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Melany L. Hunt

Dotty and Dick Hayman Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., University of Minnesota, 1983; M.S., University of California, 1985; Ph.D., 1987. Assistant Professor, Caltech, 1988-95; Associate Professor, 1995-2001; Professor, 2001-2011; Kenan Professor, 2012-13; Hayman Professor, 2013-; Executive Officer, 2002-2007; Vice Provost, 2007-14.

Research interests: multi-phase flows, convective heat transfer

Overview

Professor Hunt focuses on the transport and mechanics of multiphase systems including granular and particulate flows, fluidized beds, porous media, and related energy systems. 

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Publications

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Related Courses

2023-24
ME/EE/EST 117 – Energy Technology and Policy
ME 119 – Heat and Mass Transfer
2022-23
ME 11 abc – Thermal Science
ME/EE/EST 117 – Energy Technology and Policy
2021-22
ME/EE/EST 117 – Energy Technology and Policy
ME 119 – Heat and Mass Transfer
2020-21
ME 11 abc – Thermal Science
ME 119 – Heat and Mass Transfer