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Rydge B. Mulford
Assistant Professor
Full-Time Faculty
School of Engineering: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Bio
Dr. Rydge Mulford teaches thermal science courses at the University of Dayton. Typical courses he instructs include thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and renewable energy courses. He is director, along with Dr. Andrew Schrader, of the Dayton Thermal Applications Lab (DaTA Lab), with research efforts focused on solving thermal problems in sustainability and aerospace applications.
Dr. Mulford's publication references can be found on his Google Scholar or ResearchGate profiles. Likewise, current research projects and employment opportunities are described on the DaTA Lab website.
Selected Honors and Awards
- NASA Space Technology Research Fellow
Degrees
- Ph.D., mechanical engineering, Brigham Young University
- B.S., mechanical engineering, Brigham Young University
Courses Taught
- Heat transfer (MEE 410)
- Thermodynamics
Professional Activities
- Chaired/co-chaired ASME conference sessions
- Conference and journal paper reviewer
Research Interests
- Thermal control through geometric manipulation
- Heat transfer for sustainability