George Facas

George Facas is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The College of New Jersey's Department of Mechanical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (1985) and M.S. (1983) in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, and a B.S.M.E. (1981) from Villanova University. His academic career at TCNJ spans over three decades, including leadership roles as Department Chairman (1995-2000) and Dean of Engineering (2000-2007).

His research focuses on thermal-fluid sciences, with expertise in:

• Heat transfer mechanisms (convection, conduction, radiation)
• Fluid dynamics in porous media and confined spaces
• Thermodynamic system optimization
• HVAC and energy efficiency applications
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling

He maintains active research in engineering education pedagogy, particularly CFD integration in curricula.

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on experimental and numerical analysis of thermal systems, with recent work exploring educational applications of simulation tools. Earlier research emphasized industrial and environmental applications of heat transfer in complex geometries.

Scientific Awards:

• Villanova University Professional Achievement Award (2007)

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