Ohio University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Graham received a Ph.D. from Texas Tech University and came to Ohio University in 1986. He has authored numerous technical papers and his research interests include flight mechanics of high performance aircraft, aerodynamics and aeroelastcity, and materials processing. Dr. Graham currently serves as the department's assistant chair and handles many undergraduate advising matters. Please contact him by phone or e-mail if you would like to schedule a visit or for some literature about the department.

Current Research

Non-Ideal Effects in Experimental Nonlinear Aerodynamics

Effects of Aeroelasticity in Experimental Nonlinear Aerodynamics

Optical Fiber Preforms: A study of Outside Vapor Deposition process

AnExperimental Study of High Lift/High Rate Aerodynamics of a NACA 0015 Airfoil

Courses taught

Undergraduate Courses

Overview of Engineering(for freshman)

Dynamics

Introduction to Classical Thermodynamics

Applied Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

M.E. Junior Lab

M.E. Senior Lab

Graduate courses

Potential Flow Theory

Viscous Flow Theory

Convection Heat Transfer

Introduction to Finite Element Method in Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow

Publications

For a list of publications see the on-line publication index

Consulting Activities

Registered Patent Agent (with the United States Patent and Trademark Office )
Specializing in the Mechanical and Plastics Processing Arts. Ph: (740) 593-1556. Patent Agent, Patent Attorney, Patent Services, Patent Protection.

Education

BS: Mechanical Engineering, 1980, Texas Tech University

MS: Mechanical Engineering, 1982, Texas Tech University

PhD:Mechanical Engineering, 1985, Texas Tech University

Work Address:

Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Ohio University,
Athens, OH 45701,
Phone: (740)-593-1556
FAX: (740)-593-0476
email: graham@bobcat.ent.ohiou.edu

Questions, Comments

webme@bobcat.ent.ohiou.edu