Keith W. Moored

Keith W. Moored is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics at Lehigh University, with expertise in fluid dynamics and bio-inspired engineering. His research focuses on unsteady flows, fluid-structure interactions, and applications to biological flying, swimming, and renewable energy systems like marine hydrokinetic and wind turbines.

• Director of multiple experimental facilities, including two low-speed wind tunnels and two water channels equipped with advanced measurement systems (PIV, force sensors).
• Combines theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to study high Reynolds number unsteady flows using in-house numerical frameworks.

Research Interests: Moored investigates bio-inspired flows, vortex dynamics, fluid instabilities, and active control mechanisms in unsteady environments. His work bridges biological systems (e.g., flying/swimming) with engineering applications in hydrokinetic and wind energy technologies.

Grants & Collaborations: Recently secured a $1M NSF grant as part of an interdisciplinary team studying floating wind turbines from multiple perspectives, highlighting his contributions to renewable energy research.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia
• Postdoctoral Research Associate, Princeton University
• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia
• B.A. in Physics, University of Virginia