Nelson Achievements
Nelson's accomplishments showcase a dedication to excellence, innovation, and innovative leadership. With a history of successful projects, operational improvements, and client satisfaction, Nelson consistently delivers results. Known for leadership and efficiency, he sets high standards in every endeavor.
Career Highlights
1) AE Travelling Fellow to Italy for three weeks… met … (Toured Ferrari, Cadillac Alante Plant). Met with Mr. Lamborghini at his Design Studio (Luxury cars and Yachts, Iveco Test Track). Showcased a Ferrari, Lamborghini car, and yacht. Photo of International delegation.
2) Rode on Test & Race tracks (3 with professional drivers): GM Brazil, Iveco Trucks Turin, Fiat (Milan), Formula 1 race track in Montecarlo.
3) 7 Co-Patents with Professor Elrod. Magazines: Cover of Clemson Camshaft, Road and Track, Popular Mechanics, Design News, and Automotive News articles – 7 patents issued for undergraduate research Professor Elrod and I conducted. I was told I was the first undergraduate in history to receive a patent.
4) Demonstrated Innovative Leadership while coaching the largest automotive supplier in the world and the largest defense contractor on the F35 Fighter Jet, the largest program in military history, involving more than 20 countries globally.
Fellowships and Ambassadorships
1) Clemson University Undergraduate Research – $3000 Budget (Ambassador Clemson Camshaft) – Show cover of ‘Tiger Paw’
2) SAE Ambassador (Represented the SAE in Italy at the FISITA congress for three weeks. – Lucas Write Up
3) Shainin Fellow (one of two)
4) Lockheed Martin Fellow (Representing less than 1% of the engineering population)
5) One of 25 Ambassadors (Selected to represent mental illness and Dyslexia. This was the first-time dyslexia was represented.
Recognition and Awards
1) First in Region across several states; Second in the Nation (ASME – ‘Old Guard Speaker’s Competition’)
2) ‘Popular Mechanics’
3) ‘Road and Track’
4) ‘Design News’ – one of the ten best designs for the year
5) Various News Paper Articles: Boston Globe, Detroit News, New York Times, etc.
6) Youngest SAE Chairman – 2 Consecutive Years (Doubled Membership)
7) Outstanding Younger Member (North and South Carolina Region) – SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
8) Distinguished Younger Member Nationally – SAE (Gold Watch and FISITA) – Italy for 3 Weeks Figure 41 Italy
9) Testified at Senate Subcommittee to then Senator Joe Biden Figure
10) 2018 Automotive Quality Engineer of the Year – ASQ (American Society of Quality)
Publications
1) Cam Lobe Phasing – An Advanced Valve Timing Approach (Eliminated the Throttle; the accelerator pedal was connected directly to the variable camshaft.) – SAE & Automotive Engineering article (Co- Author: Alvon Elrod)
2) Cam Lobe Phasing – Diesel Engine Compression Ratio Control – ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers) (Co- Author: Alvon Elrod)
3) Variable Valve Timing IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers – Magazine
4) Front Cover of ‘Clemson World’
5) A New System for Quality Control – EOQC (European Organization for Quality Control) (Dublin, Ireland) (Lead to FACTUAL; FACTUAL lead to consistency; Consistency led to Standard Work) (Co- Author: Pete Shainin)
6) Pete Shainin and Tim Nelson were co-authors