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CAPT William Sembler

Professor Emeritus, Marine Engineering: 1991-2015

Education

  • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Polytechnic Institute of New York
  • Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineering Stevens Institute of Technology
  • M.E. Mechanical Engineering Stevens Institute of Technology
  • B.S. Marine Engineering and Nautical Science USMMA

Teaching Interests

  • Marine engineering
  • Machine design
  • Pump design
  • Refrigeration
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Heat transfer

Research Interests

  • Fuel-cell hybrid systems
  • Emission reduction
  • Alternative shipboard power

CAPT William Sembler

CAPT William Sembler

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025