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Leventon, Isaac

Leventon, Isaac

Adjunct Lecturer
NIST Research Associate
Fire Protection Engineering
JM Patterson Bldg

Isaac Leventon is an alumni of the University of Maryland (UMD), where he completed his BS, MS, and PhD with the Department of Fire Protection Engineering. He currently works as a Research Associate in the Fire Research Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). His research focuses on the design, construction, and use of experimental apparatus to quantify the material properties and controlling mechanisms that define material burning behavior. In his free time, Isaac volunteers with the Gaithersburg Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department and with the USA Warriors and MYHA Hockey Programs.

Adjunct Professor

Fire Dynamics (ENFP 415 / 651)

https://fpe.umd.edu/course-schedule/course/ENFP415

Structural Fire Protection (ENFP 405 / 621)

https://fpe.umd.edu/course-schedule/course/ENFP405 

Enclosure Fire Modeling (ENFP 425)

https://fpe.umd.edu/course-schedule/course/ENFP415

Independent Studies (ENFP 429)

https://fpe.umd.edu/course-schedule/course/ENFP429

Graduate Fire Dynamics Laboratory (ENFP 620)

https://fpe.umd.edu/course-schedule/course/ENFP620

 

Lecturer

Fire Dynamics, Structural Fire Protection Engineering

https://fpe.umd.edu/news/story/fpe-engineers-conduct-firesafety-program-in-israel

 

Program Developer and Lecturer

An Introduction to Math and Physics through Fire Dynamics

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/sparking-love-science-studying-christmas-trees-burn

Christmas Tree Burning Demonstrations Shed Light at Fire Hazards During the Holidays

Isaac Leventon leads annual demonstrations that underscore the impact of keeping natural trees hydrated.

Christmas Tree Burning Demonstrations Shed Light on Holiday Safety Practices

Annual live experiments showcase the importance of keeping natural trees well watered for the holidays.

UMD Calls for Holiday Safety Practices with Christmas Tree Fire Demonstrations

Live experiments showcased the impact of watering natural Christmas trees to reduce their fire risk.

In the News: Maryland Engineers Advance Holiday Safety, Fire Data Research

Fire Protection Engineering’s Christmas Tree Burn Demonstration promotes public safety and nearly a decade of data collection for fire protection research.

Enjoy a Festive, but Safe Holiday Season

FPE hosts its annual Christmas tree fire safety demonstration.

Joe Alascio Wins 2020 John L. Bryan GRA Award

Alascio, a senior, will continue into his master’s program in the fall.

Christmas Trees Are Festive, and Potentially Hazardous

FPE hosts its 5th annual Christmas tree fire safety demonstration, steered by alum Isaac Leventon.

Fire Safety Demo Sparks Interest of Local Teen

Sienna Fink of Essex, MD, conducted her own fire experiments and won a national competition.

Leventon Earns ASME and NIST Fellowships

Ph.D. candidate plans to pursue career in academia.

What We Can Learn–and Teach–from the Annapolis Mansion Fire

Fire Protection Engineering Department hopes to educate its students and the public.

Burning Christmas Trees…for Science!

University of Maryland fire protection engineer teaches fire science and safety with a holiday twist.

FPE Hosts Fire Science Session for Maryland Counts Students

Kids learn what fire is, how it's controlled, and why it's studied.

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