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Nicholas Ward is a Ph.D. student and Graduate Part-Time Instructor at Texas Tech University, with a research focus on wind wake modeling, rotor imbalances, and fluid-structure interactions, which impact turbine product lifetime and durability. Ward also teaches mechanical engineering courses, engaging in office hours, lectures, review sessions, and grading. As an Associate Engineer/Scientist at Energetics, responsibilities include conducting technical assessments and preparing materials for client education. Previous experiences include research and teaching roles at Penn State University, where work on turbulence intensity for small wind turbines was presented at the 2015 NAWEA Conference. Ward holds a Ph.D. in progress from Texas Tech University and has earned multiple degrees and certificates in Energy Engineering and Wind Energy from both Texas Tech University and Penn State University.