Dr. Adam Dempsey

Dr. Adam DempseyMarquette University

Engineering Hall, 244

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America414-288-6640adam.dempsey@marquette.edu

Assistant Professor

Mechanical Engineering

Professional Preparation

Ph.D., 2013, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., 2009, Mechanical Engineering, Bradley University
B.S., 2007, Mechanical Engineering, Bradley University

Research Interests

Fuel Injection & Sprays
CFD Simulations of Turbulent Reacting Flows
Combustion & Chemical Kinetics
Pollutant Emissions Formation in Combustion
Internal Combustion Engines
Advanced Combustion Strategy Development

Publications

Dempsey, A. B., Fiveland, S., and Post, S., "Phenomenological Autoignition Model for
Diesel Sprays Using Reduced Chemical Kinetics and a Characteristic Scalar Dissipation
Rate," SAE International Journal of Engines 10(2):512-528, 2017.

Koci, C., Dempsey, A. B., Nudd, J., and Knier, B., "Understanding Hydrocarbon Emissions
in Heavy Duty Diesel Engines Combining Experimental and Computational Methods," SAE
International Journal of Engines 10(3):1093-1109, 2017.

Wissink, M., Splitter, D. A., Dempsey, A. B., Curran, S. J., Kaul, B., and Szybist, J. P., “An
Assessment of Thermodynamic Merits for Current and Potential Future Engine Operating
Strategies,” International Journal of Engine Research, vol 18, Issue 1-2, pp. 155-169, 2017.

Storey, J. M., Curran, S, Lewis, S., Barone, T., Dempsey, A. B., Moses-Debusk, M., Hanson,
R., Prikhodko, V., and Northrop, W., "Evolution and current understanding of
physicochemical characterization of particulate matter from reactivity controlled
compression ignition combustion on a multicylinder light-duty engine," International
Journal of Engine Research, vol 18, Issue 5-6, p. 505-519, 2017.