Huebsch, Wade W.
Professor - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Education
Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, 2000
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1994
B.S. Aerospace Engineering, San Jose State University, 1992
Dr. Huebsch began his professional career as a Research Assistant for the Department
of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Iowa State University in
1996. In 2000, he became a Temporary Assistant Professor for the department. The
following year, he joined the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at
WVU.
Dr. Huesch has received several awards for his instruction and research over the
years of which include the 2005 SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award, Student
Organization Advisor of the Year (2006-2007), the 2008 WVU Foundation Outstanding
Teacher Award, among others. He is also a senior member of the American Institute
of Aeronautics and Astronautics, having achieved this status in 2009.
Research Focus Areas
Fluid Dynamics and Heat TransferResearch Interests
AerodynamicsComputational Fluid Dynamics
Unsteady Flow Separation
Atmospheric Icing
Wing Morphing
Teaching Interests
Fluid DynamicsAerodynamics
Computational Fluid Dynamics & Numerical Methods
Special Interests
Web-Based Course DevelopmentFlow Visualization
Professional Societies
AIAASigma Xi
ASEE