Ricky Dehner

Ricky Dehner is a Core Thermal Hydraulics Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyst at TerraPower since August 2022. Prior experience includes serving as a Research Scientist at the Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University from November 2018 to September 2022, focusing on computational and experimental investigations of automotive components. Ricky also held the role of Research Specialist at The Ohio State University from September 2008 to November 2018, specializing in internal combustion engines and turbochargers, and as a Graduate Research Associate, conducting studies on turbocharger compressor acoustics. Early career experiences include internships at BorgWarner and Cummins Inc., and a co-op position at Cargill. Educational qualifications consist of a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy, all in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, completed between 2003 and 2016.