Jennifer N. Wheelus
- Courses1
- Reviews4
- School: University of Alabama
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- Department: Engineering
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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL - 35487 - Dates at University of Alabama: July 2013 - August 2013
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Biography
University of Alabama - Engineering
PhD in Aerospace in Engineering
Jennifer
Wheelus
Creative, adaptable, and determined aerospace engineer with a life-long fascination and love for space. Areas of interest include missile systems, aerodynamic design, experimental testing, spacecraft design, testing, and launch; mechanical engineering systems research and testing; water tunnel testing; mission systems and operations; space propulsion; CubeSats; nanosatellites; debris analysis; and systems integration.
Experience
The University of Alabama
Statics Instructor
-Developed and presented daily class lectures
-Created quizzes and exams
-Graded class assignments and exams
-Held tutoring sessions to provide extra help opportunities to studentsThe University of Alabama
Research Assistant
-Maintained and operated the water tunnel test facility to collect experimental data on bio-inspired surfaces
-Designed a 3D mako shark skin surface replica to investigate structures related to increased flow control and drag reduction
-Developed specialized camera setup to video specimens on the order of micrometers
-Studied real shark skin specimens under reversed flow conditions to quantify bristling capabilities and verify static testing results produced by biologists at USF
-Trained 3 peers and 6 undergraduates on proper laser safety and water tunnel operation, allowing them to conduct experiments individuallyUnited Space Alliance
Co-op Engineer
-Member of the Facility Integration and Control Group which organized software updates to the Mission Control Center allowing for smooth transitions and minimal interruptions to operations for the Space Shuttle and ISS programs
-Created and presented critical update schedules for the Mission Control Center to flight controllers, software technicians, and our team members
-Presented post-flight overviews and status reports on the Mission Control Center in order to disseminate lessons learned and mitigate issues for future missionsUnited Space Alliance
Co-op Engineer
-Maintained the Debris Fault Tree for the Integrated Debris Hazard Report for the Return to Flight Mission (STS-114) for NASA
Raytheon
Senior System Engineer
Jennifer worked at Raytheon as a Senior System Engineer
Education
The University of Alabama
Bachelor's Degree
Aerospace Engineering
Graduated summa cum laude with a minor in mathematics.The University of Alabama
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Aerospace Engineering
The University of Alabama
Master's Degree
Aerospace Engineering
The University of Alabama
Statics Instructor
-Developed and presented daily class lectures -Created quizzes and exams -Graded class assignments and exams -Held tutoring sessions to provide extra help opportunities to studentsThe University of Alabama
Research Assistant
-Maintained and operated the water tunnel test facility to collect experimental data on bio-inspired surfaces -Designed a 3D mako shark skin surface replica to investigate structures related to increased flow control and drag reduction -Developed specialized camera setup to video specimens on the order of micrometers -Studied real shark skin specimens under reversed flow conditions to quantify bristling capabilities and verify static testing results produced by biologists at USF -Trained 3 peers and 6 undergraduates on proper laser safety and water tunnel operation, allowing them to conduct experiments individually
Publications
Low Reynolds Number Couette Flow Facility for Drag Measurements
Review of Scientific Instruments
Low Reynolds Number Couette Flow Facility for Drag Measurements
Review of Scientific Instruments
Boundary Layer Driven Square Cavity Flow: Effect of Aspect Ratio
AIAA Region II Student Conference
Discusses the development of Taylor-Gortler vortices with varying cavity aspect ratio in boundary layer driven flow. (2nd Place in undergraduate category)
