Dr. Aaron Towne

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aaron Towne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research primarily focuses on fluid mechanics, reduced-complexity modeling, data-driven modeling, and flow control, with significant contributions to the field of aeroacoustics. He has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Young Investigator Program award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the NSF CAREER Award for his innovative work in turbulent flow modeling. Towne's recent projects include developing probabilistic transition models for hypersonic boundary layers and exploring the dynamics of turbulent aerodynamic flows. His work aims to provide designers of hypersonic military equipment with valuable insights into real-world flight conditions and to make turbulent flow modeling more accessible. He is actively involved in mentoring and shaping the next generation of engineers.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and researching in fluid mechanics and related fields.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science