External Engagement Manager

Location

University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute 2901 Baxter Rd. Rm 109, Ann Arbor, MI. 48109

Personal Pronouns

he/him/his

Education

• University of Michigan, Erb Institute, 2005
• University of Michigan, MBA, Ross Business School
•  University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources and Environment, MS,
• BS Civil Engineering, University of California Berkeley, College of Engineering, 1994

Teaching

Areas of Expertise and Responsibilities

• Eric has experience running mobility pilots around the world, including looking at small, practical, connectivity solutions to support business, vulnerable road users, NGOs, and systems communicating basic vehicle information.   At Ford Motor Company, he developed and implemented business model strategies for new mobility. He implemented pilot projects and developed teams for those strategies to deliver practical mobility solutions for car sharing, bike connectivity, and individual accessibility to mobility, etc. His innovation work at Ford was always through the lens of how mobility impacts environmental and social sustainability, staying invested in global and local trends shaping human needs and behaviors.   
• He has been a part of numerous startups, including time in Silicon Valley.  That experience has enabled him to stand up teams in small and large companies.  He currently uses his experience as a lecturer for TechLab at Mcity, which is a special projects course at UM’s Center for Entrepreneurship.
• His graduate education at the University of Michigan includes studying biofuels infrastructure and the development of simulations to learn more about the potential impacts of biofuels on food availability, transport demand and ecology. 

Biography

Eric Wingfield (UMTRI): Eric is currently the External Engagement Manager for UMTRI.  He is responsible for developing and supporting the External Advisory Board, building relationships that support faculty goals and interests, and working on special projects.

Awards

• Eight U.S. International Patents

Hometown

Ann Arbor, MI

Personal Interests/Hobbies

Time with family, wood working, traveling and visiting national parks.