Darrin Willauer

Darrin Willauer is a Senior Lecturer in the Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology department at Texas A&M University. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (1991) and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution (1988). His contact details include phone number 979-845-2361 and office location in THOM 118J.

• Education: M.S. & B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UT Austin
• Contact: dlwillauer@tamu.edu | 979-845-2361 | THOM 118J

Willauer specializes in product development processes, digital transformation, and smart systems with applications in IoT, downhole instrumentation, and emerging energy technologies. His work bridges traditional mechanical engineering with nanomaterials and O&G completions through advanced simulation and modeling techniques.

His research portfolio demonstrates strong focus on energetic material evaluation, rotational relaxation simulations, and real-time coiled tubing measurements. These publications from 1991-2009 span thermal physics, petroleum engineering, and computational mechanics.

• Scientific Awards: 26 patents | Harts Meritorious Award (2023) | OTC Spotlight Awards (2020, 2015) | World Oil Award (2013)
• Industry Leadership: 25+ years in global energy sector at Baker Hughes, NovaCentrix, Schlumberger
• Technical Leadership: API Intelligent Well Standards Chairman | SPE Workshop Presenter