He received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University in 1992, and Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University in 1979 and 1980 respectively. Dr. Rogers has primary expertise in the fields of fluid mechanics and hydrodynamic stability, heat transfer, magnetohydrodynamics, traditional and alternative energy conversion systems, and applied mathematics. Presently, Dr. Rogers is involved with the development of curricula at the Polytechnic campus, including the new Automotive concentration within the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology department.