Jay Grinstead

Jay Grinstead is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the ALLEMO laboratory (Aerospace Laboratory for Lasers, ElectroMagnetics, and Optics). He holds positions within the College of Engineering and contributes to state-funded research initiatives.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia (1995)
• M.S., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia (1992)
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Southern Methodist University (1989)

Research Interests: Focuses on optical and laser-spectroscopic diagnostics for hypersonic and plasma flow environments, test planning methodologies for hypersonic facilities, and hypersonic signatures characterization. His work emphasizes ground-to-flight traceability and remote observation techniques.

No recent articles or awards explicitly listed in the provided text. Active in laboratory research through ALLEMO, with no documented grants or advisees mentioned here.