Daniel Leonard, graduate student in Engineering Science and Mechanics, has been notified by the Hydro Research Foundation that he has been selected to receive a Hydro Fellowship. The Steering Group members felt that Daniel has the ability to do high-quality graduate work and are pleased to offer this fellowship to him in recognition of Daniel’s great potential for success. The fellowship is based on successful academic research progress and with continued recommendation from Daniel’s academic advisor.

The Hydro Research Fellowship is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and is designed to provide opportunities and benefits to outstanding early career graduate students. The fellowship includes a possible opportunity to work with an industry partner, a tuition allowance of up to $16,900 and a living stipend of up to $26,000 annually.

Leonard’s research focuses on computation of cavitating flow in hydroturbines. His efforts in designing hydroturbines and machinery with reduced cavitation may reduce material loss, vibrations and repair costs. Leonard’s work may also increase operational efficiencies and provide cost savings to the hydroelectric power industry.

He is advised by Jules Lindau, head of the advanced fluid-thermal modeling department in the Applied Research Laboratory.