Thomas Acker, PhD
Professor
Northern Arizona University
Email: Tom.Acker@nau.edu
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Education Accordion Closed
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, December 1995
- MS, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, May 1990
- BS, Engineering Science, Colorado State University, May 1987
About Accordion Closed
Dr. Tom Acker joined Northern Arizona University in 1996 after receiving a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University and retired in 2022. His research interests are related to energy systems and renewable energy. His research activities include wind power integration, wind flow modeling via mesoscale and micro-scale (CFD) methods, wind assessment, water/energy projects, Native American applications of renewable energy, and agricultural/energy projects.