John R. Saylor

Dr. John R. Saylor is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University, specializing in interfacial hydrodynamics and transport phenomena related to air/water interfaces and surfactant effects.

• Ph.D., Yale University (1993)
• M.Phil., Yale University (1993)
• M.S., University of Minnesota (1989)
• B.S., SUNY Buffalo (1986)

His research focuses on:

• Interfacial transport mechanisms
• Surfactant monolayer effects
• Drop dynamics and impact
• Capillary wave physics
• Aerosol scavenging processes
• Infrared imaging of fluid surfaces

Recent work examines particle deposition patterns in inertial impactors, viscoelastic effects in soft gels, and ultrasonic-based aerosol removal systems. Collaborations span NASA, United States Naval Academy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and University of British Columbia.

Key teaching contributions include courses on:

• Foundations of Fluid and Thermal Systems (ME 2030)
• Heat Transfer (ME 3040)
• Thermodynamics (ME 3030)
• Convective Heat Transfer (ME 8310)

Current students and collaborators explore:

• Ultrasonic levitation applications
• Elastocapillary instabilities
• Faraday wave patterns
• Surfactant transport dynamics
• Environmental particle removal
• Fluid surface temperature imaging