The Experimental and Computational Convection Laboratory (ExCCL) conducts studies of fundamental turbulence and applied convective heat transfer. Subjects being researched include freestream turbulence effects on gas turbine blade boundary layers, endwall secondary flow effects, turbine blade cooling techniques, and electronic cooling. These problems are approached both experimentally as well as computationally. Within the laboratory, experimental facilities include two wind tunnels and internal flow channels. The research conducted within the laboratory is supported through federal agencies as well as industry. In 2007, the laboratory was given the distinction of being a Pratt & Whitney Center of Excellence for gas turbine heat transfer. In 2015, Dr. Thole stepped down as the Director to develop the START Lab whereby the new Director was changed to Associate Professor Stephen Lynch. For more information on current ExCCL activities, please go here.