Fuel, Hydraulic, Lube & Oil Filtration
July 29, 2025, Tuesday
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET, USA
$USD 350
$USD 175 (Member Only)
Course Objective
This course aims to give the audience an overall understanding of the fuel/hydraulic/lube/oil filtration market and the technologies used for each application. We will discuss the contaminants in the fuel/hydraulic/Lube oil system, different filter types, designs, media technologies used, and how to test and evaluate the product performance. The panel experts will discuss new developments, challenges, opportunities, and trends , including how emerging electric vehicles (EVs) impact the engine fuel/lube/oil filter sales, innovative new technologies and the global filtration market in the automotive industry.
Course Outline
1. Market Update and Product Review
2. Contaminants in Fuel/Hydraulic/Lube/Oil Filtration
3. Market Pressure and Emerging Opportunities
4. Fuel/Hydraulic/Lube/Oil Filtration System
5. Modern Filter Media Technologies
Hydraulic filter media
Fuel filter media
Lube/Oil filter media
6. Filter Design and Performance Evaluation
Fuel/Hydraulic/Lube/Oil filter design
Filter testing and evaluation
7. New Developments, Opportunities, and Trends (Panel Discussion)
Market trends and growth opportunities
Innovations in filter media development
Updates on testing standards
Expanding smart filtration solutions
Live Q&A with expert panel
Instructor Biography
Dr. Christine Sun
Instructor
Dr. Christine Sun, President of World Filtration Institute, is a renowned technical and market expert in the global filtration industry. With over 30 years of experience in both academia and the industry, she has an in-depth knowledge of filtration, and extensive hands-on expertise in product development, with over 100 technical publications and patents. She is also actively involved in many air/liquid filter standard test developments.
Dr. Sun received her Ph.D. from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, and her Executive Certificate from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. From 2004 to 2011, Dr. Sun worked for Freudenberg Filtration Technologies as the R&D manager and Technology Director for Donaldson 2011-2013. She was the AFS Chair from 2016 to 2017 and received the AFS Fellow Award in 2019, Sr. Scientist Award in 2012, and the best paper award from INDA in 2008. She is also an editorial board member for Textile Research Journal and Journal of Industrial Textiles.
Dr. Cédric Vallet
Panelist
Dr. Cédric Vallet is the Head of Product Management & Business Development – Filtration Division, at Ahlstrom (in France). He has over 20 years of experience in Filtration; in R&D, then in Sales & Marketing. Expertise in filtration media manufacturing and various air & liquid applications. He led the Ahlstrom FiltEV® launch, a new platform of high-performance filtration materials for Electric Vehicles, and the launch of Ahlstrom ECOTM, a new generation of lignin-containing materials, supporting the increasing sustainability demands in the global automotive market. Dr. Vallet received his Ph.D. in 2006 from the University of Rennes (FR) and Engineering Master’s Degree in Chemistry, ENSCR, 2002.
Mr. Eric Quillen
Panelist
Mr. Eric Quillen is a Technical Advisor at Atmus Filtration Technologies. He has more than 30 years of experience in the filtration industry, including roles in a testing laboratory and Research. He has been involved in industry standards committee work for fuel, hydraulic, and lube filters for more than 20 years. He is currently chair of the SAE Filter Test Methods Committee as well as Convenor for ISO/TC 22/SC 34/WG1 (Fuel Filters) and ISO/TC131/SC6/WG2 (Hydraulic filter evaluation, cleanliness methods, and contamination analysis). He has co-authored five papers related to test methods and/or addressing real world filtration issues. Eric holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Panelists
Dr. Sudheer Jinka is the Director of Research and Development at Hollingsworth and Vose (H&V), where he has dedicated over 11 years to driving innovation and shaping long-term strategies. His efforts have led to the commercialization of numerous new products, safeguarded by 21 patent applications (granted and published). He specializes in air, liquid, transportation, and power generation filtration, with extensive knowledge of filter media technologies. Dr. Jinka leads innovative programs aimed at making filtration media development and manufacturing more sustainable, contributing to a cleaner and healthier world. He earned his PhD from Texas Tech University, specializing in advanced materials research.
Dr. ing Nicolas PETILLON is the CTO of IFTS (Institut de la Filtration et des Techniques Séparatives) in France. He has over 25 years of experience in liquid filtration testing and over 10 years of experience in cleanliness expertise. He serves as Convenor and expert at ISO committee, such as ISO TC 70/SC7; ISO TC 22/SC34; ISO TC 131/SC6. He worked as as an assistant professor at the University of CAEN and a research engineer at SOGEFI FILTRATION in the past. He gratuated from Chemical engineering, ENSIC – Université de Lorraine (1991) and received his Ph.D. in 1996, Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine, France.
Mr. Mike Malloy, WFI Communications Director, has more than 25 years’ experience developing, launching, and selling Filtration Media Solutions, collaborating with global leaders on some of the industry’s most innovative products. He is a strategic commercial leader who believes that Filtration is an essential tool in creating a cleaner world that provides sustainable prosperity for all its people. In roles ranging from Product Marketing to Business Development to Sales Leadership, he has created long-term value working with top technology and market teams in segments like Indoor Air Quality, Cabin Air, Fluid Power, and Life Sciences, and has a comprehensive understanding of the media manufacturing processes that support them. Mike specializes in translating complex technical concepts into actionable plans and profitable products through multi-functional engagement and team leadership. He is currently the Principal of Malloy Strategies, LLC, specializing in Innovative Sales and Marketing Strategies for the Filtration Industry. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in English and a Master of Public Administration from Iowa State University.