This is the professional website of Joe Shepherd, the C. L. "Kelly" Johnson Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering. Use the links on the left to find contact, biographical information, teaching, research, and publication information.

Attention all propective students, interns, and summer students My research and mentoring activities are winding down and as of fall 2024, I will not be accepting any new graduate students, interns, or summer students. If you are interested in studying at Caltech, information for potential students can be found on the ME, GALCIT,and Caltech websites. Please view these sites, the Caltech Catalog, and the Graduate Studies Office for further information regarding study at Caltech. All application materials for Graduate study should be submitted directly to the graduate office. Inquiries about summer research opportunities should be directed to the SURF office.