Adrian Sescu

Adrian Sescu is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University, College of Engineering. He is also affiliated with the High-Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPCC), where he serves as Graduate Coordinator for the Computational Engineering Program. His research focuses on high-speed shear flows, turbulence, and flow control, with applications in aerospace and defense systems.

His research interests lie in computational fluid dynamics, particularly in simulating and controlling high-speed boundary layers, jet flows, and free mixing layers. He applies advanced numerical methods including large eddy simulations and nonlinear boundary region equations to study turbulence modeling, boundary layer transition, drag reduction, and aeroacoustics. His work has significant implications for improving aerodynamic efficiency and thermal management in aircraft and spacecraft.

Dr. Sescu has published over 90 journal and conference papers in these areas, reflecting sustained contributions to fluid dynamics and aerospace engineering. His research is closely tied to practical applications in high-speed flight and propulsion systems, often in collaboration with the Air Force Research Lab.

Notable honors include:

• Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
• Active participant in the American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Dynamics committees

He advises graduate students as Graduate Coordinator in both the Aerospace Engineering and Computational Engineering programs, shaping next-generation researchers in high-performance computing and fluid dynamics. While no specific grants are listed, his repeated affiliations with AFRL and HPCC suggest sustained external funding and collaborative research support.

Dr. Sescu is affiliated with the High-Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPCC) at Mississippi State University, a multidisciplinary research coalition focused on advancing computational science and engineering through high-performance computing resources and collaborative research initiatives.