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Dr. Watson is involved in research on hydrogen energy systems in addition to the development of courses and curriculum within the Department of Engineering.

Education

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, New Mexico State University, 2001
• MS, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1989
• BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Detroit, 1986

Experience

Before joining JMU, Dr. Watson was an assistant professor of engineering at Elizabethtown College, and a faculty member in the department of mechanical engineering at Clemson University.  Dr. Watson also worked for several years in industry as a Senior Engineer at ITT Aerospace, a Mechanical Engineer at Orbital Sciences, and a Mechanical Engineer at Energetics, Inc. before entering academia.

Specializations/Research Interests

Alternative energy systems (fuel cells, wind, geothermal, solar), Thermal management systems, Energy efficiency, and Sustainability.