About
Terrence R. Meyer is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics (by Courtesy) at Purdue University's School of Mechanical Engineering. He leads the Advanced Diagnostics and Propulsion Research Laboratory within the Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories, focusing on next-generation propulsion systems and laser diagnostics for extreme thermal-fluid environments. His research spans rotating detonation engines (RDEs), scramjet engines, and combustion diagnostics, with applications in hypersonics and propulsion efficiency.
- Education: BME (University of Minnesota, 1993), MS and PhD (University of Illinois, 1997/2001)
His research interests include laser diagnostics development, thermal-fluid behavior in extreme conditions, and performance estimation using optical techniques. Meyer holds multiple fellowships and awards, including the 2025 Combustion Institute Fellowship and the 2023 Aerodynamic Measurement Technology Innovation Award. His work bridges fundamental combustion science with applied propulsion engineering, leveraging advanced diagnostics like burst-mode laser systems and X-ray tomography. Recent projects include the THOR Test Rig for turbine-integrated RDEs and studies on ammonia combustion for aviation.
Publications highlight his contributions to detonation wave dynamics, high-speed imaging techniques, and multiphase flow analysis. Meyer is actively involved in academic leadership roles, including editorial boards and conference organization, and has mentored numerous students in propulsion and diagnostics research.
