Matthew Klema, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physics & Engineering
Area of Expertise: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Phone: 970-247-7663
Email: mrklema@fortlewis.edu
Professor Klema's research focuses on understanding fluid mechanics and turbulence, especially in the environmental setting. Professor Klema utilizes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to model fluid flow and study the interactions of a fluid with the environment and with engineered systems. Simulations can help inform our understanding of fluid systems and implications for engineering in various applications, from river restoration practices to aerodynamics to biomedical research of the lungs and heart. The study of turbulence, the smallest fluid dynamics processes, in stratified flow environments is an area of particular focus in Professor Klema’s work. Measuring turbulence is a complicated process and is often overlooked by practicing engineers.
Professor Klema is an active member of the Fort Lewis College student organization Village Aid Project and has contributed to project implementations in Myanmar in 2017 and 2019.
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