Lab
Thomas E Murphy Engine Lab (MERL) - 2811 Weeks Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
ME Research Areas
Combustion & Engines
Particle Technology
ME Impact Areas
Energy Transition
Environment & Sustainability
Education
Ph.D. 2009, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
M.S. 2005, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
B.S. 1997, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Professional Background
Leroy M Fingerson/TSI Incorporated Chair in Mechanical Engineering, 2025-present
Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2022-present
Director, Thomas E Murphy Engine Research Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2017-present
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2020-2022
Engineering Co-op Program Director, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2021
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2017-2022
Richard and Barbara Nelson Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2011-2017
Senior Researcher, Propulsion Systems Research Lab, General Motors Research and Development, Warren, MI, 2010-2011
Postdoctoral Visiting Researcher, Propulsion Systems Research Lab, General Motors Research and Development, Warren, MI, 2009-2010
Lead Research Mechanical Engineer, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Cambridge, MA, 1998-2003
Chrysler Institute of Engineering Candidate, Vehicle Platform Engineering, Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI, 1997-1998
Scientific & Professional Societies
Central States Section of the Combustion Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Internal Combustion Engines Division
Society of Automotive Engineers
Transportation Research Board
