OfodikeEzekoye

Bio
Ofodike (DK) Ezekoye is an expert in combustion and heat transfer in high-temperature and reacting systems such as combustion engines, furnaces, and structure fires. In recent years, he has been a PI or co-PI on funded research from the Department of Commerce, AFOSR and DOE. He has published over 200 journal and conference papers in heat transfer and combustion. His research covers a range of applications from fundamentals of combustion systems to scientific support of the fire service in developing firefighting tactics.

Educational Qualifications
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of California-Berkeley, 1991
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of California-Berkeley, 1989
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1987

Select Awards & Honors

• Texas 10 Award – The University of Texas at Austin (2020) 
• Harry C. Bigglestone Award (2013) 
• Career Award – National Science Foundation (1998) 

Related Websites
UT Fire Research Group
Ferguson Structural Engineering Laboratory

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