Mechanical
Engineering Department
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Johns Hopkins University, (Aug 2003 - Jan 2007)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical
Engineering
Dissertation "Analysis
of the Behavior of Bubbles and Droplets in Isotropic Turbulence"
University of California San Diego, (Sep 1988 -
Jun 1989)
Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University, (Aug 1978 - May 1982)
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical
Engineering
Research Areas:
Predicting ship air wake turbulence and impact on rotary wing aircraft.
Behavior of particle, bubbles and droplets in isotropic turbulence.
Modeling combustion in reactive laminate materials.
Professional Experience:
Permanent Military Professor,
Naval
Submarine Officer, (May 1982-Aug 2003)
Commanding Officer, USS NEVADA (SSBN 733), (Jul. 1998 - Sep 2000)
Recent Journal Publications:
"Effect of varying bilayer spacing distribution on reaction heat and velocity in reactive Al/Ni multilayers," Journal of Applied Physics 105, 083504 (2009)
"Numerical study on the motion of microscopic oil droplets in high intensity isotropic turbulence," Physics of Fluids 20, 073301 (2008)
"Numerical study of the impact of ambient temperature on the reaction velocity in multilayer systems," Proc. JANNAF 42nd Combustion Subcommittee, Newton, MA, JSC CD-53 (CD ROM), CPIAC Abstract No. 2008-0006HC (May 2008)
"Statistical analysis of small bubble dynamics in isotropic turbulence," Physics of Fluids 19, 065108 (2007).
Awards:
Office of Naval Research 2009 Young Investigator Program Award
Joint Meritorious Service
Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards)
Navy Commendation Medal (4 awards), Navy Achievement
Medal
Navy Unit Citation and various
other unit awards.
Registered
Professional Mechanical Engineer (State of California, License M25617) (1988 -
present)