Peter A. Chapman
Project Engineer
A Principal Engineer at MSI, Mr. Chapman has been involved with development, testing, and evaluation of machinery systems throughout his career. At Mechanical Technology Incorporated (MTI) he held various engineering positions involved in development of Stirling engines and related mechanical systems. In 1998 Mr. Chapman joined Foster-Miller Inc. (FMI, now Qinetiq North America) when MTI sold much of its technology business to FMI. At FMI, Mr. Chapman was the principal designer of foil bearings and magnetic bearings for a variety of rotating machines ranging from miniature blood pumps and micro gas turbines to energy storage flywheels and high speed blowers. Recently, Mr. Chapman joined MSI following MSI’s April 2009 purchase of the foil bearing business from FMI. He received his BSME Cum Laude from Union College. He is a Certified Category II Vibration Analyst per ISO 18436, a Licensed Professional Engineer, and holds several patents.