Dayton Engineer

Henry Jacques, a recent May 2024 mechanical engineering graduate and now master’s student, was chosen for the competitive Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) fellowship program.

The program, which funds his graduate studies, is a partnership between OSGC and NASA. The OSCG is a statewide network of colleges and universities working to expand opportunities for Ohioans to understand and participate in NASA’s aeronautics and space projects by supporting and enhancing STEM.

Jacques will be continuing his research that he started during his undergraduate program with assistant professor Dr. Taber Wanstall. At the end of his master’s program, he will present his research at the annual OSGC Student Research Symposium at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

“I knew during my sophomore year after talking with people that I wanted to get involved with research to make myself look like a better candidate, but also learn more about how to become a better technical expert,” Jacques said.

His research focuses on thermal fluids, fluid flow, combustion and fuel injection scenarios. He utilizes an optical camera to take images of flowing fluid to determine the thermodynamic properties of that fluid.

“The fellowship provides me with an incredible opportunity to continue pursuing my research which I began in my undergrad,” Jacques said. “It's a chance to explore advanced techniques and contribute meaningfully to the field, an opportunity that wouldn't have been possible without the support of the Ohio Space Grant Consortium and NASA.”