Peter Eggleton, P. Eng. M.ApSc.
Consultant - Telligence Group
Peter Eggleton is an expert in the field of applications for science and technology (S&T), primarily in the transportation sector. He also specializes in the development of management and governance policies that facilitate S&T applications. He has set up international development projects in science and technology thanks to his experience as a scientific diplomat. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering (BApSc 1961, UBC; MApSc 1968, Rugby, UK); the latter focused on diesel engine technology. His career highlights include:
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mechanical engineering with Canadair Ltd (Montreal), Free-Piston Development Co. (Kingston) and
Pratt & Whitney Canada (Longeuil). |
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management of advanced transportation technology R&D and testing programs at the Transportation Development Centre of Transport Canada (Montréal), including the LRC prototype locomotive and passenger coach, concept definition and development of Advanced LIM Transit System (Skytrain), track-train dynamics testing, BC Rail electrification, magnetic levitation experimentation, air cushion ice-breaking, advanced ice-breaking bows, articulated intercity buses, purpose-built taxis, wheelchair tie-down blocking devices, and planning the Expo 86 transport exhibition; |
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scientific diplomat with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in the Japan and European Union (Brussels) postings; negotiated Canada's treaty-level Science and Technology Cooperation Agreements with Japan and the European Union; |
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consulting with TELLIGENCE Group, St-Lambert, Quebec, in advanced transportation technology and international science cooperation. Projects have included arranging seminars on Canada-European Union cooperation in science and technology and R&D, and assisting companies to prepare and submit proposals for cooperation and funding. Transportation projects have included diesel locomotive emissions reduction technology for the Canadian railway sector, magnetic levitation technology, benchmarking Japanese rail technology and the application of nanotechnologies in the aerospace sector. |
Peter Eggleton authored or co-authored numerous publications pertaining to transportation technology development and the diesel locomotive emissions issue' in Canada , such as including:
1. The Innovation Cycle in Transportation Technology Development
2. Impact of EPA Locomotive Emissions Standards on Canadian Railway Sector
3. Review of Memorandum of Understanding between Environment Canada and the Railway Association of Canada Regarding Railway Locomotive Emissions
4. Influence of Duty Cycles and Fleet Profile on Emissions from Locomotives in Canada
5. Schema for Demonstrating a Natural Gas-Fueled Railway Operation
6. Proceedings of a Workshop on Diesel Locomotive Emissions Convened March 2002
7. Biodiesel as a Fuel for Locomotives in Canada
8. Technology to Meet EPA Locomotive Emissions Standards Without Fuel Penalties
9. Speaking Notes as a panelist in the session 'Canadian Emission Strategies: Are We On Track?' in 'Railways and the Environment' workshop , convened in Winnipeg October 6-8, 2003
10. Locomotive Emmissions Monitoring Program - 2003.
Peter Eggleton collaborates with Science-Metrix in the promotion of various projects relating to the measurement and evaluation of Canadian science and technology in comparison with international S&T activities, in particular in the European Union and Japan.
