Pamela Norris

Dr. Pamela Norris, Vice Provost for Research at George Washington University and Frederick Tracy Morse Professor Emerita at the University of Virginia, boasts a distinguished career in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Recognized worldwide for her expertise in nanoscale heat transfer, particularly interfacial thermal transport, she holds patents for innovative thermal management techniques, including applications in jet-blast deflectors and aerogels for diverse uses from biological warfare detection to lab-on-a-chip systems. Dr. Norris is renowned for her mentoring prowess and commitment to fostering diversity in STEM fields, receiving accolades such as the Society of Women Engineers Distinguished Engineering Educator Award in 2016. A leader in nanotechnology education, she chaired the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) National Nanotechnology Institute’s Committee on Nanotechnology Education and spearheaded the inaugural national Nano-Training Bootcamps. In 2021, she was elected as an honorary member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for her outstanding contributions to thermal science and engineering research, her advocacy for diversity, and her mentorship. Currently, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of Nanoscale and Microscale Thermophysical Engineering. Dr. Norris earned her Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology and completed her postdoctoral studies at the University of California, Berkeley.