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About James A. Drallmeier

Dr. James A. Drallmeier, Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He was Chair of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Missouri S&T since 1989, Dr. Drallmeier has received many Faculty Excellence Awards and Outstanding Teaching Awards. He received the National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award in 1991 and the Society of Automotive Engineers Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992. He also served as associate chair for graduate affairs in the mechanical and aerospace engineering department from 1998 to 2001.

Dr. Drallmeier’s research areas include combustion, fluid dynamics and internal combustion engine systems. His research projects have been funded by government agencies such as the NSF and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and by companies such as Ford and Kawasaki.

Dr. Drallmeier earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1989. He also holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Illinois, earning them in 1983 and 1985, respectively.

Technical Area:
Thermal-Fluid Sciences

Positions

Present Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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2011 - 2019 Department Chair, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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2003 Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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1995 - 2003 Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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1998 - 2001 Associate Department Chair for Graduate Affairs, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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1989 - 1995 Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Research Interests

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Professional Service and Affiliations

Present Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Present Member, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
Present Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Present Member, Combustion Institute
Present Member, Institute for Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems (ILASS)
Present Editorial Board, Journal of Atomization and Sprays
Present Member, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
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Honors and Awards

  • Pi Tau Sigma Silver Slide Rule Award for Teaching, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003
  • Faculty Excellence Award, UMR (1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1992, 1991)
  • Outstanding Teaching Award, UMR ( 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990)
  • Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award (1992)
  • National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award (1991)
  • Best Paper of 1990 Award, AIAA Propellants and Combustion Technical Committee (1990)
  • Nominated, Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, University of Illinois (1989)
  • Undergraduate Teaching Award, University of Illinois (1989, 1988)
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering Teaching Fellowship, University of Illinois (1986-87)

Education

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1989 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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1985 M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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1983 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Contact Information

Missouri University of Science and Technology
194 Toomey Hall
400 West 13th Street
Rolla, MO  65409

Phone: 573-341-4710
Fax: 573-341-4607

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