Brian S Woodard

Brian S Woodard serves as a Teaching Associate in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, teaching undergraduate courses including AE 100 (Intro to Aerospace Engineering), AE 140 (CAD), and ENG 100/101 (Engineering Orientation).

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2012
• Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2004
• Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2001

Research Interests

His research focuses on High-Energy Lasers, Aerodynamics, and Aircraft Icing, with specialized work in electric discharge-pumped atomic iodine and oxygen-iodine laser systems. He investigates plasma discharge geometries for oxygen singlet delta production and their application in high-power laser development, while also studying aerodynamic effects of aircraft icing for flight safety.

Publication Trends

Publications from 2008-2011 reveal concentrated expertise in laser physics and plasma engineering, particularly in electric discharge pumping mechanisms for iodine-based laser systems. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in resonator design and discharge configuration to enhance laser efficiency, bridging aerospace engineering principles with advanced optical technologies for potential defense and propulsion applications.

Scientific Awards

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Advising and Grants

Dr. Woodard mentors students through AE 298 RES (Research Seminar Mentoring and Introduction to Research courses), guiding undergraduate research projects. He has instructed over 20 distinct undergraduate courses spanning aerospace fundamentals, computational design, global engineering experiences, and leadership training, though no research grants are documented in the source material.

Labs and Teams

His research is conducted within Talbot Laboratory (Room 319K) at the University of Illinois, collaborating with prominent researchers including J.W. Zimmerman, G.F. Benavides, and W.C. Solomon on electric oxygen-iodine laser projects.