Lance Smith
Senior Technical Fellow, RTX Technology Research Center
Elected to the Academy in 2026
Education
Brown University, BS, Electrical Engineering; Univ. of California – Berkeley, MS, Mechanical Engineering; Univ. of California – Berkeley, PhD, Mechanical Engineering
Professional Areas
- Combustion
- Propulsion
- Pollutant emissions
- Alternate fuels
- Diagnostic methods
Citation
For contributions to the science and technology of combustion and gas turbines, in work to understand and improve the efficient, clean use of conventional and alternative fuels, and for contributions to the aerospace community through publications and society engagement.