Dr. Adam Dempsey is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a principal investigator in the Engine Research Center. Prior to joining the faculty at UW-Madison, he was a faculty member at Marquette University, a Senior Research Engineer at Caterpillar Inc., and a postdoctoral researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Dr. Dempsey received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UW-Madison in 2013, and his bachelors’ and master’s from Bradley University in 2007 and 2009, respectively. His research interests are centered on sustainable, clean energy research – specifically high efficiency internal combustion engines and alternative fuels. Due to its high-power density & low cost compared to competing technologies, the internal combustion engine will remain the primary mode of propulsion for the foreseeable future, especially in heavy-duty applications. Adam’s research focuses on advanced engine combustion strategies that allow the use of alternative fuels in heavy-duty engines while improving engine performance and dramatically reducing emissions.