BRADLEY C. GLENN

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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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