Emerging Venture Analyst (2007-08)
Jonathan Woolley (M.S., Mechanical Engineering 2008)
A graduate with an M.S. in Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering (2008) with the Institute of
Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis), Jonathan's research focused on
renewable energy technologies, and alternative transportation fuels. His professional interests lie in energy issues, the intersections
between science and policy, education and strategies for
sustainability.
His primary focus while at the EEC was coordinating the development of a UC Davis West Village “Living Laboratory for Sustainability” an effort to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration between campus planning, operations, academics, and industry partners to leverage campus physical developments as a platform for heuristic research, education, and public service.
Woolley’s M.S. thesis characterizes the performance of autothermal reformation of gasohol fuel mixtures as a mode for on-vehicle production of hydrogen for enriched internal combustion. This advanced automotive power plant scheme can reduce engine emissions and improve efficiency by reducing engine operating temperature and facilitating complete combustion. The research project is directed by Professor Paul Erickson in the Hydrogen Production and Utilization Laboratory (HyPAUL).
Jonathan is also currently involved in a project to design and construct a solar thermal radiant heating system for a new 700 sf community center at the UC Davis Baggins End Cooperative Community (The Domes). The student directed construction project will be monitored for performance and will serve as a tool for ongoing research and education. For an overview of the project click here.