Shawn Reggeti earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2017 from the University of Kansas, and at the University of Alabama, he earned his master’s degree (2021) and PhD (2022) in mechanical engineering. During his PhD, he received the Most Valuable Technical Paper Award at ASME’s 2020 ICE Fall Conference. Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Minnesota, where he is exploring ammonia combustion in spark-ignition engines. In his first year, Reggeti has submitted two papers accepted in popular journals and presented work at three conferences. His future research will investigate the performance of carbon-free fuels in innovative combustion and power generation devices. By building an experimental facility equipped to safely handle ammonia, he will study high-pressure ammonia injection — a topic that has seen little exploration. He also is interested in examining combustion and power generation devices such as burners, gas turbines, and the internal combustion engine, as well as the fundamental study of alternative fuels through experiments and computational fluid dynamics. As a professor, he seeks to discourage “plug and chug” memorization tactics and move students toward a physical understanding of engineering analysis for more effective career preparation. He will prioritize inclusivity in his classroom by catering to a variety of learning styles and creating opportunities for all students to feel comfortable participating.

Research Interests

Engines, fuels, spray combustion, optical diagnostics