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Reid Berdanier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Syracuse University in 2010, and both his Master of Science and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 2012 and 2015, respectively. His research primarily focuses on Energy Systems and Thermal/Fluid Sciences, with a strong emphasis on improving turbine efficiencies and investigating heat transfer mechanisms in aerospace applications. He has contributed to numerous publications in prestigious journals, including the Journal of Turbomachinery and the Journal of Propulsion and Power. Berdanier has participated in extensive research projects sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, aimed at enhancing turbine designs and performance. His dedication to teaching and mentorship has been recognized with awards such as the Outstanding Graduate Student Researcher at Purdue University and the Dilip R. Ballal Early Career Engineer Award from the ASME.
Penn State University • University Park, PA
Conduct research and teach courses in Mechanical Engineering.
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