Ben Wagner Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Lecturer at University of Georgia College of Engineering

Gainesville, Georgia, United States

About

Experience

  • University of Georgia College of Engineering (14 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Lecturer
      Aug 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

      I teach core mechanical engineering undergraduate courses including Machine Design I and II, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Dynamics, and Mechanical Engineering Lab.

    • Lecturer
      Jan 2012 - Jul 2019 · 7 yrs 7 mos

      I teach core mechanical engineering undergraduate courses (thermodynamics, heat transfer, machine design, etc.). I supervise the College of Engineering Research Machinist and I am responsible for our machine shop.

  • Senior Associate at Industrial Technology Associates
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2015 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    ITA is an energy consulting firm (www.ITAEnergySavings.com). I perform ITA Facility Energy Audits at industrial and commercial client locations. I also work with clients to optimize their operations with the goal of minimizing energy expenditures.

  • Certified Georgia HS Educator (T7) at Hall County Schools
    Aug 2007 - Dec 2011 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Advanced Mechanical Engineer at Eastman Chemical Company
    Jan 1992 - Jul 2001 · 9 yrs 7 mos

    I worked as a staff mechanical engineer at a large petrochemical complex in South Carolina. Approximately 50% of the job involved functioning as the representative for our operating division on capital projects. The balance of my time was spent troubleshooting chronic operating and maintenance issues.