Douglas W. Carter

Douglas W. Carter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering at the Armour College of Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology. He leads the Experimental Turbulent Flows Lab, focusing on advanced experimental techniques for fluid dynamics research.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2019
• M.S., University of Minnesota, 2017
• B.S., University of New Hampshire, 2014

Research Interests: Dr. Carter investigates experimental turbulent flows, particle-turbulence interactions, and noise generation in separated flows. His expertise spans particle tracking velocimetry, hypersonics, compressible flows, and data-driven methods for fluid systems. Research emphasizes experimental validation of turbulence models and development of novel diagnostic tools like FLEET velocimetry.

Publications: Recent work explores hypersonic flow diagnostics, pressure reconstruction in stalled airfoils, and turbulence cascade dynamics. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on experimental fluid mechanics, high-speed flow measurements, and low-order modeling for aerodynamic prediction.

Laboratory: The Experimental Turbulent Flows Lab (Rettaliata Engineering Center) develops cutting-edge techniques for turbulent flow analysis, including multi-scale imaging and optical diagnostics for high-speed applications.