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David Go is the Vice President and Associate Provost for Academic Strategy at the University of Notre Dame, where he also holds the Viola D. Hank Professorship in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. He oversees implementation of the University Strategic Framework and manages faculty appointment processes, with administrative oversight of institutes including the Lucy Institute for Data and Society and the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate. His research focuses on plasma science, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and chemical analysis, with significant contributions to plasma-electrochemistry and sustainable chemical synthesis.
- Education: B.S. (2001) and M.S. (2004) from University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. (2008) from Purdue University
His work explores plasma-liquid interfaces, solvated electron dynamics, and plasma-assisted catalysis, particularly for light hydrocarbon conversion. Recent publications highlight advancements in non-aqueous plasma electrolysis, machine learning-enhanced plasma sintering, and interfacial transport phenomena. Awards include the Air Force Young Investigator Award, NSF CAREER award, and multiple honors for teaching and innovation.
Current research trends integrate plasma physics with chemical engineering and materials science, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and microscale manufacturing. Scientific recognitions include:
- Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Senior Member of IEEE
- IEEE Early Achievement Award
- First-Source Bank Commercialization Award
Go has supervised graduate studies and received patents for technologies in plasma-assisted synthesis and microfluidic diagnostics. His leadership roles involve committees addressing academic governance, risk management, and foreign influence in research.
