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Marc Baumgardner is an Associate Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Gonzaga University, where he joined the faculty in 2015. Specializing in thermal sciences with a focus on renewable fuels and advanced combustion systems, he teaches Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer while leading the Engines and Combustion Laboratory.
- Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Colorado State University, 2014), B.S. in Chemical Engineering (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005), and B.S. in Chemistry (University of West Georgia, 2005).
His research bridges fundamental combustion studies with real-world applications, including:
- Micron-scale combustion diagnostics using LED-spectroscopy
- Dual-fuel combustion mechanisms for natural gas-diesel engine optimization
- Biomass cookstove emission modeling and reduction
- Catalyst degradation analysis in natural gas engines
Recent publications demonstrate expertise in micro-reactor flame analysis (Combustion and Flame 2016), portable combustion diagnostics development, and emissions modeling in Energy & Fuels (2015). Collaborative projects with Colorado State University include DOE-funded Tier 4 emission cookstove research and laser ignition studies.
Current laboratory projects involve:
- Hydrogen/methane combustion experiments
- Hybrid rocket engine test stand
- Multi-fuel Raman spectrometer development
- 3D-printed lab equipment optimization
- Compression ignition engine emissions analysis
