Sonya T. Smith
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- Wesley Harris, Department of Aeronautics and Astrophysics
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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.
