Major: B.S. Chemical Engineering, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

Research Areas: Underwater Propulsion, Combustor Stability, and Fluid Dynamics

Undergraduate Studies: Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder

Hobbies/Interests: German Literature and Cinema, Bass Guitar, Amateur Archery, Motorcycle 
            and Automobile Repair

Awards/Honors: 2000: Winner, INFORMS Contest in Mathematical Modeling, Outstanding  
                                    Designation 
                                2005: Litton Fellowship

Contact Info: mblinck@umd.edu