Dr. Jeffrey Bergthorson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Bergthorson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. He holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology, where he also completed his M.Sc. His B.Sc. was earned at the University of Manitoba. His primary research focuses on Combustion Energy Systems, particularly in the development and validation of models concerning the combustion properties of alternative, sustainable fuels. His work takes a comprehensive approach, utilizing experimental, computational, and analytical modeling techniques to investigate flames and combustion processes involving both solid and gaseous fuels. Current research themes include studying flame characteristics of traditional and alternative fuels, metal-water reactions for hydrogen production, and enhancing gas-solid heat transfer effects in combustion systems. He has authored several significant publications and teaches courses on energy analysis, thermodynamics, and combustion dynamics.

Research Interests

Courses

FACC 510 Energy Analysis MECH 240 Thermodynamics 1 MECH 341 Thermodynamics 2 MECH 447 Combustion MECH 652 Dynamics of Combustion

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
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  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.