Professional Role and Experience
Dr. Michael Mosburger serves as an Experienced Engineering Manager at Bosch USA with over ten years of professional experience in engineering and automotive technology. His role involves leadership and management in engineering domains linked closely to advanced automotive systems and engine controls.
Educational Background
Dr. Mosburger earned his Ph.D. with a strong focus on mechanical and automotive engineering. His doctoral work, supervised by Volker Sick at the University of Michigan, extensively involved alkali metal spectroscopy for high-speed imaging techniques applied to burned gas temperature, equivalence ratio, and mass fraction in internal combustion engines. This academic foundation supports his expertise in experimental and modeling methods for combustion and emissions.
Technical Expertise and Research Contributions
Dr. Mosburger’s technical focus includes:
- Advanced Gasoline Combustion and Engine Controls
- Development and validation of models for fuel injector phenomena, specifically regarding liquid film evaporation on injector tips and its impact on particulate emissions in gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engines.
- Investigation of particulate matter emissions linked to fuel volatility and injection system parameters for modern engines.
- Research in real driving emissions testing methods and evaluation of statistical test scenarios to assess vehicle emission robustness under real traffic conditions.
- Contributions to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Modeling, including peer-reviewed involvement with regulatory bodies such as the EPA.
He has co-authored several notable studies and papers around particulate emissions, fuel quality effects, and emission reduction technologies, supporting Bosch’s position in the development of cleaner, more efficient powertrain solutions.
Industry and Academic Collaborations
Dr. Mosburger has participated as a member of academic committees and peer review groups alongside notable engineers, reinforcing his connection to ongoing research and regulation in automotive environmental technology. His ties to the University of Michigan and prior affiliations with institutions in Germany, including the University of Karlsruhe, highlight a strong international academic network.
Recognitions and Awards
During his earlier academic career, Dr. Mosburger received the Friedrich Dessauer Prize for his diploma thesis on multiclass support vector machines, demonstrating interdisciplinary capabilities in engineering and computational methods.
Geographic and Organizational Context
Dr. Mosburger is based at Bosch USA but retains significant academic connections in Germany and the United States. His profile highlights a blend of practical engineering management with deep technical research experience, supporting Bosch's innovation efforts particularly in powertrain electrification, emissions control, and engine system optimization.
This profile indicates Dr. Michael Mosburger as a technically proficient engineering leader at Bosch with significant expertise in internal combustion engine research, emissions control, and advanced combustion modeling, making him a key figure in Bosch’s automotive engineering and innovation initiatives.
