Dr. Kenneth Brentner

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Biography

Kenneth S. Brentner is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Penn State University, affiliated with the Acoustics Center and the Larson Transportation Institute. He has a strong background in aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, and rotorcraft engineering, with significant contributions to the fields of computational experimental fluid dynamics and acoustics. Dr. Brentner's educational qualifications include a BS in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University, an MS in Aeronautical Engineering from George Washington University, and a PhD in Acoustics from Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, UK. His research interests encompass rotorcraft acoustics, computational aeroacoustics, high-performance computing, and aerodynamics. Notable awards include the AIAA Aeroacoustics Award in June 2022 and the Outstanding Research Award from Penn State Engineering Alumni Association in 2010. He has published extensively, contributing to various journals with research articles focusing on noise prediction in rotorcraft and aeroacoustic methodologies. Dr. Brentner’s work not only advances academic knowledge but also aims to enhance practical applications in industry, making significant impacts in aerospace engineering education and research.

Research Interests

Awards

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AIAA Aeroacoustics Award

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Paper Award Acoustics/Aeroacoustics

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Outstanding Research Award

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Howard Hughes Award

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Technical Fellow

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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