Matthew Erdman

Matthew Erdman is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Syracuse University, specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Multiphase Flow, and Hydropower. His research focuses on advancing computational models for multiphase systems and optimizing hydraulic turbine performance.

Education:

• PhD, Pennsylvania State University: Improved multiphase mass transfer models using CFD software.
• M.S., Pennsylvania State University: Enhanced off-design efficiencies in hydraulic turbines.

Research Interests: Erdman’s work bridges theoretical and experimental methods, addressing challenges in fluid dynamics, instrumentation, and hydropower systems. He has contributed to forensic analysis of sailing vessel incidents through interdisciplinary approaches.

Publications: Erdman’s 2013 paper at the Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium analyzed uncertainties in wind-heel dynamics of traditional sailing vessels, emphasizing maritime safety and forensic engineering.

Awards:

• Hydro-Research Foundation Research Award (2014)
• Vice Admiral E.L. Cochrane Award (2014)
• Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Award, Penn State Behrend (2013)

Teaching & Leadership: Coordinated the Measurement, Instrumentation, and Statistics lab course at Penn State for seven years, later leading its redesign into Circuit Analysis, Instrumentation, and Statistics.