Mary Christianer, Ph.D.
About Mary Christianer, Ph.D.
Mary Christianer, Ph.D., is a Staff Engineer specializing in Aero/Thermal at Nikola Motor Company with extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics and shock boundary layer interactions.
Current Position at Nikola Motor Company
Mary Christianer, Ph.D., is currently serving as a Staff Engineer specializing in Aero/Thermal at Nikola Motor Company. She has held this position since 2021, based in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Her work involves advanced computational fluid dynamics and shock boundary layer interactions, leveraging her extensive expertise in these areas.
Previous Roles at Nikola Motor Company
Before her current role, Mary Christianer worked as a Lead Engineer in Aero/Thermal at Nikola Motor Company for 8 months in 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Engineer in Aero/Thermal from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure in these roles, she contributed significantly to aero/thermal projects and development initiatives within the company.
Experience at Honeywell
From 2018 to 2020, Mary Christianer held the position of Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer at Honeywell, based in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, she focused on complex mechanical design challenges, likely involving her specialized knowledge in computational fluid dynamics and conjugate heat transfer.
Academic Background and Research
Mary Christianer earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from Saint Louis University, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. Prior to her Ph.D., she completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in the same field at the same university from 2009 to 2013. While at Saint Louis University, she also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant for six years, contributing to research in computational fluid dynamics and shock boundary layer interactions.
Areas of Expertise
Mary Christianer has specialized expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and shock boundary layer interactions (SBLI). Additionally, she is proficient in secondary flows and conjugate heat transfer (CHT). These competencies make her a valuable asset in aero/thermal design projects, contributing to innovative solutions in the field.