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Personal profile
About
Dr. Craig J. Hoff is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University (formerly GMI) in Flint, Michigan. He is the former Dean of the College of Engineering. He has over 35 years in various teaching and administrative positions in higher education. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Sustainable Energy Systems and Automotive Powertrains (Conventional and Electrified). His research focus is on sustainable mobility technologies including vehicle electrification and autonomous driving. He has conducted research and consulting projects with many companies and government agencies, including General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Ricardo, ArvinMeritor, Firestone, the U.S. Army TARDEC, and the U.S. Department of Energy. He is an active member of SAE International, ASME, IEEE and ASEE.
He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, and his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. He is a registered professional engineering in the state of Michigan.
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, The University Of Michigan
… → 1992
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University
… → 1981
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University
… → 1979
Research Interests
- Automotive Powertrain Systems – Conventional Vehicles, Automotive Powertrain Systems – Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Alternative Fuels, Development of In-Vehicle Data Acquisition Systems, Automotive Crash Safety, Sustainable Energy Systems, Modeling of Thermal/Mechanical Systems
Disciplines
- Mechanical Engineering
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Design and Analysis of Kettering University’s New Proving Ground, the GM Mobility Research Center
Hoff, C., Bastiaan, J., Beikmann, R. & LaForest, S., Apr 14 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Design and Analysis of Kettering University’s New Proving Ground, the GM Mobility Research Center
Bastiaan, J., Hoff, C. J., Beikmann, R. S. & LaForest, S., Apr 14 2020, In: 2020 SAE WCX World Congress Experience.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Redesign of Lab Experiences for a Senior Level Course in Dynamic Systems with Controls
Peters, D. L., Stanley, R., Hoff, C. J. & Casci, J., Jun 14 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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A Numerical Study on Combustion and Emissions in a Dual Fuel Directly Injected Engine Using Biogas and Diesel
Dewan, A., Ramadan, B. & Hoff, C., Oct 19 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Design, Modeling and Development of a Serial Hybrid Motorcycle with HCCI Engine
Wu, Y.-Y., Duan, C., Hong, K.-X., Tsai, H.-C. & Hoff, C., Sep 4 2013, In: Advances in Automobile Engineering. 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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How many GM EV1s still exist, and do any of them still run?
12/5/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Kettering University announces two new academic departments
8/25/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Kettering University announces two new academic departments
8/25/21
3 items of Media coverage
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DBusiness Daily Update: Kona Ice Truck Franchise Expands in Michigan, and More
8/24/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research