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Lesley Wright is an Associate Professor in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the Jana and Quentin A. Baker ‘78 Career Development Chair. She serves as ABET Coordinator and leads research in gas turbine cooling, convective heat transfer, and fluid mechanics experimentation. Her work emphasizes experimental methods and advanced measurement techniques like pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) for film cooling effectiveness analysis.
Education:
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University (2006)
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University (2003)
- B.S., Engineering with Mechanical Engineering Concentration, (2001)
Research Interests: Wright’s research focuses on optimizing turbine blade cooling through jet impingement, serpentine channel designs, and advanced thermal measurement technologies. She collaborates with the Turbomachinery Laboratory to develop solutions for high-temperature applications in aerospace and energy systems.
Publications: Her recent work highlights contributions to film cooling performance, heat transfer enhancement in rotating channels, and the application of machine learning for temperature field reconstruction. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and two textbooks (Experimental Methods in Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics and Analytical Heat Transfer) reflect her expertise.
Awards:
- Walker Outstanding Service Award (2023)
- AIAA Associate Fellow (2023)
- ASME Fellow (2021)
- SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award (2015)
Lab Affiliations: Wright is affiliated with the Turbomachinery Laboratory, advancing research in turbomachinery cooling, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. Her team employs state-of-the-art facilities for experimental validation and computational modeling.
