Khalid Zouhri

Dr. Khalid Zouhri serves as an Associate Professor and program leader of mechanical engineering technology within the Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology at the University of Dayton's School of Engineering. With over a decade of aerospace industry experience spanning roles at Timco Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, and Radiall Aerospace, he brings substantial practical expertise to his academic position. His doctoral training in mechanical engineering complements his industrial background in propulsion systems and materials testing.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University (2016)
• M.B.A. from Southern Connecticut State University (2012)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University (2008)
• Aircraft structure mechanic diploma from Guilford Technical Community College Aviation Campus/Timco Aviation

Dr. Zouhri's research spans nanomaterials characterization, high-temperature materials behavior for propulsion systems, corrosion prevention, and electrochemical reactions for energy conversion devices. His thermal-fluid sciences work includes electron/phonon transport modeling, bio-fluid mechanics using particle image velocimetry, and turbulence analysis of jets and bluff bodies. This multidisciplinary approach bridges materials science with energy conversion applications.

His publication record reveals strong trends in energy conversion technologies, particularly solid oxide fuel cells and dye-sensitized solar cells, where he applies exergy analysis to optimize performance. Simultaneously, his fluid dynamics research focuses on turbulent flows, bluff body wakes, and condition monitoring of mechanical systems using advanced signal processing techniques like wavelet analysis. These dual research streams demonstrate consistent application of thermodynamic principles to both energy systems and fluid mechanics challenges.

Dr. Zouhri actively contributes to engineering education through courses including Strength of Materials, Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Statics. His professional affiliations with ASME and ASEE reflect his commitment to the mechanical engineering community. His industry-academia trajectory provides unique perspective for developing practical engineering solutions while advancing fundamental research in materials and thermal-fluid sciences.