Albert R. George

Albert R. George is a Professor at Cornell University's College of Engineering, specializing in systems engineering, sustainable energy transitions, and vehicle aerodynamics. He holds a B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. His interdisciplinary research bridges engineering with social sciences and humanities to address sustainability challenges in energy, healthcare, and transportation.

Professor George's research focuses on:

• Energy Systems: Modeling renewable energy adoption, economic-environmental tradeoffs, and community-level energy planning.
• Automotive Engineering: Aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, chassis design, and engine performance optimization.
• Systems Applications: Healthcare (infection control, sleep quality) and knowledge engineering for complex systems.

His publications emphasize practical sustainability solutions (e.g., biomass heating guides) and automotive innovation, with recent work shifting toward energy policy and community resilience.

Awards & Honors:

• First Place, ACSF Poster Competition (2016)
• Cornell Engineering Alumni Project Team Award (2008)
• Weiss Presidential Fellow (2007)
• Kenneth A. Goldman Teaching Award (2006)
• ASEE Carson Buck Teaching Award (2005)

He mentors student teams like Cornell Formula SAE, integrating chassis design and aerodynamics into experiential learning. His teaching covers vehicle thermal systems, suspension design, and systems engineering methodologies.