Dr. Albert George

Professor

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Biography

Professor George’s research and teaching areas focus on systems, energy, and vehicles. His research interests include systems views of energy use, health care, knowledge engineering, and manufacturing. In the energy systems area, he works on modeling systems that examine the effects of energy sources on energy utilization and the information people need to make decisions about future energy sources. His active systems approaches address aspects of health care such as infection control and improving sleep quality in hospital settings. His vehicle-related work includes aerodynamics, aeroacoustic noise mechanisms, and the performance and design of aircraft, automobiles, and engine cooling. Professor George's primary research focus is on the sustainability implications of energy transitions using models to link interactions among energy, economic, and environmental effects of renewable energy sources. He also collaborates with the humanities and social sciences to tackle problems related to sustainability, energy, and health care. His secondary research focus involves automotive-related topics, including chassis, engine, and aerodynamics within systems engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Graduate School Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Professor in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering specializing in systems, energy, and vehicles.

Awards

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Professor Albert R. George Project Team Award

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Weiss Presidential Fellow

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Kenneth Goldman Excellence Teaching Award

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Carson Buck Teaching Award

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture