Chris Bachmann

Chris Bachmann is a Professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) and Program Director at the College of Integrated Science & Engineering (CISE) at James Madison University. He serves as Director of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Lab, focusing on advancing sustainable transportation and energy systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia
• M.S. in BioEngineering, Penn State University
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Rutgers University

Research Interests: Chris’s work centers on designing alternative fuel vehicles and integrating transportation systems with renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar, biomass, hydro, geothermal, and nuclear energy. He also explores energy efficiency, green building practices, and sustainable land-use planning to support decarbonization efforts. His lab actively develops practical solutions for clean energy infrastructure.

Awards: No awards explicitly listed in the provided text.

Grants & Advising: While no specific grants or advising details are mentioned, his role as a professor and lab director suggests involvement in related projects and student mentorship. Further details on these aspects are unavailable in the current text.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Lab, which focuses on real-world applications of renewable energy in transportation.