Research Interest

Dr. Lambert received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1995. He was an assistant professor at San Jose State University from 1995 to 2000 at which time he came to SDSU. His dissertation topic and one of his research thrusts since graduating from A&M is contact heat transfer as related to electronic cooling. Since coming to SDSU he has shifted focus to energy systems. He has invented and patented a heat-powered adsorption (desiccant) heat pump which can utilize solar energy, a combustible fuel, or waste heat from an engine or industrial process. Applications for adsorption heat pumps include transportation, indoor heating & cooling, refrigeration, and even controlling the temperature of NASA’s planned permanent lunar habitat. Prof. Lambert has obtained R&D and educational funding from NSF, NASA, Honda, Boeing, Intel, GE Nuclear, and San Diego Gas & Electric. He publishes in ASME and AIAA journals and is an Associate Fellow of AIAA. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, HVAC, solar energy, thermal system design, materials, machine design, and mechanical measurements.

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