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M.Kevin Drost, Director

Center for Microtechnology-Based Energy, Chemical and Biological Systems

Oregon State Univ.
Corvallis, OR
97331-6001
541.737.2575
541.737.2600 (FAX)
mecs@engr.orst.edu

Microtechnology-Based Energy, Chemical and Biological Systems

Kevin Drost

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Director of MECS Initiative

Office: Rogers 306
Tel: (541) 737-2575
Fax: (541) 737-2600
Email: kevin.drost@orst.edu
http://www.me.orst.edu/faculty/therm_fluid/drost.html

EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University, 1985
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University, 1973
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University, 1972

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Oregon State University, Mechanical Engineering, 2000 - present
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 1977 - 1982; 1985 - 2000
Washington State University, Mechanical Engineering, 1986 - 1994
Oregon State University, Mechanical Engineering, 1984 - 1985
Pacific Power & Light, 1973 - 1976

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Dr. Drost's fields of specialization include thermodynamics, radiation heat transfer, and energy conversion, particularly as applied to miniature and micro scale energy and chemical systems. He is the Director of the MECS (Microtechnology-based Energy and Chemical Systems) Initiative at OSU. Working through the Energy and Chemical Systems Miniaturization Initiative at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Dr. Drost was one of the early pioneers in the area of energy and chemical systems miniaturization.