BACKGROUND

Raised in Central Pennsylvania, I began my engineering education at Penn State University, where I received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. I completed my master’s degree with the MIT Gas Turbine Laboratory, exploring the design space of hydrogen-fueled propulsion systems for electrified civil aircraft. In 2023, I joined the LAE to pursue a doctoral degree.
I am also enthusiastic about pedagogy, having assisted in the delivery of MIT courses sponsored by NASA Goddard, Blue Origin, and Draper Laboratory. In Fall 2023, I taught a course in the School of Computing and Data Science at Wentworth Institute of Technology.

 

 

 

 

RESEARCH

My interests lie at the intersection of energy systems and atmospheric science. In my doctoral research, I am assessing the impacts of replacing short-haul flights with passenger rail travel in the United States, particularly with regards to climate, air quality, and environmental justice.

EXPERTISE

• Atmospheric chemistry and pollution
• Energy conversion and thermal systems
• Air/rail passenger transportation
• Electrified aircraft propulsion

 

PUBLICATIONS

See Andrew’s publications here.