OfodikeEzekoye
- dezekoye@mail.utexas.edu
- 512-471-3085
- ETC 7.130
Jet flames; Aerosols; Thermal fluids systems and transport phenomena; Fire dynamics; Flame ignition
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
Select Publications