James Mayhew

James Mayhew serves as Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, specializing in aerospace engineering, wind tunnel testing, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. His 13-year US Air Force career included aircraft/engine research, development, logistics, and teaching aeronautics at the Air Force Academy.

Academic credentials:

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Davis (1999)
• MS, Air Force Institute of Technology (1989)
• BS, Syracuse University (1985)

Research focuses on experimental thermal-fluid sciences with emphasis on gas turbine heat transfer, wind tunnel validation, and uncertainty analysis. His work bridges aerospace propulsion systems and fundamental fluid dynamics, particularly in film-cooled turbine applications.

Publications reveal dual expertise in engineering education innovation (2022 online outreach program) and foundational thermal research (2013 convective heat transfer study), demonstrating consistent contributions to both pedagogy and aerospace engineering.

Professional recognition:

• Dean's Outstanding Teacher Award, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (2011)

His Air Force research experience informs current academic mentorship, though specific grant details remain undisclosed. Teaching excellence in aerodynamics, propulsion, and thermodynamics reflects deep industry-academia integration.

Research likely utilizes Rose-Hulman's mechanical engineering laboratories for wind tunnel testing and thermal-fluid experiments, though specific lab affiliations aren't documented in source materials.