EMK Vehicle Dynamics, LLC

Automobile Vehicle Dynamics Engineering and Simulation Consulting

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About the firm

EMK Vehicle Dynamics, LLC is an engineering consulting practice specializing in automobile vehicle dynamics and related fields. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Edward M. Kasprzak, the practice brings almost 30 years of hands-on experience working with professional motorsports teams, major auto manufacturers, OEM suppliers, universities, and government projects. Technical capabilities span tire testing and modeling, vehicle simulation, data analysis, and specialized training, with deep expertise in semi-empirical tire force and moment models alongside race circuit simulation.

Established
2014
Team
Micro
Firm type
Mechanical Engineering · Simulation Engineering

People

Dr. Edward M. KasprzakPresident

Capabilities

Vehicle Dynamics Consulting

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Offers specialized guidance on automobile vehicle dynamics across a wide range of project types, from short-term technical crises to long-term development programs. Clients include auto manufacturers, OEM suppliers, motorsports teams, academia, and government.

Tire Testing

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Provides comprehensive tire testing support including test planning, logistics, on-site monitoring, and real-time data adjustments. Operations are situated near the Calspan Tire Research Facility.

  • Test Planning and Logistics
  • On-Site Test Monitoring and Oversight
  • Real-Time Data Review and Plan Adjustment

Tire Modeling

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Develops and applies semi-empirical tire force and moment models, utilizing extensive research in force and moment formulations to reduce data into precise model coefficients.

  • Semi-Empirical Force and Moment Model Development
  • Tire Data Reduction to Model Coefficients
  • Pacejka Model Application

Vehicle Simulation

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Authors, populates, and deploys high-fidelity vehicle simulation models tailored for both engineering analysis and motorsports.

  • Lumped-Parameter Dynamic Modeling
  • Quasi-Static Simulation Modeling
  • Race Circuit Simulation
  • Suspension and Steering Sub-system Modeling
  • Driving Simulator Model Development

Data Analysis

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Analyzes and reduces vehicle and tire test data to extract model coefficients and support actionable engineering decisions.

  • Laboratory Tire Data Analysis
  • Kinematics and Compliance Data Analysis
  • On-Board Instrumentation Data Review
  • Instrumented Wheel Data Reduction

Training, Education and Seminars

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Delivers technical lectures, academic courses, and industry training seminars focused on vehicle dynamics and tire characteristics.

  • University-Level Vehicle Dynamics Instruction
  • Industrial Lecture Program Presentations
  • Custom Technical Workshops
  • Industry Training Seminars

Second Opinion and Technical Review

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Performs independent evaluations of existing vehicle dynamics tools, models, and analytical results to assess accuracy and identify alternative methods.

Industries

Automotive · Research Facilities

Projects

Formula SAE Tire Test Consortium

Research Facilities · 2005 · Client: Formula SAE Tire Test Consortium

Project details

Co-founded and co-directed an international consortium established to provide professional-quality tire data to over 700 member Formula SAE and Formula Student teams globally.

Milliken Research Associates Consulting

Automotive · 1996 · Client: Milliken Research Associates, Inc.

Project details

Provided ongoing technical consulting services in automobile vehicle dynamics, simulation, and tire testing.