Phillip Swann

Dr. Phillip Swann is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland, affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences. His research focuses on aerospace engineering, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer in advanced engineering systems.

• Education: BEng(Hons) from Queensland University of Technology, PhD from Queensland University of Technology

His work emphasizes experimental analysis of high-speed aerodynamics, hypersonic facilities, and supercritical CO2 systems. Recent contributions include optimizing thrust reduction systems for blast nozzles and advancing heat transfer models for turbomachinery. Dr. Swann leads projects involving facility reconfiguration for hypersonic testing and is actively involved in experimental data validation for thermal dynamics.

His research trends highlight innovation in propulsion systems, acoustic noise mitigation, and thermal management for extreme environments. He has contributed to both foundational engineering research and applied technologies for aerospace and energy sectors.