WHETHER THEY HAVE BEEN
on campus for two semesters or two
generations, distinguished members of the University of Dayton faculty
provide the blueprint for how we can continue to attract world-class
talent to our campus. Equally important, we must provide these faculty
with the resources they need to create breakthrough research and guide
students. Here is an example of just one of our many fine faculty
members:
DILIP BALLAL
Hans von Ohain
Distinguished Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Dilip
Ballal calls it a “national treasure.” The rest of us refer to it as
“Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.” Regardless of terminology, the
base’s proximity to campus has allowedBallal to create break through
research infuels and combustion for nearly 25 years. The world-class
facilities available at the base and on campus have kept Ballal on the
leading edge of aerospace propulsion work. At the same time he’s also
working on research pertaining to gas turbine combustion, fluid
mechanics, heat transfer, aviation fuels and instrumentation. His
approach reflects the University of Dayton’s commitment to real-world
application.
“We take our students outside the textbook and
bring them to the base,” he explains. “Engineering is a
practicing art. Like medicine, you have to practice it."
