John Smith
123 Main Street
Orlando, FL 32816
1-232-1232-1232
email: john_smith@home.net

Education

Ph.D. Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 1983
M.S. Georgia Institute of Technology, Aerospace Engineering, 1978
B.Tech Madras Institute of Technology, Aeronautical Engineering, 1976
B.S. University of Madras, Mathematics, 1973
 
Professional Interests

Two-phase flow modeling and measurements; Nanofluids Heat Transfer; Measurements and modeling (Molecular Dynamics and Lattice-Boltzmann method) in microchannel flows, Natural and Mixed Convection heat transfer, Turbulence.

Work Experience

• University of Central Florida, Department of Mechanical Materials and Aerospace Engineering

            Professor and Chair, Jan 2003 - present

• Knolls Atomic Power Lab, Lockheed Martin, Fluid Dynamics Technology, Technology and Information Systems Division, Schenectady, NY

Advisory Engineer, July 2001 – Jan 2003
Senior Engineer, July 1993 – July 2001

• Clemson University, Department of Mechanical Engineering:

      Associate Professor Aug. 1991 - July 1993 (tenured in 1991)
      Assistant Professor  Aug. 1985 - Aug. 1991
      Research Associate/Visiting Assistant Professor   Jan. 1983 - Aug. 1985

Professional Societies, Activities and Awards

• Leadership Award, Outstanding Achievement in Two-Phase Flow Experimental and Model Development, Lockheed, 1998
•  Byars Prize for Teaching Excellence in Engineering Mechanics, College of Engineering,
•  Clemson University, 1986.
• Chairman, ASME K-19 Committee, Heat Transfer in Environmental Systems (1997-2000); Vice-Chair (1995-1997); Member since 1985.
•  ASME Long Range Planning and Development Committee, Member, 2000 - present.
•  ASME Technical Correspondent to Basic Engineering Group (1996 - 1999)

•  Reviewer, Research Proposals:                  NSF; DoE; Research Competitiveness Program,                       State of Louisiana
•  Review Panel:                                            DoE Proposals
•  Reviewer, Journal articles:                          ASME Journal of Heat Transfer                       

                                                                        International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
                                                                        Journal of Multiphase Flow
                                                                        IEEE Trans. Nanotechnology
                                                                        Journal of Nanoparticle Research
                                                                        AIAA Journal
                                                                        Numerical Heat Transfer          
                                                                        International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow
                                                                        Journal of Chemical Eng. Communications

• Reviewer, Conference articles:                    ASME Heat Transfer Division

                                                                        ASME Fluids Engineering Division

Funded Projects
      UCF:

• Nanofluid Characteristics in Pool Boiling, PI, National Science Foundation, Nanotechnology Exploratory Research, July 2004 – June 2005, $100,000.

• Central Florida Space Science Institute, RET, PI, National Science Foundation, May 2004 – May 2007, $449,860.
• Research Experience for Undergraduates – Supplement, PI, National Science Foundation, March 2005 – Feb 2006, $12,000.
• Research on the use of Hydrogen Sulfide Scavengers in Multiphase Flow, PI, Petrobras, May 2005 – December 2007, $650,000.
• Multiphase Pump Research, PI, Seepex, $35142, April 2005 – July 2005.
• Thin Film Energetic Materials, PI, Lockheed Martin, April 2005 – Dec 2005, $40,000.
• Thin Film Energetic Materials, PI, High Tech Corridor Council, April 2005 – Dec 2005, $26,666.
• Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Measurements in Pressurized Boiling Experiments, PI, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (Lockheed Martin), March 2004 – June 2004, $40,000
• A Thermal Model to Predict the Temperature Gradient Above an Exothermic Thin Film Thermite Reaction, PI, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Sept 2004 – Dec 2004, $16,544.
• Micro PIV (Particle Imaging Velocimetry) measurements in micron-sized channels, Presidential Equipment Initiative match, Office of Research, UCF, 2004, $48,000.
• A New Generation of High Heat Transfer Nano Coolants, PI, Office of Research, UCF, 2003, $100,000.

      Clemson:

• Study of Buoyancy Exchange Flow in Horizontal Partitions, Savannah River Site/DoE, PI, June 1993 - December 1995, $45,000.
• Radioactive Waste Transport Inside Buildings Driven by Natural Convection Gas Flows,           Savannah River Site/DoE, PI, May 1991 - May 1993, $246,000.
• Fluid Dynamics of Phase Separation in a Field of Centrifugal Acceleration, NASA Kennedy Space Center, PI, May 1989 - October 1990, $50,000.
• Experimental and Numerical Study of the Natural Convection of Gases Between Isothermal Concentric Cylinders, NSF, co-PI, January 1985 - May 1987, $131,000.
• Passive Cooling in Nuclear Reactors, S.C. Energy Research and Development Center, PI, January 1987 - June 1987, $10,000.
• Digital Image Processing and Reconstruction, ($12K), S.C. Energy Research and Development Center, P.I., 1991-92, $12,000.
• Graduate Research Assistantship support: Laboratory Simulation of the Atmosphere, University Research Grant Committee, Clemson, P.I., 1987.
• Heat Dissipation in Transmission Cables, Office of University Research, Clemson, PI, 1985-86.

Knolls Atomic Power Lab (Lockheed Martin):

• Played a key role in the development of a multi-field code to calculate flow topology and performance to quantify time-resolved behavior of microbubbles, coalescing into transition and annular vapor flow. Two-phase flow optical measurements (laser Doppler Velocimetry, Particle Imaging Velocimetry), hot film and conductivity measurements.
• Developed mechanistic interfacial wave models, and force and turbulence models
• Supported and managed university contracts.
• Involved in developing vision, long-term goals, recruiting, budget and schedule planning, developing Naval Nuclear Propulsion Fellowship.

Courses Taught:

• Undergraduate Courses:
• Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Numerical Methods, Undergraduate design.
• Graduate Courses:
• Foundation of Fluid Mechanics, Viscous Flow, Turbulence, Compressible Flow, Convective Heat Transfer, Two-phase flow
• Workshop conducted:

      -     Two-Phase Flow Principles and Application

•     Served as either Chair or Member of every departmental committee at Clemson.          
• -     Developed guidelines for Undergraduate Honors’ program, Capstone Design    Course.
•             -     Administered policies for several departmental programs including Long Range Planning and Assessment and Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations.

            -     Participated in developing a strategic 5-year plan.
-     Participated in ABET visits and credit reduction for degree requirements.