معرفی
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.
