Theresa Oehmke

Dr. Theresa B Oehmke is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. Oehmke earned a PhD in Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley in 2021 and a BS in Environmental Engineering from MIT in 2015. Oehmke’s research is in Environmental Fluid Mechanics, specifically, the transport of particles and pollutants in turbulent flows. Current projects include the transport of methane in the atmosphere and the transport of seeds in the Great Bay Estuary. Oehmke's service includes leading the Postdoctoral Diversity and Innovation Scholars alumni committee, exhibiting during Ocean Discovery Day, and giving wind tunnel tours to UNH's Diversity Tech Camp.

PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS:

The best way to get involved with my research group is to apply to the UNH graduate program in Mechanical Engineering. You will likely have some questions about this process, which are best answered by our Graduate Advisor (greg.chini@unh.edu).

To arrange a meeting to talk about the engineering field with Professor Oehmke, please send her an email with the information discussed below.  As formal as it sounds, if you use the item numbers below in your email, it will help me know that the message is addressed directly to me.

1. When do you plan on applying to our graduate program?
2. What part of the research portfolio gets you excited?
3. What project ideas or applications do you want to explore?

PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:

The best time to contact Professor Oehmke regarding undergraduate research opportunities is within +/- 2 weeks of the beginning of the semester or summer. 

To arrange a meeting to talk about the engineering field with Professor Oehmke, please send her an email with the information discussed below.  As formal as it sounds, if you use the item numbers below in your email, it will help me know that the message is addressed directly to me.

1. Why are you interested in gaining research experience?
2. What part of the research portfolio gets you excited?
3. How much time can you dedicate to this work?
   • Undergraduate students typically spend 3-10 hrs per week on their project in addition to attending mandatory group meetings weekly
4. Please attach a course or work schedule and a CV (resumé)

Please note that a minimum of one semester is expected for each paid student. If you would like to attend group meetings to learn more about the Oehmke Lab group, you may send an email at any point in the year.

PROSPECTIVE RESEARCHERS OF OTHER CATEGORIES:

If you are hoping to get involved with Professor Oehmke's research without being a student (e.g., intern, visiting scientist, etc.), please begin by checking the UNH Visiting Scholars page and the required Visiting Scholar Agreement. If those requirements are acceptable to you, then please send me an email with all of the above information and a description of how you plan on funding your research experience (will you be a volunteer, or will some fellowship provide for your living expenses).  

If there seems to be a fit, Professor Oehmke will respond to schedule a meeting time to discuss further. Please note that it can take up to a few weeks to get a response back.