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People John D. Metzger, P.E.

Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science


Phone: 412-624-9799
Fax: 412-624-4846
Office: BENDM 532

Education

PhD, University of New Mexico, 1989
MS, University of Illinois, 1977
BS, University of Tennessee, 1975

Professional Interests

Space-nuclear power and propulsion system design, analysis and modeling; CFD (FLUENT) analysis, thermal-hydraulic design, analysis, equipment specification, computer modeling of nuclear and non-nuclear power systems and components; control systems analysis; application of statistical uncertainty to the determination of control setpoints; analysis of hydrodynamic phenomenon.

Selected Publications

G. A. Smith, J.D. Metzger, K. J. Meyer, and L. Thode, “Positron Propelled and Powered Space Transport Vehicle for Planetary Missions,” NIAC Phase I Fellows Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 7-8, 2006.

Smith, G.A., Metzger, J.D., Meyer, K.J., “Novel-Positron-Powered Engine for Sustainable Human and Robotic Exploration of Space,” NIAC 7th Annual Meeting, 10-11 October 2005, Broomfield, Co.

Metzger, J.D., Smith, G.A., Meyer, K.J., “A Conceptual Design of a Positron-Powered Turbojet and Ramjet Engine,” Positronics Research. LLC final report, USAF contract F08630-02-C-0008, June 2003.

Kirby J. Meyer, John D. Metzger and Gerald A. Smith, “A Revolutionary Positron-Based SSRV Vehicle for Application to Human Exploration and Development of Space,” Proceedings NASA JPL/MSFC/UAH 12th Annual Advanced Space Propulsion Workshop University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama, April 3-5, 2001.

Alexander G. Parlos, Fetiye O. Onbasioglou, and John D. Metzger, "Load-Following Voltage Controller Design for a Static Space Nuclear Power System," Nuclear Science & Technology, Vol. 136, No. 2, Oct. 2000.

James Powell, George Maise, John Paniagua (Plus Ultra Technologies, Inc.), Jon Longtin, John Metzger, and Hui Zhang (SUNY-SB), "Phase I - Final Report, Light Weight, High Specific Impulse  (1000 sec) Space Propulsion System," Plus Ultra Technologies, Inc. report PUR-12, October 1999.

faculty

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has 16 full time, 6 adjuct, and 5 emeritus faculty members