Hiroshi Ozawa

Hiroshi Ozawa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawaii. His research focuses on hypersonic aerothermodynamics, optical flow diagnostics, and shock wave boundary layer interactions. He utilizes advanced experimental techniques like temperature-sensitive paint for flow visualization and heat transfer analysis in high-speed environments.

• University: University of Hawaii
• Department: Mechanical Engineering
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Email: hozawa9@hawaii.edu

His work addresses transient flow phenomena in supersonic and hypersonic regimes, with particular emphasis on boundary layer transition and combustion dynamics. Recent publications highlight applications of fast-response diagnostics in Mach 5.2 flows and shock tube experiments.

Research interests span non-stationary high-speed aerothermodynamics, transient optical diagnostics, and supersonic combustion processes. He contributes to academic discourse through experimental studies on shock interactions and laminar-turbulent transition mechanisms.