Area of Research

Alternative fuels combustion: The combustion of alternative fuels, including natural gas, propane, methanol, dissociated methanol, hydrogen, and biodiesel, has been studied in IC engines with a focus on reducing exhaust emissions. Current projects include ignition studies in natural-gas fueled diesel engines, the emissions impact of biodiesel fuel blends, and research into hydrogen-fueled IC engines as a technology that will help build fueling infrastructure for fuel cells. Other interests include clean diesel engine technology, fuel cell ancillary systems and systems integration issues, and optical diagnostic techniques for in-situ measurements of combustion systems.

	Energy Studies
	Environmental Engineering

wallace@mie.utoronto.ca