Philippe Giguere

Philippe Giguere is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. He joined Clemson in January 2023 and teaches courses in thermo-fluids. Prior to this, he held leadership roles in wind turbine technology and design at General Electric for over 22 years, alongside instructing the Edison Engineering Development Program and earning a Design for Six Sigma Black Belt certification. His research spans applied aerodynamics, with experience at the University of Illinois and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. He is a co-inventor of eight patents and co-author of 26 publications and three books.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Clemson University, Clemson, SC
• MSc, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
• BEng, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

His research interests focus on advancing wind energy systems, fluid dynamics, and engineering leadership through applied research and industry collaboration. He has contributed extensively to the development of turbine design methodologies and quality improvement practices (e.g., Six Sigma).

Professional Experience:

• 22+ years at GE in wind technology leadership
• 6 years in applied aerodynamics research at UIUC and NREL