Lead Engineer, Special Engine Programs

As lead engineer, Adrian Tusinean directs all design and development work on EcoMotors' engine programs, including the opoc engine.

Throughout his career, he has been involved with automotive technologies, including developing advanced engine concepts, diesel emissions research, and automotive component design.

Mr. Tusinean received his higher education at the Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, where he earned degrees as a production engineer in 1993 and a diplomat engineer in 1996. He is proficient with CATIA and Pro/E CAD software.

Career highlights:

• Design engineer at the Institute of Automotive Vehicles in Brasov, Romania, where he.
  • Developed systems for upgrading production truck engines to new European emissions regulations
• Design engineer at Chrysler Canada's Automotive Research and Development Center, Windsor, Ontario.
• Design engineer at FEV Engine Technology in Auburn Hills, Michigan, where he first worked for Dr. Peter Hofbauer. Design work included:
  
  • A variable displacement (twin crank) engine
  • An ICV (inline compact vee) engine
  • Variable valve lift and valve deactivation mechanisms
  • A free-piston engine
  • The opposed-piston opposed-cylinder (opoc™) engine