Jeffrey Bergthorson

Jeffrey Bergthorson is a Professor at McGill University's Department of Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. He holds the prestigious William Dawson Scholar title. His research focuses on combustion and energy systems, particularly alternative fuels like biofuels and metal-based energy carriers. He develops experimental, computational, and analytical models to study fuel ignition properties, combustion dynamics, and energy conversion systems.

Current research includes hybrid flames combining solid and gaseous fuels, Stirling-engine burner technologies for biomass cogeneration, and metal-water reactions for hydrogen production. He teaches courses such as MECH 240 Thermodynamics 1 and MECH 652 Dynamics of Combustion.

Key awards include the William Dawson Scholar distinction. His work spans computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, laser diagnostics for NO measurements, and metal-LOX propulsion systems. Research labs are centered on alternative fuels and combustion innovation.