Prof. Epps holds degrees in mechanical engineering (B.S. CMU, M.S. MIT, Ph.D. MIT) and has practical industry experience as an engineer at Ford Motor Company. Prof. Epps’ doctoral and postdoctoral research focused on experimental hydrodynamics, fish swimming and maneuvering, and marine propeller design. He is the author of OpenProp, open-source software for marine propeller and horizontal-axis turbine design that has thousands of users worldwide. Prof. Epps teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in fluid mechanics and aircraft design. In his free time, Brenden enjoys running, downhill and cross-country skiing, and logic puzzles.