Zeyu (Andy) Liu
About Zeyu (Andy) Liu
Zeyu (Andy) Liu is a Senior Controls Engineer and Team Lead at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2009. He has extensive experience in diesel engine control, having previously held positions at General Electric and Cummins, and holds advanced degrees in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering.
Work at Navistar
Zeyu (Andy) Liu has been employed at Navistar Inc as a Senior Controls Engineer and Team Lead since 2009. His role involves leading projects that focus on the design and implementation of control systems for heavy-duty diesel engines. Liu has contributed significantly to the development of advanced diagnostics and control features, enhancing engine performance and compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at General Electric and Cummins
Before joining Navistar, Liu worked as a Consultant for General Electric in 2006, focusing on Diesel Engine Control for a period of seven months. Following this, he served as a Senior Embedded Control Engineer at Cummins from 2006 to 2008. His experience in these roles provided him with a strong foundation in engine control systems and embedded software development.
Education and Expertise
Liu holds multiple degrees in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering. He earned his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University from 1999 to 2001. He then obtained a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, he completed both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Automotive Engineering at Beijing Institute of Technology from 1992 to 1999.
Achievements in Engine Control Systems
At Navistar, Liu led the design and implementation of a new exhaust brake control feature for the V8 diesel engine platform, which successfully launched into production in 2011. He also developed the 2013 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) algorithm for Navistar's V8, I6, and Big Bore engine platforms, focusing on critical systems such as Boost System Monitors and EGR System Monitors.
Specialization in Diesel Engine Technology
Liu specializes in designing new control and diagnostics features for air and fuel systems in heavy-duty diesel engines. His expertise encompasses various aspects of engine control systems, contributing to advancements in engine efficiency and emissions control.