Sage Kokjohn

Professor Sage Kokjohn is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He specializes in high-efficiency energy conversion systems, focusing on turbulent combustion modeling and advanced engine technologies. His research includes developing pathways for robust, high-efficiency energy systems through experimental and computational methods.

Education:

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2012)
• MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008)
• BS, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University (2006)

Research Interests:

• High-efficiency energy conversion
• Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
• Turbulent combustion modeling

Awards:

• 2023 ASME ICE Division Best Paper Award
• 2018 SAE Max Bentele Award
• 2018 SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award

Grants and Funding: Secured ~$14M in external funding from the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), Caterpillar, and Ford. Current projects focus on hybrid electric systems, low-emission combustion strategies, and sustainable aviation fuels.

Labs/Teams: Active in combustion and energy systems research, with collaborations across academia and industry.