Senior Engineer, Advanced Engine Technologies, Wabtec
Dr. Thomas Lavertu is a Senior Engineer in the Advanced Engine Technologies group at Wabtec Corporation. He has been with Wabtec/GE for the past 17 years which includes 10 years at GE Global Research and the past 7 years at GE Transportation/Wabtec. Dr. Lavertu’s career has been focused on engine performance and emissions. At GE Global Research he led multiple projects aimed at improving engine fuel consumption and emissions for locomotive engines. This includes being the project leader for the Tier 4 engine development for which he was an integral part in defining an industry leading engine capable of meeting Tier 4 emissions regulations without the need for aftertreatment. Dr. Lavertu has continued to develop engine technologies for reduced fuel consumption and emissions at Wabtec and he is currently focused on investigating alternative fuels and technologies to improve engine efficiency for freight locomotives. He has a demonstrated track record of innovation, demonstrated by his 63 patents across an array of engine technologies in current products. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers where he currently serves as the Senior Vice President for the Technical and Engineering Communities Sector. Prior to his professional career, Dr. Lavertu obtained a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University.