Sean Patrick Kearney

Sean Patrick Kearney is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on advanced laser diagnostics for high-speed flows, combustion processes, and plasma physics. He specializes in techniques such as Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS), thermometry, and laser-induced fluorescence to study hypersonic flows, shock waves, and soot formation in flames.

Recent work includes studies on plasmatron thermal measurements, hypersonic shock interactions in shock tunnels, and soot volume fraction analysis in turbulent jet flames. His research has applications in aerospace propulsion systems and combustion optimization. Collaborations involve institutions like the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). No formal awards or grants are listed in the provided text.

No advising records or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned, though his publications suggest involvement in experimental fluid dynamics and combustion diagnostics.