Dr. Caleb Amy

Caleb is experienced in thermal, fluid, and materials design, analysis, and fabrication of prototype extremely high temperature thermomechanical systems. He is interested in positions where he can enable technologies to help humanity sustainably thrive. Caleb currently works at SpaceX as a propulsion engineer, and previously worked at the department of energy on concentrating solar power. He earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was advised by Dr. Asegun Henry, and his research focused ultra-high temperature liquid metal heat transfer, and the energy systems that surround this technology. He previously earned a Master’s Degree from Georgia Tech where he designed, built, and successfully demonstrated the highest temperature pump ever made, pumping liquid tin about 1400C. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the university of Central Florida, where he grew up. Caleb is interested in positions in government, academia, and industry working on enabling technologies to help humanity sustainably thrive.

Previously, Caleb worked at Siemens Energy in gas turbine casing design where he supported design and analyst engineers in the casing group. At Lockheed Martin, he designed and fabricated test equipment: learning to design for machinability, reliability, and economy. While earning his BSME at The University of Central Florida, he conducted undergraduate research, advised by Dr. Subith Vasu, focusing on biofuel characterization. This work included magnetic mixing tank actuation and design and procurement/fabrication of an extreme condition spherical vessel for combustion experiments. He has also been heavily involved with ASME: as Treasurer and President of the UCF student section, as Chair of the Student Regional Board of the Southeast United States, and as chair of the East Human Powered Vehicle Challenge in 2014. He was also selected as The Charles T. Main Silver Award recipient in 2015. He continues his involvement with ASME leadership with as Director of the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge East and review of energy research papers. He enjoys exploring the world (and hopefully beyond) through hiking, overlanding, paddling, sailing, biking, or other outdoor activities.