Dr. Christopher Douglas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Douglas' research and teaching in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science focuses on thermo-fluid mechanics and nonlinear dynamics. He develops theoretical and numerical methods to analyze, understand, and engineer the behavior of high-dimensional nonlinear systems. His work includes fluid motion that couples thermal, chemical, acoustic, elastic, and physical effects to solve complex problems arising in various engineering applications such as turbines, rockets, and energy systems, as well as natural phenomena like weather systems and supernovae. He has a particular interest in energy conversion and pollutant emissions abatement, with a focus on alternative energy carriers such as hydrogen and ammonia. Dr. Douglas has published numerous articles exploring these themes and is actively involved in projects that assess techno-economic factors and environmental impacts in engineering contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the areas of thermo-fluid mechanics and nonlinear dynamics.

Courses

Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Projects Mechanical Engineering Dynamics

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)