Degrees:        

            Ph.D.          1993, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University
            M.S.            1991, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University

            B.S.             1988, Mechanical Engineering, Dordt College

Years of Service: 

15 years of service at KSU

Director, Institute for Environmental Research, Kansas State University (2002-Present)

Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, KSU (1998-present)

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, KSU (1993-1998)

Related Experience:

Courses Taught: 

Taught 8 different courses since 1999.  Recent courses include:

ME 513 Thermodynamics I                               ME 575 Industrial Design Projects II       

ME 571 Fluid Mechanics                                   ME 771 Intermediate Heat Transfer

ME 573 Heat Transfer                                      ME 947 Boiling Heat Transfer

ME 574 Industrial Design Projects I                 ME 101 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering                          

Industrial Experience:  none

Consulting and Patents: 

Modine Manufacturing Company, Consultant, (1990-1991)

Wolverine Tube Inc., Consultant, (1990-1991)

States in Which Registered:  none

Principal Publications in Last Five Years:

• Jokar, A., S. J. Eckels, and M. H. Hosni.  “Condensation performance of R-134a in flat plate heat exchangers”.  Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, 11(2): 161-182, 2004.
• Holthaus, G., and S. J. Eckels.  “Single-Phase Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Performance in Smooth Tubes with R-22, R-134a, R-407C and R-410A at Superheated Conditions with Lubricant Mixtures (1067-RP).” International Journal of HVAC&R 10(4):, 2004.
• Xie, T., and S. J. Eckels.  “An Investigation of Condensation Heat Transfer Performance of HFC-134a on Single Enhanced Tubes (RP-984).”  International Journal of HVAC&R 9(1): 3-19, 2003.
• Kelly, J. E., S. J. Eckels, and D. Fenton.  “An Experimental Investigation of the In-Tube Evaporation of Pure Ammonia in a Smooth and a Microfin Tube, Part I: Heat Transfer (866-RP).”  International Journal of HVAC&R Research 8(3): 239-255, 2002.
• Eckels, S. J., and B. Tesene.  “A Comparison of R-22, R-134a, R-410a, and R-407c Condensation Performance in Smooth and Enhanced Tubes:  Part I Heat Transfer.”  ASHRAE Transactions 105(2): 428-441, 1999.

Memberships:

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers

Society of Automotive Engineering

Honors and Awards: 

ASHRAE New Investigator Award (1995)

College of Engineering Hollis Teaching Award (2002)

Presidents Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2004)

Institutional and Professional Service in Last Five Years:

University:  (1) Faculty Senate, (2) FSOT Committee, (3) Coffman Distinguished Teaching Scholar Selection Committee

College:  (1) Experiential Learning Committee, (2) Honors and Awards Committee.

Department: (1) Assessment Committee, (2) Undergraduate Committee, (3) IAB committee, (4) Honors and Awards Committee

Professional:  (1) Member TC 1.3 and 8.5 ASHRAE, (2) Handbook Subcommittee Chair TC 1.3 ASHRAE, (3) Research Subcommittee Chair TC 1.3, ASRHAE, (4) Vice-Chair TC 1.3, ASHRAE, (5) ASHRAE Environmental Health Committee

Professional Development in Last Five Years: 

Project LEA/RN

Leadership Training (2003)

Other Notable Achievements in Last Five Years:  

Major professor for 2 Ph.D. and 8 M.S. students