Dr. John Krohn

Interim Head and Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering
Corley Building
1811 N Boulder Ave
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: (479) 964-0833
E-mail: jkrohn@atu.edu

Education

BSME - University of Arkansas
MSME - University of Arkansas
PHD - Texas A & M University

Recently Taught Courses

ELEG 4202 - ENGINEERING DESIGN
MCEG 3000 - ENGR INTERNSHIP/RESEARCH EXPER
MCEG 3663 - ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP
MCEG 4202 - ENGINEERING DESIGN
MCEG 4433 - THERMODYNAMICS II
MCEG 4491 - MECHANICAL DESIGN PROJECT I
MCEG 4492 - MECHANICAL DESIGN PROJECT II
MCEG 4992 - SP: MECHANICAL LAB II

Research Interests

Nuclear science, Alternative energy, Powerplant systems

Teaching Philosophy

My goal as an engineering instructor is to lead students to an understanding of the technical material contained in my courses and, at the same time, give them the tools needed to successfully analyze the systems and devices that we encounter. In these regards, my classes are not simply a series of cookbook instructions in solving problems but always include at least some of the theory behind the systems that we study. In addition, I see my goal not to “weed out” weak students, but to lead as many students as possible to an acceptable understanding of the material while maintaining a level of rigor that will ensure that students who do complete the courses will be able to function as working engineers.