New Sensors May Improve Fire Research

Ali Rangwala, a professor at WPI, discusses the unique Fire Protection Engineering program and highlights the passion and hard work of WPI students. He introduces Scott Rockwell's PhD project on developing a probe to measure velocity and temperature simultaneously, emphasizing the importance of velocity measurements in understanding smoke movement and toxic gas release during fires. This data is crucial for designing intelligent evacuation systems. Rangwala acts as a coordinator, allowing students to innovate independently.

What are the characteristics of students in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at WPI?

What project is Scott Rockwell currently working on, and what does it involve?