Professor
John Benjamin Heywood
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mechanical engineer; Educator
Area
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Specialty
Engineering and Technology
Elected
2001
A leader and researcher in developing a detailed scientific understanding of the causes of air pollutant emissions from combustion processes in automotive and aircraft engines, he has greatly influenced the methods whereby vehicle engine manufacturers worldwide have reduced toxic exhaust gas emissions from transportation vehicles in response to governmental regulation.
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