Research Expertise
| • | Rarefied Gasdynamics |
| • | Wind energy conversion systems |
| • | Computer-aided aircraft design and optimization |
| • | Solar energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy conservation |
| • | Wind tunnel testing and computer-aided data acquisition |
| • | Test error analysis and design of tests for production quality control |
| • | Innovations for improvement of science and engineering teaching |
| • | Burner design optimization for flash smelting of copper ore |
| • | Non-invasive flow meters for EPA purge canister tests |
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Education
| • | Ph.D. | : | Aeronautics-Astronautics, Stanford University, 1967 |
| • | M.S. | : | Aeronautical Engineering, University of Colorado, 1957 |
| • | B.S. | : | Aeronautical Engineering, University of Texas, 1952 |
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Courses Taught (since 2000)
| • | AME 250 | : | Dynamics |
| • | AME 320 | : | Aerodynamics |
| • | AME 321 | : | Aircraft Performance |
| • | AME 401 | : | Senior Aerospace Lab |
| • | AME 427 | : | Stability and Control of Aerospace Vehicles |
| • | AME 4/545 | : | Renewable Energy Systems |
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Employment
| • | 2001 | : | The University of Arizona: Professor Emeritus |
| • | 1967-01 | : | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Arizona: Associate Professor 1967; Professor 1968-01; Head of Department 1970-80 |
| • | 1979-85 | : | Fuel Testing Program for State of Arizona, Division of Weights and Measures, The University of Arizona: Supervisor |
| • | 1966-67 | : | Stanford University: National Science Foundation Science Faculty Fellow |
| • | 1963-65 | : | Stanford University: National Science Foundation Science Faculty Fellow |
| • | 1958-63 | : | Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado: Assistant Professor |
| • | 1957-58 | : | Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc.: Aerodynamics Engineer |
| • | 1955-57 | : | Aeronautical Engineering, University of Colorado: Instructor |
| • | 1955 | : | Automatic Flow Controls and Centrifugal Pumps, J. C. Carter Co. (summer): Engineer |
| • | 1952-55 | : | Aircraft Carrier Operations, Western Pacific Area, U.S. Navy: Lt. (J.G.), Officer of the Deck and Air Division Officer |
| • | 1948-52 | : | U.S. Navy ROTC Unit: Midshipman |
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Honors and Awards
| • | Teaching Citation, College of Engineering, Spring 1999 |
| • | Teaching Citation, Aerospace Program, Fall 1998 and Spring 1999 |
| • | Most Supportive Senior Faculty Member, 1993 |
| • | Nominated by student body of The University of Arizona for "Five-Star Faculty Award" for creative, challenging, thought-provoking, and concerned teaching, 1987 and 1988 |
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Professional Societies
| • | AIAA | : | The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
| • | ---- | : | American Wind Energy Association |
| • | ---- | : | Faculty Advisor, AIAA Student Branch |
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Consulting
| • | Magma Copper Company |
| • | Garrett Electronic Systems Division, Allied Signal Corp. |
| • | Hughes Missile Systems Company |
| • | BHP Copper Company |
| • | Phelps Dodge, Morenci, AZ. |
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