Valana Wells
Emeritus Faculty,
School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
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Phone: 480-965-4777
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ENGRC 393A TEMPE, AZ 85287-6106
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Long Bio
Valana Wells is an associate professor and the undergraduate program chair for aerospace and mechanical engineering in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy at Arizona State University. She joined the ASU faculty in 1987. Prior to ASU, she was a research scientist with NASA's Ames Research Center (1984-1986). She received her bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from Stanford University.
Wells' research interests include computational acoustics; rotary-wing aeroacoustics; noise control; rotorcraft design; and aeronautical engineering education.
Education
- Ph.D. Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University 1985
- M.S. Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University 1981
- B.A. English Literature, Stanford University 1980
Research Activity
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*, Husman,Jenefer, Shankar,Praveen, Squires,Kyle D. Comprehensive transformation of junior-year aeronautics instruction based on active/strategic learning and via innovative utilization of modern comput. NASA-GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CTR(2/24/2009 - 12/31/2012).
- Rodriguez,Armando A*, Kostelich,Eric John, Si,Jennie, Sugar,Thomas, Welfert,Bruno Denis, Wells,Valana Lorraine. DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS E-BOOK. NSF-EHR(2/15/2003 - 4/30/2007).
- Henderson,Mark Richard*, Wells,Valana Lorraine. PREPARING ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO WORK IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY (PRESTIGE). PENN STATE UNIV(10/1/2002 - 9/30/2006).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*. ROTATING JET NOISE. BOEING AERO DIVISION-SEATTLE(6/1/2002 - 5/31/2003).
- Diaz,Rodolfo Enrique*, Wells,Valana Lorraine. FEASIBILITY OF A NEW COMPLETE APPROACH FOR THE DESIGN OF VIBROACOUSTIC ABSORBING COMPOSITES. FINAL REPORT AND PROPOSAL FOR PHASE II. SIKA(2/1/2001 - 3/31/2002).
- Diaz,Rodolfo Enrique*, Kouris,Demitris Athanasi, Wells,Valana Lorraine. FEASIBILITY OF A NEW COMPLETE APPROACH FOR THE DESIGN OF VIBROACOUSTIC ABSORBING COMPOSITES. SIKA(6/1/2000 - 10/15/2000).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*. HIGH-SPEED ROTORCRAFT CONVERSION DYNAMICS AND SIMULATION. BOEING AERO DIVISION-SEATTLE(1/1/2000 - 11/15/2000).
- Anderson-Rowland,Mary Ruth*, Adams,James Brewster, Baker,Dale Rose, Burrows,Veronica Ann, Evans,Donovan L, Holbert,Keith Edwin, Houston,Sandra L, Jannasch-Pennell,Angel, Middleton,James Arthur, Pizziconi,Vincent B, Rollier,Dwayne A, Urban,Joseph Edward, Wells,Valana Lorraine. WISE INVESTMENTS. NSF-EHR(2/1/1999 - 7/31/2004).
- Blaisdell,Stephanie Lynn*, Adams,James Brewster, Anderson-Rowland,Mary Ruth, Baker,Dale Rose, Burrows,Veronica Ann, Holbert,Keith Edwin, Houston,Sandra L, Pizziconi,Vincent B, Rollier,Dwayne A, Urban,Joseph Edward, Wells,Valana Lorraine. WISE INVESTMENT. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(4/15/1998 - 9/30/1999).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*. CONCEPT STUDY FOR A MULTIROLE, MISSION-ADAPTABLE AIR VEHICLE. BATTELLE PACIFIC NW LABS(12/20/1995 - 1/19/1997).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*. A NOVEL METHOD FOR REDUCING ROTOR BLADE-VORTEX INTERACTION NOISE. NASA-AMES RESEARCH CTR(8/1/1995 - 7/31/1999).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*, Laananen,David Horton. ADVANCED DESIGN PROGRAM IN AERONAUTICS. NASA(8/16/1994 - 12/31/1995).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*. PROP ROTOR ACOUSTICS FOR CONCEPTUAL DESIGN. NASA-AMES RESEARCH CTR(7/1/1994 - 8/31/1995).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*. GENETIC ALGORITHMS IN CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A LIGHT-WEIGHT, L. NASA-AMES RESEARCH CTR(12/15/1993 - 5/15/1995).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*, Laananen,David Horton. ADVANCED DESIGN PROGRAM IN AERONAUTICS. UNIVS SPACE RESEARCH ASSN(8/1/1993 - 8/15/1994).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*. AERODYNAMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR BVI NOISE CONTROL. NASA(6/1/1993 - 5/15/1994).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*, Laananen,David Horton. ADVANCED DESIGN PROGRAM IN AERONAUTICS. UNIVS SPACE RESEARCH ASSN(8/1/1992 - 8/15/1993).
- Wells,Valana Lorraine*. FAR FIELD ROTOR NOISE. DOD-ARMY(10/5/1990 - 10/4/1992).
Courses
2026 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| MAE 599 | Thesis |
2026 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 599 | Thesis |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 799 | Dissertation |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| AEE 466 | Rotary Wing Aerodynamics/Perfm |
| MAE 566 | Rotary-Wing Aerodynamics |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| MAE 599 | Thesis |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
2025 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 599 | Thesis |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 799 | Dissertation |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MAE 384 | Adv Math Methods for Engineers |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 384 | Adv Math Methods for Engineers |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 384 | Adv Math Methods for Engineers |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 599 | Thesis |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 799 | Dissertation |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
2023 Fall
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| MAE 384 | Adv Math Methods for Engineers |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| MAE 384 | Adv Math Methods for Engineers |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 384 | Adv Math Methods for Engineers |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| AEE 466 | Rotary Wing Aerodynamics/Perfm |
| MAE 566 | Rotary-Wing Aerodynamics |
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 599 | Thesis |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 799 | Dissertation |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MAE 394 | Special Topics |
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 599 | Thesis |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 799 | Dissertation |
| MAE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| MAE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MAE 384 | Adv Math Methods for Engineers |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| MAE 384 | Adv Math Methods for Engineers |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 384 | Adv Math Methods for Engineers |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 394 | Special Topics |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| AEE 466 | Rotary Wing Aerodynamics/Perfm |
| MAE 566 | Rotary-Wing Aerodynamics |
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 599 | Thesis |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 799 | Dissertation |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
| AEE 362 | High-Speed Aerodynamics |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| AEE 360 | Aerodynamics |
| MAE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 599 | Thesis |
| MAE 792 | Research |
| MAE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MAE 799 | Dissertation |
| MAE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MAE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MAE 484 | Internship |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| AEE 361 | Aerodynamics Laboratory |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 242 | Intro to Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 499 | Individualized Instruction |