Jacob McFarland

Jacob McFarland is Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, directing research on shock-driven multiphase flows. His NSF CAREER Award supports work on turbulent mixing enhancement through multiphase hydrodynamics.

Education:

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University (2013)
• MS, Virginia Tech (2008)
• BS, Texas Tech University (2007)

Research: Develops experimental and computational methods for shock-droplet interactions, multiphase instabilities, and liquid-fuel detonations using laser diagnostics and high-performance computing.

Operates shock tube and detonation facilities, teaches fluid dynamics courses, and collaborates with national laboratories on energy applications.