Nathan Siegel

Nathan Siegel is a Professor and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University since August 2011, focusing on teaching Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Solar Thermal Energy Systems, alongside conducting research in solar fuel production, solid oxide fuel cells, solar optics, and energy storage. Prior experience includes serving as Technical Staff in the Solar Technologies Department at Sandia National Laboratories from 2004 to 2011, concentrating on energy storage related to concentrating solar power. Earlier roles encompass Research Assistant at Virginia Tech, Adjunct Faculty at San Diego State University and Virginia Tech, Researcher at General Atomics in the inertial confinement fusion group, and an intern at Solar Turbines and Hunt-Wesson. Nathan's academic credentials include a PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and San Diego State University, respectively, following a BS in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.