Andrew Dressel

Andrew Dressel is a Researcher and Lab Manager in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), affiliated with the Bicycle and Motorcycle Engineering Research Laboratory. He holds the title of Scientist II and oversees the EMS W301 laboratory. His research focuses on bicycle and motorcycle dynamics, mechanical properties of tires, and vehicle safety. Recently, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Delft University of Technology's Bicycle Laboratorium, contributing to the design of future bicycle systems.

Education includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2013, UWM) with a dissertation on bicycle tire mechanics. His work spans experimental measurements, computational modeling, and practical applications in vehicle dynamics. Notable achievements include awards for research on bicycle tire dynamics and structural compliance, published in journals like Vehicle System Dynamics and the International Tyre Colloquium.

Research interests emphasize improving safety and performance through studies of tire behavior, brake noise mitigation, and innovative tricycle designs with variable stability. He has organized conferences such as BMD2016 and presented globally on topics like tilting tricycles and tire modeling. His lab collaborates with community initiatives like Wheelin’ in Westlawn and promotes cycling advocacy through blogs like 'Good Bicycle Science.'

Awards highlight contributions to understanding bicycle stability mechanisms. Advising roles include involvement with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and fostering student research. His work bridges academia and industry, with media coverage in Bicycling Magazine, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and local news outlets.