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George Flowers is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Dean of the Graduate School at Auburn University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. from Auburn University. His research focuses on dynamics of rotating machinery, vibration analysis of electronic systems, and acoustic metamaterials. Recent work explores tin whisker growth mechanisms, impedance optimization in electronic packaging, and vibration-induced degradation in connectors. His contributions to the Defense Electronics Consortium aim to advance lead-free electronics in defense applications. Publications span signal integrity, passive intermodulation, and structural acoustics. He leads Auburn’s Mechanical Engineering department and oversees graduate education initiatives.
Education:
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University
Research Highlights: Dr. Flowers investigates reliability in electronic systems, including connector degradation mechanisms and high-frequency signal integrity. His acoustic metamaterials research develops noise-reducing meta-structures. He collaborates on industry-driven projects, such as the $7M Defense Electronics Consortium, addressing high-performance electronics challenges.
Grants & Awards: Leads major interdisciplinary grants, including the 2022 Defense Electronics Consortium funded initiative. Recognized for contributions to RF connector reliability and vibration mitigation strategies.
Administration: As Dean of the Graduate School, oversees ~5,000 graduate students and faculty research programs. Previously chaired the Mechanical Engineering department at Auburn.
