Speakers


Dr. Jun Li:

 

 Dr. Jun Li is Director of Technical Research Center, FAW.

 Dr. Li Jun received his PhD degree in Combustion Engine from Jilin Industrial University in May of 1989. He worked as Section Chief Engineer in the Department of Engine Research of 

 Changchun Auto Research Center between June of 1989 and April of 1995. He was promoted to Deputy Chief Engineer between May 1995 and Dec. 1999, and became the Chief Engineer 

 of the Technical Research Center of FAW in Jan. 2000. Now he is the Director of the Research Center.

 In 1995, Li Jun received the Award of Outstanding Young Professional from the National Business and Economic Commission and the China Department of Labor. He was also awarded 

 the 1995 Young Technical Expert by the Department of Machinery. Other awards include Outstanding Young Professional in Science and Technology of the Chinese Auto Industry,

 Changchun Labor Day Award, one of the ten Outstanding Changchun Science and Technology Professional, Jilin Province Model Worker, Contributor to Jilin Province Science and Technology, Outstanding Expert, Central Government Special Prize, National Model Worker, and many more others.

Li Jun has been the board member of Chinese Automotive Association, Jilin Machinery Association, member of the National Science and Technology Award Committee, the 5th Committee of Chinese Auto Industry Science and Technology Innovation Award, China Automotive Standardization Committee, and the National xxx Standardization Committee. He was invited as Guest Professor in Jilin University, Qingdao University, Beijing Industrial and Machinery University, Beijing Space University, China Air and Space University, Post Doc Advisor in various subsidiaries within the First Automotive Company.

As an outstanding technical expert in the automotive industry, Li Jun has gained excellent national and international reputation in Engine Design and Development. His pioneering research contributed to medium and large size diesel engine development, engine capacity design and development, modeling analysis of heating theories, engine structure design, engine interior cleaning technique, engine design development procedure, uniform platform design methodology, automotive electronic technology, and the intelligent parameter design. His contribution in engine emission reduction and energy efficient technology are also noted on the international stage. Li Jun led the development of many research projects, including 12 national level and 21 provincial level projects, with 6 of them filling the blanks in China. He has received 10 high level innovation awards, published 65 papers, and contributed to higher education. He was the advisor of 18 master degree students, 8 PhD students, and 2 post doctoral scientists.

 


 

Mr. John McElroy:

 

 Mr. John McElroy is the host of the television program “Autoline Detroit,” which covers all aspects of the automotive industry. It is a weekly half-hour discussion program featuring top 

 automotive executives and journalists. The show can be seen online at www.autolinedetroit.tv McElroy also broadcasts five radio segments daily on WWJ Newsradio 950, the CBS affiliate

 in Detroit. His past experience includes five years at Detroit Editor for Road & Track, and as the American correspondent for World Cars, which was published by the Automotive Club of 

 Italy. He was also invited to write the annual automotive entry for the Encyclopedia Britannica Yearbook. He spent most of his career at the trade magazine Automotive Industries where he

 ultimately rose to Editorial Director.

 


 

Dr.Gerhard Schmidt:

 

 Dr. Gerhard Schmidt is Chief Technical Officer, Vice President Research and Advanced Engineering at Ford Motor Company.

 Dr. Schmidt leads Ford's worldwide research organization based in Dearborn, Michigan, and Aachen, Germany. The Research and Advanced Engineering staff of scientists, engineers and  technicians is dedicated to supporting Ford Motor Company as a world leader in providing safe, sustainable and affordable mobility through innovation in science and technology. As 

 head of the advanced engineering group, he also oversees the planning, development and implementation of Ford's top global technology objectives.

 Dr. Schmidt is a member of the Automotive Fuel Cell Corporation (AFCC) Board of Directors; the Sustainable Transportation Energy Pathways (STEPS) program at the UC Davis Institute  

 of Transportation Studies; the USCAR Council; Ford/Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alliance; Honorary Committee of the International Federation of Automotive Engineering 

 Societies (FISITA); the University of Michigan Engineering Advisory Council (EAC); and a member of the Advisory Board of the Oakland University School of Engineering and Computer

 Science (SECS). He serves as a member of the Scientific Advisory Council of ATZautotechnology magazine and is a board member of the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC), Michigan.

Prior to his arrival at Ford, Dr. Schmidt served as Senior Vice President Vehicle Integration at BMW AG and spent 10 years as Senior Vice President Powertrain Development for the German automaker. During his 21 years at BMW, he held a wide range of leadership roles in engine research and development.

Dr. Schmidt received his degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1971 from the University of Aachen in Germany, and his Ph.D. in Investigations on Stratified Charge ?Internal Combustion Engines in 1979 from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Aachen. In 2007 he was awarded an Advisory Professorship at the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Dr. Schmidt was born in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

 


 

 

Dr. Gary Smyth:

 

 Dr. Gary J. Smyth is the is Director of the Powertrain Systems Research Lab, General Motors R&D and Strategic Planning.

 Dr. Smyth began his career with GM in 1989 as a senior project engineer with GM Advanced Product Engineering in Warren, Michigan.

 He has held numerous positions in the Advanced Powertrain organization and was named Engineering Director, Advanced Propulsion System Controls, in 1999, with responsibilities

 including advanced diesel and advanced emission development.

 In September, 2004, Dr. Smyth transferred to GM R&D as Director, Powertrain Systems Research Laboratory.

 Dr. Smyth attended The Queen's University of Belfast (QUB) in Northern Ireland. He studied Mechanical Engineering and completed his PhD in 1989.

 


 

Ms. Ning Zhang:

 

 Ms Ning Zhang is Deputy Secretary General of Society of Automotive Engineers of China (SAE China) and she is also Vice President of Research Institute of Automotive Industry.

 Ms. Zhang has been engaging in research of Development Policies and Strategies of China’s Automotive Industry. She supervised and participated in a number of research projects

regarding Development Strategies and Policies of Automotive Industry. Funded by government agencies, Chinese Academy of Engineering, and China Development Bank, etc, these  

 projects include Research on China’s Medium and Long Term Development Strategies of Science and Technology, Research on Medium and Long Term Technology Development Strategies  

 of China’s Automotive Industry, Research on World Automotive Technology Development, Research on Measurements of Cultivation and Independent Development of Domestic Automotive 

 Brands, and Research on Capacity Evaluation System of Independent Development of China’s Automotive Industry.

 Ms. Zhang, authorized by Chinese Government, is also an expert in evaluating major science and technology projects.