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Dr. Gong Chen, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, received his Ph.D. degree in 1988 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and joined Gannon University in 2001 following his extensive industrial research and development experience in Sunpower, Inc. and General Electric. He is a registered professional engineer (P.E.), has more than 30 technical publications, and is an inventor for nine issued U.S. patents.

Office:

        Zurn Science Center, Room 124

Education:

• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1988).
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1984).
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Xian Jiaotong University, China(1982).

Teaching Interests:

• ME336 - Fluid Mechanics
• ME337 - Heat Transfer
• ME440 - Advanced Thermodynamics
• ME410/GME510 - Thermal Systems Design
• GME527 - Internal Combustion Engines
• GME630 - Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer

Research Interests:

• Thermal Sciences and Engineering
• Thermal/Fluid/Dynamic Systems
• Combustion Engines
• Thermal-Cycle Coolers and Machines.

Recent Publications:

• Chen, G., Gamble, J.N., McAndrew, D.W., McGowan, J. and Lynch, J.R., “Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Medium-Speed Diesel Engine Using A Kerosene Fuel,” ASME Paper ICES2006-1402, 2006.
• Chen, G., “Prediction of Peak Cylinder Pressure Variations Over Varying Inlet Air Condition of Compression-Ignition Engine,” ASME Paper ICEF2005-1217, 2005.
• Chen, G., “Analysis of Compression-Ignition Engine Design Concerning Engine Structural Loading Capacity,” ASME Paper ICEF2004-869, 2004.
• Chen, G., “Understanding of Intake Air Boost Parameters and Turbochanred Diesel Engine Performance and Emissions,” Proc. The 24th CIMAC World Congress on Combustion Engine Technology, CIMAC Paper 190, 2004.
• Chen, G., Flynn, P.L., Gallagher, S.M. and Dillen, E.R., “Development of the Low-Emission GE-7FDL High-Power Medium-Speed Locomotive Diesel Engine,” ASME Transactions, Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Vol. 125, pp 505-512, 2003.
• Chen, G., “Study of Free-Piston Stirling Engine with a Generalized Displacer-Drive Configuration,” ASME Paper IMECE2003-41087, 2003.
• Chen, G., “Study of Fuel Temperature Effects on Fuel Injection, Combustion and Emissions of Direct-Injection Diesel Engines,” ASME Paper ICEF2003-752, ASME ICE-Vol. 40, pp. 251-259, 2003.
• Chen, G., Bedapudi, P. and Flynn, P.L., “Investigation of Inlet Condition Effects on Outputs and Exhaust Emissions of High-Power Medium-Speed Diesel Engines,” ASME Paper ICES2003-593, 2003.