Warner Meeks

Dr. Warner Meeks is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). He has been deeply involved with the university since his undergraduate studies, completing all academic degrees (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering at Missouri S&T, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2010. His roles include advising the Miner Aviation and Rocket Design Team, and overseeing sophomore and senior aircraft design projects.

Education:

• 2015 – Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Missouri S&T
• 2012 – M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Missouri S&T
• 2010 – B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Missouri S&T (Summa Cum Laude)

Research & Teaching Interests: Dr. Meeks focuses on effective teaching of critical thinking, practical engineering solutions, and advancing innovative engine design, sustainable spacecraft technologies, and plasma/solar physics. He teaches courses in aircraft stability & control, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

Advising & Teams: He leads the Miner Aviation and Rocket Design Teams, fostering student innovation in aerospace projects. No specific grants are highlighted in the provided information.

Labs/Teams: Active involvement with university design teams emphasizes hands-on learning and applied research in aerospace systems.