معرفی
Dr. Ben Grier is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University, part of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. His career blends academic teaching with industry research, focusing on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), hypersonic aerodynamics, and innovative pedagogy.
Education:
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University (2014)
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University (2009), Magna Cum Laude
- Postdoctoral Scholar, The Ohio State University (2020)
Research & Teaching Interests: Dr. Grier specializes in CFD verification techniques, reduced-order modeling for hypersonic vehicles, and active learning methodologies. He has pioneered flipped-classroom approaches and developed MATLAB-based interactive curricula. Notably, he designed a virtual escape room project for engineering students, showcased at Moby Arena.
Awards:
- 2023 Charles Ellison MacQuigg Award for Outstanding Teaching
- 2023 Outstanding Service to Undergraduate Students
- 2023 Outstanding Teaching in Engineering Education (OSU)
Advising & Leadership: As MTI Coordinator for the College of Engineering, he promotes evidence-based teaching practices. He mentors graduate students and led curricular redesigns for first-year engineering programs. His service includes AIAA student advising and engineering technology coordination.
Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Department of Mechanical Engineering on active-learning lab infrastructure, including Arduino integration and accessibility initiatives for students without personal computers.
