NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio
- Currently serving as division chief for the Space Processes and Experiments Division, Research and Technology Directorate.
- Prior to current position, joined Microgravity Fluid Physics Branch of the Microgravity Science Division, Space Directorate and became branch chief. Served in dual capacity as branch chief and lead discipline scientist for the Fluid Physics discipline.
- Started as Verification Manager for the Photovoltaic Power Module Thermal Control Subsystem in the Storage and Thermal Control Branch of the Photovoltaic Power Module Division, Space Station Freedom Directorate. Subsequently became lead for the Energy Storage Subsystem and Deputy Branch Chief.
Thermacore, Inc., Lancaster, PA: Conducted research and development in heat pipes, capillary pumped loops and heat transfer technologies for terrestrial and space application. Served as Program Manager and Principal Investigator.
Energy Development Associates, Madison Hts., MI and Greensboro, NC: Conducted research and development in support of Zinc-Chlorine based energy storage systems for Electric Utility Load Leveling and Electric Vehicle applications. Positions held include: Mechanical Engineer, Senior Development Engineer, Group Leader, and Section Manager for Load Leveling Projects.
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio: Post Doctoral Fellow. Conducted research in heat transfer in porous media.
Education
- Ph.D.: Mechanical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- M.B.A.: Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
- M.S.: Mechanical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- B. Tech: Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
