Life after the IGERT: A Norwegian Postdoc and an Adjunct Position

Gordon's talk will focus on the research conducted during his 2 year post-doc at NTNU in Trondheim, Norway, as well as the general experience of a post-doc abroad.  In addition, he will discuss his current position as an adjunct professor at Roger Williams University and ongoing work with a senior design group developing a windmill powered boat.

Gordon Stewart got his Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UMass Amherst during 2005-2016, supported by an IGERT fellowship for his PhD. His Masters and PhD research focused on the controls and loads analysis of offshore floating wind energy. Gordon went on to pursue a 2 year post-doctoral research position at NTNU in Trondheim, Norway, and is currently an adjunct professor at Roger Williams University. 

 

 

Date: 
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 2:30pm
Location: 
Kellogg Room (118) in E-lab 2
Year: 
2018
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