Dr. Zac Chambers joined the RHIT faculty in 2000 after completing his BS/MS at Rose and his PhD at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has taught Capstone design since 2004 and a variety of required and elective courses, notably his very popular Vehicle System Modeling course. His areas of expertise include vehicle powertrain electrification and model-based system design. He was faculty co-lead for the ChallengeX/EcoCar/Ecocar2 competitions and is currently a faculty co-lead for the Battery Workforce Challenge. Outside the class, he is an active Shriner and served as Potentate in 2018.
Academic Degrees
- BS ME Rose-Hulman
- MS ME Rose-Hulman
- PhD ES&M UT Knoxville
- MBA Indiana State University
Awards & Honors
- Outstanding Faculty Advisor, ChallengeX Advanced Automotive Vehicle Competition
Research Interests
- Electrified vehicle powertrains
Select Publications & Presentations
- "EV, HEV, and Clean Energy Systems in the Undergraduate Curriculum: Cell Tester" EVS 38 June 15-18 2025 Gothenburg Sweden
Teaching Interests
- Capstone Design (ME470/71/72)
- Conservation & Accounting Principles (ES201)
- Vehicle System Modeling (ME359)
- xEV Analysis & Design (ME559)