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Bedru Yimer
Professor (Ph.D., Dayton)
785-864-2982
yimer@ku.edu
Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics |
Career History; Contact Information; Education; Professional Organizations; Honorary Societies; Teaching Experience; Honors and Awards; Research Interests; Publications
Career History
- Professor, The University of Kansas, Mechanical Engineering; 1979-present
- Professor, Mechanical Engineering; University of Dayton, Dayton, OH; 1975-1979
- Ethiopian Air Force Academy, Ethiopia; 1972-1974
- Ethiopian Air Force; Ethiopia; 1963-1972
Contact Information
Mechanical Engineering
University of Kansas
3138 Learned Hall
Lawrence, Kansas 66045-2234
Office: 3135C Learned Hall
Phone: 785-864-2982
Fax: 785-864-5254
Email: yimer@ku.edu
Education
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1979
- MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1975
- BS, Mechanical Engineering, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 1972
Professional Organizations
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Honorary Societies
Teaching Experience
- Engineering Graphics
- Mechanical Engineering Analysis
- Thermodynamics
- Theory of Lubrication
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer
- Heat Transfer
- Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics
- Thermal Fluids Laboratory
- Conduction Heat Transfer
- Thermal Systems Design
Honors and Awards
- Fellow, African Graduate Fellowship Program, 1974-1979
- Honor for Outstanding Progressive Educator (HOPE) Award Winner, 1989
- Nominated for the Gould Award, 1991
- Nominated for the HOPE Award, 1992
- ASME 1996 Student Recognized Professor Award, given by the student chapter, KU ASME, 1996
- 1995-1996 Wesley G. Cramer Mechanical Engineering Faculty Award, 1996
- ASME 1997 Student Recognized Professor Award, given by the student chapter, KU ASME, 1997
- ASME 1999 Student Recognized Professor Award, given by the student chapter, KU ASME, 1999
- ASME 2000 Student Recognized Professor Award, given by the student chapter, KU ASME, 2000
- Excellence in Teaching Award, given by KU Center for Teaching Excellence
Research Interests
Sponsored Research Projects:
- “Enthalpy Modeling of Thermal Energy Storage Unit,” U. S. Air Force Aero-Propulsion Laboratories.
- “Experimental Testing of Thermal Energy Storage Unit,” U. S. Air Force Aero-Propulsion Laboratories.
- “Analytical Modeling of Multi-dimensional Phase Change Energy Storage Systems,” University of Kansas General Research Fund.
- “Experimental and Analytical Correlation of Integral Heat Pipe/Storage Unit,” U. S. Air Force, Wright Aeronautical Laboratories.
- “Parametric Study of Thermal Energy Storage Concepts for Heat Sink Applications in Space,” Martin-Marietta Energy Systems.
- “Parametric Study and Optimization of Phase Change Energy Storage Systems,” University of Kansas General Research Fund.
- “Develop a Low Flow/Pressure DNBR Correlation Design Limit for Applications including Steam Line Break Analysis,” Wolf Creek Nuclear Operation Corporation.
- "Internal Radiation Effects in Phase Change Energy Storage Systems", University of Kansas General Research Fund
Publications
since 1998:
- Yimer, B., "Multi-Dimensional Solidification with Internal Radiation and Temperature Dependent Properties,” Energy, Conversion & Management, An International Journal, Vol. 41, 1999, pp. 343-352.
- Yimer, B. “Phase Change Heat Transfer during Cyclic Heating and Cooling with Internal Radiation and Temperature Dependent Properties,” ENERGY, The International Journal, 1998, pp. 929-935.
- Yimer, B. and Senthil, K., “Experimental and Analytical Phase Change Heat Transfer,” Energy Conversion & Management, An International Journal, Vol. 39 1998, pp. 889-897.
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