Summary
Chris Wentland is a research engineer and aerospace CFD specialist with eight years of experience spanning academia, national labs, and industry. A University of Michigan PhD alumnus, he developed data-driven CFD models for rocket combustors to probe combustion instability and continued that work as a postdoc at Sandia National Laboratories. Now at Ford, he applies his deep knowledge of fluid dynamics and simulation to practical engineering problems, bridging high-fidelity research methods with deployable solutions. His background includes collaborative research at the Air Force Research Laboratory and international CFD experience from Tokyo University of Science, reflecting a breadth of experimental and computational exposure. Known for pairing rigorous modeling with an eye for application, he aims to advance aerospace propulsion through research-informed engineering.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Benet Academy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace Engineering at University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering at Rice University