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Brian Ackerman

Associate Professor, Marine Engineering

Year Started

2011

Education

  • BS, USMMA, 1990
  • MS, University of New Haven, 1997

Licenses

  • Chief Engineer
  • Steam
  • Diesel and Gas Turbine

Teaching Interests

  • Marine Engineering
  • Alternative power
  • Environmental technologies

Research Interests

  • Vessel environmental performance
  • Marine Engineering technologies

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025