Michael Sprengel

Background

About Michael Sprengel

I am a driven engineer passionate about taking energy efficient solutions from concept to prototype through high fidelity modeling, simulation, optimization, control, and testing. I thrive on bringing innovative solutions to complex problems and am always looking for new challenges.I enjoy a good mix of solving complex analytical problems and getting my hands dirty building and testing prototypes. I specialize in mechatronics and hydraulic hybrid solutions for on-road, off-highway, and stationary applications. I loathe blindly designing a system simply “because this is the way it’s always done” without first looking for superior options. This objection is tempered with a solid engineering background ensuring only feasible design spaces are explored. I have a history of proposing novel solutions for system architectures and control with demonstrated increases in efficiency and performance. I am adept in independent research but revel in working as part of a highly effective R&D team where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.Expertise Concept synthesis High fidelity modeling and simulation Optimization Optimal control via dynamic programming Prototype construction and validation Dynamic hardware-in-the-loop testing Conveying complex technical concepts though effective presentations and publications