Kirby Chapman
About Kirby Chapman
Kirby Chapman serves as the Director of Product Validation at Navistar Inc, where he has implemented significant improvements in thermal management since 2013. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and has an extensive background in academia and industry, including a 21-year tenure as a professor at Kansas State University.
Work at Navistar
Kirby Chapman has served as the Director of Product Validation at Navistar Inc since 2013. In this role, he has implemented strategic improvements in thermal management, resulting in millions in annual cost savings. He has also revamped the thermal management organization, which led to significant enhancements in on-time delivery rates and reductions in cycle times. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Director of Thermal Management Systems and Senior Product Engineering Manager at Navistar from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Kirby Chapman holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. His extensive academic background underpins his expertise in mechanical engineering, particularly in thermal management and emission-reduction technologies.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Kirby Chapman had a long tenure at Kansas State University, where he worked from 1990 to 2011. He served as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and was the Director of the National Gas Machinery Laboratory (NGML). During his time at Kansas State University, he founded Scavengetech, LLC and launched a business unit focused on developing emission-reduction products for the natural gas industry.
Achievements
Kirby Chapman has authored a technical book and contributed to 160 journal papers, technical reports, and conference proceedings. His efforts in emission-reduction product development have resulted in the acquisition of three patents. These contributions highlight his commitment to advancing the field of mechanical engineering and his impact on thermal management and emission-reduction technologies.