P.T. Jones
About P.T. Jones
P.T. Jones is an experienced technical staff member specializing in advanced vehicle systems at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2010. He has held various engineering and management roles in the automotive and marine industries, contributing to significant projects in sustainable technology and vehicle integration.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P.T. Jones has been serving as Advanced Vehicle Systems Technical Staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2010. In this role, he focuses on the development and integration of advanced vehicle systems. His work contributes to the laboratory's mission of advancing energy efficiency and sustainable transportation technologies. Jones has accumulated over 14 years of experience in this position, leveraging his background in engineering and vehicle technologies.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Management
Prior to his current role, P.T. Jones held various engineering and management positions. He worked at General Motors for five years as a Design and Development Engineer and later as the Challenge X Program Manager. He also served as Design Engineering Manager at MasterCraft Boat Co. for two years. His experience includes roles at Brunswick Boat Group as Program Manager and Product Portfolio Engineer, as well as Chief Operating Officer at DeltaWing Technology Group Inc.
Education and Academic Background
P.T. Jones earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in vehicle systems and engineering. This education has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary to excel in various roles within the automotive and aerospace industries.
Leadership in Vehicle Technology Projects
Jones has led significant projects in vehicle technology, including the Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) initiative for the Department of Energy. This project, valued at $12 million over three years, involved collaboration with external partners to advance wireless power solutions. Additionally, he served as the Principal Investigator for the Green Racing - Alternative Energy Motorsports Initiative, which focused on sustainability in motorsports and achieved a notable reduction in petroleum use.
Experience in Sustainable Transportation Initiatives
Throughout his career, P.T. Jones has been involved in several initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable transportation. His role in the Green Racing initiative guided the Department of Energy's efforts in sustainable motorsports, achieving a 35% reduction in petroleum consumption since 2008. His work reflects a commitment to advancing environmentally friendly technologies in the automotive sector.