Dr. Guillaume Blanquart

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Biography

Guillaume Blanquart is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology, having served as an Assistant Professor from 2009 to 2015 before being promoted to Professor in 2015. He graduated with a B.S. and an M.S. from École Polytechnique in 2002, followed by an M.S. from Stanford University in 2004, and obtained his Ph.D. in 2008. His research focuses on the modeling of combustion processes and their interactions with turbulent flows, addressing fundamental issues such as pollutant formation, the influence of turbulence on the dynamics of nanoparticles, and hydrodynamic flame instabilities. Blanquart teaches courses including Thermal Science and Combustion Fundamentals, contributing to a deeper understanding of these vital engineering principles.

Research Interests

Courses

Thermal Science Dimensional Data Analyses Engineering Combustion Fundamentals

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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