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Jacob Swanson

Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota

My research is performed in the Particle Technology Laboratory and the Center for Diesel Research

Contact information: Jacob Swanson (click for email)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota
1100 Mechanical Engineering Building
111 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Office# 463A
1-612-625-1827

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota- TC

Minneapolis, MN, 55454

MSc. in Mechanical Engineering (2008)

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota- TC

Minneapolis, MN, 55454

Thesis: Gravimetric Measurements of 2007 Diesel Engine PM Emissions

B.A. in Physics (2005)

St. John’s University/College of St. Benedict

Collegeville, MN, 56321

Thesis: Experimental Speaker Design and Testing

Diploma (2001)

Lakeville High School

Lakeville, MN 55044

Research Interests

The use of adsorbents and catalysts in compressed air purification devices
Nanoparticle formation in dilute Diesel exhaust
Ultra-low mass measurements (~1μg)
Nanoparticle measurement instrumentation
Diesel engine emission control devices

Past and Present Advisors

Dr. David Y. H. Pui (University of Minnesota – TC)

Dr. David Kittelson (University Of Minnesota – TC)

Dr. Clayton Gearhart (St. John’s University)

Dr. Thomas Kirkman (St. John’s University)

Peer – Reviewed Publications

8. Lui, J.; Vasys, V.; Dettmann, M.; Schauer, J.; Kittelson, Swanson, J. (2009). Comparison of Strategies for the Measurement of Mass Emissions from Diesel Engines Emitting Ultra-Low Levels of Particulate Matter. Aerosol Science and Technology, 43:11, 1150 – 1160.

7. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Watts, W.; Gladis, D.; Twigg, M. (2009). Influence of Storage and Release on Particle Emissions from New and Used CRTs. Atmospheric Environment, 43:26, 3998 – 4004.

6. Swanson, J.; Ragatz, A.; Kittelson, D.; Watts, W.; Winsor, R. (2009). Nanoparticle Measurements Used to Detect an Engine Fault. Proc. IMechE Part D: J. Automotive Engineering, 223:8, 1071 – 1076

5. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dikken, D. (2009). Uncertainties in Filter Mass Measurements Made to Determine Compliance with the 2007 Diesel PM Standard. SAE Tech. Paper Series 2009-01-1516.

4. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D. (2009). Factors Influencing Mass Collected During 2007 Diesel PM Filter Sampling. SAE Tech. Paper Series 2009-01-1517.

3. Ragatz, A.; Swanson, J.; Watts, W.; Kittelson, D. (2009). Particle and Gaseous Emissions Characteristics of a Formula SAE Race Car Engine. SAE Tech. Paper Series 2009-01-1400.

2. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D. (2008). A Method to Measure Static Charge on a Filter Used for Gravimetric Analysis. Aerosol Science and Technology, 42:9, 714 – 721.

1. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dallas, A. (2007). An Alternative Method for Generating Ultra-clean Dilution Air for Engine Emission Measurements.” SAE Tech. Paper Series 2007-01-1111.

Conference Papers and Presentations

13. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D. Fundamental Investigation of Methods for “Solid” Particle Measurements. 28^th AAAR Conference, Oct 26 – 30^th, 2009, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

12. Wang, X.; Grose, M.; Caldow, R.; Swanson, J.; Watts, W.; Kittelson, D. Improvement of Engine Exhaust Particle Sizer Spectrometer for Engine Emissions Measurement. 28^th AAAR Conference, Oct 26 – 30^th, 2009, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

11. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dikken, D. Quantification of Uncertainty and Techniques for Improving Filter Mass Measurements. 22^nd AFS Society Annual Conference, May 5 – 7^th, 2009, Bloomington, Minnesota.

10. Lui, G.; Vasys, V.; Berg, D; M.; Schauer, J.; Kittelson, Swanson, J. (2009). Comparison Analysis of Methods for Measuring Ultra-Low Levels of Diesel PM Mass Emissions. 22^nd AFS Society Annual Conference, May 5 – 7, 2009, Bloomington, Minnesota

9. Pui, D.; Swanson, J; Particle Standardization and Calibration Issues for Vehicle Emission Measurements. 2^nd CRC Real-Time PM Measurement Workshop, March 19 – 20^th, 2009, San Diego, California.

8. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Watts, W.; Gladis, D.; Twigg, M. Influence of Storage and Release on Particle Emissions from New and Used CRTs. 19^th CRC On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, March 23 – 25^th, 2009, San Diego, California.

7. Kittelson, D.; Watts, W.; Johnson, J.; Swanson, J.; Thorne, C.; Highman, C.; Payne, M.; Goodier, S.; Warrens, C.; Preston, H.; Boddy, R.; Zink, U.; Pickles, D.; Goersmann, C.; Twigg, M.; Walker, A.; Influence of Fuel and Lube Oil Sulfur on Nanoparticle Emissions from Catalyzed Particle Filtration Systems. 19^th CRC On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, March 23 – 25^th, 2009, San Diego, California.

6. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dikken, D. Gravimetric Measurements of 2007 Diesel Engine Exhaust: Filter Mass Measurements. 27^th AAAR Conference, Oct 20 – 24^th, 2008, Orlando, Florida.

5. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D. Gravimetric Measurements of 2007 Diesel Engine Exhaust: Filter Sampling. 27^th AAAR Conference, Oct 20 – 24^th, 2008, Orlando, Florida.

4. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dallas, A. Effect of Controlling Dilution Conditions on Engine Emissions Measurements. 11^th ETH Conference on Combustion Generated Nanoparticles August 12 – 15th, 2007, Zurich, Switzerland.

3. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dallas, A. An Alternative Method for Generating Ultra-Clean Dilution Air for Engine Emissions Measurements. 2007 SAE World Congress, April 16 –19^th, 2007, Detroit, Michigan.

2. Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dallas, A. The Sensitivity of Diesel Nanoparticle Formation to Trace Contamination in the Dilution Air. 7th Annual International Aerosol Conference, Sept 10 – 15^th, 2006, St. Paul, Minnesota.

1. Ragatz, A.; Drayton, M.; Kittelson, D.; Swanson, J.; Watts, W. Nanoparticle Emissions from a Formula 1 SAE Race Car Engine. 7^th Annual International Aerosol Conference, Sept 10 – 15^th, 2006, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed here are my own and are not necessarily shared by the University of Minnesota, but they should be.

Last updated: 10 September 2009

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