Theodor Sams leads Research & Development for Powertrain Engineering at AVL List GmbH, the worlds largest independent powertrain technology company. A key figure in engine development, his expertise covers friction reduction, combustion analysis, and sustainable powertrains. He actively collaborates with the Graz University of Technology on advanced research and is a co-author on numerous technical publications.
He champions continued research into combustion engines, advocating that they can be refined to achieve a "Zero Impact" emission level, rendering them environmentally neutral in practice.
Theodor Sams
Head of Research & Development, Powertrain Engineering at AVL List GmbH Graz
Austria
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Topics They Care About
Sustainable Powertrains
Advocates for achieving "Zero Impact" emissions with combustion engines and has led projects exploring alternative fuels like natural gas for commercial vehicles.
Engine Friction
Co-authored numerous technical papers on investigating and reducing mechanical friction losses in internal combustion engines to improve overall powertrain efficiency.
Advanced Diesel Tech
Associated with AVL's pioneering work in diesel direct injection and particle filter technologies, which are foundational to modern clean diesel engines.
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Work History
1-1998
Head of Research & Development, Powertrain Engineering at AVL List GmbH Graz
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Location : Austria
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Head of Research & Development, Powertrain Engineering at AVL List GmbH Graz
