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Juan AlonsoView profile

Professor

• Aerospace System Design
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Multi-Disciplinary Optimization
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Prof. Juan Alonso is the Vance D. and Arlene C. Coffman Professor and James & Anna Marie Spilker Chair in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at Stanford University. He directs the Aerospace Design Laboratory (ADL), focusing on high-fidelity computational methods for aerospace system design. His expertise spans transonic/supersonic/hypersonic aircraft, rotorcraft, and launch vehicles. Alumni include record-holding teams for human-powered watercraft and lightweight unmanned aerial vehicles. Education: PhD (1997) from Princeton University in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering; M.A. (1993) Princeton; B.S. (1991) MIT Aeronautics/Astronautics. Research emphasizes multi-disciplinary optimization, numerical methods, and parallel computing applied to advanced aircraft design, sustainable aviation, and UAS systems. Notable contributions include computational design frameworks like SU2 and SUAVE, and initiatives in curriculum development for engineering education. Recent work focuses on: GPU-accelerated CFD solvers, multi-fidelity surrogate models (e.g., VortexNet), contrail simulation frameworks, and battery degradation modeling for electric aircraft. Active in urban air mobility and high-fidelity trajectory optimization for hypersonic systems. Labs/Teams: Aerospace Design Laboratory (ADL) leading open-source computational tools development. Involved in NASA-funded projects and industry partnerships for advanced propulsion systems.

Kyle HanquistView profile

Assistant Professor

• Hypersonics
• Aerothermodynamics
• Nonequilibrium Flows
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Kyle Hanquist is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he is also a member of the Graduate Faculty. He directs the Computational Hypersonics and Nonequilibrium Laboratory (CHANL), focusing on advanced simulation techniques for high-speed flows. His academic journey includes a PhD and MSE in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan and a BSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska. PhD, Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MSE, Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor BSE, Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Dr. Hanquist's research centers on hypersonics, aerothermodynamics, and nonequilibrium flows , with strong emphasis on computational fluid dynamics , low-temperature plasmas , and thermal management systems . His work involves modeling complex physical phenomena such as electron transpiration cooling, plasma-assisted flow control, and high-temperature gas effects in reentry environments. He also investigates molecular gas dynamics and finite-rate chemistry in extreme conditions. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in computational modeling of hypersonic boundary layers , plasma sheaths , and shock-tube validation of thermochemical models . The interdisciplinary nature of his work spans aerospace engineering, plasma physics, and materials response under extreme thermal loads. Much of his research integrates multi-physics simulations to address fluid-thermal-structural interactions critical for next-generation hypersonic vehicles. Dr. Hanquist has received several scientific honors, including: 2020 AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Best Paper Award Editor's Choice, AIP Publishing - Physics of Fluids (Summer I 2020) Featured Article, AIP Publishing - Physics of Fluids (Summer I 2021) Frontiers in Physics – Plasma Physics (Spring 2020) As an advisor and lab director, he mentors graduate students in computational hypersonics and collaborates with institutions like NASA and the University of Michigan. His research is supported by grants from aerospace and defense agencies, though specific funding sources are not listed. He teaches courses in fluid mechanics, numerical methods, and nonequilibrium flows, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education. He leads the Computational Hypersonics and Nonequilibrium Laboratory (CHANL) , which develops and applies high-fidelity simulation tools for hypersonic applications. The lab focuses on kinetic modeling, plasma interactions, and optimization of thermal protection systems, often using massively parallel CFD codes and multi-fidelity surrogate models.

• High-Speed Aerodynamics
• Supersonic Flows
• Hypersonic Flows
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Dr. Paul Bruce is a Reader in High-Speed Aerodynamics at Imperial College London's Department of Aeronautics. He directs experimental research utilizing supersonic and hypersonic wind tunnels to study shock wave interactions and atmospheric re-entry vehicle design. Research spans high-speed boundary layer transitions, aeroelastic stability of deployable structures, and optimization of atmospheric entry systems. Work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation. Publications consistently address flow control mechanisms, experimental techniques for high-speed testing, and aerodynamic design innovations for space exploration. Teaches undergraduate courses in aircraft aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics. Research involves collaborations with space agencies and utilizes Imperial College's advanced wind tunnel facilities.

Robert MoserView profile

Professor

• Turbulence physics
• Direct numerical simulation and spectral methods
• Large-eddy simulation
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Dr. Robert D. Moser is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin and holds the W.A. "Tex" Moncrief, Jr. Chair in Computational Engineering and Sciences I. He is affiliated with the Thermal and Fluid Systems program, the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES), and serves as Director of the DOE-funded Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences (PECOS). Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University (1984) His research focuses on computational methods for turbulence modeling, cardiovascular fluid mechanics, and uncertainty quantification in complex physical simulations. He develops large-eddy simulation techniques for aerospace applications and biological flow analysis, while pioneering methods to characterize uncertainties in reentry vehicle simulations and turbulence modeling. Dr. Moser leads interdisciplinary research at PECOS and ICES, combining computational engineering with biomedical applications. His work spans theoretical turbulence physics, numerical methods for Navier-Stokes equations, and practical implementations for aerodynamic and medical device design.

Kursat KaraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fluid Dynamics
• Aerodynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Kursat Kara is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU), leading the Kara Aerodynamics Research Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion University (2008), and has held academic positions including Assistant Professor at Khalifa University (2010–2018), where he received the President’s Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching (2015). His research focuses on fluid dynamics, computational aerodynamics, hypersonic flows, quantum computing, and flow separation control using techniques like CFD and miniPIV. He has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, and collaborates on projects such as hypersonic boundary-layer stability, quantum computing for fluid dynamics, and urban wind field modeling for UAS navigation. Dr. Kara’s expertise spans experimental and numerical fluid dynamics, including work on sweeping jet actuators, boundary-layer transition, and aerodynamic design optimization. He is a member of AIAA (Senior), APS, and ASME, and has contributed to facilities like the $3.5M Khalifa University Low-Speed Wind Tunnel. His teaching includes courses on computational fluid dynamics, quantum computing, and unsteady aerodynamics. Recent research highlights include applications of machine learning in wind field prediction and interdisciplinary projects like interface learning for multiphysics systems. Scientific achievements include publications on hypersonic flow stabilization, quantum solvers for Burgers’ equation, and reduced-order models for urban wind simulation. His lab engages students from high school to PhD levels, emphasizing project-based learning and computational tools. Key collaborations involve NASA, the DOD, and industry partners like Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Jamey JacobView profile

Professor

• Aerodynamics
• UAV Design & Flight Testing
• Vortex Dynamics
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Jamey Jacob, Ph.D., P.E., is a Professor and John Hendrix Chair in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University, leading the Oklahoma Applied Research Institute (OAIRE). He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (1995), with earlier degrees from the same institution and the University of Oklahoma. His research focuses on aerodynamics, UAV design, vortex dynamics, geophysical flows, and autonomous systems. Notable projects include solar balloon flight dynamics, eclipse observations, and advanced air mobility (AAM) weather systems. Jacob has pioneered UAV-based weather sensing and developed innovative aerostructures, including inflatable systems. He has received over 15 prestigious awards, including the Regents Distinguished Teacher (2011) and Oklahoma Innovator of the Year (2010). His recent work emphasizes urban wind field mapping and stratospheric balloon applications for planetary science. Jacob’s lab, OAIRE, integrates aerospace engineering with environmental and operational challenges, advancing both academic and applied frontiers.

• Thermal Engineering
• Porous Media Physics
• Material Science
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Jean Lachaud is a researcher at the Institute of Mechanics and Engineering (I2M) affiliated with the TREFLE - Transfers, Fluids and Energy department at the University of Bordeaux. His work focuses on thermal and mechanical behavior of porous and reactive materials, particularly in high-temperature environments. Research Interests : Porous media physics, pyrolysis modeling, thermal protection systems, acoustic wave propagation, multiscale simulations. Projects : Involved in ANR, PEPR, and European initiatives related to energy efficiency, material durability, and environmental engineering. His recent publications emphasize thermal non-equilibrium models , biomass pyrolysis , and ablative material response for aerospace applications. He develops computational tools like PATO and integrates experimental data with numerical simulations to study gasification, oxidation, and heat transfer phenomena. Contact : jean.lachaud@u-bordeaux.fr

Christopher S. CombsView profile

Professor

• Hypersonic Flight
• Aerospace Engineering
• High-Speed Aerodynamics
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Christopher S. Combs, Ph.D., is a faculty member at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. He holds the Dee Howard Memorial Endowed Faculty Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering and serves as the Graduate Advisor of Record for the M.S. in Aerospace Engineering program. Dr. Combs is an AIAA Associate Fellow, recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, and an Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigator. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Evansville Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Dr. Combs leads UTSA’s hypersonics research, operating a Mach 7 wind tunnel facility. His work focuses on high-speed aerodynamics, space access, reentry vehicles, scramjets, rotating detonation engines, and extreme environments for aerospace systems. He collaborates with NASA, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, DARPA, and the aerospace industry. Dr. Combs has received significant recognition, including: AIAA Associate Fellow (2025) NSF CAREER Award (2023) AFOSR Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award (2020) He directs a research group conducting cutting-edge studies on hypersonic shock waves, supersonic flow, and aerospace innovation, supported by grants from federal agencies and industry partnerships. His lab also engages in public outreach, drone testing, and aerospace education initiatives.

• Hypersonics
• Aerothermodynamics
• Scramjet Propulsion
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Professor Richard Morgan is an academic at the University of Queensland's School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, where he served as Director of the Centre for Hypersonics from 1997 to 2021. His research specializes in hypervelocity aerothermodynamics, scramjet propulsion, and advanced hypersonic testing facilities. He lectures in mechanical and aerospace engineering and maintains an extensive international research program. His research focuses on: Development of hypervelocity impulsive facilities (including the 'X' series expansion tubes) Hypersonic aero-thermo-dynamics and radiation physics Scramjet propulsion systems for high-speed flight Planetary entry phenomena including ablation and radiation coupling Superorbital ground testing methodologies Analysis of recent publications reveals a dominant focus on experimental hypersonics, particularly in expansion tube facility development, radiation measurement techniques, planetary entry simulations, and aerodynamic heating. His work consistently addresses challenges in recreating extreme flight conditions for spacecraft and missile technologies. Awards and honors include: NASA Ames Honour Award (2010) for contributions to Hayabusa asteroid sample return mission observations UQ Excellence in Research Higher Degree Supervision Award (2012) He leads significant research collaborations with DSTG, NASA, ESA, Oxford University, and Ecole Centrale Paris, supported by continuous ARC funding since 1990 including current Discovery grants. His laboratory develops cutting-edge facilities like the X3 expansion tube and T6 Stalker Tunnel for hypersonic testing.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Hypersonic Flows
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Giuseppe Pascazio serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy. His research spans computational fluid dynamics with dual focus on aerospace applications and biomedical engineering, particularly in hypersonic flow phenomena and microwave ablation technologies for cancer therapy. His primary research interests include fluid dynamics, computational methods for high-enthalpy flows, thermochemical non-equilibrium modeling, turbulent boundary layer analysis, and biomedical device optimization. Pascazio develops advanced numerical techniques including high-order schemes, state-to-state kinetics implementations, and GPU-accelerated solvers to address complex flow physics in atmospheric entry and medical applications. His work bridges fundamental gas dynamics with practical engineering solutions for spacecraft thermal protection and minimally invasive cancer treatments. Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) High-fidelity simulation of hypersonic flows with detailed chemistry using state-to-state kinetics, (2) Development of robust numerical methods for shock-capturing in thermochemically non-equilibrium flows, and (3) Biomedical applications focusing on microwave ablation probe design and microcapsule transport in vascular systems. His aerospace work emphasizes atmospheric reentry physics while biomedical research targets cancer therapy optimization. Pascazio has participated in significant research projects including "PrInCE" (Innovative Processes for Energy Conversion) and "INNOVHEAD" (Advanced technologies for reduction of polluting emissions in Heavy Duty engines). His collaborative work involves industrial partnerships in aerospace and medical device sectors, though specific grant details beyond project names aren't provided. He maintains active research output with over 50 publications demonstrating consistent contributions to high-speed aerodynamics and biomedical fluid dynamics.

Julien FAVIERView profile

Professor

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Lattice Boltzmann Method
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Julien FAVIER is a Professor at Aix-Marseille Université, where he directs the M2P2 laboratory and coordinates the H2020 FALCON project on fluid-structure interaction in aeronautics. He also serves as an associate editor for Computers and Fluids . Research Focus: Fluid-structure interaction (FSI), Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM), Immersed Boundary Method (IBM), turbulent and compressible flows Applications: Biomedical (aortic valves, mucus transport), aerospace (hypersonic flows), and mechanical systems (rupture/fragmentation) Scientific Contributions include: Developing stable explicit FSI solvers for LBM-IBM coupling Modeling metachronal wave dynamics in cilia arrays Advancing compressible LBM with rotating overset grids Studying drag reduction via flexible filament coatings Pioneering non-Newtonian fluid transport simulations Technical Expertise spans: Multi-grid and dual-time stepping techniques GPU acceleration for heterogeneous architectures Viscoelastic and Herschel-Bulkley flow modeling Validation of immersed boundary methods for turbulent flows

• Multi-Objective Optimisation
• Nature Inspired Optimisation Algorithms
• Multidisciplinary Design Optimisation Under Uncertainties
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Dr. Edmondo Minisci is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He leads the Intelligent Computational Engineering Laboratory (ICE-Lab) within the Aerospace Centre of Excellence. With over 25 years of experience, his expertise spans model-based analysis and design optimization of complex mechanical/aerospace systems, including aeronautical vehicles, wind turbines, and sustainable energy systems. He actively supervises PhD students in areas like multi-fidelity methods, intelligent control, and sustainable agriculture engineering. Dr. Minisci has received prestigious awards, including the NATO STO “Panel Excellence” Award (2024) and the Sir Arthur C Clarke Award (2015). His research focuses on multidisciplinary design optimization under uncertainties, machine learning applications, and aerospace technologies for sustainable development. Key projects include optimizing high-lift devices, wind turbine performance, and precision agriculture systems. He has contributed to numerous conferences, including organizing the International Conference on Bioinspired Optimisation Methods and serving as an examiner for PhD theses. His work bridges computational intelligence with practical engineering challenges, emphasizing resilience and innovation in aerospace and energy sectors. Research Interests: Multi-Objective Optimization, Nature-Inspired Algorithms, Uncertainty Treatment, Machine Learning, Intelligent Control. Recent Projects: Symbolic Computation for Differential Equation Systems, EPSRC-funded Uncertainty Quantification in Aeroelastic Systems, and Advanced Natural Language Models for Satellite Communications.

Christopher JamesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Hypersonics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Planetary Entry
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Dr. Christopher James is a UQ Amplify Senior Lecturer at the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering , University of Queensland (UQ). He is an affiliate of the Centre for Hypersonics , where he combines experimental hypersonics with planetary entry research . PhD in Mechanical Engineering (UQ, 2012-2016) with cotutelle at École Centrale Paris (2014-2015) ARC DECRA Fellow (2021-2023) for Mars return studies Research Focus: Specializes in experimental hypersonics , particularly expansion tube/shock tunnel development and planetary entry aerothermodynamics . His work addresses non-equilibrium radiation , ablation testing , and optical/radio-based measurement techniques for extreme atmospheric entry scenarios. Scientific Contributions: Authored 37+ journal articles and 69+ conference papers. Key areas from recent publications include Hayabusa2 re-entry spectroscopy , superorbital heat flux control , and multi-mode shock tunnel design . Awards: UQ EAIT Faculty Early Career Researcher Award (2020) AIAA Ground Test Best Paper Award (2021) Supervision: Mentors students in planetary entry flows , Titan mission thermal systems , and non-equilibrium radiation-ablation coupling through UQ's hypersonic facilities. Led NASA OSIRIS-REx re-entry observation missions. Outreach: Regular contributor to The Conversation (200,000+ reads), interviewed for YouTube/radio, and invited speaker at University of Oxford and Engineers Australia seminars.

• Economics of Ageing
• Healthcare Economics
• Long-Term Care
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Paula Cristina Albuquerque is an Assistant Professor at the Lisbon School of Economics and Management (ISEG), Universidade de Lisboa. She teaches across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, coordinates the Master in Monetary and Financial Economics, and serves on the scientific commission of the PhD program in Population Sciences. Her research focuses on the economics of aging, including healthcare, long-term care, labor market dynamics, and demographic impacts on economic growth. PhD in Economics (ISEG, 2000) Aggregation in Economics (Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, 2012) Her research integrates demographic transitions with socioeconomic challenges, particularly in aging populations. Recent work examines housing cost burdens on health, labor market behavior during crises, and migration's role in pension sustainability. Publications span journals like International Review of Applied Economics and Journal of the Economics of Ageing , alongside book chapters on social exclusion and prospective economic modeling. Albuquerque's supervised master's theses explore pension disparities, catastrophic health expenditures, and aging-related economic cycles. She collaborates with the Research Centre in Economic and Organizational Sociology (SOCIUS) and contributes to academic governance via ISEG's Ethics Committee and Pedagogical Council.

Tianbai XiaoView profile

Researcher

• Numerical Analysis
• Applied Mathematics
• Kinetic Theory
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Tianbai Xiao is a Researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) within the Department of Mathematics and Steinbuch Centre for Computing. His work spans mesoscopic science , uncertainty quantification , and scientific machine learning , focusing on multi-scale, multi-physics problems in flow transport. His research in kinetic theory addresses nonlinear partial differential equations, hyperbolic conservation laws, and the unified modeling of continuum/rarefied flows. He develops high-performance numerical algorithms like the Unified Gas-Kinetic Scheme (UGKS) and Kinetic.jl (a finite volume toolbox for scientific computing). Current projects include mesoscopic science , stochastic data science , and physics-informed neural networks . He contributes to open-source tools including FluxReconstruction.jl for advection-diffusion methods and Langevin.jl for stochastic kinetic modeling. Publications cover Journal of Computational Physics , Engineering Fracture Mechanics , and Entropy , with preprints on arXiv in 2025 addressing force-driven flows and hybrid peridynamics. Teaching activities include the Introduction to Kinetic Theory lecture at KIT, and mentoring in the CAMMP (Computational and Mathematical Modeling Program) to develop problem-solving skills through real-world modeling tasks. He advocates for problem-based learning where students translate non-mathematical problems into mathematical language.