Bob Yano has over 30 years of experience in the design and development of conventional and advanced energy and propulsion systems. This includes the marketing, management, and technical responsibility for commercial, industrial, and military programs, including land, air, and sea-based vehicle systems and land-based stationary systems. Professional Experience 1987 - Present            Lead Technologies, Fayette, OH Bob provides short and long term marketing, technical, and management support for clients in the aerospace, automotive and petrochemical industries. He operates a "total-services" engineering company - Leading Technologies from his office is in Fayette, Ohio and travels extensively to support client projects. Selected projects and clients include: State-of-the-Art Compressor Development-QuestAir. Providing technical and planning support for the development of a compact, lightweight, efficient, quiet and low cost automotive compressor for QuestAir’s OxyBooster System. Performed an extensive literature and manufacturers search to identify which compressor and which compressor system best meets the project’s goals. These compressors include: piston, scroll, centrifugal, axial, diaphragm, vane, roots, screw, and other new-technology machines. Advanced Fuel Cell Development – Ballard Power Systems. Program Manager for Thermo Mechanical Systems Co. on a fast-paced program to develop an Air Management System (AMS) for an advanced 250Kw fuel cell. Phase I Preliminary Design/Cost effort and the Phase II Detailed Design/Fabrication/Development effort have been completed. The AMS included: the turbochargers; combustor; heat exchangers; mufflers; air cleaner; lubrication system; air-start system; piping/ducting; vibration mounts; controls; instrumentation; and sound attenuating enclosure. This AMS was critical to the success and continuation of the Ballard Fuel Cell Program. Brought together a team of engineers and technicians able to develop the system in record time and exceeded client performance goals. This is an example of widespread technical expertise, an ability to organize, coordinate, and lead all aspects of a fast-paced, multi-discipline program. Air and Hydrogen Compressor/Expander Development- Directed Technologies. Performed an exhaustive literature and manufacturers search to identify candidate compressors/expanders (C/E’s) for automotive air and hydrogen C/E applications. Worked closely with several manufacturers and R&D organizations to create a fast-paced plan for development of the required hardware. The development work continues. Advanced Fuel Injection System - Thermodyne Research Corporation. Provided thermodynamic analysis/support for the design and development of an advanced direct-injection fuel system applicable to both spark ignition and diesel engines. A patent has been granted and full production funding is being sought. Amber RPV Development - Leading Systems Inc. and Thermo Mechanical Systems Co. Program Management of Navy project to develop a light weight, low cost, high altitude, long endurance UAV (Unmanned Air Vehicle) for ship-based reconnaissance. Responsibilities included the engine, the multi-stage turbocharger system, the heat exchangers, and the integration of all engine and mechanical systems in the airframe. Automotive Crash Barrier and Body Test Lab Facilities Development - Ford Motor Co. Program Management on two programs for the Ford Engineering Research Center. Both involved the identification (including costs) of state-of-the-art facilities to provide the Ford Test Labs with "world-class" testing capabilities into the twenty-first century. Technically responsible for all mechanical systems which included compressors, drive motors, tow cables, gearing, safety brakes, and a multitude of mechanical test fixtures for reliability and/or endurance testing. Individual projects are presently being implemented as Ford funding becomes available. Additional Major Clients: Daimler/Chrysler; General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; and Dow Chemical. 1984-1987                   Manager of Exploratory Development Programs, Teledyne CAE Responsible for the development of pneumatic, hydraulic and fuel transfer systems for advanced missile engines. Technical responsibilities included detailed analyses and design of state-of-the-art inlets, compressors, turbines, and exhaust systems, including low-observable technologies. Headed up the propulsion team on a program that was promoting an advanced joint-effort NATO missile. Traveled to England and Germany to coordinate the propulsion system integration efforts. 1982-1984                   Senior Level Engineering Specialist, Northrop Responsibilities included planning and executing propulsion system development for advanced missiles. Specific responsibilities included: inlet design; compressor design; engine cycle studies; alternate propulsion concept trades; airframe integration; exhaust nozzle analysis; heat exchanger design; and propulsion systems signature evaluation. All projects were classified. 1979-1982 & 1971-1974                   V.P. Engineering, Thermo Mechanical Systems Co. Responsible for the marketing, design, and development testing of advanced spark ignition and diesel engines and engine turbochargers. Supervised ten engineers and technicians in the development of a high-altitude aircraft engine and test facility. The three-stage intercooled turbocharger system developed for this aircraft permitted flights to 90,000 ft. Was responsible for all phases of this fast-paced program, from proposal preparation to aircraft flight testing. The team generated breakthroughs in highly-turbocharged reciprocating engine development that greatly advanced the state-of-the-art at that time. Other clients included Cummins, Caterpillar, GE Electromotive, Detroit Diesel Allison, Thunder Engines, DARPA, DOE, DOT, DOD, and the EPA. 1974-1979                   Project Engineer, Battelle Columbus Laboratories. Responsible for managing and the technical performance of Energy and Power Systems Programs. A few select programs were: development of an air-cycle cryogenic power system; design of an improved efficiency transmission; design of an improved mixed-flow fan for a helicopter application; development of a small solar-powered engine; development of a unique multi-lobed rotary compressor; development of a turbo-charged and turbo-compounded diesel engine; and the development of compact high-efficiency heat exchangers. Bob Yano holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University; 1969. an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University; 1970., and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University 1979. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in California, Ohio, and Michigan and has been published widely.