معرفی
Greg Walker is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. His research focuses on micro-scale heat transfer, thermographic phosphors, and energy conversion devices. He leads the Thermal Physics Laboratory, which explores advanced thermometry techniques and noncontinuum energy transport phenomena.
Education:
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University
Research Interests: Dr. Walker's work bridges fundamental thermal physics with applied engineering challenges. Key areas include:
- Development of novel thermometry methods using ultrasonic and phosphor-based sensors
- Modeling phonon transport in nanostructured materials
- Quantum simulations of energy conversion devices
- High-performance computing for materials analysis
Lab Activities: The Thermal Physics Lab conducts cutting-edge research on thermal barrier coatings, radiation effects in nanostructures, and advanced cooling technologies for microelectronics. Recent studies have explored thermal rectification in nanostructured interfaces and phonon transport in semiconductor superlattices.
Teaching & Innovation: Dr. Walker has pioneered the use of tablet PCs in engineering education and developed computational modules to enhance heat transfer learning. His pedagogical approaches emphasize visualization and hands-on simulation tools.
