Norris, Pamela M.
Primary Appointment
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Education
- PhD, , Georgia Institute of Technology
Contact Information
PO Box 400746
Telephone: 434-924-6295
Email: pmn3d@virginia.edu
Website: https://pamelanorris.wordpress.com/
Research Disciplines
Biotechnology, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Research Interests
Aerogel Technology
Research Description
Dr. Norris is the founder and director of the Nanoscale Heat Transfer Laboratory and the Aerogel Research Laboratory. The Nanoscale Lab houses a state-of-the-art facility for optical techniques in nanoscale heat transfer and performs experimental, computational, and theoretical investigations emphasizing interfacial thermal transport. The Aerogel Research Lab is active in production and material modification techniques for electrical, acoustical, and thermal isolation in sensors. Thermal management research has included techniques such as utilization of heat pipes for dissipation of waste heat aboard next-generation aircraft and redesign of landing pads and jet-blast deflectors aboard aircraft carriers.