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Current Members Staff Past Members
Group Leader
Margaret S. Wooldridge
mswool@umich.edu
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor
Departments of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 1989
M.S. Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University, 1991
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University, 1995
Research
High-temperature chemically reacting systems are critical to widespread applications, including synthesis methods for advanced materials, power and propulsion generation, and chemical processing. Prof. Wooldridge's research program spans these diverse areas and focuses on experimental studies to enable major developments in materials, fuel chemistry, and combustion devices. |
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Dimitris Assanis
dassanis@umich.edu |
Cesar Barraza Botet
cbotet@umich.edu |
Luis G. Gutierrez
lgga@umich.edu |
Doctoral Candidate |
Pre-doctoral Candidate |
Pre-doctoral Candidate |
Hometown
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Hometown
Barranquilla, Colombia |
Hometown
Saltillo, Mexico |
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2011
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2012
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
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Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Universidad del Atlantico, 2006
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Universidad del Norte, 2010
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan |
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas, 2014
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
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Research
Computational and experimental investigations of novel IC engine concepts and advanced combustion strategies |
Research
Ethanol ignition in the RCF |
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Diesel spray imaging and spray/wall interaction diagnostics |
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Ripudaman Singh
singhrd@umich.edu |
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Masters Student |
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Hometown
Delhi, India |
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Education
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Delhi Technological University, 2010
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan |
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Research
Internal combustion engines |
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Mohammad Fatouraie
mohfat@umich.edu |
Scott W. Wagnon
swagnon@umich.edu |
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
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Hometown
Oroumieh, Iran |
Hometown
Tinton Falls, New Jersey |
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Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Aachen University, 2007
M.E. Auto. and Manuf. Engineering
University of Michigan, 2010
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2013 |
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Rowan University, 2009
M.S.E Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2011
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2014 |
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Research
Ignition and combustion properties of fuel blends during HCCI |
Research
Gas-phase chemical kinetics, biofuel related compounds (e.g., esters and alcohols), methods for interrogating stable and radical species |
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Past Members↑
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Andrew Mansfield
amansfld@umich.edu |
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Hometown
Rochester Hills, Michigan |
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Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2008
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2009
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2014 |
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Research
Chemical kinetics and combustion physics of syngas using laser spectroscopy and high speed imaging techniques |
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W. Ethan Eagle eeagle@umich.edu |
Eric Bumbalough
ebumbalo@umich.edu |
Steve Morris
sbmorris@umich.edu |
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Hometown
Grand Ledge, Michigan |
Hometown
Pheonix, Arizona |
Education
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
B.S. Mathematics
University of Maryland, 2006
M.S. Aerospace Engineering
University of Maryland, 2007
Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan, 2012 |
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2012 |
Education
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan, 2009
M.S. Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan, 2012
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Research
Turbulent, compressible, viscous flows.
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Research
Combustion synthesis of cerium dioxide |
Research
High pressure diesel sprays |
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Darshan Mukesh
Arvinda Karwat
dippind@umich.edu |
Peter Keros
pkeros@umich.edu
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James Wiswall
jwiswall@umich.edu |
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Hometown
Mumbai, India |
Hometown
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan |
Hometown
Buffalo, New York |
Education
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan, 2007
Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering &
Sustainability Ethics
University of Michigan, 2012 |
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2009
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2011
J.D.
University of Michigan |
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2004
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2007
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2009
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Research
Chemical kinetics and combustion chemistry of alternative fuels in aviation, the role of ethical frameworks in decision-making surrounding biofuels |
Research
Emissions and imaging studies of spark-assisted HCCI |
Research
Catalytically-assisted micro-combustors
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Steve Walton
smwalton@umich.edu |
Smitesh Bakrania
bakrania@rowan.edu |
Brad Zigler
bzigler@umich.edu
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Hometown
Portage, Michigan |
Hometown
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
Hometown
Milton, Wisconsin |
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2003
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2005
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2008 |
Education
B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
Union College, 2003
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2005
PhD. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2008 |
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engin., 1992
Master of Engineering Management
University of Detroit-Mercy, 1996
M.S. Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University, 2001
PhD. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2008 |
Research
High speed digital imaging of combustion phenomena |
Research
Combustion synthesis of tin dioxide nanocomposite for gas sensor applications |
Research
Fundamental studies of advanced engine technologies using optical imaging |
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Kyeongmin Kim
kyekim@umich.edu |
Carlos Perez
carlosp@umich.edu |
Tiffany A. Miller
millert@engin.umich.edu |
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Hometown
Busan, Korea |
Hometown
Caracas, Venezuela |
Hometown
Saline, Michigan |
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Saitama University, 2006
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan |
Education
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan, 2005
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan |
Education
B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2001
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2002
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2005
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Research
Spark assisted HCCI in an optical research engine |
Research
Combustion synthesis and materials analysis of nanostructured flame-generated materials |
Research
Combustion synthesis of materials, focusing on metal/metal oxide nanocomposite particles fabricated using a multi-element diffusion burner. Silane (SiH4) kinetics and mechanism modeling |
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Xin He
xhe@engin.umich.edu |
Travis R. Palmer
trpalmer@umich.edu |
Michael Donovan
donovan@umich.edu |
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Hometown
Jiangshan, Zhejiang Province,
P.R. China |
Hometown
Fresno, CA |
Hometown
North Olmsted, OH |
Education
B.S. Thermal Engineering
Tsinghua University, 1998
M.S. Thermal Engineering
Tsinghua University, 2001
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2005 |
Education
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan, 2004
M.S.E. Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan, 2005 |
Education
B.S.E Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 1990
M.S.E Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 1996
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2003 |
Research
An Investigation of Isooctane Auto-Ignition Using a Rapid Compression Facility |
Research
RCF and optical engine studies of combustion systems. |
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Experimental studies of the Role of OH in SiO2 particle nucleation in SiH4 combustion using uv absorption spectroscopy |
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Paul Torek
ptorek@umich.edu |
Troy Kim
troyk@umich.edu |
Sang Jin Hong |
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Education
B.S.E Mechanical Engineering:
M.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan, 2001
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Education
B.S.E Mechanical Engineering
Rutgers University, 1998
M.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2000 |
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Rutgers University, 1998
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, 2001 |
Research
Development of an optically-based laser diagnostic for species and temperature measurements in high-particle loading combustion systems. |
Research
Experimental investigation of the effects of gas transport agents on the combustion synthesis of tantalum carbide materials. |
Research
Computational studies of soot formation in engine simulations |
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