Leadership

Dr. Thomas Wallner is the director of Argonne National Laboratory’s Transportation and Power Systems (TAPS) division. His team leverages its groundbreaking experimental and analytical capabilities to accelerate the development of advanced mobility and power technologies.

Dr. Byungho Lee is the Director of the Advanced Mobility and Grid Integration Technology (AMAGIT) department at Argonne National Laboratory, within the Transportation and Power Systems (TAPS) division. His expertise is especially pronounced in areas such as vehicle electrification, propulsion development, and the integration of advanced R&D into practical applications.

Kristen Wahl is the director of the Strategic Transportation Education & Partnerships (STEP) department. Her department manages a portfolio of advanced mobility research, education, and workforce development programs. She also serves as the program director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition (AVTC) Program – North America’s premier training ground for future automotive leaders.

Vincent Freyermuth is the Director of the Vehicle and Mobility Systems (VMS) Department at Argonne National Laboratory. Collaborating closely with public and private organizations, VMS spearheads the evaluation of advanced technologies on energy, emissions, cost and mobility. VMS assesses the technology impact of advanced vehicles, powertrains, and control variables on individual vehicles, including light-duty, medium-duty, in on-road, off-road and aviation scenarios.