Douglas Stamps

Douglas Stamps is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Evansville, where he has taught since 1995. He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan, an MS from MIT, and a BS from University of Evansville. His professional experience includes senior research roles at Sandia National Laboratories focusing on combustion hazards for nuclear safety programs. Stamps specializes in heat transfer, combustion, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics, with professional affiliations in ASEE and ASME.

His research spans fundamental combustion phenomena, engineering education innovation, and nuclear safety applications. Recent publications focus on pedagogical adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic and vertically integrated curricula. Awarded the 2004 ASEE Outstanding Teacher Award, his work demonstrates consistent impact in both technical research and educational methodology.

Honors include scholarly recognition from the Illinois/Indiana ASEE section. His technical reports for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and patented inventions highlight applied research contributions. Professional consulting extends his expertise to industry projects in combustion and fluid mechanics.