Stanford
Mechanical Engineering

Thermofluids, Energy, and Propulsion Systems Group

The Thermofluids, Energy, and Propulsion Systems Group (TEPS) studies and develops new processes and systems of significant benefit to humankind and our planet by using the principles of thermodynamics and transport science to shape and control the transformation of energy and matter.  

The research combines a traditional emphasis in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics and combustion with an understanding and application of atomic and molecular physics, physical chemistry, biology, lasers and electro-optics, and electromagnetic phenomena. The interdisciplinary character of this program will be of major importance to the mechanical engineer of the future in adapting to new technologies. 

People associated with the Thermofluids, Energy, and Propulsion Systems Group

  • Adam Boies

    Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Center Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy

  • Tom Bowman

    Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Emeritus

  • Kenneth Goodson

    Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, Davies Family Provostial Professor, and Professor, by courtesy, of Materials Science and Engineering

  • Ronald Hanson

    Clarence J. and Patricia R. Woodard Professor of Mechanical Engineering

  • Tasha Jackson

    Administrative Assistant, Thermofluids, Energy, and Propulsion Systems Group

  • Dr. Arun Majumdar

    Chester Naramore Dean, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Jay Precourt Professor, Prof of Mechanical Eng, of Energy Science & Eng, of Photon Science, Sr Fellow at Woods and, by courtesy, at Hoover & Prof, by court, of MS&E

  • J David Powell

    Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and of Mechanical Engineering, Emeritus

  • Sindy Tang

    Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment and Professor, by courtesy, of Radiology and of Bioengineering

  • Hai Wang

    Silas Palmer Professor of Engineering

  • Xiaolin Zheng

    Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, of Energy Science Engineering, Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy and Professor, by courtesy, of Materials Science and Engineering