John Whitefoot
Associate Professor · Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science · University of Pittsburgh
Quick answer: John Whitefoot is Associate Professor at University of Pittsburgh. John Whitefoot shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ tent Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Open Navigation John Whitefoot Awards (2024) Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award.
Research interests
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, 2012
MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, 2001
BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, 1999
Automotive engineering
Mechanical engineering
Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
Engineering practice and education
Selected publications (since 2023)
Ahn, K., Whitefoot, J., Babajimopoulos, A., Ortiz-Soto, E., & Papalambros, P.Y. (2013). Homogeneous charge compression ignition technology implemented in a hybrid electric vehicle: System optimal design and benefit analysis for a power-split architecture. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART D-JOURNAL OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING , 227(1), 87-98.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/0954407012453237 . Ersal, T., Ahn, C., Peters, D.L., Whitefoot, J.W., Mechtenberg, A.R., Hiskens, I.A., Peng, H., Stefanopoulou, A.G., Papalambros, P.Y., & Stein, J.L. (2013). Coupling Between Component Sizing and Regulation Capability in Microgrids. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SMART GRID , 4(3), 1576-1585.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TSG.2013.2260363 . Badain, N
Frequently asked questions
Is John Whitefoot hiring PhD students at University of Pittsburgh?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, John Whitefoot's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: tent Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Open Navigation John Whitefoot Awards (2024) Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award..
What does John Whitefoot research?
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, 2012
MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, 2001
BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, 1999
Automotive engineering
Mechanical engineering
Electronics, sensor
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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