Stephen Kirby, Research Associate, will be leaving the EMS Energy Institute on January 28 to join Naivstar, Inc. in Melrose Park, Illinois as senior project engineer – fuels. Kirby works with André Boehman in the Institute’s transportation program. His current research includes, fuel characterization and processing, engine performance, diesel systems, emissions characterization and control, particulate characterization and control, and biodiesel and alternative fuels.