Jerin John

Jerin John is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University, Canada. His research focuses on rocket propulsion concepts, combustion, rheology, and green propellants. He holds a Ph.D. (2018) and M.Sc. (2015) in Aerospace Engineering from KAIST, South Korea, and a B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering from Anna University, India. Prior to his academic role, he worked as a Propulsion Engineer at Perigee Aerospace Inc. (2019–2021) and as a post-doctoral fellow at KAIST (2018–2019). His work emphasizes innovative propulsion systems, including hybrid rockets and electromagnetic propulsion for drones and planetary landers.

Research Interests:

• Rocket Propulsion Concepts (e.g., hybrid engines, hypergolic ignition)
• Combustion of gel fuels and droplet dynamics
• Rheology of non-Newtonian fluids in propellants
• Material characterization for energetic materials
• Soft matter physics in aerospace applications

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advising details are provided, his academic role implies active engagement in student mentorship and research funding. His publications span experimental and numerical studies, reflecting a strong focus on interdisciplinary aerospace engineering challenges.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams are mentioned, but his research likely involves collaborations in propulsion and materials science laboratories.