Karen Supan
- Associate Professor
- Director, David Crawford School of Engineering
About
Karen Supan, Ph.D., joined the faculty of the David Crawford School of Engineering in 2012. Dr. Supan teaches courses in the areas of Thermal/Fluid Systems and Heat Transfer.
Education
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida
MS, Georgia Institute of Technology
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Research Interests and Expertise
Karen Supan has most recently conducted research on Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Mechanical Engineering Curriculum. She has also conducted research on Modular Mobile Arctic Microgrids and biomass materials as a source for heating.
Courses Taught
EG 206 - Thermodynamics 1
ME 307 - Thermodynamics 2
ME 465 - Heat Transfer
Publications
Supan, K., Robert, C., Miller, M., Warrender, J., Bartolucci, S. Thermal degradation of MWCNT/polypropylene nanocomposites: A comparison of TGA and laser pulse heating. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 141 (2017) 41-44.
Bartolucci, S., Supan, K., Warrender, J., Davis, C., LaBeaud, L., Knowles, K., Wiggins, J. Laser-induced thermo-oxidative degradation of carbon nanotube/polypropylene nanocomposites. Composite Science and Technology. 105 (2014) 166-173
In the News
Norwich University’s engineering programs earn six-year accreditation
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Norwich University has earned its six-year accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for three bachelor of science programs in the David Crawford School of Engineering: civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering.