teaching
My goal is to foster an inclusive environment in my classroom where everyone feels comfortable asking questions and taking chances. I encourage active learning through discussion, problem solving, and relating concepts to current engineering topics and practices. Every lecture is a learning opportunity for myself as well. Below is a list of courses that I am currently teaching, as well as courses I have taught in the past. As you can see, my courses revolve around the world of aerodynamics.
Currently Teaching
Computational Fluid Dynamics (Graduate Level)
WVU Course MAE 633
This course is an intermediate-level graduate course on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) primarily based upon finite difference and finite volume methods applied to fluid flow and heat transfer problems in engineering. The students will have access to the commercial code ANSYS Fluent. They will also develop their own programs for solving heat transfer and fluid flow problems. The course will introduce methods for discretization, review numerical methods for solving systems of equations, techniques for grid development, and solution analysis. Techniques for modeling turbulence will also be discussed.
Lecture: MW 2:00 - 3:15 PM in 756 ESB
Compressible Aerodynamics
WVU Course MAE 336
This course covers the fundamental concepts of compressible aerodynamic theory; including an introduction to hypersonic flow. Topics include analysis and design of compressible, inviscid flows, isentropic flow, shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansions, and supersonic nozzles and diffusers. The course will also identify aspects of airfoils in compressible flows, including small perturbation theory.
Lecture: MWF 10:00 - 10:50 PM in G-39 ESB
Previously Taught
