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Unsteady Aerodynamics
CFD and coupled CFD-6DoF methods for unstable, tumbling, bodies.
Educator and Researcher
Hello, I'm Chris. I am a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering within the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. My research focuses on applied aerodynamics, using both experimental and computational approaches. I am passionate about advancing our understanding of fluid flow phenomena and developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Areas of focus
Research at the intersection of physics and engineering.
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UAS Flight & Testing
Small-UAS aerodynamics and wind-tunnel free-flight testing using motion capture.
03
Biomedical Flows
CFD analysis exploring blood rheology and Fontan conduit performance.
In the classroom
Teaching engineers to think beyond the answer.
I encourage my students to be curious, to question, and to challenge assumptions.
Explore teachingcfd_solver.m
% Solve. Verify. Understand.
while residual > tolerance
velocity = solveMomentum(mesh);
pressure = correctPressure(velocity);
residual = checkConvergence();
end
engineeringJudgment(results);
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Monday
MAE 335 Lecture
10:00 - 10:50 AM
G39 ESB
MAE 434 Lecture
12:00 - 12:50 PM
G102 ESB
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Tuesday
Export Control Meeting
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Remote
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Sponsor Research Meeting
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Wednesday
MAE 335 Lecture
10:00 - 10:50 AM
G39 ESB
MAE 434 Lecture
12:00 - 12:50 PM
G102 ESB
Office Hours
1:00 - 2:00 PM
939 ESB
Research Group Meeting
2:00 - 3:00 PM
827 ESB
Thursday
Export Control Meeting
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Remote
Friday
MAE 335 Lecture
10:00 - 10:50 AM
G39 ESB
MAE 434 Lab
12:30 - 4:20 PM
MMAE Robotics Lab
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WVU MMAE is looking for a tenure-track faculty member in the area of robotics, energy systems, or materials science. Come join our growing department, where research expenditures have increased by 170% over 5 years and have exceeded $18 million for the past 2 years. wvu.taleo.net/careersectio...