Congratulations are in order to Dr. Dara W. Childs, former director of the Turbomachinery Laboratory. Childs was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Global Power & Propulsion Society (GPPS) at their Forum20, January 15-17, 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland. The award was presented by Dr. Stefan Florjancic, Chairman of the GPPS Awards Committee. GPPS […]
Registration Open for Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium
Registration open for Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium in Kuala Lumpur Registration is now open for the Turbomachinery Laboratory’s third biennial Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium (ATPS) and short courses, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Malaysia. ATPS is sponsored by PETRONAS, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, and the Malaysia […]
Year in Review: A Look at the Turbo Lab in 2019
Thank you for your continued support of the Turbomachinery Laboratory. We invite you to flip through our 2019 Year in Review magazine and reminisce with us. Cheers to 2020! View online flip book Downloadable PDF
Turbo Lab student researcher earns J. Mike Walker ’66 Impact Award
Any mention of shampoo and conditioner generally conjures up images of hair washing for most people. But for a young Catherine Dillier, it meant chemical reactions and science experiments. Dillier recalls her first tour of the Turbomachinery Laboratory’s Energetics Lab affectionately known as the “Rocket Lab.” “You’re going to let me do this—let me mix […]
Turbo Lab members receive Young Engineer Turbo Expo Participant Award
Turbo Lab members receive Young Engineer Turbo Expo Participant Award Three members in Dr. Luis San Andrés Tribology group and one of Dr. Dara Child’s former graduate students were honored with a prestigious award for up-and-coming engineers. Dr. Jing Yang, assistant research engineer in the Turbo Lab, and former students Dr. Bonjin Koo and Dr. […]
Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics course set for January
The Turbomachinery Laboratory’s commitment to education extends beyond the Texas A&M University campus. The Turbo Lab, a center of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and part of The Texas A&M University System, will host an extended short course — Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics —January 6-10, 2020 in Houston. The course offers concepts and […]
Turbo Lab’s exhibitor services director takes home national saleswoman award
OCTOBER 3, 2019 By TPS Photos courtesy of Empowering Pumps & Equipment 1 2 3 The Turbomachinery Laboratory’s most veteran staff person was recognized with an award for her expertise and service in sales. Martha Barton, CEM, director of exhibitor services in the Lab’s Symposium Office took home the “Saleswoman of the Year” award at the […]
Turbo Lab invites abstracts for 2020 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
OCTOBER 1, 2019 By TPS September 30, 2019 HOUSTON, Texas — The Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University is inviting contributions to the technical program for its 2020 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia (TPS). TPS is a vital industry forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. Now surpassing 48 years, TPS […]
Inaugural Women of TPS Luncheon encourages delegates to share challenges in male-dominated industry
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 By TPS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 More than 45 male and female delegates to the 2019 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia (TPS) gathered on Wednesday of the conference for the inaugural Women of TPS Luncheon to network with colleagues and interact with a panel […]