Dryer, Frederick
Research Professor
Dr. Dryer has over 45 years of applications-driven fundamental research experience in thermal sciences (heat transfer, fluid dynamics, physical chemistry, and chemical kinetics) relevant to space and air-breathing propulsion, fossil and renewable energy conversion related to ground transportation and stationary power generation, combustion-related pollutant mitigation, and fire safety.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Engineering & Comp.
- Department
- Mechanical Engineering
- Tenure Status
- Non-Tenure Track
Interest Background
- Interest Keywords
- chemical kinetics, combustion, alternate fuels
- Personal Focus Areas
- chemistry/chemical kinetics of fuels and hazardous waste materials related to ignition, combustion, petroleum-derived fuels, including gasoline, diesel,gas turbine,heavy fuel oil combustion properties, non-petroleum-derived alternative fuels, their production, their chemical kinetic properties
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Honor | Elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his “contributions to the understanding of combustion processes for propulsion and transportation applications and for fire safety.” | National Academy of Engineering (NAE) |
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