Andrew Lock

Dr. Andrew Lock is a Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland's Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences, specializing in hypersonics, aerodynamics, and thermal systems. He holds a BEng(Hons) from the University of Tasmania and a PhD from the University of Queensland. His research focuses on hypersonic vehicle design, aerodynamic modeling, and advanced thermal management solutions for energy systems. Key areas include co-design frameworks for hypersonic vehicles, Bayesian state estimation in free-flight measurements, and supercritical CO₂ power cycle optimization.

Dr. Lock's work bridges experimental and computational methods, with contributions to optical tracking systems, trajectory analysis, and innovative cooling technologies. His recent studies address challenges in multi-mission vehicle design, shock layer radiation analysis, and nonlinear flight dynamics using the Koopman operator. He has also developed simulation tools like q1dcfd for thermofluid systems and validated low-speed rotating wind tunnel designs.

His research portfolio spans over a decade, with publications on hypersonic aerodynamics, thermal engineering, and aerospace system integration. Notable projects include collaborations on Hayabusa2 entry dynamics and the development of dry cooling strategies for sustainable energy applications. While no formal advisees are listed, his interdisciplinary approach influences next-generation aerospace and energy systems.