• Dr. Eric Paterson
  • The Pennsylvania State University
  • 118C Surge Building
  • 4:00 p.m.
  • Faculty Host: Dr. Roger Simpson

Over the past 10 years at Pennsylvania State University, I have established a diverse and vibrant research program in the fields of naval hydrodynamics, wind and hydro power, chemical trace detection, and cardiovascular devices.  There are several common threads woven between these projects which I will expand upon in this talk, including: collaborative team research; complementary experiments, theory, and computer modeling; computational multi-physics and high-performance computing; and the importance of core fluid-dynamics competency.  While the discussion will be aimed at the level of a programmatic overview, I will summarize some of the key technical contributions and broader impact of my work.  To conclude the seminar, I will discuss academic leadership, the AOE strategic plan, and my vision for the department achieving its goals in education and research associated with atmospheric, ocean, and space vehicles.