Paul Dellenback Appointed Head of UW Mechanical Engineering

November 3. 2009 -

Dean Rob Ettema of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Paul Dellenback as Head of the UW Department of Mechanical Engineering. The appointment is for a three year term.

“Dr Dellenback has shown steady commitment to the department’s prudent growth and advancement,” says Dean Ettema. “Among his efforts, he has taken on a leading part in the development of the new baccalaureate degree in Energy Systems Engineering. Based in his department, the degree’s curriculum includes upper-level courses from university units with expertise in broader aspects of energy development, such as environmental processes and permitting.”

Paul has served in the position of undergraduate program coordinator for mechanical engineering during the past two years, and is serving as acting department head in mechanical engineering during Professor Demitris Kouris’ two-year appointment at the National Science Foundation. In addition, he is directing the thesis research of two M.S. students. The research projects include an experimental investigation of heat transfer enhancement downstream of oscillating jets using liquid crystals and color image processing (with Dan Kunkel), and modeling of gas turbine engine performance using synthetic fuels which has relevance to gasification and IGCC power generation (with Jared Strube).

His most recent achievements include the Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2008 and UW Mortar Board Outstanding Academic Advisory Award in 2005. He was honored five times as the UW Mortar Board “Top Prof” in 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, and 2004.