ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL 
SYSTEMS
· Electrical & Electronic Systems
· Electrical Systems Engineering
· Digital Modeling
· Design Tools
· Electronics in Powertrain
· Electronics in the Interior
· Testing & Instrumentation
· Electronics in Transportation
· Lighting Technology
· Advanced Electronics Functions
· Cybersecurity
· Internet of Things
· Integrated Cloud Technology
ENVIRONMENT / EMISSIONS/ 
SUSTAINABILITY
· Emissions
· Thermal Systems
· Sustainable Systems
· Noise Reduction and Abatement
· Alternative Fuels and Power Sources
· Lightweighting and Energy Reduction
MATERIALS
· Ferrous  
· Non-Ferrous 
· Materials Modeling & Testing 
· Polymers & Coatings
· Bearings, Lubricant Systems & Tribology
· Biomaterials
· Interiors/Seating
· Automotive Composities
· Interiors
· Plastic Components, Process and 
Technologies
INTEGRATED DESIGN AND 
MANUFACTURING
· Accelerated Reliability and Durability 
Testing
· Additive Manufacturing
· Artificial Intelligence
· Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/
VR)
· Axiomatic Design
· Body Design and Engineering
· Business Modeling/Operation Research/Big 
Data Analytics
· CAD, CAM, CAE, and Optimization
· Design for Manufacturing
· Ground Vehicle Reliability (civilian and 
military)
· Integrated Computational Materials 
Engineering (ICME)
· Lean Manufacturing
· Reliability Engineering and Robust Design
· Robotics and Manufacturing Automation
· Six Sigma
· Uncertainty Modeling
PROPULSION/POWERTRAIN
· Fuel Cells, Electric Vehicles and Hybrids
· Other Non-Traditional Powertrains 
· Fuel & Additive Effects on Combustion 
· Compression Ignition Engines
· Spark Ignition Engines
· High Efficiency and Reduced CO2/km
· Control and Optimization 
· Engine Components and Subsystems
· Lubricants
· Transmissions & Drivelines
· Engine Flows and Combustion Diagnostics
· In-Cylinder Velocity Measurements
· Heat Transfer and Advances in Thermal & 
Fluid Sciences
· Multi-Dimensional Modeling
· Vehicle & Engine Systems Analysis & 
Modeling
BODY/CHASSIS/SAFETY/
STRUCTURE
· V2V/V2I Safety
· Active Safety  
· Occupant Protection
· Fire Safety    
· Body Design & Engineering 
· Design Optimization: Methods & 
Applications 
· Body Structures 
· Corrosion Prevention
· Digital Human Modeling 
· Glass Applications 
· Human Factors
· Lighting Technology 
· Aerodynamics 
· Wiper Systems 
· Steering, Chassis & Suspension 
· Tires & Wheels
· Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation
· Motorsports
· Functional/ Passive Safety
· Electronics in Safety