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Michael Renfro, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Facilities; Tennessee Valley Authority Professor

Contact

859-218-0643
379 RGAN

Appointments

2022-Present: Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Facilities, University of Kentucky

2021-Present: Tennessee Valley Authority Professor, University of Kentucky

2015-Present: Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky

2015-2023: Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky

2014-2015: Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut

2012-2014: United Technologies Corporation Associate Professor of Engineering Innovation, University of Connecticut

2009-2014: Associate Department Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut

2008-2012: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut

2006-2009: Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut

2002-2008: Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut

2000-2002: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University


Education

PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University (2000)

MS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University (1997)

BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1995)


Research Interests:

Laser Diagnostics

High-speed Optical Imaging

Combustion Stability

Autoignition and Extinction Flame Measurements

Thermal Barrier Coating Diagnostics

Thermal Protection Systems Diagnostics