Dr. James A. Newell, Ph.D. 

James A. Newell, Ph.D.

Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
College of Engineering
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701

Office: 332 Rowan Hall
Email address: Newell@rowan.edu
Telephone: (856) 256-5316
Fax:              (856) 256-5242

 


 

   Courses

 

 Transport Phenomena

 

 Materials Science

 Polymer Processing

 Principles of Chemical Processes II

 Freshman Clinic II


 

   Education


 
 

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Awarded: December 1994
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29631
Thesis Topic: The Conversion of Poly p-Phenylene Benzobisoxazole (PBO) to Carbon Fiber
Thesis Advisor: Dan D. Edie
 


 
 

Master's of Science, Chemical Engineering
Awarded: August 1990
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802



 
 

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Awarded: May 1988
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213


 

   Professional Experience


 


August 1995 - July 1999
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of North Dakota,
Grand Forks, ND 58202


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August 1994 - July 1995
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634


   Bio-Sketch    



   Current Research Interests

·  Novel Applications of High Performance Polymers

·  Modeling of Recoil Compressive Failure

·  Enhancing the Recoil Strength of Kevlar

·  Learning Outcomes Assessment

·  Incorporating Presentation Skills across the Curriculum

·  Active Learning



   Refereed Publications



   Presentations and Conference Proceedings



   Paths Taken by Previous Students

 



   Pictures of Jessica

 


Last updated: June 11, 2003
Further revision still necessary.