John H Johnson

John H. Johnson is presidential professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering--Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University (MTU) and a fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers. His experience spans a wide range of analysis and experimental work related to advanced engine concepts, emissions studies, fuel systems, and engine simulation. He was previously project engineer, U.S. Army Tank Automotive Center, and chief engineer, Applied Engine Research, the International Harvester Co., before joining the MTU mechanical engineering faculty. He served as chair of the MTU Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Department from 1986-93. He has served on many committees related to engine technology, engine emissions, and health effects with the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Research Council (NRC), the Combustion Institute, the Health Effects Institute, and the Environmental Protection Agency. He consults to a number of government and private sector institutions. In particular, he served on the NRC Committee on Fuel Economy of Automobiles and Light Trucks, the Committee on the Effectiveness and Impact of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards, the Committee on Advanced Automotive Technologies Plan, and was chair, Committee on Review of DOE's Office of Heavy Vehicle Technologies. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Johnson served on the SAE Board of Directors from 1982-85. He was the editor of five previous Progress in Technology books on emissions. Over 90 SAE papers have been authored by Dr. Johnson. He received the SAE Arch T. Colwell Merit Award (outstanding paper-emphasis on the originality of the contribution as well as the excellence of the presentation) in 1983 and 1994. In 1993, he and his research colleagues received the SAE Horning Memorial Award, which was given in recognition of distinguished active research in diesel emissions to the better mutual adaptation of fuels and engines. In 1998, he and his doctoral student received the SAE Myers Award for Outstanding Student Paper. Dr. Johnson has been a member of the SAE Engineering Activity Board-Publications Advisory Committee (PAC) from 1975-1987 and the chair from 1982-87. He was a member of the SAE Technical Communications Committee, which replaced the PAC, from 1987 to 2004. In 1988, he received the SAE Forest R. McFarland Award in recognition of serving with dedication as chair of the PAC. From 1990-2000 he was editor-in-chief of the SAE Transactions Editors Committee. In 2002, he was honored with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Soichiro Honda Medal. He was recognized with this medal for advancing the understanding of vehicle cooling problems and research investigations into the origin of diesel exhaust pollutants and their impact on human health. Dr. Johnson has authored over 190 papers and reports and holds one patent.