Quinn Brewster

Quinn Brewster is a Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in mechanical science and engineering.14 His research focuses on several key areas:

Research Interests

• Heat transfer
• Combustion
• Chemical and rocket propulsion
• Environmental science, particularly climate change and global warming

In recent years, Professor Brewster has expanded his research to include environmental questions surrounding global warming and climate change.2 He is particularly interested in studying the role of water vapor in the Earth's atmosphere and its impact on the planet's energy balance.

Notable Work

Professor Brewster's current research includes:

1. Investigating the radiative properties and effects of water in the atmosphere, both in vapor and condensed forms.2
2. Studying the transition of cloud droplets into raindrops in warm clouds, exploring the "condensation-coagulation bottleneck" phenomenon.2
3. Addressing the "water-vapor continuum" problem in atmospheric radiation.2
4. Developing safer and more environmentally friendly airbag inflator materials.2
5. Creating more efficient refrigerator-freezers that prevent frozen food from thawing during the defrost cycle.2

Academic Positions

• Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering.13
• Associate Director of the M.Eng.ME program.3
• Recently appointed as Director of MechSE's Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering program, effective August 16, 2023.5

Professor Brewster's work has been widely recognized in the academic community, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and citations to his name.6 His expertise in radiation heat transfer, combustion, and thermophysical properties of materials has made him a valuable asset to the University of Illinois and the field of mechanical engineering.