Bryon Spells

Bryon Spells is a Hybrid Systems Engineer at Flux Hybrids since August 2021. In this role, they are responsible for developing the power transmission subsystem for a hybrid-electric assist kit, with a focus on improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, and reducing operating costs for fleet vehicles. Bryon performs 3D modeling and stress analysis using Fusion 360.

Prior to their current position, Bryon was a Graduate Student at Stanford University School of Engineering from December 2018 to August 2021. Their research involved using machine learning to predict driver behavior in relation to fuel economy and powertrain performance. Bryon played a key role in data acquisition and establishing the data pipeline using Python.

Before Stanford, Bryon was also a Graduate Student at North Carolina State University from August 2018 to December 2018.

Additionally, Bryon worked as an Undergraduate Research Scholar at the FREEDM Systems Center from January 2016 to December 2018. Their responsibilities included developing a model of SolarPack's vehicle using MATLAB & Simulink. Bryon also conducted a literature review on solar vehicle modeling and gained experience in technical writing and presenting.

In 2016, Bryon founded SolarPack - NCSU Solar Vehicle Team and served as the Founding Director until June 2018. Bryon built a team of 12 engineering students and contributed to the development of practical and efficient solar vehicles.

Bryon also gained experience as a Powertrain Engineering Intern at EVX Ventures in Australia from June 2016 to December 2016. Bryon worked on the foundation of their powertrain design knowledge.

Their work experience also includes a Project Management Internship at Eastman Chemical Company from May 2015 to August 2015. Here they learned essential communication skills, met deadlines, and observed mechanics to understand the importance of serviceability in engineering design.

Bryon Spells received their Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University in the years 2014 to 2018. Bryon then pursued further education at Stanford University School of Engineering, where they earned a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering. There is no information available regarding the specific duration of their studies at Stanford University.