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Elisa Toulson is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Engineering. She leads the Alternative Fuels and Combustion Research Laboratory (AFaCReL), focusing on advanced ignition systems, combustion science, and renewable fuels. Her research emphasizes Turbulent Jet Ignition (TJI) and chemical kinetics modeling for cleaner, more efficient engines.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Australia
- MS in Energy Studies, University of Melbourne, Australia
- BS in Chemical Engineering, University of California, San Diego
Research Interests: Combustion fundamentals, alternative fuels (e.g., biofuels, hydrogen), ignition dynamics, and TJI technology for reducing emissions. Her work integrates experimental studies (e.g., rapid compression machines) and computational models to optimize combustion processes.
Key Contributions: Developed TJI systems for lean burn engines, studied ethanol and iso-octane autoignition, and modeled laminar flame speeds under diluted conditions. Her team has secured grants from DENSO, the California Energy Commission, and the NSF/DOE Partnership on Advanced Combustion Engines.
Awards:
- SAE Myers Award (2017)
- SAE Ralph R. Teetor Education Award (2016)
Grants & Labs: PI on NSF/DOE-funded projects and collaborator with industry partners like Olson EcoLogic. Co-leads the Energy and Automotive Research Lab (EARL), a multidisciplinary facility addressing energy sustainability.
Students & Mentoring: Advised over a dozen PhD and MS students, including recent graduates Gerald Gentz (postdoc at Sandia National Lab) and Masumeh Gholamisheeri (PhD 2017). Current advisees include Ahmed Barain and Chaitanya Wadkar.
