Prof. Karen Thole — Research Profile
Pennsylvania State University · Department of Mechanical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Source: me.psu.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026MS in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
No year on the page — check the original to confirm these dates are for this cycle.
Source: me.psu.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. Karen Thole at Pennsylvania State University Department of Mechanical Engineering lists Energy Systems, Thermal/Fluid Sciences as their registered research area.
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Recent papers
- A Novel Approach to Dirt Mitigation for Combustor WallsJournal of Turbomachinery · Feb 19
- Comparisons of Measured Blade Temperatures With Predictions Using Available CorrelationsJournal of Turbomachinery · Nov 24, 2025
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