Jeff has over 30 years of experience in the gas turbine industry working a diverse variety of areas including combustion research & system development, with focus on flame stability, dynamics, sprays, emissions and experimental techniques, and military exhaust system and industrial DLN development. He has made significant contributions to several industrial, commercial, and military engine designs and served in management, program management and University program lead roles.  He has demonstrated success in leading technology and strategic development and product design teams as well as developing government sponsored programs.  He was elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and is a Senior member of AIAA.