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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- Hunt, Melany L.;Zenit, Roberto (2024) Beyond Bagnold: Rheological measurements of inertial suspensionsInternational Journal of Multiphase Flow
- Liao, Chun-Chung;Hunt, Melany L. et al. (2024) Experimental study on the combined influence of particle shape, density, and size on segregation behavior in binary and ternary granular mixturesPhysics of Fluids
- Chung, Yun-Chi;Hunt, Melany L. et al. (2024) Experimental investigation into segregation behavior of spherical/non-spherical granular mixtures in a thin rotating drumPhysics of Fluids
- Ruiz-Angulo, Angel;Roshankhah, Shahrzad et al. (2019) Surface deformation and rebound for normal single-particle collisions in a surrounding fluidJournal of Fluid Mechanics
- Linares-Guerrero, Esperanza;Hunt, Melany L. et al. (2017) Effects of inertia and turbulence on rheological measurements of neutrally buoyant suspensionsJournal of Fluid Mechanics
- Vriend, N. M.;Hunt, M. L. et al. (2015) Linear and nonlinear wave propagation in booming sand dunesPhysics of Fluids
- Liao, C. C.;Hunt, M. L. et al. (2014) Investigation of the effect of a bumpy base on granular segregation and transport properties under vertical vibrationPhysics of Fluids
- Hunt, Melany L. (2013) Robotic Walking in the Real WorldScience
- Vriend, N. M.;Hunt, M. L. et al. (2012) Sedimentary structure of large sand dunes: examples from Dumont and Eureka dunes, CaliforniaGeophysical Journal International
- Li, Xiaobai;Hunt, Melany L. et al. (2012) A contact model for normal immersed collisions between a particle and a wallJournal of Fluid Mechanics
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