Mr. Andrew James Kean is a graduate student researcher at the University of California, Berkeley. He is working towards his PhD. in Mechanical Engineering. At UCB, Mr. Kean is co-advised by Prof. Robert Sawyer of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Prof. Robert Harley of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is very fond of automobiles, so he focuses his efforts on understanding combustion and reducing air pollution caused by autos. Along with air pollution, he hopes to address other aspects of automobiles such as safety, noise pollution, and styling during his career.

Mr. Kean received his B.E. in mechanical engineering from The Cooper Union in New York City in 1997, and his M.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 1999. His goal is to have earned his PhD. by 2002.

After graduation, Mr. Kean hopes to become a university professor. He has enjoyed his interactions with his professors while at Cooper Union and UCB, and would enjoy the opportunity to impact the lives of future students in a similar manner. If that doesn’t work out, he would also very much enjoy working for a car company as a combustion/air pollution engineer. Long term goals include starting a brand new car company, which focuses on safety and low environmental impact while still addressing performance and styling needs of the consumer. He also toys with the idea of running for statewide political office.

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