Thomas G. Shepard
Engineering
University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul
United States of America
Biography
Tom grew up in Winona, MN and joined the full time faculty in the fall of 2011. Before coming to the University of St. Thomas, Tom worked on drag reduction studies funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) as well as atomization studies funded by the Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment (IREE) to promote expanded use of minimally-processed biofuels. His research interests include experimental fluid mechanics, flow visualization, and energy systems. Additionally, Tom is active with the American Society of Engineering Education as well as energy education outreach to people of all ages.
Research Interest
Experimental fluid mechanics, flow visualization, and energy systems
Publications
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Shepard TG, Lee J, Yan B, Strykowski PJ. Parameters Affecting Bubble Formation and Size Distribution From Porous Media. Journal of Fluids Engineering. 2016 Mar 1;138(3):031202.
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Law D, Shepard T, Strykowski P. Numerical simulations of near-nozzle exit characteristics for an effervescent atomizer at low gas to liquid mass flow ratio. ASME Paper No. FEDSM2014-21290. 2014 Aug 3.
