• Combustion and Air Pollution
• Catalytic Ignition of Renewable Transportation Fuels
• Efficient Energy Conversion of Biofuels

• Cordon, D.*, Beyerlein, S., Steciak, J., and Den Braven, K., “Measuring and Comparing Accuracy of Emissions Analyzers for Use with IC Engines, IMCEC2009-11295, 2009.
  
• Duncan-Hewitt, W.C., Mount, D., Beyerlein, S., Cordon, D.* and Steciak, J., “Using a Developmental Model to Facilitate Team-Based Design Experiences in a Pre-College Engineering Science Camp,” International Journal of Process Education, Vol. 1, No 1, pp. 3 – 10, June, 2009.
  
• Cordon, D.*, Beyerlein, S., Steciak, J., and Cherry, M., “Homogeneous Charge Catalytic Ignition of Ethanol-Water/Air Mixtures in a Reciprocating Engine,” IMECE2008-68999, 2008.
  
• Leichliter, K.*, Lounsbury, B. L.*, Steciak. J., Beyerlein, S., and Budwig, R., “Finite Element Model of a Heated Wire Catalyst in Cross Flow,” IMECE2008-68922, 2008.
  
• Cordon, D.*, Beyerlein, S., Steciak, J., and Cherry, M., “Conversion of a Homogeneous Charge Air-Cooled Engine for Operation on Heavy Fuels,” Society of Automotive Engineers Paper 2008-32-0023, 2008.
  
• Plumlee, D.*, Steciak, J., Moll, A., “Development of an Embedded Hydrogen Peroxide Catalyst Chamber in Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics,” International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, v 4, n 5, pp. 406-414, October 2007.
  
• Cordon, D.*, Walker, M.*, Beyerlein, S., Steciak, J., and Cherry, M., “Catalytically Assisted Combustion of JP-8 in a 1 kW Low-Compression Genset, Society of Automotive Engineers Paper 2006-32-0024, 2006.
  
• Olberding, J.*, Cordon, D.*, Beyerlein, S., Steciak, J., and Cherry, M., “Dynamometer Testing of an Ethanol-Water Fueled Transit Van,” Society of Automotive Engineers Transactions, Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, V114-5, pp. 1253 – 1264, No. 2005-01-3706, 2005.

 An asterisk (*) denotes graduate student co-authors

• Aqueous Ethanol Ignition and Engine Studies, funded by US Department of Transportation, Co-PIs J. Steciak (40%), S. Beyerlein (40%) and R. Budwig (20%), Year 1, $144,135, 2009-10.
  
• Compression Ratio and Catalyst Aging Effects on Aqueous Ethanol Ignition,
  Phase II: $130,000, US Department of Transportation, Co-PIs J. Steciak (40%), S.
  Beyerlein (40%) and R. Budwig (20%), 2008-09.
  
• Sustainable Transportation Engine and Fuel Systems, $550,000, Higher Education Research Council, Co-PIs J. Steciak (25%), S. Beyerlein (25%), K. Den Braven (25%),
  and R. Budwig (25%), 2007 – 2009.
  
• Compression Ratio and Catalyst Aging Effects on Aqueous Ethanol Ignition,
  Phase I: $139,000, US Department of Transportation, Co-PIs J. Steciak (50%) and S.
  Beyerlein (50%), 2007-08.
  
• Engine and Combustion Parameters for Catalytic Ignition, $123,927, US
  Department of Transportation, Co-PIs J. Steciak (50%) and S. Beyerlein (50%), 2006-07.
  
• Micro-Propulsion Devices in Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic Materials,
  University of Idaho Subcontract $112,723; total $375,000 funded by the Air Force
  Office of Scientific Research (DEPSCoR) with BSU, 2006-08.
  
• Characterization of Catalytic Igniter Performance and Emissions through Fundamental
  Studies, Engine Testing, and Demonstration Platform Development, $85,000, US
  Department of Transportation, Co-PIs J. Steciak (50%) and S. Beyerlein (50%), 2004-05.
  

• Center for Clean Vehicle Technology, National Institute of Advanced Transportation Technology
• Western States Section of the Combustion Institute, member of executive board
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Treasure Valley Section executive board
  

• 2009 ASHRAE E. K. Campbell Award of Merit for outstanding service and achievement in teaching
• 2000/2001 Outstanding Young Faculty Award, College of Engineering