Propulsion and Power Thermo-Fluids Laboratory (P2TF)

Welcome to the website of the Propulsion and Power Thermo-Fluids (P2TF) Lab at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies. The P2TF Lab conducts fundamental and applied research into all aspects of reacting and non-reacting fluid flow, with particular emphasis on aerospace propulsion and technologically-related stationary power generation systems. Research in this lab is largely experimental and employs a wide suite of advanced laser-based and optical diagnostic techniques. A distinct feature of our experimental facilities is the capability to perform such advanced diagnostics at very high repetition rates, on the order of 10 kHz. This is approximately 1000 times faster than conventional experimental techniques and allows us to capture the dynamics of crucial transient processes. Great importance is placed on data analysis, allowing quantification of these complex processes.

The P2TF Lab is headed by Assistant Professor Adam Steinberg and includes post-doctoral scientists, graduate student researchers, and undergraduate assistants. We also closely interact with other experimental and computational research groups from both academia and industry worldwide.

We invite you to explore our current research projects, which largely focus on clean combustion technologies, fuel flexibility, advanced propulsion and power systems, turbulent fluid flow, and combustion science. Prospective students interested in pursuing their graduate research with the P2TF Lab should follow the standard application procedures for graduate studies at UTIAS and indicate the P2TF Lab as their primary research interest. Incoming graduate students are highly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through either NSERC or through the appropriate agencies in their home countries. Post-doctoral researchers interested in working with the P2TF Lab should contact Professor Steinberg directly and also consider appropriate external funding supliments. Undergraduate students looking for research experience or undergraduate dissertation topics also should contact Professor Steinberg. Those looking for research opportunities should review the NSERC USRA program and be prepared to apply for these awards.