Dr. Jacqueline O Connor

Professor

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Biography

Jacqueline O'Connor is a Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University. Her research focuses on energy systems, thermal/fluid sciences, and transportation systems, particularly in the area of reacting flow dynamics. She employs high-speed laser diagnostics and state-of-the-art experimental techniques in her studies related to combustion and hydrodynamics. Dr. O'Connor holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, and her expertise spans a variety of topics, including combustion instability and the interaction of turbulent flows with combustion processes. She has authored and co-authored numerous publications in prestigious journals and serves as an advisor for engineering research students, promoting energy literacy and innovation in mechanical engineering. Her contributions have been recognized through various awards, including the Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching, and she is actively involved in professional learned societies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-07-01 — Present

The Pennsylvania State University • Park, PA

Serving as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Associate Head

2020-01-01 — Present

The Pennsylvania State University • Park, PA

Overseeing departmental operations and faculty coordination.

Awards

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Milton S. Eisenhower Award

2025-04-01
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Aerospace Educator Award

2025-08-01
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Teaching Fellow

2024-04-01
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Hiroshi Tsuji Early Career Researcher Award

2023-03-01
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Fellow

2021-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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