Phillip Kreth

Phillip Kreth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) at the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI), part of the Tickle College of Engineering. His expertise spans active flow control, hypersonics, aerothermodynamics, and optical diagnostics. Kreth holds a Ph.D. and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University (2015 and 2008, respectively).

Education:

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Florida State University, 2008
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Florida State University, 2015

Research Interests: Kreth focuses on advancing active flow control technologies, particularly in high-speed environments. His work includes developing microactuators for flow control, studying shock wave interactions, and optimizing hypersonic aerothermodynamics. He employs optical diagnostics for high-speed flow analysis and explores applications in UAV aerodynamics and ballistics.

Publications: His research trends emphasize experimental and computational studies of high-speed flows, actuator performance, and shock wave dynamics. Notable contributions include investigations into cylinder-induced shock-wave interactions and resonance-enhanced microactuators.

Labs & Teams: He is affiliated with the MABE Maker Lab and collaborates on projects involving advanced flow diagnostics and hypersonic systems.