Dr. James Driscoll

Professor

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Biography

James F. Driscoll is the Arthur B. Modine Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan's Department of Aerospace Engineering, with previous roles including Interim Chair and Associate Chair of the department. He holds a PhD in Aerospace Mechanical Sciences from Princeton University. Driscoll's research focuses on Supersonic Combustion, Scramjet Experiments, and Rocket Combustion (H2-O2). He has significantly contributed to NASA’s Project Constellation, as well as investigations into Nitric Oxide Formation and jet engine combustors. His accolades include serving as President and Vice President of the Combustion Institute and receiving multiple awards for his research and teaching excellence, including the AIAA Propellants Combustion Award and the Silver Medal from the Combustion Institute. He has also held key editorial positions and directly influenced the field through his various roles in academia and professional organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Arthur B. Modine Professor Emeritus at Department of Aerospace Engineering.

Awards

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President

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Silver Medal

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AIAA Propellants Combustion Award

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