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Kazim M. Akyuzlu
Professor and Graduate Coordinator
(504) 280-6186
kakyuzlu@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., University of Miami
. MS, Middle East Technical University |
| Research Interests: |
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. Thermodynamics
. Computational fluid-mechanics and heat-transfer
. Two-phase flow and heat transfer
. Cryogenics
. Combustion |
| Current Research: |
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. Natural convection in densified propellants
. Velocity measurements in two-phase flow using Laser-Doppler . Anemometry
. Film boiling in cryogenic fluids
. Flame propagation in hybrid rocket motors
. Velocity measurements using particle image velocimeter (PIV)
. Numerical modelling of combustion instabilities |
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Martin J. Guillot
Associate Professor
(504) 280-6184
mjguillo@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
. MS, University of New Orleans |
| Research Interests: |
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. Computational fluid dynamics
. Subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics
. Environmental modeling
. Development of numerical methods |
| Current Research: |
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. Development of discontinuous Galerkin methods for transport equations
. Environmental modeling
. Development of computational methods for the shallow water equations |
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Carsie A. Hall, III, C.E.M.
AssociateProfessor
(504) 280-6167
cahall@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., Howard University
.MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Research Interests: |
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. Biological particle transport
. Electrostatic charge of aerosols
. Nanoparticle-enhanced illumination
. Indoor air quality
. Multiphase flow
. Dehumidification and condensation control
. Energy auditing
. Solidification and melting |
| Current Research: |
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. Optical diagnostics of biological particle flows
. Biological particle flow characterization using particle image
velocimetry (PIV)
. Measurement of electrostatic charge on biological particles
. Nanoparticle attachment to biological particles
. Vibration induced aerosolization of fungal spores
. Desiccant and heat pipe dehumidification |
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Paul D. Herrington
Professor
(504) 280-6632
pherring@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., Louisiana State University
. MS, Tulane University |
| Research Interests: |
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. Composite materials
. Stress analysis
. Finite element analysis
. Statistical aspects of materials performance |
| Current Research: |
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. Fatigue failure of composite joints
. Stress concentrations in laminated plates
. Reliability of laminated structures |
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David Hui
Professor and Director of Composite Material Research Laboratory
(504) 280-6192
dhui@uno.edu
http://myweb.polyu.edu.hk/~mmktlau/ICCE/ICCE_Main.htm
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., University of Toronto
. MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Research Interests: |
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. Composite materials
. Structural dynamics
. Vibration and buckling of plates and shells
. Ice mechanics
. Plasticity |
| Current Research: |
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. Buckling and vibration of laminated plates and shells
. Impact behavior of laminated imperfect flat of cylindrical panels under axial impact
. Constitutive equations for engineering materials (including floating ice plates) |
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Paul J. Schilling
Professor and Department Chairman
(504) 280-6187
pschilli@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., Louisiana State University
. BS, Louisiana State University |
| Research Interests: |
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. Materials science and engineering
. Mechanics of materials
. Non-destructive testing |
| Current Research: |
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. Phase development in metastable binary alloys
. Characterization of automobile exhaust particulates
. Materials problems related to microfabrication techniques based on x-ray lithography
. NDE of composite materials
. Development of Al-Sc-X alloys |
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Melody Arthur Verges
Associate Professor
(504) 280-5472
mverges@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., Tulane University
. MS, Tulane University |
| Research Interests: |
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. Nondestructive testing
. Stress analysis
. Finite element analysis
. Electronic packaging
. Composite materials |
| Current Research: |
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. Nondestructive evaluation of structures
. Design of solder grid array (SGA) packages
. Fatigue of SGA packages |
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Ting Wang
Jack and Reba Matthey Endowed Chair
and Director of Energy Conversion and Conservation Center (ECCC, http://www.uno.edu/eccc/index.html)
(504) 280-7183
twang@uno.edu
http://www.uno.edu/~twang/wangweb.html
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., University of Minnesota
. MS, State University of New York at Buffalo |
| Research Interests: |
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. Gas turbine systems
. Transitional and turbulent boundary layer
. Fluid mechanics
. Heat transfer
. Curved flow
. Electronic equipment cooling
. Bi-diffusion natural convection
. Energy conservation
. Alternative fuels
. Integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plant |
| Current Research: |
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. Mist/steam cooling
. Jet impingement cooling
. Separated-flow transition
. Combustor flow aerodynamics
. Heat transfer enhancement on micro-structured surfaces
. Biomass gasification combustion
. Integrated gasification combined cycles |
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Norman L. Whitley
Associate Professor and Associate Dean
(504) 280-7120
nwhitley@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., Stanford University
. MS, Stanford University |
| Research Interests: |
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. Mechanisms
. Surface design
. Collaborative design information architectures
. Simulation-based design
. Rigid body dynamics
. Applied mathematics |
| Current Research: |
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. Simulation-Based Design
. Collaborative Design Architectures
. Modern Optimization Techniques
. Perturbation methods |
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ADJUNCT FACULTY
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Salvadore Guccione
Adjunct Professor
(504) 280-6652
sguccion@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla
. MS, University of New Orleans
. BS, University of New Orleans |
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Michael A Judice
Adjunct Professor
(504) 280-6652
mjudice@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. Associate Degree, LSUBR |
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Nick J. Loiacono
Adjunct Professor
(504) 280-6652
nloiaco1@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. MS, University of New Orleans
. BS, University of New Orleans |
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William W. St. Cyr II
Adjunct Professor
(504) 280-6652
wstcyr@uno.edu
| Education: |
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. Ph.D., Kansas State University
. MS, Kansas State University |
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Emeritus
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John N. Crisp, P.E., M.E.
Professor Emeritus
jcrisp@uno.edu
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• PhD Carnegie-Mellon University
• MS University of Akron (Machine Design and Lubrication) |
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Edwin P. Russo, P.E.
Professor Emeritus
erusso@uno.edu
| Education: |
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• Ph.D., Louisiana State University
• MS, Tulane University |
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Staff
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Claude Zeringue
Scientific Instrument Technician, Mechanical Engineering Dept.
Building Coordinator, College of Engineering
Technical Staff ECCC (CERM )
Office located at EN 920, phone 280-6178
czeringu@uno.edu
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