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Jamie Ervin is a full-time Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton's School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and advanced degrees from Michigan Technological University. His academic leadership and research have established him as a key figure in aerospace thermal systems.
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
Dr. Ervin's research focuses on aircraft thermal management, aviation fuels, and two-phase flow and heat transfer. His work integrates experimental diagnostics with computational modeling to address challenges in fuel stability, thermal oxidation, microscale evaporation, and endothermic cooling systems for aerospace platforms. He has developed advanced measurement techniques such as electrical capacitance tomography and Shack-Hartmann sensing for thin film characterization.
His recent publications (2020–2022) reflect a strong trend toward hypersonic thermal management, endothermic fuel cracking, and advanced thermal energy storage using materials like ammonium carbamate and graphite foam composites. These studies span fluid dynamics, chemical kinetics, and materials engineering, indicating a multidisciplinary approach to solving high-heat-flux challenges in next-generation aircraft and propulsion systems.
Dr. Ervin has received numerous honors, including:
- Hans Von Ohain Endowed Chair in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (2014–2018)
- Affiliate Society Council of Dayton, Outstanding Engineer Award (2009)
- University of Dayton Alumni Award in Scholarship (2003)
- School of Engineering Excellence in Research Award (2002)
- Sigma Xi Research Award (2001)
- AIAA Service Award (2001)
He has advised graduate students in mechanical and aerospace engineering, though specific names are not listed. His research has been supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and Air Force Research Laboratory, particularly in fuels and combustion technologies. He teaches core and advanced courses such as Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Advanced Heat Transfer at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Ervin is also an Associate Fellow of AIAA and serves as a reviewer for leading journals including International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer and AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer.
While no formal lab name is provided, his research group conducts experimental work in thermal-fluid systems, including facilities for jet fuel testing, microdroplet evaporation, and two-phase flow visualization, likely housed within the Kettering Laboratories.
