Joseph Tipton
About Joseph Tipton
Joseph Tipton is an Engineering Analyst at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in the STS Target System. He has extensive experience in academia and research, having held various positions at institutions such as Lipscomb University and the University of Tennessee.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Joseph Tipton serves as an Engineering Analyst for the STS Target System at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of hardware that converts a 700 kW, 15 Hz proton beam into 22 beams of moderated neutrons at the Spallation Neutron Source. His role involves performing engineering analysis through hand calculations, custom codes, and commercial codes, focusing on structural, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
Previous Experience at ORAU
Tipton has extensive experience with ORAU, where he worked as part of the Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) for Faculty program. His tenure spanned from 2010 to 2013, and he returned for additional stints in 2015 to 2017, 2018, and 2019, totaling over five years. During these periods, he was involved in research activities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, enhancing his expertise in engineering and research applications.
Academic Background and Teaching Experience
Joseph Tipton has a solid academic background, having earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from 2006 to 2009. He also holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the same institution. His teaching experience includes roles as an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Lipscomb University from 2017 to 2020, and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Evansville from 2009 to 2014.
Consulting and Subject Matter Expertise
Tipton has worked as a Subject Matter Expert at McGraw-Hill Education from 2015 to 2019, where he contributed to educational content development. Additionally, he served as a consultant for Boston Government Services, LLC, focusing on the ORNL Material Plasma Exposure eXperiment (MPEX) High Heat-Flux Components for four months in 2020. His consulting roles have allowed him to apply his engineering knowledge in practical settings.
Engineering Skills and Specializations
Joseph Tipton specializes in engineering-scale thermomechanical modeling and simulation tools, particularly for the design and analysis of STS Target System components and systems. His experience includes performing engineering analyses using various methods, including hand calculations and both custom and commercial software for structural, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer applications.