Michael Renfro, Ph.D.
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Engineering Administration
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
2022-Present: Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Facilities, University of Kentucky
2021-Present: Tennessee Valley Authority Professor, University of Kentucky
2015-Present: Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky
2015-2023: Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky
2014-2015: Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
2012-2014: United Technologies Corporation Associate Professor of Engineering Innovation, University of Connecticut
2009-2014: Associate Department Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
2008-2012: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
2006-2009: Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
2002-2008: Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
2000-2002: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University (2000)
MS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University (1997)
BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1995)
Laser Diagnostics
High-speed Optical Imaging
Combustion Stability
Autoignition and Extinction Flame Measurements
Thermal Barrier Coating Diagnostics
Thermal Protection Systems Diagnostics