James D. Walker

James D. Walker, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) within the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is affiliated with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and maintains a presence through ResearchGate. His academic and professional focus centers on advanced engineering disciplines.

Education

• Ph.D., University of Utah

Research Interests

Walker’s work spans mechanical engineering, ballistics, aerospace applications, and interdisciplinary engineering sciences. His expertise intersects high-speed dynamics, materials behavior under extreme conditions, and applied physics.

Scientific Honors

• ASME Fellow
• AIAA Fellow
• Ballistics Sciences Fellow of IBS