MATTHEW KLEIN

Local Address
2838 Seine Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
(925) 339-1007
email: mpklein@ucdavis.edu

Permanent Address
3205 Chardonnay Pl.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 339-1007
http://mpk3.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE

Pursuing a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of California at Davis

in electric vehicle battery pack thermal management design optimization for life and performance.

EDUCATION

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

University of California, Davis, CA
GPA: 3.61/4.0
Date of Graduation: June, 2010
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Davis, CA
GPA: 3.72/4.0
Date of Graduation: December, 2015, expected.

EXPERIENCE

UC Davis Green Transportation Laboratory, Davis, CA

9/10-12/15 (planned)
Graduate Student Researcher
Lithium-ion thermal management:
Develop test systems and physics inspired test methods for battery model parameterization
for the purpose of performing vehicle simulation design analysis and battery management
estimation algorithms. Thermal system modeling for heat exchanger design optimization
and thermal system control strategy development for pack lifetime extension.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ride, TN
5/14-12/14
Graduate Student Intern
Developed battery model parameterization code. Developed multi-dimensional thermalelectrochemical models in the ORNL VIBE battery simulation code. This work is a direct
collaboration with my PhD research.
Totus Power, Inc., Chicago, IL
Lead Engineer

9/13-12/14

Responsible for the design and fabrication of the first prototype ever built for Totus Power.
Created the system architecture for their battery backup system. Created a CAD model of
the entire system for packaging and manufacturability analysis. Created a test version for
concept validation. Fabricated their first field-testable prototype used for customer analysis
in India.
Kleenspeed Technologies, Inc., Mountain View, CA
6/10-12/12
Lead Engineer
Led the product development efforts of the company by creating a scalable and modular
lithium-ion battery pack for vehicle and stationary applications that was used to power a
running prototype vehicle for investors, sales, and conference demos. The technology developed resulted in five provisional patent applications. Images of work.

UC Davis Formula Hybrid SAE, Davis, CA

9/09-6/11
Team Lead
Designed, built and tested two open wheel hybrid electric racing vehicles (FH1 and FH2) for
two separate competitions. Invited to two additional competitions. Images of work.
May 2010: Placed 3rd out of 30 universities. (FH1)
June 2010: Placed 2nd out of 4 universities. (FH1)
May 2011: Placed 4th out of 30 universities. (FH2)
May 2011: Placed 1st out of 7 universities. (FH2)
Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA
1/08-8/08
Student Engineering Intern
Aided in the experimental and general lab duties for the study of Palladium nanoparticles to
understand their usefulness for electrical energy and hydrogen storage.
Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA
Student Engineering Intern
6/07-1/08
Aided in the fabrication of a hydrogen refueling station built for General Motors to study its
use for vehicle applications.
TEACHING

UC Davis Mechanical and Aerospace Department, Davis, CA

EME 107A: Experimental Methods

Fall 2010

Lead two lab sections and graded HW and Lab Reports.

EME 106: Thermo-Fluid Dynamics

Winter 2011

Graded HW and held office hours for discussion of HW.

ENG 4: Engineering Graphics

Spring 2011

Lead one three hour lab section and assisted one other per week. Graded HW and exams.
ENG 4: Engineering Graphics

Fall 2011

Lead one three hour lab section and assisted one other per week. Graded HW and exams.
EME 50: Manufacturing Methods

Spring 2012

Lead manufacturing demonstrations during two 3-hour labs per week. Grade assignments.
EME 163: Internal Combustion Engines

Fall 2013

Lead one 3-hour lab section per week for a powertrain system modeling project using
MATLAB. Graded lab reports.

Example code available: Here: HW1 Example , and here: Project Example.
EME 107A: Experimental Methods
Winter 2015
Lead three lab sections and graded Lab Reports.

PUBLICATIONS Journal Articles

Three-Dimensional Pore Evolution of Nanoporous Metal Particles for Energy Storage
Matthew P. Klein, Benjamin W. Jacobs, Markus D. Ong, Stephen J. Fares, David B. Robinson, Vitalie Stavila, Gregory J. Wagner, and Ilke Arslan
Journal of the American Chemical Society 2011 133 (24), 9144-9147
An Experimental Investigation of the Performance Effects of Edge-Based Heat Transfer
on Lithium-ion Pouch Cells
Matthew Klein, Shijie Tong, Jae Wan Park
SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains, In Preparation.
Conferences
Comprehensive Battery Equivalent Circuit Based Model for Battery Management Application
Shijie Tong, Matthew Klein, Jae Wan Park
ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conf., Palo Alto, CA, Oct. 2013.
On the effects of lithium pouch cell edge heat transfer for electric vehicle battery pack thermal
management systems
Matthew Klein, Jae Wan Park
SAE Thermal Management Systems Symposium, Troy, MI, Oct. 2013.
The Performance Effects of Edge-Based Heat Transfer on Lithium-ion Pouch Cells Compared
to Face-Based Systems
Matthew Klein, Shijie Tong, Jae Wan Park
SAE World Congress, Detroit, MI, Apr. 2014.
Second Life Battery Pack as Stationary Energy Storage for Smart Grid
Shijie Tong, Matthew Klein, Jae Wan Park
SAE World Congress, Detroit, MI, Apr. 2014.
AWARDS AND
HONORS

UC Davis Mechanical Engineering Departmental Fellowship (3 years / $90,000)

UC Davis College of Engineering TOPS Fellowship (1 year / $20,000)
Undergraduate Deans List, UC Davis: Fall 08, Win 09, Sp 09, Fall 09
Rayleigh and Clara Miller Scholarship ($1,000)
Sandia National Laboratory Honors Scholarship ($500)

SKILLS

Software:
CAD - 3D Modeling: Solidworks (proficient), Inventor (intermediate), CATIA V5
(novice)
Programming: Python (proficient), Latex (proficient), MATLAB/Octave (proficient)
Python example project: Code for automating the temperature control of batteries
during my experiments for my PhD research.
MATLAB example projects: FEM code for heat transfer
Dynamic system modeling code for UAV camera stabilization analysis.
Manufacturing and fabrication:
Proficient with the following tools: Mill, Lathe, Drill press, Break, Shear, Band Saw,
Belt sander, TIG welder, MIG welder, Plasma cutter, Grinding tools, General hand
tools.

Leadership:
Documentation, Organization, MS Project, Team Building, Motivational, Encouraging,
Empathetic.
ACTIVITIES

Vehicle maintenance
Mountain biking, snowboarding, running, water sports.