Wilson Merchán-Merchán

Wilson Merchán-Merchán is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at The University of Oklahoma. His research focuses on flame synthesis of nanostructures for energy and medical applications, combustion emissions analysis, and plasma processes. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Education:

• Ph.D., Materials Engineering (Nanotechnology and Combustion), 2005
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering (Combustion), 2000
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1998

Research Interests:

• Flame synthesis of transition metal oxides for energy storage and medical devices
• Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and fullerene characterization
• Soot particulate analysis from traditional and biofuels
• Combustion and plasma process optimization

Awards:

• Tom Love Most Outstanding Professor in Mechanical Engineering (2012)
• Research Investment Program Grants (2011, 2007)
• Air Liquide Fellowships (2000–2004 and 1999)

Teaching & Advising:

He teaches courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion processes, and capstone design. His advising spans undergraduate research projects and graduate studies in thermal-fluid systems and nanotechnology.

Professional Activities:

• Member of The Combustion Institute, American Chemical Society, and American Nano Society
• Reviewer for Carbon, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and other leading journals

Labs & Resources:

He oversees research in the Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering department, including participation in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at OU.