Staff Directory
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Dr. Dara W. Childs
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Director and Professor Dr. Childs is a faculty member in Mechanical Engineering and has been active in the Turbomachinery Laboratory since 1980, becoming director in 1984. He conducts research related to fluid-structure forces rotordynamics. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Dynamics and a graduate course in Rotordynamics. Read Dr. Childs' CV here. |
979-845-7417 Research Office: Teaching Office: |
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Debra Janis |
Symposia Director Debra has been with the Turbomachinery Laboratory since May 2011. Serves as the director of the symposium staff office. |
979-845-7417 Symposium Office: |
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Martha Barton
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Exhibitor Services Director Martha has been with the Turbomachinery Laboratory since February 2003. Manages exhibition sales and marketing, exhibitor services administration, and symposium contract negotiations and logistical planning. |
979-458-8878 Room 510D |
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Lynda Harms
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Accounts Payable Lynda has been with the Turbomachinery Laboratory since April 1995. Manages accounts payable, budgets and purchasing, and biweekly payroll. |
979-862-1013 Room 509A |
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Debbie Maggs |
Program Assistant Debbie has been with the Turbomachinery Laboratory since May 2009. |
979-862-7114 Room 509D |
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Ray Mathews |
Turbomachinery Laboratory Manager Ray has been with the Turbomachinery Laboratory since May 2010. In addition to managing the research facility and its maintenance and operations, he is the AVW logistics coordinator at symposium. |
979-845-6669 Room 123 |
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Rhonda Johnson
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Marketing Director Rhonda has been with the Turbomachinery Laboratory since December 2007. Manages event and research marketing, the Turbomachinery Research Consortium, as well as Continuing Education (stand-alone) Short Courses. |
979-845-8943 Room 510A |
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LaDonna O'Hara
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Registrar LaDonna has been with the Turbomachinery Laboratory since August 2010. Manages accounts receivables, attendee registration for symposia and short courses. In addition, she handles material sales and continuing education unit (CEU) credits for all courses. |
979-862-1012 Room 509B |
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Heather Rodriguez |
Publications Coordinator Heather has been with the Turbomachinery Laboratory since May 2011. Coordinates all publications, works with leaders and the PAC, TAC and MTAC Advisory Committees. |
979-845-2671 Room 510B |
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Jennifer Swartz
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Administrative Services Jen has been with the Turbomachinery Laboratory since April 2006. Provides staff support and assists with logistical planning and contracted services for the symposium as well as human resources and monthly payroll. |
979-845-2924 Room 509C |
