Tim Marbach

Tim Marbach is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State).23 He holds a Ph.D. and serves as an Associate Professor, with his office located in Riverside Hall 4038.3

Academic Background and Research

Dr. Marbach's educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (2005)1
• B.S. in Engineering Science from St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX (2001)1

His research interests focus on:

• Sustainable and environmentally benign energy systems
• Mesoscale energy systems
• Combustion
• Thermodynamics1

Teaching and Courses

At Sacramento State, Professor Marbach teaches a variety of courses, including:

• Fundamentals of Combustion
• Fluid and Thermal Systems Laboratory
• Alternative Energy Systems
• Thermodynamics
• HVAC Systems
• Research Methodology1

He has also taught Brewery Engineering as part of the U.C. Davis Master Brewer Program.1

Professional Experience and Affiliations

Prior to his academic career, Dr. Marbach gained industry experience at:

• U.S. Army Fuels and Lubricants Research Facility
• Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
• Siemens-Westinghouse Power Corporation, Orlando, FL1

He is affiliated with several professional organizations:

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Combustion Institute
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Propellants and Combustion Technical Committee
• Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)1

Dr. Marbach has also taken on leadership roles in academic conferences, serving as the Conference Chair for the 40th Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics Institute and as a Technical Track Chair for the 2nd ASME International Conference on Energy Sustainability.1