John Shelton, Ph.D.

Education

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of South Florida 2011
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, 2005
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, 2000

Research Interests

• Nanofluids for Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Applications. Prof. Shelton uses computational and experimental methodologies to determine how nanoparticles enhance desirable characteristics of molten salts used for thermal energy storage for concentrated solar power plants.
• Nanofluids for Tribological Applications. Prof. Shelton is developing and analyzing nanoparticles that encapsulate phase change materials for improved tribological and heat transfer characteristics of the base lubricant.

Work Experience

• Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Northern Illinois University (Aug. 2015 to present)
• Postdoctoral Research Associate, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh (2011-2015)