Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research Overview
Professor Roberts' primary research focus is on experimental studies in laminar and turbulent jet diffusion flames, flame-vortex interactions, non-linear optical diagnostics as applied to reacting flows, soot formation, high pressure flames, constant volume combustion engines and thermo-catalytic fuel conversion technologies for next generation biofuels.
Key Research Areas
Mechanical Engineering
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education
Aerospace Engineering, Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
1992
Award Date: Jan 1 1992
Aerospace Engineering, B.S.E., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
1986
Award Date: Jan 1 1986
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Images of the quenching of a flame by a vortex-To quantify regimes of turbulent combustion
Roberts, W., Driscoll, J. F., Drake, M. C. & Goss, L. P., Jan 1 1993, In: Combustion and Flame. 94, 1-2, p. 58-62,IN1-IN2,63-69Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
191 Scopus citations -
Glycerol combustion and emissions
Bohon, M. D., Metzger, B. A., Linak, W. P., King, C. J. & Roberts, W. L., 2011, In: Proceedings of the Combustion Institute. 33, 2, p. 2717-2724 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
156 Scopus citations -
Measurements of the soot volume field in laminar diffusion flames at elevated pressures
McCrain, L. L. & Roberts, W. L., Jan 2005, In: Combustion and Flame. 140, 1-2, p. 60-69 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
143 Scopus citations -
A laminar vortex interacting with a premixed flame: Measured formation of pockets of reactants
Roberts, W. & Driscoll, J. F., Jan 1 1991, In: Combustion and Flame. 87, 3-4, p. 245-256 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
102 Scopus citations -
Spray and atomization of diesel fuel and its alternatives from a single-hole injector using a common rail fuel injection system
Chen, P., Wang, W., Roberts, W. L. & Fang, T., Jan 2013, In: Fuel. 103, p. 850-861 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Strain Exerted by a Vortex on a Flame—Determined from Velocity Field Images
Driscoll, J. F., Sutkus, D. J., Roberts, W. L., Post, M. E. & Goss, L. P., Jan 1 1994, In: Combustion science and technology. 96, 4-6, p. 213-229 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access55 Scopus citations -
Effect of unsteady stretch rate on OH chemistry during a flame-vortex interaction: To assess flamelet models
Mueller, C. J., Driscoll, J. F., Sutkus, D. J., Roberts, W. L., Drake, M. C. & Smooke, M. D., Jan 1995, In: Combustion and Flame. 100, 1-2, p. 323-331 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access64 Scopus citations -
A computational methodology for formulating gasoline surrogate fuels with accurate physical and chemical kinetic properties
Ahmed, A., Goteng, G., Shankar, V., Al-Qurashi, K., Roberts, W. L. & Sarathy, M., Mar 2015, In: Fuel. 143, p. 290-300 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
145 Scopus citations
Prizes
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American Chemical Society (member)
Roberts, W. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Award or Honor › Learned Society
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior member)
Roberts, W. (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Award or Honor › Learned Society
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ARO Young Investigators Award recipient
Roberts, W. (Recipient), 1995
Prize: Award or Honor › Awarded grant
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Berkeley Springer Professorship, Mechanical Engineering Dept.
Roberts, W. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Scientific Recognition › Visiting Scholar
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Best Paper award for Propellants and Combustion section for Joint Propulsion Conference
Roberts, W. (Recipient), 1993
Prize: Award or Honor › Presentation Award
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Distinguished Paper Award, 36th International Symposium on Combustion, Aug 2016
Roberts, W. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Award or Honor › Presentation Award
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Elected Chairman for the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute, 2011-2013 (previously held Vice-Chair, Program Chair, Papers Chair, Local Arrangements Chair positions)
Roberts, W. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Award or Honor › Awarded grant
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Inaugural BASF Undergraduate Research Award, Dept of Mech. & Aero. Eng.
Roberts, W. (Recipient), 2000
Prize: Award or Honor › Awarded grant
Press/Media
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Rady Children’s Appoints Praveen Raju, MD, PhD, as the Nathan Gordon Chair and Medical Director of Neuro-Oncology Program
09/27/24
1 item of Media coverage
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San Diego 2024 Top Tech Awards ceremony set for Sept. 26
09/19/24
2 items of Media coverage
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KAUST, HEFARI and NEOM join forces to accelerate the hydrogen economy in Saudi Arabia
Roberts, W. L., Magistretti, P. & Guiberti, T.
09/11/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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KAUST, HEFARI and NEOM join forces to accelerate the hydrogen economy in Saudi Arabia
Roberts, W. L., Magistretti, P. & Guiberti, T.
09/11/24
1 item of Media coverage
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KAUST, HEFARI and NEOM Join Forces to Accelerate the Hydrogen Economy in Saudi Arabia
Roberts, W. L., Magistretti, P. & Guiberti, T.
08/28/24
1 item of Media coverage
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KAUST, NEOM Collaborate to Advance Green Economy with Hydrogen and Sustainable Fuel Technologies
08/25/24 → 08/26/24
25 items of Media coverage
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KAUST, HEFARI and NEOM join forces to accelerate the hydrogen economy in Saudi Arabia
Roberts, W. L., Magistretti, P. & Guiberti, T.
08/26/24
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media