Abraham Engeda

Abraham Engeda is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on supercritical CO2 power generation, turbomachinery design, and low-head turbine systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Hannover (1987), M.Sc. from the University of Manchester (1974), and B.Sc. from the University of Brighton (1973).

Research Interests:

• Experimental and numerical analysis of centrifugal compressors and radial turbines
• Design methodologies for low-head hydraulic turbines
• CFD prediction and optimization of turbomachinery components
• Integration of solar-biogas hybrid systems for power generation

Awards:

• Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• ASME Fluid Machinery Award & Medal
• Fulbright Senior Global Award

Labs/Teams: Co-leads the Turbomachinery Laboratory, focused on centrifugal compressor design and testing. Facilities include industrial-scale test stands, CFD workstations, and advanced data acquisition systems. Collaborates with industry partners like Elliott Company and NASA.

Grants: Supported by U.S. Department of Energy, NASA, and private sector funding.