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Caroline L. Genzale is an Associate Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She joined the faculty in December 2010 after completing a post-doctoral research position at Sandia National Laboratories’ Combustion Research Facility in Livermore, California. Dr. Genzale's research focuses on heat transfer, combustion, and energy systems with a specialization in internal combustion engines. She has expertise in spray combustion physics and pollution formation mitigation. Her work involves the application of advanced laser-based diagnostic techniques to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying combustion processes and develop improved computational fluid dynamics models. In her lab, the Spray Physics Engine Research (SPhERe) Lab, she conducts research that combines experimental and model-based approaches to advance the design of high-efficiency, low-emission engines. Genzale’s projects typically engage students in hands-on research that bridges multiple disciplines including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and optics, providing them with valuable educational experiences. She has received accolades for her work, including recognition from the Society of Automotive Engineers for excellence in oral presentations.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Teaching and conducting research in the area of heat transfer, combustion, and energy systems.
Sandia National Laboratories • Livermore, CA
Conducted research on laser-based measurements of combusting fuel sprays.
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