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Donna
J. Michalek
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E-mail: donna@mtu.edu
Office:832
Phone: 7-3152
Assistant Provost, Associate Professor;
PhD, University of Texas at Arlington
CFD, Multi-Phase Flow, Atomization, Environmentally Responsible
Manufacturing
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Interests
Dr. Michalek’s
primary research interest in the area of computational fluid dynamics
centers on modeling multi-phase fluid systems for automotive, biomedical
and manufacturing applications. These flows are modeled using modified
versions of commercially available CFD codes, as well as algorithms
developed at MTU. Efforts in environmentally responsible manufacturing
involve utilizing both analytical and computational models to evaluate
the role of metal working fluids in machining processes with the
goal of improving air quality in manufacturing environments. Research
efforts in atomization and the examination of the flow in the injector
body will result in computational models that will aid in injector
nozzle design. Dr. Michalek also has an interest in pedagogical
research, which involves the design and implementation of course-related
teaming activities for use both inside and outside the classroom,
and the assessment of their influence on student performance.
Selected Publications
- Adler, D.P., W.W.-S. Hii, D.J. Michalek, J.W. Sutherland, “Examining the Role of Cutting Fluids in Machining and Efforts to Address
Environmental/Health Concerns,” Machining Science and Technology, 10(1), 23-58, 2006.
- Yue, Y., J. Sun, K.L. Gunter, D.J. Michalek, J.W. Sutherland, "Character and Behavior of Mist Generated by Application of Cutting
Fluid to a Rotating Cylindrical Workpiece, Part 1: Model Development," ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering,
126(3), 2004, pp. 417-425.
- Sun, J., C. Ju, Y. Yue, K.L. Gunter, D.J. Michalek, J.W. Sutherland, "Character and Behavior of Mist Generated by Application of
Cutting Fluid to a Rotating Cylindrical Workpiece, Part 2: Experimental Validation," ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and
Engineering, 126(3), 2004, pp. 426-434.
- Michalek, D.J, W.W.-S. Hii, J. Sun, C. Ju, Y. Yue, K.L. Gunter,. J.W. Sutherland, "Experimental and Analytical Efforts to
Characterize Cutting Fluid Mist Formation and Behavior in Machining," Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 18: 842-
854, 2003.
- Hii, W.W-S, and D.J. Michalek, "Development of a Transient CFD Model of an SI Fuel Injector," Proceeding of the ASME IC Engines
Division, ICE-Vol. 38, pp. 79-89, 2002..
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