Control Mechanical Engineering
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BRADLEY C. GLENN
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Columbus, OH 43201 Columbus, OH 43215
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Qualifications
Dr. Glenn has a broad range of research experience in feedback control theory, nonlinear model
based feedback control, observer design, adaptive intelligent control, applied mathematics, and
optimization techniques. He has developed dynamic models and control systems for practical
engineering technologies, including fuel cells, energy storage devices, renewable energy sources,
diesel turbo-boost systems, hybrid-electric vehicles, and smart grid applications.
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, December 2005
Committee: Gregory Washington (Adviser), Vadim Utkin, Giorgio Rizzoni,
Devesh Upadhyay, Randolph Moses
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, December 1999
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, August 1997
Professional Experience
June 2001-Present
Battelle Memorial Institute – Principal Research Scientist, Energy Systems
Smart Grid. Current research is focused on the optimization of Smart Grid applications using
control theory. Work includes power flow simulation with use of GridLab-D, optimal control of
Demand Response Management using real-time pricing, Integrated Voltage/VAR Control
(IVVC), integration of renewable energy sources into micro grids, and optimal extraction of
energy from renewable sources using prediction algorithms. He has also used data mining and
optimization techniques to fit data from a dwelling to a theoretical model used to predict internal
dwelling temperature based on forecast weather data. The technology was part of the
PowerWise research program and is used in Smart Grid Demand Response Management
Algorithms.
Nonlinear Dynamics Modeling and Control of Electrochemical and Kinetic Systems. In
collaboration with other Battelle staff, Dr. Glenn has investigated the nonlinear dynamics of
poisoned anode reactions in PEM fuel cell applications. He developed and experimentally
validated a dynamic anode species coverage model for a PEM FC and incorporated it into an
optimal control algorithm to optimize the power output of a PEM fuel cell poisoned by CO.
Current research is applying similar techniques at the species coverage level to Lithium-Ion
battery technologies for optimal charging/discharging performance while enhancing the safety
and lifetime of the batteries. As part of his PhD research, Dr. Glenn developed a NOx emission
model for a feedback control strategy for the VGT-EGR diesel system with Turbo Electric Assist
utilizing nonlinear exhaust manifold pressure and intake/exhaust mass fraction composition
observers thus eliminating the need for their measurements.
Dynamic Modeling and Optimization. In collaboration with other Battelle staff in the Pipeline
group, Dr. Glenn developed a dynamic model to predict fracture velocity in gas transmission
pipelines to be used as a fracture arrestor design tool. He developed a dynamic model for a flow
cassette used in medical drug delivery applications, to perform a flow sensitivity analysis to the
variation in system parameters, and a model of absorption cooling cycle that utilized reverse
osmosis using high concentrated solutions of Lithium-Bromide, an ARPA-E funded project.
Model-Based Feedback Control and Observer Design. For his dissertation research, Dr.
Glenn’s topic was “Coordinated Control of the Turbo Electrically Assisted Variable Geometry
Turbocharged Diesel Engine with Exhaust Gas Recirculation.” Dr. Glenn has also developed a
sensor-less sliding mode controller making use of nonlinear observers to control solenoid
plunger position from current measurement, thus eliminating the need for a position
measurement for a self balancing washing machine application.
Design work also includes a supervisory control system for an Active Standoff Chamber used to
separate chemical and biological agents from the atmosphere via an air curtain blower system.
Additional work includes model based feedback control development of a BEI voice coil used as
the actuator for a lancing drive mechanism in an invasive blood glucose measuring device.
Similar to the solenoid application, a sensor-less approach was implemented using a sliding
mode observer to eliminate the need for a position measurement. He has also developed a
pressure insensitive mass flow controller for a major mass flow control corporation, and an
analog controller for the suppression of one-dimensional structural vibration that utilizes positive
position feedback together with piezoelectric sensors and actuators.
Continuous Time Systems with Unknown Varying Time Delays. Developed robust adaptive
patient temperature and humidity controllers for a ventilator assisted-breathing circuit device.
The controller was required to be robust for numerous flow and humidity operating conditions,
where flow was unable to be measured. As well as be robust for various adult and pediatric
breathing circuits, without a priori knowledge of the circuit attached to the device.
Intelligent Control. Dr. Glenn has experience implementing adaptive fuzzy logic control
algorithms. He developed an adaptive fuzzy model reference learning controller for an Emerson
Process/Brooks Instruments solenoid pinch valve for a flow control application. While working
on thesis research entitled “Intelligent Control of Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicles,” Dr. Glenn
developed a supervisory fuzzy logic controller for parallel hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)
powertrain operation. Principal activities included (1) integrating a fuzzy supervisory controller
into NREL’s advanced vehicle simulator, ADVISOR, (2) implementing the control strategy on
The Ohio State University’s (OSU) Future Car with dSpace rapid prototyping control hardware,
and (3) developing a graduate level HEV control laboratory at OSU to teach the implementation
of hybrid control strategies.
Developed intelligent driver fitting system for major golf club manufacturer. Using a vision-
based launch monitor system that analyzes images of the golf ball over the first several inches of
its flight after leaving the club face, developed an intelligent driver fitting system, that utilized a
fuzzy logic decision making algorithm, which optimally could provide a means for a golfer to be
fit with clubs with minimal involvement from the professional fitter.
Additional Professional Experience
June 2000-May 2001
Battelle Memorial Institute– Product Development Group. As a research intern, Dr.
Glenn assisted in the development of a mass placement system for a self-balancing washing
machine. Specifically, he characterized the performance of solenoid valves used in the
machine. He was also responsible for LabView data acquisition systems used in group
projects.
September 1997-December 1999
The Ohio State University- GTA. As a graduate teaching assistant, Dr. Glenn instructed
laboratory courses in Measurement Systems (ME 570), Feedback Control (ME 571), and
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (ME 674).
July 1995-December 1995, June 1996-September 1996.
British Petroleum Oil Company. As a co-op student, Dr. Glenn completed projects in critical
stress and heat transfer analysis. He worked with computer code in many analytical areas
dealing with the effective lifetime of components used in the petroleum industry. He worked at
the Lima refinery in a project engineering position that dealt with structural analysis. He assisted
in the design of a water filtration system used in the refining process. He also supervised such
projects as the installation of heat exchangers.
Publications
Glenn, B.C.; Upadhyay, D.; Washington, G.N.;, "Control Design of Electrically Assisted
Boosting Systems for Diesel Powertrain Applications," Control Systems Technology, IEEE
Transactions on, vol.18, no.4, pp.769-778, July 2010
Glenn, B.C., D. Upadhyay, V.I. Utkin, G. N. Washington, Hopka, M., “Observer Design of
Critical States for Air Path Flow Regulation in a VGT-EGR Diesel Engine” International
Journal of Engine Research. Accepted, Final revisions submitted and Awaiting Publication.
Glenn, B.C., Saunders, J.H., ”Optimal Performance from Electrochemical Devices Using Control
Theory at the Surface Coverage Level”.
Saunders, J., B. Glenn, J. Myers, C. Cucksey, S. Mukerjee, C. Boggs, and R. Urian, “Pulsing for
Enhanced CO Mitigation: Single Cell Performance,” 211th Meeting of the Electrochemical
Society, Chicago, May 6-11, 2007, submitted to ECS Transactions.
Boggs, C., S. Mukerjee, J. Saunders, B. Glenn, J. Myers, and C. Cucksey, “Pulsing for Enhanced
CO Mitigation: Effect of Catalyst Durability,” 211th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society,
Chicago, May 6-11, 2007.
Saunders, J., B. Glenn, J. Myers, C. Cucksey, S. Mukerjee, C. Boggs, and R. Urian,
“Performance and Durability using a Pulsing Approach for Enhancing CO Tolerance in PEM
Fuel Cells,” 2007 Fuel Cell Seminar, San Antonio, Oct. 15-19, 2007.
Glenn, B., and C, Bouton, “Sensorless Position Estimation of a Linear Voice Coil using Sliding
Mode Observers,” SPIE International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, Modeling
Signal Processing and Control, March 2005.
Leis, B. N., Zhu, Z-Q., Forte, T. P. and Glenn, B. C., “Design Basis for Fracture Arrestors
in Gas Transmission Pipelines,” Volume II -Pipeline Technology, Science Surveys Ltd.,
2004, pp 515 - 533.
Leis, B.N., Zhu, X.K., Forte, T.P. and Glenn, B.C., “Design Basis for Fracture Arrestors
in Gas Transmission Pipelines, 14th conference of PRCI and EPRG Joint Technical
Meeting, Berlin, 2003 (available from the PRCI website)
Baumann B. M., G. N. Washington, and B. C. Glenn, “Mechatronic Design and Control of
Hybrid Electric Vehicles,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 5, No. 1, March
2000, pp. 5872.
Brahma A., B. Glenn, Y. Guezennec, T. Miller, G. Rizzoni, and G. Washington, “Modeling,
Performance Analysis and Control Design of A Hybrid Sport-Utility Vehicle,” Proceedings of the
1999 IEEE International Conference on Control Applications, Vol. 1, pp. 448-53.
Glenn B. C., G. R. Rizzoni, and G. N. Washington, “Operation and Control Strategies for Hybrid
Electric Vehicles,” presented at the April 2000 Future Car Congress.
Patents
Saunders, James H., Bradley C. Glenn and Barry Hindin, “Methods of Removing Contaminants
from a Fuel Cell Electrode”, Date of Issue December 28,2010. Patent Number US 7,858,250.
Saunders, James H., Alan J. Markworth, Bradley C. Glenn and Barry Hindin, “Methods of
Removing Contaminants from a Fuel Cell Electrode”, Date of Issue November 10, 2009. Patent
Number US 7,615,294.
Saunders, James, Bradley Glenn, and Chad Cucksey, “Mass flow, voltage and current controls
for increased tolerance of PEM fuel cells to carbon monoxide”, Patent application, 2006.
Glenn, Bradley, James H. Saunders, Anthony B. Kehoe, Jeffrey L. Whiteley, Todd Berger, “Mass
flow controller employing sliding mode control”, Patent application, 2008.
Glenn, Bradley, Jeffrey Hadden, James Thomas Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads Having
Digital Lie and/or Other Angle Measuring Equipment Patent Application 2009.
Clearance
Department of Defense Secret clearance as of 2006 August 31.
Honors and Awards
2004 Battelle Emerging Scientist of the year, 2005 Outstanding Scientific and Technical Team
Award.
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