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David Klinikowski

Assistant Research Professor

Affiliation(s):

  • Larson Transportation Institute

201 Transportation Research Building

dxk6@psu.edu

814-863-1898

Research Areas:

Advanced Materials and Devices; Transportation Engineering; Transportation Systems; Vehicle Dynamics and Controls; Vehicle Systems Engineering

Interest Areas:

Heavy vehicle research and testing, structural durability, reliability, vehicle emissions, design, instrumentation, electric vehicles, alternative fuels, pavement surface characteristics, advanced propulsion systems, automotive safety, and tire surface interaction.

 
 

 

Education

  • BS, Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University, 1986

Publications

Journal Articles

  • David J Klinikowski, Suresh S Iyer and V Madhadevan, 2016, "Recovery of Tail Pipe Species Concentrations Signals and its Effect on Emissions Calculations from Raw Exhaust Gas Streams during Chassis Dynamometer Tests", SAE Journal of Engines, Volume 9, No. 3, pp. 1763-1774 (12 Pages)
  • David J Klinikowski, Suresh S Iyer and Suresh S Iyer, 2015, "Uncertainties in Measurements of Emissions in a Partial Flow Sampling System", Technical Paper, (2015-26-0096), pp. 8 pages
  • Robin Tallon, Umit Sonmez and David J Klinikowski, 2008, "Weigh-In-Motion Studies Using Strip-Type Sensors: the Preliminary Results", International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 1-26 (26 Pages)
  • Nina Sverdlova, Umit Sonmez, David J Klinikowski and Donald Streit, 2004, "Static Calibration Methodology for Weigh-in-Motion systems", International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems, Vol. 7, No. 2-3, pp. Pages 191-204 (13 Pages)
  • David J Klinikowski and Andre L Boehman, 2003, "Development of a Dimethyl Ether (DME)-Fueled Shuttle Bus", Journal of Fuels and Lubricants (2003), Volume 112, Section 4, pp. 13 pages, 348-360
  • David J Klinikowski and Andre L Boehman, 2003, "Development of a Dimethyl Ether (DME)-Fueled Shuttle Bus", Journal of Fuels and Lubricants (2003), Volume 112, Section 4, pp. 13 pages, 348-360
  • David J Klinikowski, Brian Glimore and Bohdan T Kulakowski, 1999, "Transit Bus Durability Track Assessment and Validation", International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems, Volume 6 No. 1-4, pp. Pages 273-286 (13 pages)

Conference Proceedings

  • Jyotiormaya Nanda, Rob Iera, Stella Clarke, Timothy W Simpson and David J Klinikowski, 2008, "A Web-Based Information Management System for Bus Test Data for the Pennsylvania Transportation Institute", American Society of Mechanical Engineers, (DETC2002/CIE-34455), pp. Pages 365-372 (7 Pages)
  • David J Klinikowski, Saravanan Muthiah, Nan Yu and Bohdan Kulakowski, 2004, "Effects of Weight on Performance of Transit Vehicles", Proceedings Produced by: Document Transformation Technologies, USA, pp. 7

Other

  • David J Klinikowski, 2019, "Waterless Bridge Joint Cleaning", (Number: FHWA-PA-009-PSU WO 009), pp. 22 ages
  • Suresh S Iyer, Mishra Partha, David J Klinikowski, Thompson Boyd, Myra Strange, Wanda Boggs and Carl Thornblad, 2015, "Advanced Low-Floor Vehicle (ALFV) Specification Research", MINETA TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE PUBLICATIONS, (Report Number CA-MNTRC-14-1151), pp. 103
  • David J Klinikowski and Suresh S Iyer, 2013, "Uncertainties in Measurements of Emissions in Chassis Dynamometer Tests", Technical Paper, Volume 112, Section 4, (2014-01-1584), pp. 9 pages
  • David J Klinikowski, 2004, "INFLUENCE OF REGULATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES ON THE WEIGHT OF TRANSIT BUSES IN THE UNITED STATES", Loads, Roads and the Information Highway, pp. 6 Pages
  • David J Klinikowski, 2003, "DIMETHYL ETHER (DME)-FUELED SHUTTLE BUS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT", (DOE Contract Number: FG26-99FT40161), pp. 12
  • David J Klinikowski and Moustafa El-Gindy, 1998, "An Overview of the Federal Transit Administration's Bus Testing program", Technical Paper, Volume 112, Section 4, (982774), pp. 11 pages
  • David J Klinikowski and Brian Gilmore, 1993, "Comparison of Vehicle Durability Testing Methods", Technical Paper, 932967, pp. 9 pages

Research Projects

Honors and Awards

Service

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About

The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute is Penn State’s transportation research center. Since its founding in 1968, the Larson Institute has maintained a threefold mission of research, education, and service. The Institute brings together top faculty, world-class facilities and enterprising students from across the University in partnership with public and private stakeholders to address critical transportation-related problems.

Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute

201 Transportation Research Building

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA 16802-4710

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