Dr. Walter received a National Science Foundation fellowship for graduate study in 1975. He has since accumulated diverse experience in the broad area of mechanical engineering, including classroom instruction and corporate research and development. He joined ARL Penn State in 1981 as a team member developing advanced undersea propulsion systems. Dr. Walter’s work included design, analysis and testing of thermal-power components and systems, as well as full-system development, integration, and testing. Dr. Walter also had administrative responsibility for the supervision of 10-15 professionals.
Dr. Walter is a registered professional engineer, and a member of ASME, the Penn State Graduate Faculty, and the research society of Sigma Xi.
Dr. Walter is married with four children.