Thermal Sciences: An Introduction to Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

About Elaine P. ScottMerle C. PotterMerle Potter

Dr. Merle Potter joined Michigan State University in 1965 after earning his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Michigan; he also earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. He spent two summers at each of the following research facilities: Stanford University the NASA Glenn Research Center and DOEs Oak Ridge National Lab. He conducted research in fluid mechanics and energy analysis of buildings. He has received research grants that supported both MS and PhD theses. He developed both undergraduate and graduate courses in fluid mechanics thermodynamics and applied mathematics. As chairman of the colleges curriculum committee he led the college to develop a new undergraduate program in Applied Engineering Sciences. He authored or co-authored over 35 books including 7 textbooks 5 Schaums Outlines and numerous exam review books for engineers. He is a recipient of numerous awards including the James Harry Potter Gold Medal.  Dr. Elaine Scott joined the School of Engineering in August 2019 becoming the first female dean in the history of the School. She also holds the John M. Sobrato Endowed Professorship. She comes to Santa Clara University from the University of Washington in Bothell where she was the founding dean of the School of STEM. Prior to that she led the growth of the engineering programs at Seattle Pacific University and helped establish the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences and its related graduate degree programs. She earned her bachelors and masters degrees in agricultural engineering from the University of California Davis and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering and agricultural engineering from Michigan State University. She has served as a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech Seattle Pacific University and the University of Washington Bothell. Dr. Scott is a Fellow of the American Society ofMechanical Engineers was named the Academic Engineer of the Year by the Puget Sound Engineering Council and received Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards from Michigan State University and from the University of California Davis.