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Sonya T. Smith

Visiting Professor 2021-2022 Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Howard University Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program, Howard University
The trailblazers in human, academic, scientific and religious freedom have always been in the minority… It will take such a small committed minority to work unrelentingly to win the uncommitted majority. Such a group may transform America’s greatest dilemma into her most glorious opportunity.
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Background

Sonya T. Smith is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Howard University, where she has established an interdisciplinary theoretical and computational research laboratory entitled the Applied Fluids-Thermal Research Laboratory (@FTERLab). Smith obtained her PhD in mechanical and aerospace engineering from The University of Virginia.

Interests

Smith’s expertise is in developing customized simulations for a variety of engineering applications. Current projects include thermal management of electronic packaging in fixed-wing, UAV and space vehicles; as well as modeling and simulation of biomechanical systems. She also aspires to be a mentor and resource for all students and young faculty/professionals, but especially to those traditionally underrepresented in STEM.

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