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Dr. Doug Fontes is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Westmont College. He holds a Ph.D. and master's degree from the Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil. His research focuses on multiphase and thermal flows, with particular emphasis on rocket plume interactions, nanofluids, droplet dispersion, and pathogen transmission dynamics. He actively publishes in high-impact journals such as Acta Astronautica and European Journal of Mechanics - B/Fluids.
Dr. Fontes' work spans aerospace engineering, biomedical applications, and environmental fluid dynamics. Recent studies include numerical evaluations of lunar regolith erosion by rocket plumes, drag reduction via microbubbles, and saliva modification to curb pathogen spread. His contributions to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) address challenges in planetary exploration, infectious disease control, and industrial fluid systems.
His academic portfolio includes collaborative research with institutions like the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and he maintains a strong commitment to integrating faith with engineering education. No awards or student advisement details are publicly listed in his profile.
Key research themes include:
- Rocket plume-soil interaction modeling
- Multiphase spray technologies
- CFD-driven disease transmission studies
- Nanofluid thermal performance optimization
His office is located in Winter Hall 322, available Monday-Thursday 3:00-4:30 PM.
