The following Wayne State University experts are available to provide commentary and analysis to support coverage of the 2015 North American International Auto Show. Please contact Wayne State University public relations to arrange an interview.

Automotive Engineering

• Jerry Ku, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering -- Ku is available to discuss electric-drive vehicle powertrain modeling and simulations, electric-drive vehicle engineering graduate education programs, and alternative energy technology.

• Simon Ng, professor of Chemical and Materials Science Engineering, College of Engineering -- Ng is available to discuss alternative energy, electric drive vehicles, electric transportation technology, and electric vehicle maintenance.

• Tapan Datta, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering -- Datta specializes in transportation engineering as well as traffic engineering and safety.

• Naeim Henein, professor of Mechanical Engineering and director of Wayne State's Center for Automotive Research -- Henein's experience includes diesel and gasoline engines combustion, emission controls, sensors, alternate and renewable fuels.

• Ming-Chia Lai, professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering -- Lai, fellow of SAE, has led a distinguished career in automotive engineering, and has extensive knowledge about automotive powertrain, thermal management, as well as other timely topics.

• Steven Salley, associate professor of Chemical Engineering and materials science, College of Engineering -- Salley is prepared to address alternative fuels and issues specific to energy and the environment.

• King-Hay Yang, professor of Biomedical Engineering and director of Bioengineering Center, College of Engineering -- Yang can speak to automotive safety, history of automotive safety and vehicular safety devices.

• Hongwei Zhang, associate professor of Computer Science, College of Engineering - Zhang can talk about vehicular wireless (sensor) network systems and networks for driverless vehicles.

Consumer Effects

• Jeff Stoltman, associate professor of Marketing, School of Business Administration -- Stoltman can discuss marketing strategy, consumer psychology, consumer acceptance of new products, and market trends.