Dr. Eric Petersen

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Biography

Eric Petersen is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University and serves as the Director of the Turbomachinery Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, awarded in 1998, along with an M.S. from the University of Florida (1990) and a B.S. from the University of Central Florida (1988). His research centers on Combustion and Propulsion, with a focus on Gas Dynamics, Chemical Kinetics, and various aspects of combustion such as rocket propellants, laser diagnostics, and gas turbine combustion. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including being recognized as a Fellow of the ASME and the Combustion Institute, as well as receiving the AIAA Associate Fellow designation. In addition to his research work, he has been honored with teaching awards such as the James J. Cain Graduate Teaching Award and the Mechanical Engineering Industry Advisory Council Faculty Mentoring Award.

Research Interests

Awards

#2024

Regents Professor

#2024

Association Students Award Research

#2024

Mechanical Engineering Industry Advisory Council Faculty Mentoring Award

#2020

Combustion Institute Fellow

#2020

AIAA Associate Fellow

#2019

Dean Engineering Excellence Award, Professor Level

#2017

TEES Senior Faculty Fellow Award

#2015

James J. Cain Graduate Teaching Award

#2014

Paper Award, X ISHPMIE

#2010

ASME Fellow

#2008

Paper Award

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NSF CAREER Award

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.