James Van de Ven
Professor, Mechanical Engineering
James Van de Ven
Professor, Mechanical Engineering
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Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Jim Van de Ven’s expertise is in machine design, kinematics, dynamics, and model driven design of fluid power systems. His research interests are in efficient energy conversion, energy storage, and renewable energy systems.
Lab
Mechanical Energy & Power Systems Laboratory (MEPS) - ME 271
ME Research Areas
Fluid Power
ME Impact Areas
Energy Transition
Environment & Sustainability
Ph.D. 2006, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota
B.S. 2001, Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2021– present
Director of Graduate Studies, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2020-2023
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2016 – 2021
Richard and Barbara Nelson Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2011 – 2016
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2007 – 2011
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, NSF ERC for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power, University of Minnesota, 2006 - 2007