Areas of Research

• Computational Methods Applied to Energy-related Problems
• Novel Morphing-blade Wind Turbines
• Simulation of Thermal Energy Storage Processes

Education

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of California - San Diego and San Diego State University
• M.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• B.S. Mathematics and Engineering, Queens University

Biography

Dr. David W. MacPhee’s research involves the application of computational methods to solve energy related problems. This includes the design of novel morphing-blade wind turbines and simulation of thermal energy storage processes.

He is also generally interested in optimization, continuum mechanics, fluid-structure interaction, energy conversion, and is assistant director of the Alabama Industrial Assessment Center.