Bade Shrestha

Dr. Bade Shrestha is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. He holds the titles of ASME Fellow and U.S. Fulbright Scholar. His research focuses on energy economics, alternative energy systems, combustion dynamics, and fuel cell technologies. Shrestha has directed the Fuel Cell Evaluation and Research Center and the Alternative Fuel Research laboratory. His academic career includes over three decades of contributions to renewable energy development and combustion engineering.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary
• M.S., Aeronautical Engineering, Riga Civil Aviation Engineers Institute

Research Interests:

• Energy policy and market dynamics
• Hydrogen and alternative fuel applications
• Scramjet combustion and aerodynamic noise reduction
• Lithium-ion battery thermal behavior
• Landfill gas utilization in engines

Key Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes renewable energy systems (biogas, PEM fuel cells), aerodynamic noise mitigation for wind turbines, and hydrogen integration strategies. His long-term focus spans combustion optimization, fuel cell modeling, and sustainable transportation solutions.

Awards:

• Mitsui Babcock Energy Award (Institute of Energy, London)
• ASME Fellow
• U.S. Fulbright Scholar

Labs & Teams: Director of Fuel Cell Evaluation and Research Center and Alternative Fuel Research laboratory. Collaborations include international conferences on renewable energy and sustainable engineering.