About

My research activities at Drexel University have been in the area of combustion chemistry. I have been involved in investigating problems of fundamental chemical kinetics, engine combustion problems such as knock and cold start, hazardous waste incineration, municipal waste incineration, and novel combustion systems for incineration applications. I have participated in the development of two engine research facilities, a flow reactor facility to study reactions at elevated pressures, a flat flame reactor facility to study hydrocarbon oxidation in flame environments, and in-situ diagnostics for measurement of species concentration using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry and non-linear laser spectroscopy. From our spectroscopic work, we have submitted a patent on Cavity Enhanced Magneto-optic Rotation as a sensitive and selectable tool for measuring paramagnetic species in the gas phase.

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Associations

American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Society of Engineering Educators
American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Bioengineering Division
Combustion Institute
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Society of Automotive Engineers

Organizational Affiliations

C. and J. Nyheim Plasma Institute, Office of Research (and Innovation), Drexel University

[Retired Faculty], Drexel University

Past Affiliations

Graduate Student, Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Drexel University

Education

Mechanical Engineering
PhD, Louisiana State University (United States, Baton Rouge) - LSU
Mechanical Engineering
BS, Louisiana State University (United States, Baton Rouge) - LSU
Mechanical Engineering
MS, Louisiana State University (United States, Baton Rouge) - LSU