Ann Mescher - Associate Professor
Ohio State University (PhD 1995)Energy and Fluids
Courses
ME 431 Advanced Fluid MechanicsME 530 Heat Conduction & Radiation
ME 531 Conductive Heat Transfer
ME 532 Convective Heat Transfer
ME 599 Introduction to Design and Fabrication of Optical Systems
ME 320 Thermodynamics I
ME 331 Introduction to Heat Transfer
ME 333 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
ME 395 Introduction to Mechanical Design
ME 495 Mechanical Engineering Design
ME 499 Special Projects
Contact Information
Phone: 206-616-8517Fax: 206-685-8047
Email: mescher@u.washington.edu
Biography
My professional goals in a broad sense are to discover, integrate, and transfer knowledge in the areas of thermal- fluids sciences and materials processing, with emphasis on the relation between the material properties of a manufactured product and its processing conditions. Some of the most challenging problems in engineering require cross- disciplinary efforts, and my research relies on periodic consultation with experts outside traditional boundaries of mechanical engineering.My efforts as a faculty member are aimed to accomplish the following research and educational goals:
- Advance the state of knowledge on how material properties of a manufactured product are related to mass and energy transport phenomena during processing.
- Develop processes for advanced manufacturing applications, especially those using polymer materials.
- Introduce interdisciplinary design projects in consultation with industry to provide students with additional practical skills and experience.
- Assist students in developing leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills by facilitating cooperative learning experiences.
