores. Winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet on Tuesday, October 21, between 6:00 – 9:30pm.

All presenting authors are required to confirm their participation by replying directly to the Poster Session Chair at le.zhao@aramcoamericas.com, with the following information by Monday, October 6, 2025.

  1. Confirm that you will participate in the technical poster session
  2. Provide the full name of the presenter, and indicate whether the presenter is a student or non-student

Thank you for your continued support of ICEF 2025 and the ASME ICE Division!