Ruelas, Anibal MoronesTexas A&M University, College Station2017-03-022017-03-022016-092016-09http://hdl.handle.net/1969.6/1124This report includes five session. Project I - Knock quantification Project II - Spark plug and early flame kernel development study in optical chamber Project III - Flame kernel development study of emission certification gasolines and their surrogates Project IV - Spectroscopy Project V - LBVen-USGSREsexternshipgraduate student research experiencesTexas A&M University2016energyTechnical Report