This document is Alexander J. Headley's resume. It summarizes his education, experience, publications, presentations, patents, grants, and associations. He is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, with research focused on dynamic modeling of proton exchange membrane fuel cell systems. He has published several journal articles and conference papers on fuel cell modeling and control. His experience includes research, teaching, and engineering roles focused on energy systems.

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Alexander J. Headley
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78712
(859) 327-7896
ajhead2@gmail.com
1616 Hueco Mountain Trail
Round Rock, TX 78664
EDUCATION
PhD. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Expected
Graduation May 2016
GPA: 3.84
Dissertation: Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Proton Exchange Membrane
Fuel Cell Systems for Control Design
Supervisor: Dongmei Chen
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, May 2013
GPA: 3.59
Concentration: Thermal Fluid Systems
Thesis: Dynamic Subdivided Relative Humidity Model of a Polymer Electrolyte
Membrane Fuel Cell
Supervisor: Dongmei Chen
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, May 2008
GPA: 3.75
EXPERIENCE
Graduate Researcher, University of Texas at Austin, February 2012 – current
 Develop dynamic models to predict the transient response of coupled thermal
and electrochemical systems
 Perform experimental validation of the developed models
 Implement improvements to the experimental setup to expand test capabilities
 Create and analyze the effectiveness of a variety of model accuracy improvement
methods
 Assist in the preparation of documents for proposal submissions
Environmental Science Institute (ESI) GK-12 Scientist in Residence, University of
Texas at Austin, August 2014-June 2015
 Designed and presented Physics and Engineering lessons to high school
freshman
 Created demonstrations and displays for community outreach events
 Had lessons analyzed and received valuable feedback on improving pedagogy

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National Science Foundation (NSF) IGERT Fellow, University of Texas at Austin,
August 2012-August 2014
 Presented research to fellow trainees and the external advisory committee
 Collaborated with other trainees across disciplines to direct research and develop
relevant system-level analysis techniques
 Volunteered with various community outreach programs designed to encourage
science and engineering studies for the next generation
 Help develop curriculum and experimental setups for high school engineering
courses
Heat Transfer Lab TA, University of Texas at Austin, January 2013- May 2013
 Trained students in the theory and proper use of different measurement devices
 Led experiments to ensure students recorded reasonable results
 Critiqued lab reports and provided feedback to help improve the students’
technical writing skills
General Engineering TA, University of Texas at Austin, Aug 2011—May 2012
 Prepared lectures and selected appropriate problem sets to facilitate learning for
Engineering Physics I.
 Worked with students individually to deepen their understanding of the content
 Selected videos and presentations to show students how the subjects taught
affect the engineering discipline as a whole
Engineering Intern, CLEAResult Consulting Inc. March 2011--June 2011
 Researched various energy efficiency technologies and their potential for energy
savings
 Created Excel based calculators to estimate the energy savings of various
technologies in response to various inputs
 Generated training documents for marketing and field engineers to explain how
to find possible sources of energy savings for clients and determine appropriate
upgrades
Hardware Design Engineer (Band II), Lexmark International Inc., June 2008-January
2011
 Corresponded with affiliates in Taiwan and China to resolve manufacturing and
design issues
 Designed and performed tests to discover root causes of fluid delivery system
failures

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 Created algorithms to properly maintain printhead performance throughout the
life of the machine
 Generated testing methods to ensure proper machine functionality before
leaving manufacturing
REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Published/In Press
1. Headley, A. J., & Chen, D. (2015). Critical control volume sizing for improved
transient thermal modeling of PEM fuel cells. International Journal of Hydrogen
Energy, 40(24), 7762-7768.
2. V. Yu, A. Headley, and D. Chen, “A Constrained Extended Kalman Filter for State-
of-charge Estimation of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery With Crossover Effects,”
ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems Measurement and Control, vol. 136, no. 4, p.
041013, Apr. 2014.
3. Headley, A., Yu, V., Borduin, R., Chen, D., Li, W., “Development and
Experimental Validation of a Physics-based PEM Fuel Cell Model for Cathode
Humidity Control Design”, accepted for publication, IEEE/ASME Transactions on
Mechatronics
In Review
4. Headley, A., Chen, D., Li, W., “Non-Uniform Control Volume Sizing Methodology
for Relative Humidity Control of PEM Fuel Cells”, submitted, International Journal
of Hydrogen
Refereed Conference Publications
5. Headley, A., Hadisujoto, B., Chen, D., & Moon, T. J. (2013, July). Development and
Validation of a Dynamic Thermal Model for a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel
Cell. In ASME 2013 11th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and
Technology collocated with the ASME 2013 Heat Transfer Summer Conference and the
ASME 2013 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability (pp. V001T03A004-
V001T03A004). American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
6. A. Headley, V. Yu, and D. Chen, “Critical Control Volume Sizing for Improved
Control-Oriented Thermal Modeling of PEM Fuel Cells,” in 13th International
Conference on Clean Energy, Istanbul, Turkey, 2014.
7. Headley, A., Chen, D., (2015, July) Control Oriented Discretized Cathode Control
Volume Method for Improved PEM Fuel Cell Modeling. In ASME 2015 13th
International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology collocated
with the ASME 2015 Power Conference, the ASME 2015 9th International Conference on
Energy Sustainability and the ASME 2015 Power Conference

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Current Work Scheduled for Submission
8. Headley, A., Feng, T., Chen, D. (2015, Dec). Experimental Validation of Distributed
Voltage Dynamics in PEM Fuel Cells. Being prepared for submission to
IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics
9. Headley, A., Gross, M., Chen, D. (2016, Feb). Extended Kalman Filtering to
Characterize Membrane Aging Parameters in a PEM Fuel Cell Stack. Being
prepared for submission to The International Journal of Hydrogen
TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS
Headley, A., Chen, D., Control Oriented Discretized Cathode Control Volume Method for
Improved PEM Fuel Cell Modeling. Presented at: ASME 2015 13th International Conference
on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology; July 2015; San Diego, CA.
Headley, A., Control of Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Advancing Alternative Power
Generation. Presented at: University of Texas Energy Symposium; 2015 Apr 9;
Austin, TX.
Headley, A., Yu, V., Chen, D., Critical Control Volume Sizing for Improved Control-
Oriented Thermal Modeling of PEM Fuel Cells. Presented at: 13th International
Conference on Clean Energy; June 2014; Istanbul, Turkey.
Headley, A., Yu, V., Chen, D. Optimal Sizing Methodology for a Vanadium Redox
Flow Battery in Islanded Microgrid Applications. Presented at: Microgrid RODEO
Summit; 2014 Feb 20-21; Austin, TX.
Headley, A., Hadisujoto, B., Chen, D., & Moon, T. J. Development and Validation of
a Dynamic Thermal Model for a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell. Presented
at: ASME 2013 11th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and
Technology; 2013 July 14-19; Minneapolis, MN.
PATENTS
Hutchison, G. L., James III, E. H., Williamson, R. S., & Headley, A. J. (2012). U.S.
Patent Application 13/530,196.
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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Patterson Scholarship (University of Kentucky, 2004-2008)
Texas Public Education Grant (University of Texas at Austin, 2011)
IGERT Fellowship (University of Texas at Austin, 2012-2014)
ASSOCIATIONS
National Science Foundation Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training
(IGERT) Program
Environmental Science Institute GK-12 Program
University of Texas Microgrid Research Team
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The Order of Engineers