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INNOVATION SEMINARS Energy Efficiency in Transportation SystemsOctober 27-30, 2014

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Contact

German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest, Inc. - GACC MidwestCorinna JessManager, Clean Energy Projects321 North Clark Street, Suite 1425Chicago, IL 60654Tel.: (312) 665-0976Fax: (312) 644-0738E-Mail: [email protected]: www.gaccmidwest.org

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About the Innovation Seminars

With rising fuel prices and the increasing demand for environmentally-friendly products, current developments in the transportation sector are rapidly focusing more on energy efficiency. In the automotive sector, manufacturers use state-of-the-art technologies and systems to produce more “green” vehicles and increase fuel efficiency. At the same time, more and more cities support the implementation of public transit systems, extensive bike lane networks, and walkable neighborhoods. The national passenger rail company Amtrak experienced a record

high in terms of ridership in 2012, and freight companies are taking major steps to try to make their industry more energy efficient. Furthermore, the integration of smart IT components for better service quality and more efficient operation is becoming an increasingly important element in the transportation sector.Most of these developments considered new in the U.S. are already long-established in Germany with its state-of-the-art infrastructure system. Numerous sustainable and energy-efficient technologies have already been operating successfully in Germany for many years.The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest is organizing a series of Innovation Seminars focused on Energy Efficient Transportation Systems to create a transatlantic knowledge exchange on the topic.These seminars will be held October 27-30, 2014 at four renowned universities across the Midwest: • Michigan State University, • The University of Toledo, • The Ohio State University, and • University of Kentucky. The seminar will include presentations from select German companies and institutions, and will feature an expert speaker from the transportation sector in Germany. Therefore, students will be able to connect their classroom studies to real-world technologies and developments. Additionally, the seminars will include opportunities for the students, their professors, and the participating German company representatives to meet and network.

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Energy Efficiency Innovation Seminars Program 2014

Michigan State UniversityGlobal Engineering ProgramMonday, October 27, 2014

3:00 pm Welcome by Dr. Nizar Lajnef, Assistant Professor, MSU College of Engineering Welcome by Corinna Jess, Manager, Clean Energy Projects, GACC Midwest

3:10 pm Transportation Systems in Germany - An Overview of Trends and Technologies Dr. Daniel Hinkeldein, Innovation Centre for Mobility and Societal Change

3:40 pm TAP-YTL: Automotive R&D 2013 Ajith Chakkedath, TAP-YTL Alumnus

3:50 pm Design Meets Safety- How Innovative Fire Protection Technology Can Improve Energy Efficiency, Cost Effectiveness and Design for Railway Systems Roger A. Dirksmeier, General Manager- Rail Systems, FOGTEC Fire Protection

4:10pm HELLA: Innovation in Energy Management for the Transportation Sector Gary Hawkins, Vice President of Project Management, HELLA4:30 pm Panel Discussion and Q&A

4:45 pm Networking Reception

5:30 pm End of the Program

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The University of ToledoCollege of EngineeringTuesday, October 28, 2014

2:30 pm Welcome by Dr. Brian Randolph, Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, UT College of Engineering Welcome by Corinna Jess, Manager, Clean Energy Projects, GACC Midwest

2:40 pm Transportation Systems in Germany - An Overview of Trends and Technologies Dr. Daniel Hinkeldein, Innovation Centre for Mobility and Societal Change

3:10 pm TAP-YTL: Automotive R&D 2013 Ajith Chakkedath, TAP-YTL Alumnus


3:40 pm HELLA: Innovation in Energy Management for the Transportation Sector George Mouaikel, Vice President of Engineering, HELLA

4:00 pm Innovation of Mobile Telemetry and Data Brent Swearingen, Vice President of Sales, ProEmion Telematics Systems

4:20 pm Panel Discussion and Q&A



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Ohio State UniversityCollege of Engineering & Knowlton School of ArchitectureWednesday, October 29, 2014

2:30 pm Welcome by Giorgio Rizzoni, Ford Motor Company Chair in Electromechanically Systems and Director and Senior Fellow Center for Automotive Research, OSU Welcome by Corinna Jess, Manager, Clean Energy Projects, GACC Midwest

2:45 pm Transportation Systems in Germany – An Overview of Trends and Technologies Dr. Daniel Hinkeldein, Innovation Centre for Mobility and Societal Change (InnoZ Berlin)

3:15 pm TAP-YTL: Aerospcace Engineering & Aviation Technologies 2014 Nathan Wukie, TAP-YTL Alumnus


3:50 pm IAV - Technologies and Systems Approach to Improve Automotive Efficiencies Brian Trimboli, Project Manager, IAV Automotive Engineering

4:10 pm Keeping America on Track: Modern and Efficient Rail Vehicles Designed in California Rolf Neuhaus, Project Manager Strategy, Siemens Rail Systems




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University of KentuckyCollege of EngineeringThursday, October 30, 2014

3:00 pm Welcome by Dean John Y. Walz, UK College of Engineering Welcome by Corinna Jess, Manager, Clean Energy Projects, GACC Midwest

3:10 pm Transportation Systems in Germany – An Overview of Trends and Technologies Dr. Daniel Hinkeldein, Innovation Centre for Mobility and Societal Change (InnoZ Berlin)

3:40 pm TAP 2005 Kirstin Brownsword, TAP Alumna

3:50 pm Design meets Safety- How Innovative Fire Protection Technology Can Improve Energy Efficiency, Cost Effectiveness and Design for Railway Systems Roger A. Dirksmeier, General Manager- Rail Systems,, FOGTEC Fire Protection

4:10 pm Keeping America on Track: Modern and Efficient Rail Vehicles Designed in California Rolf Neuhaus, Project Manager Strategy, Siemens Rail Systems




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Presenting German Expert Speaker

Dr. Daniel HinkeldeinDr. Daniel Hinkeldein studied mechanical engineering at the Technische Universität Dresden and specialized in transportation engineering at the Technische Universität Berlin. He earned his Ph.D. while working at the German Aerospace Center (DLR e.V.) in traffic and crisis management projects.Since 2010, Dr. Daniel Hinkeldein has worked at the Innovation Centre for Mobility and Societal Change (InnoZ), a joint venture of DLR, Deutsche Bahn, Siemens, Social Science Research Centre Berlin (WZB), and T-Systems.Within the Department of Greenmobility at InnoZ, he coordinates research and consulting projects on electric mobility and mobility-related information and communication technologies, including VW Golf blue-e-motion in Germany and Europe.www.innoz.de

Presenting German Companies

FOGTEC Fire Protection

FOGTEC Rail Systems, a business unit of the IRIS – certified FOGTEC Brandschutz GmbH & Co. KG, based in Cologne, Germany, has become a worldwide leader in the provision of active fire safety system solutions for the rail vehicle market and underground transportation systems.Today, FOGTEC Rail Systems department is likely the largest rail vehicle-specific department in any fire safety company in the world. A unique factor is the department’s knowledge of the areas of design, structure and application configuration, combined with extensive rail vehicle-specific expertise. Taking into consideration the various national requirements, FOGTEC has developed a worldwide network to support vehicle manufacturers and operators and has established itself as a successful system supplier on all continents.One of the most important concepts FOGTEC has developed, is a completely new fire protection philosophy for public transportation systems. The so called “smart concept” allows to increase safety while reducing complete project costs – the smarter way of fire fighting. Design stations as well as tunnels in new way for safer, more efficient, and attractive public transportation systems.www.fogtec-international.com and www.fogtec-rail.com

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HELLA

HELLA Corporate Center USA, Inc. is located in Plymouth, Michigan. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of German HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co. Its primary focus is to provide corporate based services, including sales, information management, purchasing and marketing support.HELLA’s North American team delivers innovative products with an entrepreneurial spirit. It develops and manufactures lighting technology and electronics for the automobile industry, more specifically automotive parts, accessories, diagnostics and services. In the Special Applications segment, HELLA also develops products for specialist vehicles and entirely independent applications, such as street lighting or industrial lighting systems.HELLA offers a series of key components for efficient energy management. Its Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) delivers precision monitoring of battery status and is used by numerous automotive manufacturers as the heart of their vehicle energy management systems. HELLA is also active in the field of energy management in electric and hybrid drive systems, electronic power steering, and supplies heating control units and control modules for fuel pumps.www.hella.com

IAV Automotive Engineering

As one of the leading development partners to the automotive industry, IAV Automotive Engineering offers a uniquely-broad spectrum of expert services supported by more than 30 years of experience. IAV’s experts are committed to giving first-rate support from sites in Europe, Asia and the Americas.Whether you need expertise in the field of combustion engines or alternative drives, or if you are looking for a strong partner for electronic mobility, electronics, or software, turn to IAV. The company works with its customers to develop innovations in driver assistance, lightweight construction, and safety. IAV has a wide range of competencies, taking projects from the initial idea phase to mass production for sub-compacts, trucks, and off-highway vehicles.In 1998, IAV opened its first U.S. office in Ann Arbor, MI to meet the growing needs of U.S. Original Equipment Manufacturers and suppliers. Since then, IAV has relocated to Northville, MI and expanded to Mexico and San Carlos, CA. The relocation to Northville, MI has allowed the company to drastically reduce development time, while increasing project expertise and efficiency. IAV will continue to expand and continuously adapt to the needs of customers and the industry. www.iav.com/us

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ProEmion Telematics Systems

ProEmion is a German-based provider of telematics software and hardware withcustomers and partners around the world. The company was formed in 1985 andserves customers who deliver machines and expertise in agriculture, automotive, rail, marine, aircraft, construction, material handling, factory automation, and electronic control components.The company headquarters are in Fulda, Germany and the US office is located in Dayton, Ohio. www.rmcan.com

Siemens

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global powerhouse in electronics and electri-cal engineering, operating in the fields of industry, energy and healthcare as well as providing infrastructure solutions, primarily for cities and metropolitan areas.Siemens’ Sacramento, Calif. rail manufacturing plant is a leader in providing rolling stock and related services. Its portfolio covers the full range of vehicles – from light rail vehicles and streetcars, to locomotives and coaches, all built right here in the United States at a manufacturing plant powered almost entirely by a 2 MW solar installation. As the operation in Sacramento continues to grow, Siemens has the flexibility to produce a wider array of products to respond to America’s rail renaissance.www.siemens.com

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Presenting Alumni of the Transatlantic Program for Young Technology Leaders

Nathan WukieNathan Wukie is a Graduate student at the University of Cincinnati pursuing his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. His research has been focused on tone noise prediction for jet engine compressors in collaboration with GE Aviation. Nathan is currently a National Science Foundation GRFP Fellow, and continuing development of an implicit discontinuous Galerkin computational fluid dynamics solver for turbo machinery.Nathan has been immersed in the German culture on multiple occasions, including an internship at NUMECA Ingenieurbuero in Altdorf bei Nuernberg,

Germany in 2011, and also as a participant in the Transatlantic Program for Young Technology Leaders: Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technologies offered by GACC Midwest in 2014. Nathan has an ongoing passion for collaborative research efforts with German industries, as well as a desire to connect students with companies in Germany for internship and research opportunities.

Ajith ChakkedathAjith Chakkedath is a mechanical engineer currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU). He earned his bachelor’s degree at Kerala University, India. At MSU, his research project focuses on understanding the mechanical properties, microstructure and deformation of lightweight magnesium alloys for automotive structural

applications. This project involves collaborative research between Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, IMDEA Materials Institute—Spain, Magnesium Innovation Centre—Germany, and Michigan State University.Apart from the technical aspects, Ajith is also interested in the sociocultural and environmental impacts of vehicles. He participated in the “TAP-YTL: Automotive R&D” delegation trip in November 2013 to Germany. Through his experience with TAP-YTL and collaboration with German Researchers, Ajith has an ongoing interest to connect with German students and companies for research and workopportunities.

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Kirsten BrownswordKristin Brownsword is a researcher for Proactive Worldwide, a business consulting firm specializing in strategic and competitive intelligence. She regularly conducts a variety of studies across industries, including competitive benchmarking, new market entry, global pricing studies, and market sizing.Kristin was born and raised in Germany to an American military family. She completed her undergraduate studies in German and Economics at Wheaton College, and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago for graduate studies in Germanic studies. In 2005, she completed a 6-month internship at Wyeth Pharma in Münster as part of GACC

Midwest’s inaugural Transatlantic Program.Kristin has worked on several projects pertaining to Energy Efficiency in Transportation Systems, which have focused on predictive analytics and the use of big data to optimize transportation systems for numerous industrial applications.

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About the Transatlantic Program - Young Technology Leaders

The German American Chamber of Commerce offers the Transatlantic Program for Young Technology Leaders (TAP-YTL) for young professionals and students advanced in their studies. TAP-YTL offers 12 select participants the chance to explore state-of-the-art innovations and developments during an intensive, 8-day trip throughout Germany.TAP-YTL has been organized for over a decade and previous delegations have covered the fields of Sustainable Architecture & Urban Planning, Logistics and Transportation, Water Management, Intelligent Transportation Communication Systems, Healthcare Delivery & Medical Technology, Sustainable Manufacturing, Automotive R&D, Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technologies, Smart Grid & Energy Storage, and numerous delegations of the earlier Transatlantic Program. The over 250 participants that have taken part in the exclusive transatlantic opportunity since 2003 form a continuously growing Alumni network that offers a great platform for interdisciplinary exchange.The next TAP-YTL trip will take place in mid-2015 and focuses on the areas of digital media, software development and IoT/data startup tech. Program participants will gain first-hand insight into German innovation strategies in the area pf wen-based technology and business. Intercultural communications training as well as networking opportunities with industry experts, researchers, and peers will be integrated into the program.www.transatlanticprogram.org

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Participating Universities

Michigan State University

Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU focuses its vast resources on creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges, while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

College of EngineeringThe College of Engineering is one of the largest and oldest colleges on the MSU campus, with six departments and nearly 200 faculty members serving more than 5,500 students through ten undergraduate and nine graduate degree programs. The college supports a strong research portfolio - including a range of federally funded research centers and international collaborations such as the Fraunhofer Center for Coatings and Laser Applications. A new 130,000-square-foot Bio Engineering Facility will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research in the biomedical sciences in areas such as nanotechnology, robotics, tissue engineering and imaging. The college is also expanding efforts in computational science and engineering, and data science and engineering, as well as automotive, energy, health, and materials research.

MSU TechnologiesMSU Technologies (MSUT) is Michigan State University's technology transfer and commercialization office. MSUT facilitates the commercial development and public use of technologies and copyrightable materials developed by MSU faculty and staff. MSU Technologies is part of the MSU Innovation Center, together with MSU Business-Connect (MSU's front door for the business community) and Spartan Innovations (providing support for MSU start-ups and entrepreneurship). The MSU Innovation Center helps to integrate innovation, technology transfer, support for start-ups, and partnerships with businesses and communities, to bring path-breaking ideas to the marketplace as rapidly as possible.

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The University of Toledo

The University of Toledo is a public research university located in Toledo, Ohio that was founded in 1872. It is home to 23,000 students with 2,232 faculty.UT offers over 250 academics programs in a diverse and comprehensive range of studies. In 2006, The Princeton Review named the University of Toledo College of Engineering Graduate School as the #18 engineering graduate school in the United States. Additionally, the U.S. News & World Report consistently rank the undergraduate engineering and business programs.

The University of Toledo’s College of EngineeringThe UT College of Engineering believes experiential learning to be integral to a twenty-first century engineering education. Its co-op program provides a full year of professional practice with placements in over 1,500 employers in 42 states and 38 countries. Additional opportunities such as the Freshman Entrepreneurship Program, Senior Design Exposition, Engineering Leadership Institute, and Engineers Without Borders provide avenues for engagement beyond the classroom. Combining knowledge and practice, our students gain valuable experience and a competitive edge as they leave the college to further their careers.

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The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is a public research university in Columbus with 175 majors and 475 academic specializations. Its student body is composed of approximately 64,000 students from over 74 countries. Founded in 1870, OSU now offers a complete spectrum of studies, professional programs, and student activities.

Ohio State’s College of Engineering & Knowlton School of ArchitectureOhio State's College of Engineering and Knowlton School of Architecture strive to foster a learning culture that prepares students to be key contributors to society through their technological, professional and personal skills. Our faculty and our students thrive in an environment of new ideas and concepts that expand the understanding of science, engineering and architecture.Established in 1870, Ohio State has focused on engineering and the sciences since its beginning. The Department of Mathematics and Engineering was one of the original 7 departments, and in 1882, the School of Engineering was instituted. Today, we offer 14 undergraduate and 15 graduate engineering programs through our 10 engineering departments, as well as 3 undergraduate and 4 graduate degrees from the Knowlton School of Architecture. More than 10,000 students take courses taught by faculty members in the College of Engineering and Knowlton School, and we proudly boast more than 58,000 living alumni from around the globe.The quality of Ohio State’s engineering educational experience continues to be among the very best in the country. According to the U.S. News and World Report, Ohio State’s College of Engineering is solidly among the top engineering schools in the nation.

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University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky is a public, land-grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. As Kentucky's flagship institution, the University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being.Founded in 1865 by John Bowman as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky, the university is the largest college or university in the state, with 28,928 students as of fall 2012, and the highest-ranked research university in the state, according to U.S. News and World Report. The institution comprises 16 colleges, a graduate school, 93 undergraduate programs, 99 master programs, 66 doctoral programs, and 4 professional programs.

College of Engineering and Kentucky Transportation CenterThe College of Engineering is ABET accredited and located on the campus of University of Kentucky. It is driven by the principle of “Innovation with impact, research with result.” From its beginnings as the University’s federally-funded Local Technical Assistance program and research arm of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) was formed in 1988. KTC provides Research, Technology Transfer, and Education services to the transportation community and both creates and participates in partnerships and programs that promote safe and effective transportation systems for the Commonwealth and beyond.

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Energy Efficiency Export Initiative

The Energy Efficiency Export Initiative brings together energy efficiency know-how and experience to countries all over the world. The initiative helps to establish contacts with German companies and experts. Companies can benefit from a wide spectrum of services and an international network of experts.This program takes place under the framework of the Energy

Efficiency Export Initiative, supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy.More information at: www.efficiency-from-germany.info

German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest, Inc.

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. (GACC Midwest) is part of the German American Chamber Network with three main offices located in Atlanta, Chicago, and New

York as well as branches in Detroit, Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and a liaison office in Washington, D.C. GACC Midwest is an integral part of the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) network with 130 offices in 90 countries.GACC Midwest, headquartered in Chicago, has been supporting bilateral trade between Germany and the Midwestern region of the United States since 1963. GACC Midwest organizes many events and delegations relating to energy efficient technologies throughout the Midwest.

German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest, Inc.321 North Clark StreetSuite 1425 Chicago, IL 60654Tel: (312) 644-2662 Fax: +1 (312) 644-0738URL: www.gaccmidwest.org

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PublisherGerman American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest, Inc.321 North Clark Street, Suite 1425, Chicago, IL 60654

DateOctober 20, 2014

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