•Pursuing a directed study in the area of "Ionization in Diesel Engines"
•Analyzing the effects of ion current on a John Deere diesel engine at low loads and idle running conditions.
•Carrying out a detailed study of the following areas:
1) Pre-ignition in gasoline engines
2) NOx emission control in gasoline engines by using EGR
3) Improving fuel efficiency and economy of gasoline engines by downsizing, direct fuel injection and boosting.