Some Information about me

 

Department: Mechanical Engineering    
Office:

Basement of Curtis (474 Boston Ave)

    
Phone Number: ext. 2882    
Office Hours: T/Th 9:00-10:20    
Email Address: crogers@tufts.edu    
Thoughts on Active Citizenship: https://wikis.uit.tufts.edu/confluence/display/TSWMAlChalabi/Presentation+Video
Educational Degrees: B.S., M.S., Ph.D. - Stanford University
   
Current Research:
  1. Robotics
  2. Chemical-Mechanical Planarization: Fluid mechanics in wafer polishing
  3. Fluid Diagnostics: DPIV, PTV, LIF, and DELIF
  4. K-12 Engineering Education
  5. Musical Instrument Engineering


My research interests are mostly in the area of fluid turbulence and robotic control. For a complete explanation of all of my research efforts, go to the lab home page. Tufts University Fluids Turbulence Laboratory

I also do a lot of work in pre-college education - particularly in the area of K-12 science, math and engineering education. We are trying to bring engineering into the younger grades to excite kids about science and math. Full descriptions of this are at The Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

Personal: favorite food.......Pork chops and Applesauce
favorite music ......Beethoven's Violin Concerto
favorite movie ......Galaxy Quest (or Princess Bride)
favorite sport .......Ultimate Frisbee, Hiking, or Skiing
important facts....One wife and three kids