Researchers in the Dynamics of Complex Flows
Senior Scientist
Research Scientist II
R&D Engineer II
R&D Engineer II
Engineering Technologist
Research Associate
& BASS Program Coord.
Senior Scientist
CRAFT-Tech
Graduate Research Assistants receiving degrees in
Engineering Science with Emphasis in AeroAcoustics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
Students my also pursue degrees in Physics and/or Math
Influences of Alumina Particles on Hydroxyl Macrostate Estimates in a High-Speed, Reacting Flow
Statistical Scaling of Turbulent Surface Pressure in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer
Undergraduates in STEM participate in Research Experience
Olivia helped design a rocket test stand for HSAG as an undergraduate. Now, she is a senior manufacturing engineer at SpaceX.
Sofia is an acoustics specialist and product designer for Callaway Golf.
Stephanie will be continuing her education as a graduate student at the University of Illinois under Jonathan Freund. She aspires to be a leading professor in Mechanical Engineering.
Campbell participated in RTX drone competitions and performed low-voltage plasma research with HSAG. Now, he works for Gulfstream as an avionics and electronics system engineer.
Research involving turbulence interactions with fluid media and its boundaries.
Studying the dynamics of particle-laden high-speed flows.
Developing novel approaches to thrust-efficient noise reduction for supersonic jet propulsion.
Studies on the aero-thermo-dynamics in excited and/or perturbed high-speed boundary layers.
Decomposition, analysis, and characterization of turbulence induced by shock-driven transients.
Dynamics of turbulence and shock interactions in high-speed boundary layers.
High-fidelity measurements and dynamical system analysis of aeroacoustic phenomenon.
Industrial-scale facilities in academic surroundings provide for nimble and responsive capabilities to study complex fluid phenomena ranging from sub-sonic to hyper-sonic.
A 12"-by-12" blow-down wind tunnel facility capable of flows from Mach 0.3 to Mach 5.0. Optical access for non-intrusive diagnostics. Rapid air-system recharge allowing 4-6 runs/hour typical. Capable of supporting combusting flows, laser and aero-optical engagement, free-release separation testing, and powered inlet/nacelle configurations.
Gaseous propane or methane fuel jet test rig provides for continuous operation at total temperatures reaching 1000 K at Mach 1.5 for a nominal jet diameter of 2". Fully anechoic configuration for acoustic field measurements. Precision controlled traverse system for detailed investigation of flow phenomena with modern laser-based diagnostics.
