Dr. Tim Colonius

Professor

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Biography

Professor Colonius studies complex, multiscale flow phenomena control using theory, numerical experiments, and simulations. His lab has provided key insights into turbulence, instabilities, sources of sound, and shock bubble dynamics. His research has broad applications—from ultrasound imaging therapy to mitigating jet noise in energy flow systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Frank Ora Lee Marble Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Woodrow Wilson Chair and department head for Mechanical Engineering.

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research and taught courses in Mechanical Engineering.

Associate Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research and taught courses in Mechanical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research and taught courses in Mechanical Engineering.

Courses

Thinking Like Engineer Computational Fluid Dynamics Fluid Mechanics Dimensional Data Analyses Engineering

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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Specialization Notes

Most Caltech graduate programs are PhD-only. GRE General and Subject tests vary by department; many have made them optional or no longer accept them.