Mission Areas
Research Topics
- Advanced materials
- Biodevices
- Energy generation and storage
- Engines and fuels
- Nanotechnology
The Ratner Research Group conducts research in droplet combustion, droplet splashing, combustion instability, settling characteristics of nanofluid/nanofuel, biomass combustion, and medical devices.
The team contributes to optimizing the efficiency of fuel combustion in terms of cost, emissions, consumer safety, and transportation safety. The lab focuses on process and performance analysis, as well as the optimization of biomass as a renewable energy source.
Director
Albert Ratner, PhD
Title/Position
Director, Ratner Research Group
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
News
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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