Dr. Tyrus A. McCarty, during his career in higher education, served as the Assistant Chair and an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the University of Mississippi. Additionally, he was the Graduate Program Coordinator for
the ME department. McCarty also served as the Assistant Dean for Special Initiatives for the School of Engineering. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi and a B.S. in Physics and Math from Tougaloo College. His other work experience includes time with the US Forest Service at Ottawa National Forest, Detroit Diesel Allison’s Indianapolis Operations, and the US Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center, whose headquarters is now located in Vicksburg.
McCarty’s research has primarily been in the area of computer modeling of fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems. He has also performed experimental research in the area of alternative energy. He has published numerous scholarly articles in journals and national and international conference proceedings. McCarty taught a variety courses over his career including statics, dynamics, engineering systems analysis and design, transport phenomena, applied fluid mechanics, heat transfer, potential flow theory, viscous fluid flow, numerical methods, and finite element analysis. Some of his professional memberships Include the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Some of his honors and awards include three ME Outstanding Teacher of The Year Awards, a Black Faculty and Staff Executive Officer of The Year Award, and an Outstanding Faculty Service Award in the School of Engineering.